Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub released its financial results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.
AI and Teledentistry
The American Dental Association amended its teledentistry policy during its 2020 House of Delegates meeting.
Candid, a New York City-based teledentistry company that delivers clear aligners to patients, welcomed dental industry veteran Brian Ganey as senior vice president of sales Nov. 5.
As lack of access to dental care continues to be a problem threatening the systemic health of millions of Americans, more teledentistry startups are emerging to provide patients with virtual and affordable dental care and education.
SmileDirectClub, a Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company that specializes in clear aligner therapy, has had an eventful year so far — complete with lawsuits, patents, new partnerships and more.
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With increased demand for virtual visits for dental services, it's important for practice leaders to be aware of the legal and business implications of teledentistry.
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.
Young teledentistry company The TeleDentists partnered with healthcare services provider FlexCare Digital Health Oct. 13 to offer its services to more employees.
New Jersey-based dental startup Grin has shipped out about 5,000 units of its teledentistry system since the pandemic began, according to Bloomberg.
SmileDirectClub received patents for its electric toothbrush and Bluetooth-powered aligner case, the Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company announced Oct. 6.