Proactive Perio

What Proactive Perio does

Proactive Perio is a privately held, founder-owned specialist periodontics and dental implant practice founded in 2014 by Dr. Christopher Barker in Brisbane, Queensland. The practice provides the full scope of specialist periodontal care, including LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol) using the PerioLase MVP-7 laser, Guided Biofilm Therapy with the EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master, Active Periodontal Therapy, periodontal and mucogingival surgery, bone preservation and grafting, dental implant placement (~$2,100-$4,800 per implant), and peri-implantitis treatment including the LAPIP laser protocol. Services are delivered across owned clinics in Brisbane (Wilston HQ and Grange), the Sunshine Coast, and Rockhampton, plus partner-clinic arrangements with David Cox Dental (Biloela) and The Dental Boutique (Bundall, Gold Coast), with Dr. Barker additionally traveling to rural and remote Queensland communities. The business operates on a referral-driven, shared-care model in which general dentists refer patients for specialist treatment and continue to manage ongoing care; the practice supplements this with CPD lecture series, a public awareness campaign (Fight Gum Disease Australia), and direct patient self-referral via an online booking system (Praktika). Revenue is generated entirely from fee-for-service clinical procedures paid out-of-pocket or via private health funds (HICAPS) and Denticare payment plans, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or non-clinical revenue streams.

Name

Proactive Perio

Legal name

Proactive Perio

Website

https://proactiveperio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Proactive Perio is a privately held specialist periodontics and dental implant practice in Brisbane, Queensland, founded in 2014 by Dr. Christopher Barker, delivering LANAP, Guided Biofilm Therapy, surgery, and implant services across multiple Queensland clinics via a dentist-referral and shared-care model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Dental Services (Periodontics and Dental Implants)

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Periodontal Maintenance & Supportive Care (HLABACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Implant Prosthodontics (Implant-Supported Restorations) (HLABAFAC), Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (Scaling & Root Planing) (HLABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Periodontal disease treatment
• Dental implant surgery
• LANAP laser therapy
• Guided biofilm therapy
• Specialist periodontics

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane (Wilston)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialist Consultation Services: Initial consultations lasting 40 minutes with periodontists, including examination, x-rays, and periodontal charting. Priced at approximately $295-297.
2. Periodontal and Peri-implant Therapy: Non-surgical and surgical treatments for gum disease including Active Periodontal Therapy, periodontal flap surgery, and LANAP. Price range $400-$6,000 depending on severity and treatment scope.
3. Dental Implant Placement: Surgical placement of titanium dental implants ranging from $2,100 for straightforward cases to $4,800 for complex two-stage implants involving simultaneous grafting.
4. Periodontal Surgery: Surgical procedures including crown lengthening, access surgery, bone regeneration, mucogingival surgery, and tooth exposure. Range from $550-$900 per tooth for mucogingival to $600-$3,500 for comprehensive surgery.
5. Staged Grafting: Bone preservation and grafting procedures ranging from $1,500 for simple cases to $3,500 for sinus lift procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Proactive Perio is a specialist periodontics practice providing diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and dental implant therapy. Core offerings include LANAP laser gum disease treatment, Guided Biofilm Therapy (EMS AIRFLOW), Active Periodontal Therapy, periodontal surgery, dental implant placement, and peri-implantitis treatment. Services are delivered in-person at multiple Queensland clinics and via partner clinic locations.

