TeamSmile

What TeamSmile does

TeamSmile is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Kansas City dentist Dr. Bill Busch, operating an event-based model that delivers free dental care to underserved children at professional sports venues. Each program transforms an NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, or MLS stadium or arena into a fully functional mobile dental clinic, where volunteer dental professionals provide screenings, preventive care (cleanings, sealants, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride), and restorative treatment (fillings, extractions, stainless steel crowns, root canal therapy). Programs serve approximately 250 children per event and deliver $75,000 to $125,000 in no-cost care, with each event mobilizing 125-175 volunteers and supported by equipment partners including Henry Schein, Dentsply Sirona, and Colgate (which has contributed a mobile dental truck and is adding a second trailer). The organization has conducted over 350 programs across the United States since inception, serving over 65,000 children and delivering more than $24 million in free dental care and oral health education.

The company's business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven, with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue is generated through corporate partnerships with healthcare companies and dental insurers (Colgate Bright Smiles, Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Sun Life U.S./DentaQuest, United Concordia, Humana, Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein, SKYGEN), individual tax-deductible donations, and the Share A Smile grassroots fundraising campaign that enables dental practices to fundraise through patient contributions. The Dental Home Project, launched in 2022 and powered by DentaQuest, extends the model beyond episodic care by connecting over 6,000 children with long-term dental care providers in their communities. Distribution is exclusively event-driven through sports team partnerships, leveraging venue access and celebrity appeal to reduce dental anxiety and reach at-risk children; the organization is headquartered in Riverside, Missouri, with a small paid staff of 1-10 employees supplemented by 125-175 volunteers per event.

Go-to-market strategy is partnership-driven rather than sales-driven, with strategic tier-1 partners including Colgate (20-year core partner since 2007), DentaQuest/Sun Life U.S. (exclusive national dental insurance partner since 2017, renewed with the Kansas City Royals through 2030), and professional sports franchises across all five major U.S. leagues. The organization operates with no disclosed software product, API, or mobile application; its principal commercial output is the coordinated one-day event. Recent strategic activity includes a $900,000 Delta Dental Community Care Foundation pledge (April 2025), the appointment of Sun Life U.S. Chief Dental Officer Dr. Todd Gray to TeamSmile's board (February 2026), and continued expansion of Humana Specialty Insurance's involvement, which delivered free dental care to nearly 800 children across three NFL franchises in 2025.

Name

TeamSmile

Legal name

TeamSmile

Website

https://teamsmile.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TeamSmile is a U.S. nonprofit founded in 2007 that provides free dental care to underserved children by transforming professional sports stadiums and arenas into one-day mobile dental clinics, supported by corporate sponsors and sports team partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Pediatric Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental care
• Nonprofit dental services
• Oral health education
• Preventive dental treatment
• Free dental clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mound City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships: TeamSmile generates revenue through corporate sponsorships and partnerships with healthcare companies, dental insurers, and consumer brands. Partners include Colgate, Delta Dental, Sun Life/DentaQuest, United Concordia, Humana, Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein, and SKYGEN.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. The Share A Smile campaign enables dental practices to fundraise through patient donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TeamSmile is a nonprofit organization that provides free dental treatment and preventative oral health care to underserved children across the United States. The organization partners with professional sports teams to host one-day dental clinic events at stadiums and arenas, where volunteer dental professionals deliver screenings, preventive care (cleanings, sealants, fluoride), and restorative treatment to approximately 250 children per event, while connecting them to long-term dental homes for ongoing care.

