Chemist Warehouse And Smile Direct Club Team Up To Offer Customers A Straighter, More Affordable Smile

SmileShopin-store pilotoffersChemist Warehouse customersincreasedaccess tosafe andconvenientteeth straightening solutions

SYDNEY,Aug. 5,2019 -- Chemist Warehouse todayannounceditspartnership withSmileDirectClub,the US-basedteledentistrypioneer,to expand access to affordableandconvenient orthodontic clear aligner therapy. Beginning in August,SmileDirectClubwillopenSmileShopsinselectChemist Warehouse locations in Victoria.

Already making waves in the US,Canada,andtheUnited Kingdom,SmileDirectClublaunched in Australia in May 2019.TheSmileShopswillfeatureonsiteSmileGuidesto assist customers intheirsmile journey,which includesa free 3Dphotographof their teeth and information on the convenience and affordability of clear aligner therapy. A member ofSmileDirectClub'saffiliatedAustralia-basednetwork ofregistereddentists and orthodontists willprescribe and manageeachcustomclearaligner treatmentplanfrom start to finish.

Dental care is the second largest expense in the Australian healthcare system with traditional braces costing as much as $5000–$9000.Mostconsumerspay out of pocket for more than50 percentof those costs.SmileDirectClub'stransformative clear aligner therapy can be purchased for a one-time cost of $2499,ora$399 depositand$99per monthfor 24 monthsas part of the convenientSmilePay™monthly payment option.

"At Chemist Warehouse,we pride ourselves onenhancing the customer experience with innovation,quality,andaffordableservicesfor our customers' health,wellness,and beauty needs," said Chemist Warehouse Director,MarioTascone. "In collaboration withSmileDirectClub,we're helping our customers get one step closer to a straighter smile that they love–and that they can afford."

"Providingaccess toSmileDirectClubinChemist Warehousestoresopens the door for thousands of people toachieve a straighter smilethroughthe use of today's technologyandourteledentistryplatformin teeth straightening solutions," said Kay Oswald,President of International atSmileDirectClub. "Our partnership is grounded in ourmutual commitment toan affordable,customer-first experience."

How does it work?

SmileDirectClubhas pioneered a uniqueteledentistryplatform to connect customers with an affiliated network ofAustralia-based registered dentists or orthodontists who direct all aspects of clinical care usingSmileDirectClub'splatform. These licensed dentists and orthodontistscustomiseeach patient's treatment plan and manage their patients' care from initial diagnosis through the conclusion of treatment,monitoring care along the way with regularremote check-ins– and without requiring in-person visits.

SmileDirectClubclear aligners are doctor-prescribed and custom-made from BPA-free plastic thermoformed ontopersonalised3D-printed mouth molds,powered by a groundbreaking fleet of HP industrial 3D printers. Each customer's clear aligner treatment plan is shipped in an "allinone" box directly to the customer's door. As a result of the innovations across the supply chain,SmileDirectClub'sdirect-to-consumer clear aligner therapy costs up to 60% less than traditional braces,with an average treatment length of6months,saving time and money for customers throughoutAustralia.

Customers can simply walkinto aSmileDirectClubSmileShopatChemist Warehouse,or they can schedule a visit atSmileDirectClub.com.au.

Available Chemist Warehouselocations:

SmileDirectClubSmileShopswill initially belocatedat the following Chemist Warehouse stores:

Epping Homemaker Centre,VIC

Box Hill WhitehorseRoad,VIC

Karingal,VIC

For more information,please visit:

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/smile-direct-club

https://www.smiledirectclub.com.au/en-au/smileshops/

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