Mint Dental

What Mint Dental does

Mint Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice founded in 2013 by Dr. Johnny Tran, DDS, operating at 28221 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ste E, Laguna Niguel, California. The practice serves individual patients and families across Orange County, offering preventive and family dentistry, cosmetic services (Invisalign, porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, tooth-colored restorations), implant dentistry, and adjunctive treatments including periodontic therapy, root canals, extractions, and dentures.

The clinical operation is built on a modern digital equipment stack: digital radiography (advertised at 70% lower radiation than conventional X-rays), intraoral cameras, prismatic magnification loupes, the Isolite patient comfort system, paperless computerized records, and treatment-room HDTVs. The practice emphasizes a comfort-led, environmentally aware experience (mercury-free, LED, paperless, beverage bar, blankets, in-room entertainment) and supports online appointment booking via flexbook.me.

The business model is direct-to-consumer fee-for-service: per-procedure, quote-based pricing paid at the point of care, with no disclosed subscription, membership, or insurance-network contract structure. The practice is owner-operated by Dr. Tran, is not affiliated with a dental service organization (DSO), has no institutional investors, and has not raised external funding. Its professional affiliations include the ADA, CDA, Orange County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Mint Dental

Legal name

Mint Dental

Website

https://mintdental.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mint Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice in Laguna Niguel, California, founded in 2013 by Dr. Johnny Tran, DDS, offering preventive, cosmetic, family, and implant dentistry to individual patients and families across Orange County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

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)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Implant dentistry
• Family dental care
• Preventive dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Laguna Niguel

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service dental care revenue from routine cleanings, preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and various treatments including fillings, crowns, bridges, Invisalign, veneers, whitening, root canals, extractions, and dentures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mint Dental is a single-location dental practice that delivers preventative, family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry services, including routine cleanings, dental exams, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns and bridges, Invisalign, porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, dental implants, periodontic gum therapy, root canal therapy, extractions, and dentures. Services are delivered in-office at its Laguna Niguel, California location using digital diagnostic technology (digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, magnification loupes) alongside patient comfort amenities such as TVs in treatment rooms, a beverage bar, and blankets.

Product overview

Mint Dental is a single-location dental practice offering integrated oral healthcare services through four main categories: Preventative/Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, and Minimally Invasive treatments. The practice combines core dental services including cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures with cosmetic offerings such as Invisalign braces, porcelain veneers, and professional teeth whitening. Advanced diagnostic technologies including Digital X-rays, Intraoral Camera, and Dental Magnification Loupes support treatment delivery. The practice also provides patient comfort amenities such as TVs in treatment rooms, beverage service, and blankets to enhance the dental experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventative Dentistry Routine cleanings, dental exams, digital X-rays, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments focused on encouraging proper home care and overall oral health for individuals and families.
• Family Dentistry Comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, including routine cleanings, preventive care, and general dental treatments.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Smile enhancement services including tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns and fixed bridges, Invisalign clear aligners, porcelain veneers, and professional teeth whitening for patients seeking aesthetic improvements.
• Implant Dentistry Dental implant placement and restoration services providing permanent tooth replacement solutions that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
• Minimally Invasive Dentistry Dental treatment approach using techniques that preserve natural tooth structure and reduce patient discomfort during procedures.
• Metal-Free Fillings and Crowns Tooth-colored restorative materials used for fillings and dental crowns that provide natural-looking aesthetics without metal components.
• Invisalign Braces Clear and removable aligner system for orthodontic teeth straightening, providing an alternative to traditional metal braces.
• Dental Implants Permanent tooth replacement solution involving titanium implants fixed into the jaw bone with natural-looking prosthetic teeth.
• Professional Teeth Whitening In-office teeth whitening treatment for a cleaner looking and brighter smile, including take-home whitening kits and refills.
• Periodontic Gum Therapy Treatment services for gum disease and periodontal health conditions.
• Root Canal Therapy Endodontic treatment procedure to save and repair severely infected or damaged teeth.
• Dentures Removable dental appliances for replacement of missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Dental Association (ADA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization. Dr. Tran is a member of the ADA, indicating adherence to professional standards and access to continuing education resources.
• California Dental Association (CDA)minorOthersState dental association membership. Practice maintains membership in CDA for professional development and state-level advocacy connection.
• Orange County Dental Society (OCDS)minorOthersLocal dental society membership in Orange County. Dr. Tran is a member of OCDS for local professional networking and community involvement.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)minorOthersProfessional membership in AGD, which provides general dentists with opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Laguna Niguel Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business chamber membership indicating community involvement and local business networking for the dental practice.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Dental: Western Dental is a large California-based DSO offering general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and implant services. Highly comparable in geographic focus (California) and breadth of services, but operates as a multi-location DSO rather than a single-site independent practice.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest US dental support organization, providing non-clinical support to thousands of affiliated offices. Comparable to Mint Dental in offering general and specialty dental services, but at vastly greater scale and with DSO-style operational leverage.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services is one of the largest DSOs in the US, supporting hundreds of general and specialty dental offices. Comparable to Mint Dental in core service offerings (preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implants), but at much larger scale with a different operating model.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a major DSO with hundreds of branded offices across the US offering general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Comparable to Mint Dental in service mix but competing at scale, with strong brand recognition and marketing firepower.
• Sonrava Health: Sonrava Health is a national DSO parent (formerly Western Dental's parent) operating several branded dental office chains across the US. Comparable in service offering and general/cosmetic/implant dentistry, but at significantly larger scale via DSO model.

Direct peers

• dntl bar: dntl bar operates consumer-facing urban dental studios focused on convenience, transparency, and modern experience. Comparable to Mint Dental in its emphasis on patient experience, technology, and DTC-like booking, though it serves a different geographic footprint.
• Tend: Tend is a multi-location premium dental brand offering general, cosmetic, and orthodontic services in a tech-forward, hospitality-styled environment. Comparable to Mint Dental in its premium positioning, technology emphasis, and service breadth, though at greater scale.

Others

• Smile Doctors: Smile Doctors is the largest orthodontic-focused DSO in the US, offering braces and Invisalign. Indirectly comparable to Mint Dental through shared Invisalign offerings, but its narrow orthodontic focus makes it adjacent rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mint_Dental
• Facebookfacebook.com/OCmintdental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mint-dental

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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