What BEN MANDEL DDS INC does

Helix Dental, operated by BEN MANDEL DDS INC, is a private single-location dental practice founded in 2017 in La Mesa, California. The practice is led by Dr. David Flamenco, DDS, D. ABDSM, and provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, orthodontic, and dental sleep medicine services across a 45+ service menu. The practice serves individual consumers and families in the La Mesa community and surrounding San Diego area, with no evidence of geographic expansion beyond a single office at 8860 Center Drive, Suite 410. The team's credentialed differentiation centers on Dr. Flamenco's Diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and his service on the AADSM Board of Directors.

The practice is built on an advanced clinical technology stack that includes cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for 3D imaging, an E4D chairside CAD/CAM system for same-day crown fabrication, a CO2 laser for tongue-tie release and soft-tissue procedures, digital impression scanning, digital radiography, intraoral cameras, air abrasion for minimally invasive decay treatment, photobiomodulation therapy, and ViziLite Plus oral cancer screening. Together these tools support a full clinical workflow from diagnostics through same-visit restorations and specialty soft-tissue work, enabling the practice to deliver preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and sleep-apnea appliance services in-house rather than referring patients out.

The revenue model is fee-for-service professional dental services. The practice accepts a wide range of dental insurance plans, offers flexible payment plans, and takes cash, checks, and major credit cards. Patient acquisition is driven by an SEO-optimized website and blog (25+ articles), Google My Business presence, online appointment requests, SMS-based patient communications, healthcare professional referrals, and patient word-of-mouth. Only one pricing point is publicly disclosed: a $150 new-patient initial exam that bundles an oral cancer screening, full-mouth radiograph series, comprehensive periodontal exam, and routine cleaning. No institutional investment, private equity involvement, or parent-company ownership is evidenced; the practice appears to be independently owned by dental professionals.

Name

BEN MANDEL DDS INC

Legal name

BEN MANDEL DDS INC

Website

https://helixdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Helix Dental is a private single-location dental practice in La Mesa, California, founded in 2017, that delivers preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, orthodontic, and dental sleep medicine services to individuals and families using advanced technology such as CBCT imaging and E4D same-day crowns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Sleep & Airway Orthodontics (OSA Appliances/Expansion) (HLABABAI), Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (Scaling & Root Planing) (HLABAHAJ)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Dental implants
• Sleep apnea treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

La Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Dental Services: The practice generates revenue through fee-for-service dental procedures including preventive care (cleanings, exams, sealants, fluoride), restorative services (fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers), periodontal treatment, oral surgery (extractions, frenectomy), root canals, orthodontics (Progressive Aligners), sedation dentistry, emergency treatment, and sleep apnea/oral appliance therapy. The practice accepts most insurance plans and offers flexible payment plans to accommodate patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BEN MANDEL DDS INC, operating as Helix Dental, is a single-location general and cosmetic dental practice in La Mesa, California, providing comprehensive dental services including preventive care (cleanings, exams, sealants, fluoride), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, implants), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, clear aligners), oral surgery (extractions, frenectomy), endodontics (root canals), periodontics, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and specialized oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

Product overview

Helix Dental is a comprehensive dental practice offering a wide range of dental services spanning preventive care, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, orthodontics, and sleep medicine. The practice operates as a single-location general and cosmetic dental office, providing services from routine cleanings and exams to advanced procedures such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch restorations, dental implants, CBCT imaging, E4D same-day crowns, laser dentistry, and oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. The practice also offers specialized cosmetic treatments including ZOOM! Whitening, porcelain veneers, and clear aligners (Progressive Aligners). Technology offerings include digital radiography, digital impressions, intraoral cameras, and ViziLite cancer screening. Dr. David Flamenco serves as the primary dentist, specializing in dental sleep medicine with Diplomate status from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Cleanings Professional removal of plaque and tartar buildup combined with polishing to maintain oral health and prevent dental disease. Targeted at general public and families.
• Oral Exams
• Dental Fillings
• Crowns & Caps
• Same Day Crowns
• Dental Bridges
• Dentures
• Implant Dentistry
• All-on-4®
• All-on-6®
• Teeth Whitening
• ZOOM! Whitening
• Veneers
• Progressive Aligners
• Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Snoring Appliances
• Root Canals
• Extractions
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontal Treatment
• Sedation Dentistry
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Emergency Treatment
• Full Mouth Reconstruction

Quantifiable outcome

• Teeth can be whitened up to 8 shades brighter in a single in-office ZOOM! whitening visit
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Smile Brands: DSO supporting affiliated dental practices offering general, specialty, and cosmetic dentistry. Comparable to Helix Dental's full-service general and cosmetic offering, with overlap in patient acquisition strategy and insurance-driven access.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Multi-location dental and orthodontic provider, particularly active in California. Directly relevant geographic and competitive overlap with Helix Dental's La Mesa market, with comparable breadth of services including general, cosmetic, and orthodontic care.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the US with a focus on modern clinical technology and integrated specialties. Comparable to Helix Dental's broad service menu and technology-forward positioning, though at multi-location scale rather than a single clinic.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO with branded practices focused on general dentistry, implants, dentures, and clear aligners. Comparable to Helix Dental's emphasis on implants (All-on-4/6), dentures, and restorative care, channeled at scale through a corporate model.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Network of dental practices offering general, preventive, restorative, and specialty care across multiple states. Comparable to Helix Dental's horizontal service breadth and insurance-driven access model, with overlap in implant and cosmetic offerings.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO supporting affiliated dental practices with comprehensive general and specialty services. Comparable to Helix Dental as a scaled operator representing the type of consolidated platform into which a successful independent practice could be acquired or fold.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US dental support organization providing non-clinical support to thousands of general and specialty dental offices. Relevant as a scaled operator that anchors how dental practices are structured, financed, and grown—useful benchmark for what a multi-location rollup of independent practices like Helix Dental could look like.

Emerging players

• ProSomnus Sleep Technologies: Medical device company manufacturing precision oral appliances for OSA. Directly relevant to Helix Dental's core sleep medicine offering—Dr. Flamenco's practice uses the category of custom oral appliances ProSomnus produces, and the company represents the supply-side counterpart of the same clinical niche.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Multi-location dental provider focused on dentures, extractions, and dental implants. Comparable to Helix Dental's All-on-4/6, overdenture, and implant restoration services, with overlap in the high-value tooth-replacement market.
• Vivos Therapeutics: Healthcare company focused on treating OSA and related conditions through oral appliance and professional-treatment programs. Comparable to Helix Dental's sleep apnea practice as a specialty player operating in the same dental sleep medicine category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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