Dentulu partnered with The TeleDentists to provide patients with greater access to immediate care from their own homes. The partnership combines Dentulu’s existing nationwide dental network and comprehensive Teledentistry software with The TeleDentists’ nationwide network of licensed dentists to provide coverage to millions of patients 24/7/365 on any device.
According to the ADA, every 15 seconds a person enters an emergency room with a dental emergency, costing the healthcare industry $2 billion annually, the companies said in a news release. The ADA estimates that 79% of the over 2.2 million preventable ER dental visits could have been better addressed by a visit to a local dentist. Read more.