Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids

What Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids does

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is a privately held pediatric dental practice founded in 2023 and headquartered at 900 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite 140, Springfield, Missouri. It provides comprehensive oral healthcare exclusively for children from infancy through age 18, including preventive services (exams, cleanings, sealants), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, pulpal therapy, extractions, space maintainers), Silver Diamine Fluoride applications, and three tiers of in-office sedation — nitrous oxide, moderate conscious sedation, and general anesthesia administered by a board-certified dental anesthesiologist. The clinical team comprises four dentists with pediatric specialty training, supported by a broader staff that brings total headcount into the 11–50 range. Operating ties to Kids Dental Brands are evidenced by the careers page and an externship program for dental assisting students.

The business operates on a fee-for-service and insurance-billed model, accepting most major commercial dental plans, all Missouri Medicaid plans, and TriCare via United Concordia. The Kids Smile Club ($79/year) provides a subscription-style discount alternative for uninsured families, and a Mobile Dentistry Program extends preventive services into schools and childcare centers. Distribution is centered on the single Springfield office plus the mobile channel, with a website, patient portal, and community outreach (Caring4Community) handling top- and bottom-of-funnel engagement. The practice positions itself as kid-friendly (games, ceiling-mounted movies, open parental involvement) and broadly accessible across income levels, supported by a 2025 "Best Pediatric Dentist" recognition from Best of Southwest Missouri.

Name

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids

Legal name

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids

Website

https://sd4k.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is a privately held pediatric dental practice in Springfield, Missouri, serving children from infancy through age 18 with preventive, restorative, and sedation dentistry, and accepting Medicaid, TriCare, and major commercial insurance plans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB), Pediatric Sedation & Anesthesia Dentistry (HLABAGAC), Mobile/School-Based Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABAGAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental care
• Preventive dental services
• Pediatric sedation dentistry
• Mobile school dentistry
• Dental discount plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Service Fees: Fee-for-service dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, sealants, and other pediatric dental treatments. Payment due at time of service.
2. Insurance Billing: Files claims electronically with insurance companies on behalf of patients. Collects estimated patient portion at time of service. Works with most major dental insurance plans including Medicaid.
3. Kids Smile Club (Dental Discount Plan): Annual membership program providing unlimited dental care savings for $79 per year. Alternative to traditional insurance with no claims, no deductibles, and immediate enrollment.
4. Medicaid Dental Services: Accepts all Missouri Medicaid insurance plans. Services provided regardless of family income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is a pediatric dental practice that delivers preventive, restorative, and sedation-based dental care exclusively to children from infancy through age 18 at its Springfield, Missouri office. Services include routine exams and cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, pulpal therapy, tooth extractions, space maintainers, silver diamine fluoride treatment, and three levels of in-office sedation including general anesthesia administered by a board-certified dental anesthesiologist. The practice also runs a school-based Mobile Dentistry Program and offers an annual Kids Smile Club dental discount plan for $79 per year.

