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Those who wish to make their voices heard on this groundbreaking leap into the brave new world of teledentistry – AND its regulation – have until December 13, 2021. Time to speak now, or forever hold your peace…because like it, OR NOT, teledentistry IS most assuredly now a permanent part of the professional discussion!
As we previously observed, tele-dentistry is HERE! And – for its rewards and risks – it appears that even as COVID restrictions ease it’s here to stay. While we outlined the MANY rewards dental professionals and patients, alike, have experienced we also need to examine the risks that accompany online connectivity.
Coping with a genuine pandemic left every healthcare professional, their facilities and practices, scrambling to establish new protocols and means to continue providing quality medical care…ushering in the TRUE dawn of telemedicine! Many – such as surgeons, ophthalmologists and dentists – found themselves floundering amid the growing pandemic restrictions and patient reluctance. Yet, the insurance industry has actually had multiple billing codes for teledentistry available for years! So, the question begs to be asked: “How DOES one do dentistry ‘remotely’?!?
