# Bright Now! Dental

> Bright Now! Dental is one of the largest affordable dental care brands in the United States, operating a network of roughly 160 affiliated offices across about a dozen states. Backed by parent company Smile Brands Inc., it offers general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic care, implants, clear aligners and emergency services, with evening and weekend hours, financing options and an in-house OneSmile discount plan designed to make routine and specialty dentistry accessible to families who might otherwise skip the dentist.

- **Founded:** 1998
- **Headquarters:** Santa Ana, California, United States
- **Founders:** Steve Bilt (Founder & CEO (Smile Brands / Bright Now! Dental)), Brad Schmidt (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~900 employees (company data); broader Smile Brands network supports ~400 affiliated offices
- **Products:** General & Family Dentistry, Orthodontics & Clear Aligners, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Specialty Care
- **Notable:** Grew from the 1998 merger of West Coast dental groups into a network of ~160 affiliated offices across about a dozen states., Treats more than 2 million patients each year., Acquired Monarch Dental (152 offices) and Castle Dental Centers (74 offices) to scale nationally.

## Products & services

- **General & Family Dentistry** — Routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and dentures for all ages.
- **Orthodontics & Clear Aligners** — Braces and clear aligner treatment to straighten teeth across age groups.
- **Cosmetic Dentistry** — Teeth whitening, veneers and smile makeovers.
- **Dental Implants** — Tooth replacement and restorative implant procedures.
- **Specialty Care** — Oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics in select locations, including wisdom teeth removal.
- **Emergency Dental Care** — Walk-ins welcome and same-day relief for dental emergencies.
- **OneSmile Dental Plan** — In-house discount membership: roughly $89/year for $20 exams with free x-rays plus 20-40% off most services. A licensed discount plan, not insurance.

## Achievements

- Grew from the 1998 merger of West Coast dental groups into a network of ~160 affiliated offices across about a dozen states.
- Treats more than 2 million patients each year.
- Acquired Monarch Dental (152 offices) and Castle Dental Centers (74 offices) to scale nationally.
- Launched the OneSmile Dental Plan to make care affordable without traditional insurance.
- Provided free dental care to healthcare workers and first responders via OneSmile membership.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — OneSmile Dental Plan offered at ~$89/year with $20 exams, free x-rays and 20-40% off most services.
- **2024-01** — Continued office openings and relocations across Ohio, Washington and other markets under the Smile Brands network.

## Links

- Website: https://brightnow.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-now-dental
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BrightNowDental
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrightNowDental
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightnowdental/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/BrightNowDental

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Last updated: 2026-06-02