Product overview

TeamSmile is a nonprofit advocacy organization offering a single, event-based program rather than a modular software platform. Its core product is the TeamSmile Dental Program — a one-day dental care clinic held at professional sports venues, staffed by volunteer dental professionals and supported by sports team partners. Complementing the one-day event is the Dental Home Project, powered by DentaQuest, which provides ongoing dental care referrals for children after the event. Additional offerings include the Share A Smile fundraising campaign (a turnkey engagement tool for dental offices), patient education materials (age-specific videos and take-home dental kits), and bilingual patient consent forms. The organization does not offer a software-as-a-service product, API, or mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dental Home Project: A program that connects at-risk children to long-term dental care providers in their communities, powered by DentaQuest.
• Share A Smile

Products and services

• TeamSmile Dental Program One-day dental care events held at professional sports stadiums and arenas, where TeamSmile converts the venue into a mobile dental clinic staffed by 125–175 volunteer dental professionals. Each program serves approximately 250 children with free screenings, preventive care (cleanings, fluoride, sealants), and restorative treatment (fillings, extractions, stainless steel crowns, root canal therapy) in an entertainment-rich environment featuring professional athletes, mascots, and music.
• Dental Home Project A continuity-of-care initiative powered by DentaQuest that connects children served at TeamSmile events with long-term local dental care providers, either through Medicaid or pro bono services. The project extends TeamSmile's impact beyond the single-day event by ensuring ongoing preventive and restorative care in the child's home community.
• Share A Smile Campaign A turnkey fundraising campaign that enables dental offices nationwide to engage their patient base in supporting TeamSmile's mission. Participating practices receive a customized fundraising page, tax-deductible donation processing, and recognition in TeamSmile's annual report and social media channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $24 million in free dental care provided since 2007
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sun Life U.S.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Sun Life U.S. has renewed its 5-year partnership with the Kansas City Royals through 2030, continuing community programming focused on youth fitness and oral health. The 'Every Single Smile' campaign generates a $50 donation to TeamSmile for each Royals single during the regular season.
• DentaQuest (Sun Life U.S.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026DentaQuest has been TeamSmile's exclusive national dental insurance partner since 2017. Dr. Todd Gray, Chief Dental Officer for Sun Life U.S. including DentaQuest, joined the TeamSmile Board of Directors. DentaQuest powers the Dental Home Project.
• Delta Dental Community Care FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Delta Dental Community Care Foundation pledged $900,000 to support TeamSmile programs, funding multiple dental care events across various sports team partnerships.
• Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) program and TeamSmile are celebrating 20 years of partnership, having delivered over $24 million in free dental care and oral health education to over 65,000 children. Colgate has expanded its commitment with additional staff, a second dental trailer, and new equipment to grow TeamSmile's capacity.
• Humana Specialty InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumana's Specialty Insurance organization partnered with TeamSmile to deliver free dental care to nearly 800 children at events with the Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, and New Orleans Saints in 2025, with 30 Humana associates contributing over 200 volunteer hours.
• United Concordia DentalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Concordia Dental has expanded its relationship with TeamSmile, sponsoring multiple programs including events with the Philadelphia Union, Washington Nationals, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings.
• Dentsply SironamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDentsply Sirona extended its partnership with TeamSmile to provide equipment and support for dental programs, including events with the Charlotte Knights and Carolina Panthers.
• Henry ScheinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenry Schein provides technical team support and dental equipment for TeamSmile programs. The Henry Schein technical team arrives at 7:30 AM to assist with equipment setup for each event.
• SKYGENmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKYGEN partners with TeamSmile for multiple programs, providing support for dental events with teams including Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Chiefs.
• Kansas City RoyalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kansas City Royals have been TeamSmile's partner since 2007, hosting the inaugural program. The partnership continued through 2026 with regular clinic events and the 'Every Single Smile' campaign generating donations.
• Kansas City ChiefscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kansas City Chiefs partner with TeamSmile for annual dental clinics at Arrowhead Stadium, serving local children with free dental care alongside team players and mascots.
