ADA Approved Teledentistry2 min

Teledentistry is a tool that enables dentists to provide dental care and treatment from a remote location. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has shown the healthcare sector that there is no turning back from technology-based treatment such as teledentistry. The current situation requires the use of online treatment and video conferencing. Continuing to use technology-based treatment is the best way to move forward. Since the social distancing measures to stop the spread of the virus have affected the entire health sector, the immediate concern is how patients can access healthcare services safely and securely. The fact is that health care providers are extremely busy treating those who are affected by coronavirus. That is why patients are now using the alternative method of getting care through teledentistry.

The Dentulu network is filled with many dentists and patients who are registered with the dental app. Dentists who only provide care through their brick and mortar clinics are realizing that the disruption in delivering oral care services due to the pandemic has deeply affected them economically. Now there is an opportunity for dentists to deliver oral care through teledentistry. This technology will help them continue their dental practice even though the footfall has reduced drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional means of treatment will be seen as the alternative to teledentistry. Unless the patient requires a physical examination, people will continue to get care through the convenience of teledentistry. The reality is that people want to get dental care without the risk of getting infected by the virus. That is why online treatment is being delivered remotely through teledentistry software. Online messaging and video communications can now take over the role of patient assessment. Based on the relevant information that is sent by the patient, the dentist is able to treat the patient and remotely monitor them.

The dental app is also used as a primary platform for patients to browse the dentists’ availability. Whether it is monitoring or navigation control, the entire process involving remote treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation is at par with the standards prescribed by the ADA. Teledentistry is not a mere shift of the conventional means of treatment but a better means of individual interaction with the dentist. During treatment, patients and dentists can use the interactive tools of the dental app. This app also reduces the dependency on others to get access to a dentist, especially for senior patients or those who have mobility issues.

The ongoing pandemic has reminded health professionals that unless they use teledentistry, it would be quite difficult to manage patients in huge numbers. With the adoption of teledentistry, the challenges of providing oral care services during the period of social distancing can be tackled with ease.