Zen Dental

What Zen Dental does

Zen Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice located at 524 S. Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles, operating since approximately 2015. The practice delivers general, cosmetic, emergency, and orthodontic dental services to Downtown LA professionals, residents, and walk-in patients, with no disclosed multi-location footprint, institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Its service portfolio spans cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, Zoom Whitening, dental bonding, crowns), general dentistry (routine cleanings, bridges, implant crowns, oral-cancer screening using VELscope Vx), emergency dentistry (endodontics and root canals, gum laser treatment with the SL3 diode laser, gum grafting), and orthodontics (Invisalign with optional AcceleDent Aura acceleration). Clinical technology consists exclusively of third-party, off-the-shelf platforms — VELscope Vx, SL3 Diode Laser, AcceleDent Aura, Zoom Whitening, and 3D imaging — rather than proprietary software. Patient booking and payment processing are handled via a NexHealth integration, supporting online scheduling alongside traditional phone/email channels.

The business model is direct-pay at the time of service, supplemented by three third-party patient-financing providers (CareCredit, Chase Health Advance, Cherry Financial) and standard dental insurance claim processing. The practice is led by Dr. Alessandra Raschkovsky, a Certified Invisalign Provider with over 20 years of clinical experience. Demand generation relies on the practice website, online booking, earned media (a Cosmopolitan feature), third-party recognition (Word of Health top-dentist listing), and word-of-mouth referrals. A differentiator is the in-office "Zen Lounge" patient experience (massage chairs, aromatherapy, color light therapy, curated soundtrack) layered on top of standard clinical workflows. Headcount is reported in the 1–10 range, consistent with a solo-practitioner owner-operator model.

Name

Zen Dental

Legal name

Zen Dental

Website

https://zendental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zen Dental is a single-location Downtown Los Angeles dental practice, founded around 2015, offering cosmetic, general, emergency, and Invisalign services led by Dr. Alessandra Raschkovsky and differentiated by a "Zen Lounge" patient experience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry (Smile Design) (HLABAFAE), Laser Periodontal Therapy (HLABACAJ), Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care) (HLABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dentistry services
• General dental care
• Emergency dental treatment
• Invisalign orthodontics
• Dental implant services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive dental procedures including cosmetic dentistry (veneers, bonding, whitening, crowns), general dentistry (cleanings, bridges, implants, cancer screening), emergency dentistry (endodontics, gum treatments), and orthodontic services (Invisalign). Payment collected at time of service with financing options available.
2. Professional Services and Consultations: Revenue from consultations, evaluations, and follow-up appointments. Initial appointments include consultation explaining diagnosis and treatment options, with treatment sometimes performed same day.
3. Financing Services: Third-party financing through CareCredit, Chase Health Advance, and Cherry Financial allows patients to spread treatment costs over time. The practice offers interest-free payment plans for qualified individuals and processes insurance claims for maximum reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zen Dental is a single-location Downtown Los Angeles dental practice providing cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, dental bonding, Zoom teeth whitening, dental crowns), general dentistry (cleanings, bridges, implant crowns, oral cancer screening), emergency dentistry (root canal therapy, gum grafting, gum laser treatment), and Invisalign orthodontic services. The practice is led by Dr. Alessandra Raschkovsky and differentiates through its 'Zen Lounge' patient experience featuring massage chairs, aromatherapy, color light therapy, and entertainment amenities.

