Podcast: The current state of teledentistry and where it's heading

In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," which was recorded live at the recent Chicago 2024 Midwinter Meeting, I interviewed Brant Herman, the founder and CEO of MouthWatch and Dentistry.One.

During our wide-ranging talk, we discussed the background of MouthWatch and its focus on internal cameras for patient education and case acceptance. We also explored the evolution of teledentistry and its adoption in innovative programs and rural areas.

The conversation highlights the benefits of teledentistry in improving access to care and coordinating patient appointments. We also discussed the integration of dental and medical systems and the importance of oral systemic health links. The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in teledentistry is explored, with a focus on its potential for photographic assessments and treatment recommendations.

Takeaways

• Teledentistry is being adopted in innovative programs and rural areas to improve access to care and coordinate patient appointments.
• Integration of dental and medical systems is important for addressing oral systemic health links and improving patient outcomes.
• AI has the potential to play a role in teledentistry, particularly in photographic assessments and treatment recommendations.

Chapters

 0:00  Introduction and background
 0:55  MouthWatch's internal camera
 1:23  Teledentistry in innovative programs
 3:14  Care coordination and access goals
 4:11  Teledentistry in rural areas
 5:08  Obstacles to care and the benefits of teledentistry
 6:03  Integration of dental and medical systems
 6:59  The importance of oral-systemic health links
 8:24  Dentistry.One's role in medical-dental collaboration
 9:22  Challenges in dental clearance and referrals
10:20  Improving the patient journey and convenience
11:48  The role of AI in teledentistry
13:40  The evolution of teledentistry with AI
15:07  Conclusion and how to learn more