smile stations

About smile stations

Smile Stations, founded in 2014 by CEO Nazar Kamangar and Chief Dental Officer Dr. Omid Mehdipour, operates as a B2B entity in the dental technology sector. Kamangar, with an Executive MBA and a diverse background in technology, media, and business consulting, provides the strategic leadership, while Dr. Mehdipour, an orthodontist, brings deep industry expertise. The company was established to enhance the value and efficiency of dental practices through digital solutions.

The firm's business model is centered on a multi-faceted digital platform connecting various stakeholders in the oral healthcare ecosystem, including dentists, Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), insurance companies, self-funded employers, and consumers. Revenue is generated by providing these clients with tools for patient engagement, education, and marketing. The company targets the challenge of patient compliance and communication, a problem amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic which spurred the company's focus on remote care solutions.

Smile Stations offers a suite of products and services designed to operate both inside and outside the dental office. A primary product is an interactive, point-of-care kiosk for dental waiting rooms. Shaped like a large smartphone, this display utilizes patient wait times for educational content, service promotion, and up-selling, functioning as a direct-messaging and advertising system. Beyond the physical office, the company provides a comprehensive AdTech, EdTech, and data management platform. This platform enables clinicians to communicate with patients remotely, recommend home care products, and provide educational resources. It also features a dental care marketplace that facilitates the delivery of oral care products directly to consumers' homes, including 'Smile-in-a-box' solutions for employers to offer as part of their benefits.