Teledentistry
Teledentistry, a part of telehealth, is a tool to connect dental providers with patients when time or distance creates a barrier for in-person visits.
Resources
- American Dental Association policy on teledentistry, updated in 2020. (ADA login required to view)
- An article discussing six teledentistry case studies by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center
- A document exploring teledentistry concepts and opportunities by the The Arcora Foundation
- The Southwest Telehealth Resource Center is an informational source for telehealth, can be applied to teledentistry
- National Network for Oral Health Access created two documents detailing the implementation of teledentistry at two California FQHCs: Ravenswood Family Health Centers and Petaluma Health Center,
- One of the first documents to be developed by the American Dental Association on teledentistry, this document on the teledentistry codes (D9995 and D9996) provides several scenarios for how these codes should be used.
- For those practicing in Arizona and would like to see relevant teledentristy laws and policies:
- Learn about affiliated practice dental hygiene or go to the BODEX website for the proper paperwork.
- Read the Arizona laws on teledentistry.
- For the AHCCCS policy on teledentistry, go here and here and for approved codes go here.
Also, visit Dr. Scott Howell’s webpage for more information about teledentistry, especially for an in-depth look at practice, laws, billing, coding, and technology.
