Futuredontics, Inc., is the privately held company behind the widely known 1-800-DENTIST brand. Founded in 1986 by two innovative thinkers, Fred Joyal and Gary Saint Denis, the mission behind Futuredontics' 1-800-DENTIST was and is simple: Develop a service that helps people find pre-screened, local dentists who meet their oral health needs, while they simultaneously help grow the practices of member dentists by sending these would-be patients their way.

It immediately became clear that Fred and Gary were onto something big: On their very first day in operation, the two matched more than 50 people with a small group -- 18 in total! --  of dentists.

As of 2008, 1-800-DENTIST has matched over five million people with dentists. Almost 23 years after its founding, 1-800-DENTIST commercials air five thousand times each month in every major media market across the country. And the success of Futuredontics, Inc., spans beyond its flagship brand; this parent company also boasts several other fruitful brands, including Dental Referral Service®, Patient ActivatorSM, Dentistry.com®, and GoAskFred.com.

1-800-DENTIST remains committed to revolutionizing the business of matching patients with dentists, and to helping dental practices thrive. The company is continually developing programs, campaigns and benefits to further promote the importance of oral health care in the United States; they similarly spend time and money supporting charitable organizations, dental schools and universities.

Located in Los Angeles, CA, the company employs approximately 250 people in its 33,000 square foot headquarters. For more information about Futuredontics, Inc., or any of its brands, please contact Laura Clausen in Public Relations at press@1800dentist.com or 1-310-215-6528.