2 Million.
Number of dental pain related visits seen in the ER in 1 year.
$2.7 Billion
Avg. amount of money billed for dental codes a year.
“Emergency department visits for dental health care cost three times as much as a visit to the dentist, averaging $749 if the patient isn’t hospitalized”.
Join the Emergency Department Teledental Pilot Program
CTeL, along with The Teledentists, is launching a pilot program to assess the burden of dental pain visits on emergency departments.
We are currently seeking hospital participation in this pilot program to measure the financial impact of dental emergencies on ED resources and to test an alternative approach: a telemedicine-enabled dental kiosk.
By integrating this kiosk into your ED, patients can consult virtually with a dentist, potentially resolving dental cases more effectively and referring for ongoing care to the appropriate facilities when hands-on care is needed.
Our Goal: To partner with forward-thinking institutions to explore the cost-saving potential and improved patient care pathways that a teledental solution can provide.
Participation in the Program Includes:
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Current Practice Insights and Analysis
A detailed analysis of your ER's current dental emergency costs, this is a great way to identify areas of financial and utilzation burdens.
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Access to a Teledental Kiosk
This kiosk connects patients with a licensed dentist remotely, providing timely consultation and potentially alleviating pain and other dental concerns. Participation also includes a 6-month pilot with no licensing fee for software or Link. (QR code, Kiosk, link all ways to connect based on facility requirements).
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Financial Insights
Insights into the long-term financial benefits of offering teledental services in an ER setting.
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Training and Education
Training for your ER Team on effective use of the Dental Program.
The amount of time, money, and resources emergency departments are throwing away related to dental pain visits is inefficient, unsustainable, and frankly…just not helping. We CAN do better, for patients and our health systems.
About TheTeledentists
The TeleDentists is transforming the way people treat urgent oral and dental problems with the newest technology in dentistry: Teledentistry. Our first-to-market virtual dental care solution for teledentistry creates the best way to access care, providing essential dental services 24/7/365 wherever a dentist is needed.
The TeleDentists was founded in 2014, before the Covid-19 pandemic, by Dr. Maria Kunstadter and Dr. Michael Sigler, As dentists with decades of private practice experience, Dr. Kunstadter and Dr. Sigler are healthcare business leaders, recognized as industry telehealth pioneers. The TeleDentists’ model saves patients time and money, specializing in Emergency Department diversion. The TeleDentists reduce unnecessary Emergency Department visits and provide insurance companies and employers with a more cost-effective option.
Integrating The TeleDentists’ services will allow hospitals and urgent care facilities access to a dental specialist who is trained and educated on treating oral care level-one problems. Furthermore, The TeleDentists’ services improve Press Ganey scores, at a fraction of the cost that would be incurred if treated by the ED doctor.
The TeleDentists wholesales its service to existing telemedicine companies, dental and medical payers, Employee benefits companies, and more, as an opportunity to add tele-dentistry to their current offerings.
Ready to Find Out More?
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please let us know, and we will gladly arrange a meeting to discuss the program in detail.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to be part of a pioneering approach to healthcare innovation.
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