A Boston dentist who once restored the teeth of Celtics guard Derrick White on the eve of their 2024 national championship run is now leading a new venture aimed at making dental care more accessible.
Dr. Majid El-Malecki, along with President Mike Laskowski, co-founded FlossTime, a mobile dental clinic service that brings healthcare directly to patients.
Rather than requiring patients to visit an office, El-Malecki and his team visit workplaces, college campuses, and even private homes—including that of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
“Our biggest contribution is helping people access care and identifying problems early,” El-Malecki says. “This can prevent higher medical costs and repeated visits later.”
El-Malecki, who also practices in Boston, says the COVID-19 pandemic has motivated him to find better ways to expand access to healthcare.
Addressing the Nationwide Shortage of Dental Care Professionals
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans live in federally designated dental care professional shortage areas, more than half of which are in rural communities.
FlossTime is working to fill this gap. On a recent trip to Nantucket, the team treated over 100 town employees and their families in just a few days.
Public Health Inspector Sean Reid welcomed the service, noting that only a few dentists on the island were fully booked.
“They have a full schedule and flexible schedules, which works perfectly with my work schedule,” Reid said after receiving a cleaning and fluoride treatment.
Partnerships and University Clinics
FlossTime has partnered with major employers like Ocean Spray, Staples, and Whoop to provide on-site care for their employees. One focus is serving students—many of whom have gone years without treatment.
Laskowski noted that some of their patients have never seen a dentist in their lives. At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, FlossTime is preparing to open a full-service dental clinic by the end of the fall 2025 semester.
The clinic will serve students, faculty, and staff, with plans to expand services to the surrounding community.
Scaling Up
While the concept has proven successful, El-Malecki explained that opening a mobile dental clinic requires significant upfront capital and a rigorous regulatory approval process to obtain a mobile dental license.
FlossTime reports that it has treated 4,000 patients in the past year and aims to expand beyond Massachusetts to provide affordable treatment options to patients who might otherwise lack access to dental care.