Smiles Across Montana

What Smiles Across Montana does

Smiles Across Montana (SAM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mobile dental organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. The organization operates a fleet of fully equipped mobile dental clinics that travel throughout the state to deliver preventive, diagnostic, and palliative oral health care directly to vulnerable populations, with a stated focus on rural communities and Native American lands. The core technical platform consists of portable DNTLWorks dental units, Milwaukee Packout case-based supply systems, portable patient and provider chairs, digital x-rays, and oral cameras, combined with a teledentistry workflow that enables remote examinations by a designated telehealth dentist. Services include preventive sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment, glass ionomer fillings (SMART), Hall Crown technique, P11-4 treatment, and prophylaxis/periodontal therapy, paired with an extensive referral network connecting patients to ongoing dental homes. Patient intake is managed via DocuSign webforms for consent and health history.

The organization serves children and youth in schools and Head Start programs, elderly and disabled residents of nursing homes, and individuals experiencing homelessness, reaching 5,000+ patients annually across Montana. SAM employs approximately 8 staff including an Executive Director (RDH), Director of Operations, two Regional RDH Directors, a Dental Director, Outreach Prevention Specialist, Patient Care Specialists, Community Outreach Specialists, and Community Healthcare Workers, with the recent addition of its first dedicated full-time dentist. Services are delivered at no cost to patients through grant and donation funding; the organization accepts one-time, weekly, and monthly donations at preset tiers ranging from $50 to $500. Core strategic partnerships anchor the operating model: Montana Healthcare Foundation and The Caring Foundation of Montana provide funding support, Montana State University supports workforce development, Delta Dental facilitates insurance coverage, and Glacier Community Health Center is a clinical collaboration partner. The long-term stated vision is to eliminate oral health disparities in Montana and beyond, and the organization has begun consulting with dental teams in other states to share its mobile delivery model.

Name

Smiles Across Montana

Legal name

Smiles Across Montana

Website

https://smilesacrossmontana.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smiles Across Montana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates mobile dental clinics and teledentistry services to deliver free preventive and diagnostic oral health care to vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and rural and Native American communities across Montana, serving over 5,000 patients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAGAK

Mobile/School-Based Pediatric Dental Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAHAM

School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Hygiene & Preventive Services

SECONDARYHLABAAAH

Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

Keywords

• Mobile dental clinics
• Preventive dental care
• Teledentistry services
• Oral health education
• Community dental outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Montana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Smiles Across Montana operates primarily through grants and charitable donations from individuals and organizations. The donation page offers preset amounts ($50-$500) as well as custom amounts with options for one-time, weekly, or monthly recurring donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smiles Across Montana (SAM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates mobile dental clinics and teledentistry services across Montana to deliver preventive, diagnostic, and palliative oral health care directly to vulnerable populations in schools, nursing homes, Head Start classrooms, WIC clinics, homeless shelters, and rural and Native lands communities. Services include oral examinations, dental sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatment, minimally invasive caries management, and oral health education, supported by an extensive referral network connecting patients to ongoing dental homes.

Product overview

Smiles Across Montana is a nonprofit mobile dental organization operating a fleet of mobile dental clinics and a mobile dental trailer that travel throughout Montana to serve vulnerable populations on rural and native lands. The organization offers a unified service model combining mobile in-person dental care with teledentistry consultations, preventive treatments (sealants, fluoride varnish, Silver Diamine Fluoride), and community education. Core offerings include Mobile Dental Clinics using portable DNTLWorks units transported in Milwaukee Packout cases, Teledentistry Services for remote examinations, Preventive Dental Sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment, an Extensive Referral System connecting patients to dental offices, an Educational Video Library on YouTube, and a Donation Platform. The integrated model brings preventive, diagnostic, and palliative oral health care directly to schools, nursing homes, Head Start classrooms, WIC Clinics, and homeless shelters, with teledentistry extending reach to remote communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Dental Clinics Fully equipped mobile dental units that travel throughout Montana to provide preventive, diagnostic, and palliative oral health care at schools, nursing homes, Head Start classrooms, WIC Clinics, homeless shelters, and community centers. The mobile setup uses Milwaukee Packout cases, DNTLWorks portable dental units, and portable patient/provider chairs to transform any space into a functional dental clinic.
• Teledentistry Services Remote tele-dental examinations, screenings, and assessments delivered by dentists using oral cameras and digital x-rays transmitted for review, enabling access to dental consultations for patients in underserved rural and native land communities throughout Montana.
• Oral Health Education Programs Community education initiatives on oral health delivered at schools, community centers, and partner sites, including guidance on brushing, flossing, fluoride, pregnancy and oral health, heart health connections, and other preventive topics.
• Educational Video Library YouTube-hosted video resource library organized into PREVENTION and MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF CARIES categories covering first dental visits, brushing/flossing, fluoride varnish, sealants, dental x-rays, dental check-ups, Silver Diamine Fluoride, SMART Filling, Hall Crown, P11-4, and Glass Ionomer treatments.
• Donation Platform Online donation system operated by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting one-time, weekly, and monthly contributions at preset levels (Smile Starter $50, Smile Builder $100, Smile Champion $250, Smile Hero $500) and custom amounts to fund dental services for vulnerable populations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ patients served annually across Montana
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• American Dental Hygienists AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association supporting dental hygiene professionals in the mobile dentistry initiative.
• Montana Healthcare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare foundation providing strategic support and funding for expanding oral health access in Montana.
• The Caring Foundation of MontanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting healthcare initiatives in Montana through partnerships with organizations like SAM.
• Montana State UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for recruitment, training, and advancement of oral health professionals.
• Delta DentalmoderateOthersDental insurance provider partnership to help facilitate coverage for patients served by SAM's mobile clinics.
• Dental Offices and Health CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive referral system connecting SAM patients with ongoing dental care through local dental offices and community health centers. Dr. Danielle Kennedy serves as telehealth dentist for Glacier Community Health Center.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: Larger national nonprofit focused on oral health equity, funding community programs, research, and policy advocacy. Comparable mission of eliminating oral health disparities but operates at a national systems level rather than direct service.
• National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA): National organization supporting safety-net oral health providers including FQHCs and community dental programs. Comparable ecosystem role of supporting community-based dental access for underserved populations.

Regional players

• Community Dental Health (Colorado): Colorado-based nonprofit dental program providing mobile and community-based dental services to underserved populations. Comparable mobile/community delivery model serving vulnerable children and adults, though focused on Colorado rather than Montana.

Direct peers

• Dental Lifeline Network: National nonprofit providing donated dental services to vulnerable populations including elderly, disabled, and medically fragile individuals. Comparable in serving nursing home residents and medically underserved populations through volunteer-driven care.
• America's ToothFairy (National Children's Oral Health Foundation): National nonprofit dedicated to children's oral health through resource distribution and support for community-based dental programs serving at-risk youth. Comparable mission focus on children's preventive dental care in underserved communities.
• Apple Tree Dental: Minnesota-based nonprofit providing on-site and mobile dental care to underserved populations including nursing home residents, schools, and Head Start programs. Most direct comparable in mission, delivery model, and target populations to Smiles Across Montana.
• Smiles for Everyone Foundation: Nonprofit arm of Smile Brands delivering free dental care through community outreach days and mobile clinics to underserved populations. Comparable model of free preventive and restorative dental services via outreach events.

Others

• Volunteers in Medicine: National nonprofit network of free clinics providing healthcare services to uninsured and underserved populations. Comparable free-care nonprofit model and volunteer-driven service delivery, though broader scope than dental-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/smilesacrossmontana
• Instagraminstagram.com/smilesacrossmontana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smiles-across-montana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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