A new partnership between Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub and a Texas dental support organization means more than 1,000 affiliated practices across the U.S. now offer the company's aligners.
AI and Teledentistry
The efficiency and convenience offered through teledentistry services is something patients will continue to seek long after the pandemic ends, according to Brant Herman, co-founder and CEO of Metuchen, N.J.-based teledentistry company MouthWatch.
Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub has partnered with U.S. dental insurance provider MetLife, according to a Nov. 23 news release.
Seventy-five percent of dental providers predict an increased reliance on teledentistry in coming years, according to survey results released Nov. 19 by the DentaQuest Partnership.
Dentists have rapidly increased their use of teledentistry since the pandemic began, and 86 percent of patients reported being satisfied with the overall teledentistry experience, according to survey results released Nov. 19 by the DentaQuest Partnership.
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SmileDirectClub added Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based DSO Unified Smiles to its partner network Nov. 19.
Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub released its financial results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.
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.