A Boston dentist who once fixed guard Derrick White’s broken tooth just before the Celtics’ 2024 championship run has a new mission. Dr. Majid El-Maletzky no longer waits for patients to come to his office; he now provides dental care directly to them.
El-Maletzky co-founded FlossTime, a mobile dental clinic with President Mike Laskowski, to make oral health more accessible and convenient.
The company has set up temporary dental clinics at universities, corporate campuses, and even private homes—including that of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
“Our biggest contribution is helping people access care and identify problems early,” El-Maletzky explained. “That way, they can avoid higher costs and fewer visits later.”
El-Maletzky, who also practices at a Boston dental clinic, said the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted him to rethink access to healthcare.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSSA), millions of Americans live in areas with a shortage of dental professionals, with more than half of these communities located in rural areas.
To address this gap, FlossTime is partnering with the Town of Nantucket. During a recent visit, the team treated over 100 patients in just a few days, including local public health inspector Sean Reid. “They have a lot of openings, and they work with my schedule,” Reid said after receiving a cleaning and fluoride treatment.
The company also partners with large employers like Ocean Spray, Staples, and Whoop to provide on-site dental care for their employees. College students—especially those who may not have regular access to a dentist—are another key focus.
At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, FlossTime is working with the university to establish a full dental clinic on campus by the end of the fall 2025 semester, serving students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.
Laskowski noted that many of their patients haven’t seen a dentist in over two years. “We’ve even encountered some who have never received dental care,” he said.
El-Malecki acknowledged that while the model has proven successful, it’s difficult for other dentists to replicate. Mobile dental clinics require significant upfront investment and regulatory approval to operate.
In the past 12 months, FlossTime has treated over 4,000 patients and plans to expand beyond Massachusetts. Its goal is to provide affordable dental options to people who might otherwise go without them.