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Carestream, MouthWatch deliver teledentistry solution during COVID-19
Doctors who use Carestream Dental’s digital imaging and practice management solutions will soon have greater access to MouthWatch’s TeleDent platform.
Doctors who use Carestream Dental’s digital imaging and practice management solutions will soon have greater access to MouthWatch’s TeleDent platform.
Carestream announced the new partnership with MouthWatch this week amid the closure of dental practices due to the Coronavirus. Teledentistry provides an alternative for patients to connect and receive help and professional advice.
“Carestream Dental is excited to be partnering with MouthWatch and their innovative TeleDent software.” Ed Shellard, D.M.D., chief dental officer, Carestream Dental, said. “This partnership helps deliver a much- needed solution in light of the COVID-19 pandemic so practices can interact with patients remotely.”
“At MouthWatch, we believe in providing market-leading solutions,” Brant Herman, MouthWatch founder and CEO, MouthWatch, said. “Collaborating with a partner, such as Carestream Dental, enables us to do just that. Their technological expertise aligns with our commitment to providing practices with turnkey teledentistry solutions.”
The TeleDent teledentistry software allows existing patients to contact their dentist office if they have a dental emergency or other questions. The platform enables live streaming video consultations to facilitate remote treatment planning, supervision, and collaboration in real-time.
To register or receive more information, visit carestreamdental.com/teledentistry.
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