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DENTAL TELEHEALTH

WHAT’S THERE TO TALK ABOUT?

hances are, you or someone you know has used Teladoc prescribe preventive treatments and arrange for clear orthodontic
and appreciated it. Telehealth has become a familiar aligners remotely. Pediatric dentists will be able to remotely plan
Cterm as part of the “new normal”. Even if you haven’t what treatment is required and provide care with robotics and
used it, you probably know some of the key benefits; skipping the augmented reality! Gee, that sure sounds convenient!
waiting room, speaking to your doctor directly from the privacy Here at my office, we have already jump-started our mission
of your own home, and having prescriptions sent straight to your to be on the cutting edge of the digital realm by partnering with
pharmacy. GoodCheckup, the front-runner in Pediatric Teledentistry. Our
You may be thinking, that’s neat, but what else is there to intent is to take the lead on embracing digital health. We have
know? What’s so impressive? already seen the benefits of Telehealth in improving the patient
Well, did you know according to GlobeNewswire, Telehealth experience for our young patients, who are anxious about dental
is a 475.5 billion dollar industry that is becoming more robust visits in a traditional setting. The power of a simple meet and greet
by the day? Spanning across most health service disciplines, cannot be underestimated!
including dentistry, counseling, physical therapy, home health, I hope that what I’ve shared has sparked your interest in
disease monitoring and management, healthcare organizations are Telehealth and its exciting future. I’d love to hear what you feel
investing heavily in “improving the patient experience.” would “improve the patient experience.”
Mobile technology, with the ability to store data in the Cloud,
is the gamechanger for increasing Telehealth convenience. Not
only will patients and their doctors be able to meet virtually Marilyn C Sandor, DDS, MS, PA is a pediatric
anywhere, high definition cameras and home health diagnostic dentist, entrepreneur, and innovator with 20 years
kits are on the immediate horizon, which will increase the industry experience. She is a private practice owner
comprehensiveness of virtual visits beyond anything previously and the winning dental product inventor of Zooby,
imaginable. sold world-wide enjoying global success for over a
Therapy delivered via home health devices will be a mainstay. decade! Please email Dr. Sandor at:
Doctors performing minimally invasive surgeries via augmented info@drmarilynsandor.com
reality will be the norm. The race to provide
convenience with the latest and greatest
will lead to healthcare being continuously TM For Patient For Doctor
reimagined and improved.
To that end, dentistry via Telehealth is
tremendously exciting--specifically in the
realm of pediatrics, where prevention is at A Acccceessss ttoo CCaarree,,
the core. Pediatric dentists currently have the A Annyywwhheerree!! TM
ability to remotely provide parents valuable
care through education, such as counseling
new parents about the dos and don’ts of bottle
Mobile to Mobile
and pacifier use. Problems can already be
Special and Unique teledentistry app
prevented before they begin with a qualified Fast and Easy access to your child’s dentist
opinion being merely a phone call away. All you need is your phone!
Pediatric dentists are able to diagnose, coach,
encourage, educate and provide urgent care,
such as antibiotic prescriptions, directly
from smart phones…and that same mobile
technology is the gateway to the future,
where dentists we will be able to utilize
information from home health kits and use AI
learning to detect changes in tooth surfaces,

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