PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OF OWENSBORO, LLC

What PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OF OWENSBORO, LLC does

Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro, LLC is a privately-held pediatric dental practice operating from a single office at 1030 Burlew Boulevard, Building C, Owensboro, Kentucky. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Jay Crews, the practice provides comprehensive dental care to children from infancy through the teen years, including those with special needs whose treatment may continue into adulthood. Its clinical services span preventive dentistry (cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral hygiene instruction), restorative care (tooth-colored fillings, space maintenance), sedation services ranging from nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation to in-office IV sedation and general anesthesia (delivered in partnership with SmileMD), hospital dentistry at Owensboro Surgery Center, aesthetic dentistry for teens, and specialized tongue and lip tie release performed with a LightScalpel CO2 laser. The clinical technology stack also includes digital radiography (claimed to reduce radiation exposure by at least 70% versus traditional X-rays) and the SOAN cordless electronic injection pen for near-painless local anesthetic delivery.

The practice is staffed by two board-certified pediatric dentists — Dr. Jay Crews (AAPD board-certified 2007, University of Kentucky pediatric residency) and Dr. Patrick Gilbert (Riley Children's Hospital pediatric residency, joined 2018) — supported by three registered dental hygienists, multiple expanded-duty dental assistants, an office manager, and a scheduling coordinator, totaling approximately six employees per the firmographic record. Customer acquisition is driven by physician and orthodontist referrals (supported by an online doctor-referral form), community word-of-mouth, and organic social channels (Facebook and Instagram), with no paid digital acquisition or external marketing infrastructure evident.

The business operates on a fee-for-service model accepting dental insurance plus self-pay, with services delivered primarily in-office and supplemented by hospital-based care for complex cases. The practice is organized as a Kentucky professional limited liability company (PLC) and is independently owned by its dentist principals — no parent company, external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity is disclosed. Operating geographies are limited to the Owensboro metropolitan area and Daviess County, with no evidence of multi-site expansion or geographic diversification.

Name

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OF OWENSBORO, LLC

Legal name

Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro, PLC

Website

https://kidsdentistofowensboro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro is a privately-held, single-location pediatric dental practice in Owensboro, Kentucky, providing comprehensive preventive, restorative, sedation, and special-needs dental care for infants through adolescents, anchored by two board-certified pediatric dentists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB), Infant Oral Health & Early Childhood Caries Programs (HLABAGAH), Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental services
• Preventive dentistry children
• Special needs dentistry
• Dental sedation services
• Tongue tie release

Headquarters

HQ city

Owensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service pediatric dental care including preventive services, restorative treatments, sedation services, and specialized procedures. Accepts dental insurance and offers various payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro is a specialized dental practice providing comprehensive oral healthcare for children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special needs. The practice offers preventive care (cleanings, fluoride, sealants), restorative treatments (tooth-colored fillings, space maintenance), multiple sedation options (nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, in-office general anesthesia, and hospital dentistry), and specialized procedures such as tongue and lip tie release using LightScalpel CO2 laser technology.

Product overview

Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro is a pediatric dental practice providing comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through the teen years, including special needs children. The practice operates from a state-of-the-art facility and offers a range of clinical services including preventive care (cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants), restorative procedures (tooth-colored fillings), sedation options (nitrous oxide, IV sedation, oral conscious sedation, hospital dentistry), and specialized treatments such as tongue and lip tie release using LightScalpel CO2 laser technology. The practice also provides space maintenance, habit cessation treatment for thumb/finger/pacifier habits, and aesthetic dentistry services. New patients are seen for first dental visits starting at age one, with ongoing care through adolescence. The practice offers online scheduling and doctor referral forms as patient intake mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Dentistry Includes cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and preventive resin restorations (PRRs) to prevent cavities before they develop for pediatric patients.
• Oral Conscious Sedation An in-office procedure designed to alleviate children's fears during dental treatment.
• Nitrous Oxide An inhaled sedative (laughing gas) utilized on anxious pediatric patients to facilitate easier treatments.
• Hospital Dentistry Dental services performed at The Owensboro Surgery Center for children with extensive dental needs, uncooperative behavior, or special needs/medically compromised children.
• IV Sedation In-office IV sedation administered by a pediatric anesthesiologist without requiring local anesthetic, offered as an alternative to general anesthesia.
• Treatment of Children with Special Needs Specialized dental care for children with special needs, continuing treatment from initial visit through adulthood.
• Tooth Colored Fillings Composite resin fillings that match the natural tooth color, replacing traditional silver amalgam fillings for pediatric patients.
• Tongue and Lip Tie Release Frenectomy procedure using a carbon dioxide laser to release tongue and lip ties, with the CO2 laser vaporizing cells while sealing blood vessels for minimal swelling and discomfort.
• In-Office General Anesthesia General anesthesia services provided in partnership with SmileMD pediatric anesthesiologists for safe and effective in-office procedures.
• Aesthetic Dentistry Cosmetic dental services including color-matched fillings, tooth whitening for teenage patients, and treatment for broken teeth or defects.
• Space Maintenance Treatment to prevent shifting of teeth after primary tooth extraction, reducing the likelihood of orthodontic intervention.
• Treatment of Thumb, Finger, and Pacifier Habits Intervention options to help children break oral habits that may influence permanent teeth positioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital radiography reduces radiation exposure by at least 70% compared to traditional X-rays

