Nashville-headquartered SmileDirectClub might have closed its retail shops during the current COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean the company isn't still bringing much-needed smiles. One of the largest 3D printing manufacturers in the United States, the company has opened its manufacturing facility to produce face shields, test kit swabs and a mask respirator.

"In times like these, it is incumbent on all of us do what we can to help those in need however we can," said SmileDirectClub Chief Executive Officer David Katzman. "Reports of medical supply shortages are very concerning and we have the production capacity to help in the printing of plastic materials. Due to recent automations that increased our printing output capacity, we're able to easily add this production to our current clear aligner therapy lines. We urge any company or health organization that could use additional production resources to reach out to us directly."

SmileDirectClub is urging medical supply companies and health organizations to contact them directly at resilience@smiledirectclub.com to determine if the company can be of assistance. Specifically, SmileDirectClub is able to print materials using STL 3D printing files, and once provided can quickly offer manufacturing capacity. SmileDirectClub also has a global HIPAA-trained contact center team and support system to assist in health aid efforts.