SmileDirectClub, Inc. announced its premium aligner offering, CarePlus, will be available at all U.S. SmileShop and select Partner Network locations beginning in August, giving consumers even more choices on how to begin and navigate their Smile Journey. Customers will now have the option to select SmileDirectClub's original telehealth-powered Care aligners or choose the premium CarePlus option, which includes access to a local dentist or orthodontist for in-person check-ins, a dedicated 24/7 Concierge customer care team, expedited aligner shipping and the enhanced comfort of scalloped-edge aligners and retainers. In response to customer feedback gained during the CarePlus pilot in four key U.S. markets earlier this year, SmileDirectClub found that customers appreciated the flexibility of a hybrid option along with the enhanced product features the CarePlus option offers.

With 18 new SmileShops added to the Company's portfolio of 128 total global stores to meet customer demand, the CarePlus rollout signals the Company's confidence in its business model and its patented SmileShop concept as an on-ramp for customers and a key driver of the business. Customers who opt for the CarePlus premium offering will also experience treatment with one of SmileDirectClub's latest innovations, scalloped edge aligners. This new feature, previously tested in the U.K. market, offers enhanced comfort with a scalloped edge that gently lays on the gumline, making treatment more comfortable.

Upon completing their aligner treatment, CarePlus customers receive two years' worth of retainers and the Company's Lifetime Smile Guarantee to keep their teeth straight and healthy. As a bonus, CarePlus customers will also receive a selection of SmileDirectClub premium oral care products including its whitening system, toothbrush and oral care kit.