Smile Brands
Smile Brands is a U.S. dental support organization providing comprehensive business support services to over 600 affiliated dental offices across 29 states.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Smile Brands is a dental support organization built around the vision of "Smiles for Everyone®." It provides comprehensive business support services through exclusive long-term agreements with affiliate dental groups, allowing supported dentists to spend more time on patient care and less on administrative, marketing, and financial tasks. The company reports 6,800+ team members at over 600 affiliated dental offices in 29 states, and its portfolio includes regional brands and practice models ranging from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. It was founded in 1998 by a management team that included co-founder and CEO Steve Bilt and CFO Brad Schmidt, and it launched the Smiles for Everyone Foundation in 2011.
History
Smile Brands was founded in 1998 by a management team that included co-founder and CEO Steve Bilt and CFO Brad Schmidt. Through acquisitions and the opening of new dental offices, the company grew into a dental support organization with a rapidly growing number of affiliated practices across 29 states. In 2011 it launched the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, which provides free care to communities with limited access to dental care in nine countries; the foundation reports having delivered over $120 million in care. The company states it has twice been recognized on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list.
Products and positioning
A dental support organization delivering "Smiles for Everyone®" through a culture of win-win relationships and business process excellence.
Recent events
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Smile Brands wins 2019 Communitas Award[5]
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Smile Brands was awarded the 2019 Communitas Award for Excellence in Skills-Based Community Service, recognizing its employees' community service.
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