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SmileMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmileMD provides pediatric anesthesiologists for in-office general anesthesia services. This partnership allows the practice to offer safe and effective sedation services on-site without requiring hospital transfer for appropriate cases.
• Owensboro Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice utilizes Owensboro Surgery Center for children who have extensive dental needs, are uncooperative in the office setting, or are special needs or medically compromised children requiring hospital-based care.
• TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTOTS organization supports the practice's tongue and lip tie release services using LightScalpel CO2 laser technology. The practice works closely with therapists for diagnosis, release, and aftercare coordination.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)supportingOthersProfessional organization membership providing guidelines and standards for pediatric dental practice. Dr. Crews was board-certified by AAPD in 2007. Practice displays AAPD logo indicating professional affiliation.
• American Dental Association (ADA)supportingOthersProfessional association membership. Both doctors maintain membership in ADA along with state and local dental societies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Benevis: Dental support organization focused primarily on practices serving Medicaid and uninsured patients, including pediatric specialty offices under brands such as Kool Smiles. Comparable as a broad incumbent focused on pediatric and family dental services for value-conscious families.
• Smile Brands: National DSO supporting affiliated dental practices across multiple brands with both general and pediatric services. Comparable as a broad incumbent DSO whose affiliated practices compete for the same family demographic and represent a likely acquirer profile for independent pediatric specialty practices.
• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting thousands of doctors across general and specialty practices. Comparable as a dominant industry incumbent whose expansion strategy and pediatric dentistry partnerships set the competitive context for independent pediatric specialty practices.
• Pacific Dental Services (PDS): Large dental support organization (DSO) providing non-clinical support to hundreds of partner practices, including pediatric-focused offices under brands such as 'My Kid's Dentist.' Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for the same patient demographic and that pediatric specialty practices may eventually partner with or compete against in regional roll-ups.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO operating hundreds of branded dental offices with a focus on accessibility and broad-service offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same family/pediatric patient base and representing the type of large capitalized entrant that could enter the Owensboro trade area.
• Marquee Dental Partners: Mid-size DSO supporting dental practices across the Southeast, including Kentucky and Tennessee. Comparable as a broad incumbent consolidator whose geographic overlap and pediatric practice relationships directly compete for the same regional referral networks.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO operating general and specialty dental offices with a significant pediatric offering. Comparable as a broad incumbent with established pediatric service lines, sedation capabilities, and DSO-style scaling that mirrors what Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro could become under consolidation.

Direct peers

• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice serving children from infancy through adolescence across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Directly comparable as a similarly specialized pediatric-only dental group with comparable service mix (preventive, restorative, sedation, special needs) and a comparable referral-driven GTM model.

Regional players

• Mortenson Family Dental: Kentucky-headquartered regional dental group with strong presence across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Highly comparable as a regional incumbent in the same geography as Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro, with overlapping patient demographics and the most likely regional consolidator or competitor.

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: Emerging DSO supporting partner dental practices with a focus on preserving clinical autonomy while providing back-office infrastructure. Comparable as an emerging participant in the pediatric dental roll-up market and a potential strategic partner or acquirer for independent specialty practices seeking growth capital.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Pediatric-Dentistry-of-OwensboroDr-Jay-Crews-138688736148997
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/565954931/pediatric-dentistry-of-owensborodr-jay-crews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pediatric-dentistry-of-owensboro-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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