Product overview

Zen Dental is a Downtown Los Angeles dental practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services organized into four main categories: Cosmetic Dentistry (porcelain veneers, dental bonding, Zoom teeth whitening, dental crowns), General Dentistry (cleanings, bridges, implant crowns, oral cancer screening), Emergency Dentistry (root canal therapy, gum grafting, gum laser treatment), and Orthodontics (Invisalign with AcceleDent Aura acceleration device). The practice differentiates through its 'Zen Lounge' patient experience featuring massage chairs, aromatherapy, and entertainment options. Services are delivered by Dr. Alessandra Raschkovsky, who brings over 20 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. The practice utilizes advanced technologies including VELscope Vx for oral cancer screening, diode laser therapy for gum treatment, and 3D imaging for treatment planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porcelain Veneers Ultra-thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth to correct chips, stains, gaps, and uneven tooth shapes, offering natural translucency and stain resistance with a 10-20 year durability for porcelain.
• Dental Bonding & Invisible Fillings Tooth-colored composite resin applied to teeth to correct small flaws like chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and uneven edges, with 5-10+ year durability and minimal enamel removal.
• Zoom Teeth Whitening Professional in-office whitening treatment using a specialized light to activate whitening gel across three 15-minute cycles, brightening teeth multiple shades in a single 60-90 minute visit.
• Dental Crowns Custom restorations that completely cover and protect weakened or damaged teeth, available in porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, E-max, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold options, with 10-15+ year durability.
• Dental Cleanings 30-45 minute professional preventive cleanings using ultrasonic scalers and precision hand instruments to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline, recommended every six months.
• Dental Bridges Custom restorations to replace one or more missing teeth, anchored by natural teeth or dental implants adjacent to the gap, available in traditional, cantilever, Maryland, and implant-supported types, priced at $800-$2,500 per tooth.
• Dental Implant Crowns Permanent tooth replacement involving a titanium implant surgically placed into the jawbone with a custom crown attached, designed to last 15 years or longer.
• Oral Cancer Screening with VELscope Vx Non-invasive oral cancer screening using VELscope Vx blue light technology that reveals abnormal oral tissue through fluorescence visualization, enabling early detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions in 2-3 minutes.
• Root Canal Therapy (Endodontics) Gentle, modern root canal treatment to eliminate infection, relieve discomfort, and preserve natural teeth using digital imaging and modern anesthesia techniques, with a reported success rate of over 95%.
• Gum Grafting Restorative procedure to replace lost or receded gum tissue using advanced microsurgical techniques to protect tooth roots and restore gumline symmetry.
• Gum Laser Treatment Gentle periodontal therapy using a diode laser (e.g., SL3 Diode Laser) to selectively target inflamed tissue and bacteria around teeth, often combined with scaling and root planing, reducing bleeding and swelling.
• Invisalign Clear Aligners Virtually invisible clear aligners custom-made using 3D imaging technology to gradually straighten teeth over 9-15 months, delivered by Dr. Alessandra Raschkovsky, a Certified Invisalign Provider.

Quantifiable outcome

• Root canal treatment success rate over 95%
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 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.

• NexHealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform integration. Provides widget integration throughout the Zen Dental website for convenient patient scheduling. Links to patient payments portal for online bill payment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Western Dental is one of the largest DSOs in California, offering general dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and oral surgery across hundreds of locations. It competes with Zen Dental in the same LA market, but at significantly greater scale, with insurance-driven and value-segment positioning rather than premium-boutique.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a national DSO with over 1,000 locations focused on general, restorative, and implant dentistry, primarily in suburban and mid-tier markets. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Zen Dental in service mix (implants, restorative, general), though it operates at vastly different scale and price positioning.
• MB2 Dental: MB2 Dental is a dental practice management company partnering with hundreds of doctor-owned practices across the U.S. It is a relevant comparable as a potential affiliation/acquisition path for an independent practice like Zen Dental, and as a competitor for associate dentists and support infrastructure in the same specialty mix.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services is a major DSO that supports hundreds of practices in general and specialty dentistry, with strong technology and clinical workflow infrastructure. Comparable to Zen Dental in service breadth and use of modern dental technology, though it competes via scale, not boutique experience.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting hundreds of doctor-owned practices across general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. It is comparable to Zen Dental in the underlying service offering (general + cosmetic + restorative), but at enterprise scale and with a fundamentally different operating model.

Emerging players

• Candid: Candid is a clear-aligner company that partners with dental practices for in-office treatment, partially overlapping with Zen Dental's orthodontic and cosmetic services. Relevant comparable for the growing consumer demand for at-home and hybrid orthodontic care that competes with traditional in-office Invisalign cases.
• SmileDirectClub: SmileDirectClub pioneered the direct-to-consumer clear aligner model, partially overlapping with Zen Dental's Invisalign/AcceleDent offering. It is a meaningful adjacent competitor for orthodontic case volume, particularly among price-sensitive cosmetic patients, though it operates outside the in-office clinical dentistry model.

Direct peers

• Tend: Tend is a premium, experience-focused dental brand operating in select urban markets (e.g., NYC, DC, Atlanta, Boston). It is the closest direct analogue to Zen Dental's boutique, hospitality-driven approach to general and cosmetic dentistry, with a similar emphasis on patient comfort, modern technology, and a digitally enabled booking experience.

Regional players

• Imagecare Dental Group: Imagecare Dental Group is a multi-location Southern California dental practice offering general, cosmetic, and implant services. It competes with Zen Dental for the same regional patient pool and is a relevant comparable in terms of service mix (cosmetic focus, implants, Invisalign) and California cost structure.
• West Coast Dental: West Coast Dental is a multi-location DSO-affiliated general and specialty dental group based in California, with significant presence in the Greater Los Angeles area. It directly competes with Zen Dental for the same Downtown LA and surrounding-area patient base across general, cosmetic, and emergency services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zendental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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