The Company was incorporated in 2000 under the name of Smile-on Holdings Ltd. It changed its name to Healthcare Learning Company Ltd ("HLC") in September 2005 but has continued to use "Smile-on" as its trading name.

HLC has succeeded in establishing itself as a provider of interactive teaching and on-line courses for healthcare professionals to meet their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and post graduate requirements throughout their careers.

HLC adopts an integrated or blended approach to education and produces interactive modules and on-line courses as well as organising seminars/conferences and publishing printed periodicals.

HLC also works in alliance with existing healthcare learning institutions, leading academics and practitioners with the aim of producing the most current learning in the most accessible way.

HLC publishes weekly online newsletters and Dental Tribune - the UK's first and only weekly printed newspaper for dentists. These publications are dedicated to the educational needs of healthcare practitioners and professionals.