Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry

What Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry does

Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry is an exclusively pediatric dental specialist practice founded in 2014 by Dr. Ellie Sakhi, DDS, MS, a board-certified pediatric dentist who completed her specialty training at the University of Minnesota. The practice operates from a single office in St Louis Park, Minnesota, and serves infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and special-needs patients with a focus on prevention of pediatric dental disease, early childhood caries management, and growth-and-development monitoring.

The service portfolio spans comprehensive preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry — exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, space maintainers, extractions — alongside specialized clinical offerings including laser frenectomy (tongue/lip tie release), oral conscious sedation, in-clinic deep sedation and general anesthesia, hospital dentistry, nitrous oxide ("Happy Air"), Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), special-needs dentistry, and 24/7 emergency triage supported by teledentistry via FaceTime and Zoom. The underlying technology stack consists of laser surgical equipment, an EHR-linked patient portal (patientviewer.com), and standard practice management software; HIPAA, OSHA, CDC, and ADA compliance frameworks are maintained.

The business is primarily fee-for-service, accepting most major PPO dental insurance plans (Delta Dental, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, Metlife) and submitting claims on behalf of patients, with public-pay (UCare, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, PMAP/MA, Medicare/Medicaid) explicitly excluded. A subscription revenue stream — SmileClub — charges an annual fee of $75 for a first child and $40 per additional sibling, offering 15–20% discounts on most procedures as an alternative to traditional insurance for uninsured families. Deferred-interest financing is provided through a CareCredit partnership, and patient acquisition relies on referrals from general dentists, pediatricians, and lactation consultants plus a complimentary infant-exam funnel for patients 0–12 months.

Name

Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry

Legal name

Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry

Website

https://toothandco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry is a single-location, exclusively pediatric dental specialist practice in St Louis Park, Minnesota, founded by Dr. Ellie Sakhi in 2014, serving infants through teens with preventive, restorative, sedation, frenectomy, and special-needs dental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB), Pediatric Sedation & Anesthesia Dentistry (HLABAGAC), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD), Pediatric Oral Surgery Services (Minor Surgical Procedures) (HLABAGAI)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental services
• Children's dental care
• Dental sedation services
• Frenectomy procedures
• Preventive pediatric dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis Park

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Services: Fee-for-service pediatric dental care including routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, space maintainers, and sedation services. Revenue is generated through direct patient payments and insurance claim submissions.
2. SmileClub Membership: Annual dental savings program with $75 fee for first child and $40 for additional siblings, offering 15-20% discounts on most dental procedures. This is a recurring membership revenue stream.
3. Insurance Payments: The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans and submits claims on behalf of patients. They are in-network with virtually all employer-sponsored PPO dental plans including Delta Dental, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, Metlife, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tooth & Co Pediatric Dentistry is an exclusively pediatric dental practice located in St Louis Park, Minnesota, providing comprehensive dental care for infants, toddlers, and teens. Services include routine exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, crowns, extractions, space maintainers, frenectomy (tongue/lip tie release), oral conscious sedation, in-clinic general anesthesia, nitrous oxide, emergency care, special needs dentistry, and an annual discount membership program called SmileClub.

Product overview

Tooth & Co is a pediatric dental practice offering comprehensive dental care services for infants through teens. The practice provides general pediatric dental services including exams, cleanings, fluoride, fillings, sealants, and restorative treatments, alongside specialized services such as frenectomy (tongue/lip tie release), oral conscious sedation, deep sedation/general anesthesia, nitrous oxide, emergency care, and special needs dentistry. The practice also offers an add-on discount program called SmileClub and provides teledentistry options. All services are coordinated with comprehensive pre- and post-care instructions and are delivered in a child-friendly, prevention-focused environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Pediatric Dental Services Comprehensive dental care for infants, toddlers, and teens including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, sealants, and preventive education focused on early childhood caries and oral hygiene.
• Frenectomy Services
• Oral Conscious Sedation
• Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia
• Special Needs Dental Care
• Emergency Dental Care
• Space Maintainers
• Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Treatment
• SmileClub Membership
• Nitrous Oxide (Happy Air) Sedation
• Tooth Extractions
• Restorative Treatment
• Growth & Development Monitoring

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tend: Newer, design-forward dental group with a focus on patient experience and modern practice management. Comparable as an emerging player redefining the dental practice model, though not exclusively pediatric.
• Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry: Independent pediatric dental practices with similar exclusively pediatric positioning. Comparable as an emerging/small player in the pediatric dental specialty space, though specific locations vary.

Broad incumbents

• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dental practice management company partnering with dentists across multiple specialties. Comparable as a broad incumbent in dental services consolidation, including pediatric offerings.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting dental practices across multiple specialties including pediatric dentistry. Comparable as a broad incumbent with practice support infrastructure and multi-specialty offerings.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO with general and specialty dental services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with scaled operations and broad insurance participation.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest dental support organizations in the U.S., supporting general and specialty dental practices. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dental services space, though not exclusively pediatric.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO providing practice support to a large network of dental offices. Comparable as a broad incumbent; some Aspen-affiliated practices offer pediatric services, though not exclusively.

Direct peers

• Dentistry for Children: Pediatric dental specialty practice group with offices across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable in mission, service mix (prevention, sedation, special needs), and target demographic.
• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice serving infants through teens across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Direct comparable as an exclusively pediatric dental group with specialty services, multiple offices, and similar patient demographic.

Others

• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic-focused dental group in the U.S. Adjacent comparable as a dental specialty group practice model; intersects with Tooth & Co's growth and development monitoring services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/toothandco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tooth-&-company

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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