Vital Smiles Alabama II, PC dental practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists, Michael A. Van Beukering, DDS and Kendrea B. Jones, DMD doing business as Vital Smiles practices receive administrative and business support services from Brident Dental Services, LLC. (“Brident”). Brident does not own or operate the Vital Smiles dental practices, employ or in any way supervise the dentists providing dental care.