• Buffalo BillsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Buffalo Bills partner with TeamSmile and University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine to provide inclusive free dental care environments for children.
• Minnesota VikingsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Minnesota Vikings host TeamSmile clinics at U.S. Bank Stadium, partnering with Park Dental and UnitedHealthcare to serve children in the Twin Cities area.
• Milwaukee BrewersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation supports TeamSmile programs at Miller Park, with multiple events conducted since 2016.
• Pittsburgh PiratesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pittsburgh Pirates partner with TeamSmile for annual dental care events at PNC Park, serving children in the Pittsburgh community.
• New Orleans SaintsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe New Orleans Saints partner with TeamSmile for dental events serving children in the Gulf Coast region, with support from Sun Life/DentaQuest and Delta Dental.
• Arizona CardinalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arizona Cardinals partner with TeamSmile for dental health programs serving children in the Phoenix metro area, with support from Delta Dental of Arizona and the Arizona Cardinals Foundation.
• Harrisburg SenatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals affiliate) partnered with TeamSmile to provide dental care to Harrisburg School District students.
• Sporting Kansas CitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSporting Kansas City partners with TeamSmile through the Victory Project, hosting annual dental care events for local children.
• Bullard Family FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bullard Family Foundation (Titus O'Neil) partners with TeamSmile for the annual Back to School Bash at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, serving children in the community.
• Shaq Thompson Legacy FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL player Shaq Thompson's foundation partners with TeamSmile for programs in North Carolina, including events with the Carolina Panthers.
• Captrust Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaptrust Community Foundation partners with TeamSmile to support dental care programs, including events with the Atlanta Falcons.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Give Kids A Smile (ADA Foundation): ADA Foundation's signature program providing free dental care and education to underserved children via volunteer dental professionals nationwide. Operates the same event-based, volunteer-driven model serving the same pediatric uninsured/underinsured population.
• National Children's Oral Health Foundation: Affiliate network delivering preventive dental care and education resources to at-risk children via member clinics. Comparable mission and beneficiary population with a distributed delivery model rather than event-based.
• America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health Foundation: National nonprofit focused on children's oral health access and education, distributing dental products and funding to safety-net clinics. Directly comparable as a peer nonprofit serving the same beneficiary population through corporate partnerships and product donations.
• Pacific Dental Services Foundation: DSO-affiliated nonprofit providing free dental care and oral health education to underserved populations including children. Comparable as a peer dental-care charity combining professional volunteer mobilization with DSO sponsorship.
• Mission of Mercy (various state chapters): State-level free dental care events for underserved adults and children staffed by volunteer dental professionals. Closely comparable event-based delivery model targeting uninsured populations with similar volunteer mobilization mechanics.
• Smiles for Life Foundation: Dental professional-driven charitable foundation funding children's oral health initiatives globally. Comparable as a peer dental charity engaging dental practitioners and corporate sponsors to deliver care to underserved children.
• Remote Area Medical (RAM): Operates large-scale mobile health clinics delivering free dental, vision, and medical care to underserved populations across the US. Comparable as a peer mobile-event nonprofit using volunteer clinicians to deliver episodic care at non-traditional venues.

Others

• Henry Schein Cares Foundation: Philanthropic arm of dental supply distributor Henry Schein, currently a TeamSmile program partner providing equipment and logistics. Included as an adjacent enabling organization rather than direct competitor, but represents the dental-supply ecosystem supporting TeamSmile's model.

Emerging players

• Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures: Colgate-Palmolive's global oral health education and screening program for children, currently TeamSmile's longest-tenured partner. Operates an overlapping children's oral health mission via mobile dental vans and school outreach, partially substituting for some TeamSmile programming.

Broad incumbents

• DentaQuest (Sun Life U.S.): Largest Medicaid-focused dental benefits administrator in the US, currently TeamSmile's exclusive national dental insurance partner. Comparable as a broader dental-care access player addressing the same underserved pediatric population through insurance and care coordination, including powering TeamSmile's Dental Home Project.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1pmkZjhELHgsy7oXt9gDAw
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamsmile
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamsmilenation

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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