Chicago-based Aspen Dental is offering a discount off of its Motto clear aligners to patients affected by SmileDirectClub's closure.
By joining the newly formed Motto Smile Complete Club, patients can transition their care to begin using Aspen's Motto clear aligners with a $400 credit toward the MottoEssential treatment plan. With the credit, patients can receive care at Aspen offices for $1,495, according to a Dec. 18 news release.
Patients can receive a complimentary consultation at an Aspen Dental office, during which they can bring their current SmileDirectClub trays and treatment plan to discuss further treatment options with a dentist.
Aspen is also offering a 25% discount off its MottoRetain treatment, which includes four sets of retainers and teeth whitening.
SmileDirectClub announced Dec. 8 it would be shutting down its global operations immediately after efforts to recapitalize the business failed. The company said it was unable to provide support to its existing customers but that more information about refunds would become available once next steps are determined. Patients under the company's SmilePay Plan are still expected to continue their monthly payments until payment for their clear aligners has been made in full, according to an FAQ page.
"We want to ensure all patients have access to quality, doctor-directed care despite the challenges posed by SmileDirectClub's closure," said Sarah Sharfstein, vice president of commercialization at Aspen Dental. "We are hoping to help thousands of patients complete their aligner treatment with a reliable and convenient solution available through a network of 1,000 Aspen Dental branded locations across the country."
Aspen Dental joins several other dental companies that have stepped up to help SmileDirectClub patients. Smile Doctors, an orthodontics-focused DSO, announced Dec. 15 that it's partnering with its affiliated doctors to give out 50 treatments with the Smile Express aligner system to patients.