For Pediatric & Orthodontic Dentists
Be in business for yourself, not by yourself. TKO Partners helps pediatric and orthodontic dentists transition from practitioners to owner-operators — leveraging your dental license to build sustainable practices, lead clinical teams, and create lasting enterprise value, with our infrastructure, capital, and mentorship behind every move.
Founder
Dr. Jerry Lanier
Three paths to partnership
Whether you're launching from zero, growing an existing office, or just need administrative relief — we have a defined path for every entry point.
01
Launch a new practice from the ground up.
Partner with us to launch a new Kids2Dentist DeNovo — our signature pediatric and specialty dental brand. Gain the advantage of our proven expertise in real estate, office development, and practice management to build and lead a high-performing, growth-focused clinic.
02
Grow your existing practice's value.
Looking to grow your practice's value while reducing the burden of day-to-day management? Join the TKO Partners network and leverage our operational infrastructure, strategic support, and scale to elevate your business and unlock greater long-term value.
03
Strategic management support.
Want to focus on dentistry without the administrative hassle? Affiliate with TKO Partners to gain the benefits of our strategic management support — so you can dedicate your time to patient care while we handle the rest.
How partnership works
The path is structured but flexible. Every partnership is shaped to the doctor's clinical specialty, growth stage, and equity goals.
An honest conversation about your practice, your timeline, and what you want partnership to do for you. No pressure, no commitment.
We model an ownership and operating structure that aligns clinical autonomy with shared upside. You retain meaningful equity in what you build.
We take over marketing, RCM, HR, finance, compliance, and IT. You become the owner-operator — leading the team and growing the business instead of running back-office spreadsheets.
DeNovo locations, associate hires, and pathways for the next generation of partner-owners. Your equity in TKO Partners appreciates as the network's enterprise value grows.
The TKO Partners family
Each sister brand serves a different audience but shares the same operating spine.
Pediatric dental group bringing fearless, fun visits to families.
Visit site →Pediatric dentistry built around comfort and trust.
Visit site →The educational program that teaches GPs to confidently treat pediatric patients.
Visit site →Business education for dentists who want to scale beyond the operatory.
Visit site →The career marketplace built for the dental industry.
Visit site →What we operate
Founder & Operator
A General Practitioner and former U.S. Public Health Service dentist, Dr. Lanier has spent four decades expanding access to quality dental care. He built and sold Kids Dental Kare, launched the Kids2Dentist brand, and created Pedo4GP — a national training platform that empowers general dentists to confidently provide pediatric services.
Read the full storyThe guiding principle
"Be in business for yourself,
not by yourself."
— Dr. Jerry Lanier · Founder, TKO Partners
Ready to talk?
A 30-minute conversation. No pitch deck, no commitment — just an honest read on whether ownership-through-partnership is the right path for your practice.