Product overview

Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids operates as a pediatric dental practice offering a comprehensive suite of dental services for children. The core service portfolio includes preventive care (dental exams, teeth cleaning, dental sealants), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, pulpal therapy, tooth extractions, space maintainers), and specialized sedation options (nitrous oxide, moderate conscious sedation, general anesthesia). The practice also offers supplementary programs including the Kids Smile Club discount plan, a Mobile Dentistry Program for schools, and a Patient Portal for appointment management. The practice accepts most dental insurance plans including Missouri Medicaid and TriCare, positioning its services as accessible to families across income levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Exams Comprehensive oral examinations evaluating children's teeth, bite, and supporting structures, including dental x-rays for diagnostic purposes; recommended every six months to detect and intercept dental problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, and bone loss.
• Teeth Cleaning Professional dental cleanings that remove plaque and tartar, polish teeth, and provide oral hygiene instructions specific to each child's needs.
• Dental Sealants Thin protective coatings applied to chewing surfaces of back molar teeth to prevent tooth decay by sealing pits and grooves.
• Dental Crowns Custom-fitted caps placed on teeth with significant structure loss from cavities or fractures, available in white (zirconia) and silver (stainless steel) options.
• Tooth Extraction Gentle removal of teeth that are severely decayed, traumatized, or required for orthodontic treatment planning.
• Dental Fillings Composite (tooth-colored) fillings used to restore teeth after cavity removal, replacing damaged tooth structure.
• Pulpal Therapy (Pulpotomy/Pulpectomy) Nerve treatment for baby teeth with deep cavities, involving removal of affected nerve tissue and placement of sedative material, typically followed by a crown.
• Space Maintainers Custom-fitted dental devices that preserve space in a child's mouth when baby teeth are lost prematurely, preventing adjacent teeth from shifting and reducing the likelihood of future extensive orthodontic treatment.
• Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Treatment Antimicrobial fluoride-containing liquid applied to cavities to halt decay progression, offering a non-invasive, fast, and painless alternative to fillings or crowns.
• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Sedation Inhaled gas mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen delivered via nasal mask to reduce pain and anxiety during pediatric dental procedures, with quick onset and recovery and no lingering side effects.
• Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Medication-induced depressed level of consciousness using oral liquid medications combined with nitrous oxide, designed to minimize discomfort and anxiety in children undergoing dental procedures while keeping them responsive.
• General Anesthesia for Pediatric Dentistry In-office general anesthesia administered by a board-certified dental anesthesiologist for extensive treatment needs, young children, or cases of severe dental anxiety; the child is completely unconscious during the procedure with no memory of treatment.
• Kids Smile Club (Annual Dental Discount Plan) Annual membership program providing unlimited dental care savings for $79 per year; serves as an alternative to traditional dental insurance with no claims, no deductibles, and immediate enrollment.
• Mobile Dentistry Program On-site dental services program that brings a licensed dentist or dental hygienist to schools and childcare centers, providing oral assessments, radiographs, cleanings, fluoride varnish, and sealants on-site for participating children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dental exams recommended every 6 months for cavity prevention and early detection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United ConcordiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Concordia is the TriCare Dental Program administrator. Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids is an in-network provider for military families enrolled in TriCare, helping them access pediatric dental services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Large, multi-specialty DSO supporting hundreds of dental offices. Comparable as a structural peer — an established DSO platform — though its pediatric specialization is less concentrated than Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids'.
• Kids Dental Brands: The strategic parent/operating company of Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids. Operates a portfolio of pediatric dental practices and provides shared services (recruiting, externships, brand), making it the closest operating peer and the platform through which this location scales.
• Smile Brands: DSO supporting branded dental practices across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-site DSO with pediatric service lines and broad insurance network participation.
• Pacific Dental Services: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting general and specialty dental practices including pediatric offerings. Comparable as an indirect peer via the DSO operating model and shared back-office infrastructure that Kids Dental Brands mimics.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with a broad footprint in general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same ambulatory dental services category, though less pediatric-specialized.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location DSO providing general, specialty, and pediatric dental services. Comparable on DSO structure, multi-site expansion strategy, and mixed insurance/Medicaid participation.

Direct peers

• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental practice group with a comparable pediatric-only focus, in-office sedation offerings, and broad insurance acceptance including Medicaid — a strong direct competitor profile to Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids.
• Benevis: Large pediatric-focused Dental Support Organization (DSO), historically associated with the Kool Smiles brand. Highly comparable because it concentrates on Medicaid-accepting pediatric dentistry, mirroring Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids' payer mix and patient base.
• Smile Programs: Mobile/school-based preventive dental services provider that brings dental care into schools and childcare centers. Directly comparable to Springfield Dentistry 4 Kids' mobile dentistry program on the same delivery model and target population.

Regional players

• Triangle Pediatric Dentistry: Regional pediatric dental group offering exams, cleanings, sealants, sedation, and hospital-based dentistry. Comparable on pediatric-only positioning and sedation service mix, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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