Product overview

Proactive Perio is a specialist periodontics practice offering a comprehensive range of periodontal and dental implant treatments. The core services include LANAP® (laser-based gum disease treatment), Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) using EMS AIRFLOW® technology, Active Periodontal Therapy, periodontal surgery, and dental implant procedures. The practice also provides peri-implantitis treatment and various surgical procedures including mucogingival surgery and bone preservation/grafting. Dr. Christopher Barker serves as the principal periodontist and is one of few specialists in Australia qualified to provide LANAP® treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol (LANAP) A minimally invasive laser-based treatment for gum disease using the PerioLase MVP-7 laser, involving no cutting or suturing. Targets bacteria while preserving healthy tissue and may assist in regenerating bone and tissue attachment lost to gum disease.
• Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Pain-free dental hygiene treatment using the EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master that projects controlled warm air, water, and fine powder to dislodge plaque, biofilm, and stains. Includes disclosing agent for biofilm visualization and is particularly effective for implant maintenance.
• Active Periodontal Therapy (APT) A non-surgical procedure that removes plaque and calculus deposits from tooth and root surfaces to treat gum disease. Priced in the $400-$6,000 range depending on severity and treatment scope.
• Periodontal Surgery Surgical procedures including crown lengthening, access surgery, root resection, bone regeneration, mucogingival surgery, and tooth exposure for orthodontic treatment. Pricing ranges from $550-$900 per tooth for mucogingival work to $600-$3,500 for comprehensive surgery.
• Dental Implants Surgical placement of titanium dental implants into the jawbone to replace missing teeth, using osseointegration to fuse with bone and support artificial crowns or bridges. Priced from $2,100 for straightforward cases to $4,800 for complex two-stage implants with simultaneous grafting.
• Peri-Implantitis Treatment (LAPIP Protocol) Treatment for infected dental implants using mechanical debridement, antiseptic/antibiotic therapy, and surgical options including LAPIP laser treatment that disinfects the implant and creates a healing clot to allow bone stabilisation.
• Specialist Periodontist Consultation Initial 40-minute consultation with a periodontist including examination, x-rays, and periodontal charting. Priced at approximately $295-297.
• Bone Preservation and Grafting Bone preservation and grafting procedures ranging from $1,500 for simple cases to $3,500 for sinus lift procedures, performed alongside implant placement or as standalone treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• LANAP treatment allows most patients to return to work the next day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• David Cox DentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner dental clinic in Biloela, Queensland where Proactive Perio provides periodontal services. Address: Suite 2, ADDS Building, Corner of Gladstone Rd and Grevillea St, Biloela QLD 4715. Allows extension of Proactive Perio services to regional patients.
• The Dental BoutiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner dental clinic in Bundall (Gold Coast), Queensland where Proactive Perio provides periodontal services. Address: Mezzanine 1, 2 Corporate Court, Bundall QLD 4217. Extends Proactive Perio's reach to Gold Coast patients.
• LANAP ProtocolcoreTechnology or IntegrationProactive Perio is one of only a few specialist periodontal practices in Australia to provide the LANAP protocol for gum disease treatment. LANAP is a patented periodontal treatment approved by the FDA in 2004, using the PerioLase MVP-7 laser.
• EMS Dental (Guided Biofilm Therapy)coreTechnology or IntegrationProactive Perio uses EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master for Guided Biofilm Therapy treatments. Dr Chris Barker is the official key opinion leader and trainer for GBT in Queensland.
• International Team for Implantology (ITI)minorOthersProfessional membership organization. Dr Chris Barker is the director of Sunshine Coast branch of ITI and has completed the Long Surgical Course Certified from ITI.
• Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS)minorOthersProfessional membership organization. Dr Chris Barker currently serves as president of the AOS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bupa Dental: Large multi-site dental corporate in Australia operating across general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as a competing provider of dental services, though not specialist-periodontics focused; relevant for understanding DSO competitive dynamics.
• 1300SMILES: Australian dental group with a portfolio of clinics including specialty services. Comparable as a multi-site dental services competitor in Australia that may add or absorb specialist capability over time.
• Pacific Smiles Group: ASX-listed Australian dental group running many general and specialty dental centres. Comparable because it competes for the same patient and referrer pools and represents the DSO model Proactive Perio might face.
• National Dental Care: Australian dental group with multi-location practices including specialist services. Comparable as a competing dental services brand that competes for referrals and patients in overlapping geographies.
• Maven Dental Group (Abano Healthcare): Large Australasian dental group with general and specialty offerings. Comparable as a DSO competitor that could encroach on periodontal referral pipelines through affiliated clinics.
• Heartland Dental (US DSO reference): Large US dental support organization. Comparable as a benchmark for what scaled DSO consolidation of specialty services looks like; relevant for assessing competitive trajectory of Australian specialty dentistry.

Direct peers

• PerioCare (specialist periodontal practice, AU): Specialist periodontal practice in Australia offering LANAP and implant services. Directly comparable in clinical scope (periodontal therapy, LANAP, implants) and referral-based model.
• Specialist Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (Brisbane peers): Other specialist periodontal clinics in the Brisbane/Queensland area offering overlapping surgical, LANAP-like, and implant services. Direct competitors for the same referrer and patient base.

Others

• Straumann (Australian operations): Global dental implant manufacturer with strong Australian presence. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler — Proactive Perio uses implant systems aligned with Straumann and benefits from adjacent training/KOL infrastructure.
• EMS Dental: Swiss dental equipment maker behind AIRFLOW and Guided Biofilm Therapy. Comparable as a strategic technology partner; Proactive Perio is a GBT training site, making EMS an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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