Mar 01, 2024
Employees may find it hard to get away from work to meet health care appointments like trips to the dentist. So the ability to receive a remote dental evaluation is a valuable benefit for your clients’ employees, who might otherwise not use their diagnostic benefits.
What is teledentistry?
Teledentistry, also known as virtual dentistry, is when a dentist performs a consultation via phone, text or video to diagnose dental issues, offer care advice and determine appropriate treatment, which may include a prescription or in-person follow-up visit. Teledentistry appointments can consist of a video visit, in which the dentist and patient are interacting with each other in real-time. It can also be a photo of the patient’s issue that is sent to the dentist, who sends a reply later.
What teledentistry resources does Delta Dental offer? Delta Dental partnered with quip to offer both video and photo teledentistry services. Your clients’ employees can book an appointment online for real-time video appointments. It’s totally secure and HIPAA-compliant, and it’s easy for members to connect with a dentist in real time to get virtual consultations, e‑prescriptions and check-ins. Members can also submit photos of their issue to a Delta Dental dentist, who will assess the issue and send a comprehensive diagnostic report with the results, treatment options and cost estimates.
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To help your clients make the most of their dental coverage, contact your Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager to discuss CoPower options.
