# Smile Design Dentistry

> Smile Design Dentistry is a Tampa-based dental support organization and care network founded by Dr. Mili Patel and Sachin Patel in 2004. It grew from a three-operatory Dade City practice into 60 supported practices across Central Florida and Tampa Bay by combining local clinical autonomy with centralized operations, broad specialty coverage, insurance and financing support, and a membership plan for uninsured patients. Heartland Dental completed a transaction with the company in September 2025; financial terms were not disclosed.

- **Founded:** 2004
- **Headquarters:** Tampa, United States
- **Founders:** Dr. Mili Patel (Co-Founder and Chief Dental Officer), Sachin Patel (Co-Founder and CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 750 employees in supplied company data; the public company site says more than 60 dentists, while LinkedIn lists 501-1,000 employees.
- **Products:** General and preventive dentistry, Restorative and cosmetic dentistry, Specialty dentistry, Emergency dentistry, OrthoFX clear aligners
- **Notable:** Expanded the founding Dade City practice from three to 12 operatories within three years., Grew from one office in 2004 to a network of 60 supported practices by September 2025., Built coverage across Central Florida, Tampa Bay and additional Florida communities from Arcadia to West Palm Beach.

## Products & services

- **General and preventive dentistry** — Routine exams, digital X-rays, cleanings, fillings and preventive care across the Florida office network.
- **Restorative and cosmetic dentistry** — Crowns, bridges, dentures, bonding, veneers, whitening, smile makeovers and dental implants.
- **Specialty dentistry** — Endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics and pediatric care delivered within the broader network.
- **Emergency dentistry** — Urgent dental care for new and existing patients, including pain, broken teeth and missing teeth.
- **OrthoFX clear aligners** — In-person clear-aligner treatment paired with custom aligners shipped to patients and AI-enabled remote monitoring.
- **Forever Smile Membership Plan** — A Subscribili-powered savings membership for patients without dental insurance, advertised to save up to 40% on procedures.
- **$49 new-patient offer** — An exam and digital X-ray promotional offer, not valid with insurance and subject to the stated dental codes and terms.

## Achievements

- Expanded the founding Dade City practice from three to 12 operatories within three years.
- Grew from one office in 2004 to a network of 60 supported practices by September 2025.
- Built coverage across Central Florida, Tampa Bay and additional Florida communities from Arcadia to West Palm Beach.
- Assembled a clinical team of more than 60 dentists, including bilingual providers and multiple specialties.
- Completed a transaction with Heartland Dental in September 2025.
- Created an uninsured-patient membership plan advertising savings of up to 40%.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Heartland Dental closed its transaction with Smile Design Dentistry, adding 60 supported practices across Central Florida and Tampa Bay; financial terms were not disclosed.
- **2025-09** — Smile Design practices gained access to Heartland's support infrastructure, education, VideaAI, Curodont, Invisalign and iTero technology.
- **2026-05** — The company website continued to promote more than 60 Florida locations, comprehensive specialty care and the Forever Smile Membership Plan.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thesmiledesign.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smiledesigndentistry/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheSmileDesign
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smile_design_dentistry/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smiledesigndentistryfl

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Last updated: 2026-08-20