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7 viewpoints on teledentistry advantages, disadvantages
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of teledentistry, but challenges from insurance companies, lawmakers and traditionally-minded dentists have hindered its widespread adoption, according to an Oct. 21 report from Kaiser Health News.
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Teledentistry startup partners with service provider to expand care delivery
Young teledentistry company The TeleDentists partnered with healthcare services provider FlexCare Digital Health Oct. 13 to offer its services to more employees.
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Teledentistry startup aims to 'disrupt the disrupters'
New Jersey-based dental startup Grin has shipped out about 5,000 units of its teledentistry system since the pandemic began, according to Bloomberg.
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SmileDirectClub granted patents for toothbrush, case that can be tracked with Bluetooth
SmileDirectClub received patents for its electric toothbrush and Bluetooth-powered aligner case, the Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company announced Oct. 6.
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7 things to know about teledentistry
As use of teledentistry spikes amid the pandemic, all dentists must understand the following facts, per the American Dental Association's teledentistry policy.
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Dental practices using Windows Server urged to apply security update
Dental practices using Microsoft Windows Server as a domain controller should apply the security update Microsoft issued in August to avoid a cybersecurity incident, according to ADA News.
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Teledentistry beyond the pandemic: 4 applications
Many dentists have taken to teledentistry during the pandemic, but there may be effective ways to use the technology in the years to come.
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UnitedHealthcare Dental launches new teledentistry platform
UnitedHealthcare Dental is rolling out a new teledentistry platform to help dentists provide virtual care amid the pandemic and reduce preventable emergency room visits.
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NYU dental school snags $2M federal grant to improve care for patients with disabilities
The Health Resources and Services Administration has granted the NYU College of Dentistry nearly $2 million to train dentists on providing care for patients with disabilities.
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DentaQuest provides dentists in 4 states with teledentistry platform
Dental insurance provider DentaQuest teamed up with dental technology company MouthWatch to offer the TeleDent teledentistry platform to more than 70 practices across Alabama, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington.
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BCBS of Rhode Island to give dental credits, extend teledentistry coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island is providing a 25 percent dental premium credit through July 31 to support the reopening of dental practices amid the pandemic, according to a June 5 news release.
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5 things dentists should know about teledentistry billing
As many dentists rush to adopt teledentistry during the pandemic, some feel unsure of how to go about billing and benefits, according to an article published June 2 by the California Dental Association.
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SmileDirectClub sues NBC for $2.8B
SmileDirectClub filed a $2.8 billion lawsuit against NBCUniversal Media on May 18, claiming the news publication ignored facts and broadcast a story with over 40 errors in it.
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Dentist starts petition to allow Texas dentists to triage patients with teledentistry
A Texas dentist has started a petition urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow dentists to use teledentistry to screen and triage patients during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform.
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Onsite Dental launches teledentistry platform for emergencies
Irvine, Calif.-based Onsite Dental has partnered with Virtual Dental Care to implement the company's Teledentix platform, according to an April 11 news release.
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Dental Care Alliance launches teledentistry platform
After launching its teledentistry platform in late March, Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has treated more than 1,400 emergency dental patients through the virtual service.
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