The partnerships will give their members access to a dental professional virtually if they have an after-hours dental issue, have a dental emergency, want a dental consultation without leaving their home or need dental help while traveling. Providers can give virtual consultations and write prescriptions and refer patients to in-network dentists if more treatment is needed.
Virtual visits are counted as oral exams under most plans and could be subject to frequency limits, Delta Dental said. Teledentistry services are included in coverage for most members, but it is not covered in some group plans.
