Kool Smiles Dentist

Kool Smiles Dentist is a dental services provider based in the United States, founded in 2002. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, the company operates numerous dental clinics across multiple states, with a primary focus on serving low-income and underserved communities. Their mission is to provide accessible and affordable dental care, particularly for children and families, including those covered by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Kool Smiles aims to offer a comprehensive range of dental services in a comfortable, child-friendly environment designed to ease anxiety often associated with dental visits. Their services typically include general dentistry (cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns), pediatric dentistry, orthodontics (braces, clear aligners), endodontics (root canal therapy), and oral surgery (extractions, dental implants). They emphasize preventive care, diagnostic imaging, and restorative care, supported by electronic health records. Many of their locations also feature a "Kids Club" program that offers engaging activities and educational resources for children. The company's business model is centered on being a large-scale dental support organization (DSO), providing non-clinical, business, and administrative support to dental practices. This allows dentists to focus primarily on patient care. While Kool Smiles has historically been a significant provider of Medicaid dental services, it has also faced scrutiny and legal challenges related to its clinical practices and billing, with some clinics being rebranded under different names (e.g., Ruby Dental) as part of a larger network supported by Benevis (formerly NCDR). Despite these challenges, Kool Smiles has aimed to provide significant free care to uninsured children and families through initiatives like "Sharing Smiles Day." The Elizabethtown, KY location at 201 Towne Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, operates as part of the broader Kool Smiles network, now often associated with "Ruby Dental & Braces" in Kentucky. This location offers services for both children and adults, accepting various insurance plans including Medicaid.