Dental Staff

All professionals at Helder Cosmetic & Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

Robert Helder, DMD

 Robert Helder is a true native of the Delaware Valley – born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in West Deptford, New Jersey. Upon graduation from Temple University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, he continued his education and in 2006, received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree (DMD) from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since that time, he has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Southern New Jersey.

Over the past several years, Dr. Helder has continued his pursuit and commitment to offering patients the most effective dental treatments with on-going continuing education courses. Specifically, he has extensive hours of training in dental implants and is certified in the use of Invisalign. Now with his own practice, Dr. Helder fosters a unique balance between time-tested procedures and the latest, most effective treatments and technology available. Dr. Helder is active within the dental community and is a member of both the American Dental               Association and Southern New Jersey Dental Society.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Helder enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He is an avid sports fan and can be found on the sidelines at Philadelphia Eagles' home games while he works the Game Day Show for the Eagles Television Network.

Colleen Helder, DMD

 Specialty License #06347 

Dr. Helder is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She completed her residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, where she served as Chief Resident. In addition to working in private practice, is also on staff at Nemours/ A.I. duPont Hospital for Children.  She has many years of experience teaching pediatric dental residents in hospital dentistry, most recently serving as the Interim Pediatric Dental Residency from 2022-2023. Her special interest in dentistry is preventive care.

Dr. Helder is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, where she has served on the Renewal of Certification subcommittee for many years, most recently in the capacity of Part Leader in 2023-2024. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the New Jersey Dental Association. When she is not working in private practice and teaching, she is spending time with her husband and her sports-loving children.

Publications:

Helder C, Ahmed N, Bodt B.  Validation of Size Guides for Fitting Molar Bands to Stainless Steel Crowned Primary Molars. Journal of Dentistry for Children. Vol. 90, No. 2, 2023. 

Helder C, Alimorad L, Bodt B. Stainless Steel Crown Size Predicted by Digital Radiographic Primary Molar Measurements. Pediatric Dentistry. Vol. 44, No. 3, May/June 2022. 

Helder C, Fleagle J, Alimorad L, Cottam M. Postoperative Bleeding Complications After Stainless Steel Crown Placement: A Case Series/Review.  Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Vol. 45 No. 1 Jan/Feb issue, 2021.

Ankit Patel, DMD

 Dr. Ankit Patel is a dedicated and compassionate dental professional with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Dentistry is not only his passion, but he takes extreme pride and responsibility in his procedures. With his extensive knowledge in the field, he believes that maintaining good dental health is the key to living a positive, healthy lifestyle and gateway to overall well-being. Providing holistic care with compassion and professionalism made him succeed in his field throughout these years. He is committed to provide comprehensive, quality dental care while making sure patients are informed and comfortable with their treatment plans. 

Dr. Patel graduated from a prestigious state dental school in India, on a full scholarship. After graduation, he worked in India for 6 years, and owned two dental offices before he relocated to the United States with his family. Dr. Patel wanted to continue to practice dentistry and was able to pursue and earn his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. He was awarded with PASS-International Dentist Award and graduated with honors as an OKU Dental Honor Society member. He is Invisalign certified to give you the best possible oral health and smile.

Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA). Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He likes to play cricket and board games in his spare time. He enjoys watching movies and shows as well with his wife. His special interest is volunteering for social causes with the mission to provide dental care.

Glenda Sweeney, RDH

Glenda received her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist after graduating from Camden County College in 2010. She changed from a career in education, after moving here as a newlywed over a decade ago. Originally from a small town in Oklahoma, Glenda values honesty, conscientiousness and developing trust with her patients.

Glenda is married and a proud mom of two adorable young children. Besides traveling and attending her kids’ activities, Glenda enjoys cooking, outdoor activities and spending time with her family.