Dentistry.One: The First to Empower Healthcare with a Virtual-First Dental Solution

In a world where convenience and accessibility drive consumer expectations, the dental industry has been slower to evolve than other areas of healthcare. Dentistry.One finally changes that.

Why Dentistry.One?

Dentistry.One believes that dental care should be accessible, affordable, and convenient for everyone. Traditional models of brick and mortar dental care make it challenging for many to prioritize dental health. High costs, difficulty in finding a new provider, access challenges, anxiety, and more often lead patients to delay or avoid care altogether, which has a cascade effect—worsening oral and systemic health, escalating treatment costs, and creating a more complex, less satisfactory experience for patients.

Dentistry.One’s vision is to remove those barriers. By leveraging modern teledentistry technology, and shifting to a virtual-first model, we believe that the time is now to offer a more accessible and patient-centered approach to dental care – a solution that benefits not just patients, but providers, employers and insurers.

Our belief that the consumer market was ready for a virtual-first oral care solution was validated even further by Delta Dental’s 2024 “State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report” which was the result of surveying 1,000 nationally represented adults ages 18 and older and 1,000 parents of children ages 12 and under.  

The Three Ps’ Of Virtual-First Care Constituents

The traditional dental care model leaves many patients underserved. Geographic location, lack of adequate insurance coverage, and even fear of the dentist’s chair, are just some of the factors that contribute to a growing population of individuals who don’t receive the care they need. Furthermore, dentistry’s lack of comprehensive inclusion in the broader medical system leaves much to be desired in terms of fully connected care and revealing systemic health improvements that stem from proper oral care.

In addition to underserved patients, traditional dental care also falls short in serving providers and plans as well. Dentistry.One on the other hand delivers tangible benefits to three core constituents of the healthcare system; patients, providers, and plans. Here’s how:

1. Patients: The flexibility of virtual care allows individuals to connect with dental professionals on their terms—whether it’s a quick consultation to answer questions, a follow-up visit to monitor progress, or guidance on preventive care. With Dentistry.One, there’s no need to take time off work, sit in waiting rooms, or drive long distances until it’s absolutely needed. The convenience of 24/7 access to dental experts is game-changing.
   
2. Providers: Dentistry.One provides dental professionals with a platform that expands their reach and allows them to deliver high-quality care more efficiently. Our virtual-first approach enables dentists to engage with more patients in less time, improving workflows and enhancing patient satisfaction. This shift also helps alleviate the administrative burden on providers, who can now focus on what matters most: delivering care.
   
3. (Insurance) Plans: Virtual-first care offers cost-saving benefits for insurers by emphasizing preventive care and early intervention. By detecting oral health issues before they become serious, Dentistry.One can reduce the need for expensive, complex procedures, thus lowering overall healthcare costs. Not only by engaging patients earlier to emphasize prevention, but also through approaches such as emergency room diversion and making more healthcare touchpoints a dental care touchpoint. This value proposition appeals not only to insurance companies but also to employers looking to offer convenient benefits that improve wellness to their workforce.

The Dentistry.One Virtual Care Model

Virtual care is reshaping healthcare as we know it, and dentistry is no exception. Here’s how Dentistry.One, is creating the blueprint for the future of oral care and overall wellness management.

Preventive Care Focus: Dentistry.One empowers patients to take control of their oral health. The traditional model of dental care often prioritizes treatment over prevention, leading to avoidable oral health issues. Thanks to regular virtual check-ups and personalized care plans, we can help keep patients healthy by detecting issues early and offering expert advice on maintaining good oral hygiene. Here’s how we achieve this:

• Cutting-edge AI wellness scans via SmileScan technology.
• Assistance navigating dental benefits and getting second opinions.
• Expert oral health coaching by trained oral health experts. 
• Data driven engagement that educates and connects.

Integrated Hybrid Care: Virtual care is powerful, but in healthcare, especially dental, there’s a need for in-office treatment. Knowing this, we’ve built a seamless referral network, ensuring that patients can transition between virtual and in-office care when needed, without disruption. 

• A nationwide network of more than 400 available dentists ensures 24/7 service.
• Dentistry.One-approved dentists are highly trained to provide the best telehealth experience.
• Care coordination and scheduling of in-person dental visits to fully-vetted providers, when needed ensures prompt treatment.
• Risk identification across medical benefits to reveal healthcare savings and improve patient outcomes.

The Future of Healthcare Includes Virtual Oral Care

We’re setting a new standard for how patients interact with dental care and reshaping a model that has remained static for too long. By bridging gaps in access, we are supporting a healthier population, empowering dental professionals to deliver care efficiently, and reducing costs for insurers and employers.

As Dentistry.One grows, we are committed to advancing alongside the evolving needs of our patients, providers, and partners. We envision a future where dental care is more accessible and integrated within the larger healthcare system, enabling millions to benefit from a new era of healthcare connectivity and convenience.