Dental.com, a leading virtual dental care platform powered by Virtual Dental Care, has announced a new partnership with Firstgrin, an oral health tech company providing oral care kits, a companion app, and evidence-based resources for families from pregnancy through early childhood and beyond.
Together, they are redefining how families approach oral health—starting before birth and continuing throughout a child’s earliest years.
Firstgrin already equips parents with oral care kits for newborns and an app filled with educational content and tracking tools. Now, through integration with Dental.com, parents can also access round-the-clock virtual dental care from licensed dentists—all from within the Firstgrin app.
This partnership ensures families receive expert guidance every step of the way:
- Before Baby Arrives: A mother’s oral health during pregnancy is critical for both her and her child. Cavity-causing bacteria can pass from mother to baby through everyday contact—such as shared utensils, kisses, or even cleaning a pacifier with her mouth. Gum disease has been linked to increased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and preeclampsia. By prioritizing oral hygiene during pregnancy, mothers not only protect themselves but also set the tone for the habits their children will adopt.
- Proactive Pregnancy Care: Expectant mothers can use Dental.com’s Smart Scan AI photo assessments and virtual consultations early in pregnancy to identify potential oral health needs. If treatment is required, referrals are made to appropriate local dentists, ensuring care is provided well before birth.
- After Baby Arrives: With Firstgrin’s baby oral care kit and educational app, parents are guided through best practices for maintaining a healthy mouth for their newborn. Through Dental.com, they can consult licensed dentists 24/7, upload photos of their baby’s teeth to track oral health, and receive immediate advice during dental emergencies—when office hours are often unavailable.
“Oral health starts well before a baby’s first tooth,” said Richard Lee, Co-Founder at Dental.com. “Our partnership with Firstgrin helps families protect oral health during pregnancy, then provides the tools and support to continue that journey once the baby is born.”
“Firstgrin was created to empower parents with the confidence and knowledge to care for their child’s oral health from the very beginning,” said Dr. Ashley Lerman, Founder and CEO at Firstgrin. “By partnering with Dental.com, we are extending that vision to include expectant mothers as well—making sure families are supported before and after the baby’s arrival.”
Together, Dental.com and Firstgrin are pioneering a proactive model of oral health care—helping parents safeguard their own health during pregnancy, prevent bacterial transfer, and establish strong dental routines for their children from day one.
About Dental.com
Dental.com, powered by Virtual Dental Care, provides 24/7 access to licensed dentists through live virtual consultations, AI-powered dental photo assessments, and tools for ongoing oral health monitoring. Trusted by some of the largest dental insurers like Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, and Humana, Dental.com empowers patients and families to take control of their dental health with convenient, accessible solutions.
About Firstgrin
Firstgrin helps parents prioritize their baby’s oral health from the start with customized baby oral care kits and an intuitive app featuring educational content and health tracking tools. By giving families the right products and guidance, Firstgrin is redefining how parents approach early oral care. Learn more at yourfirstgrin.com.