Shifting Nondental Emergency Visits Away from the ER via Teledentistry

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Emergency room visits for dental pain are rising—and most are preventable. This dentist explains how teledentistry can reduce costly ER admissions, improve patient outcomes, and expand access to care through innovative virtual and community-based solutions.

​Key Highlights
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  • Rising dental ER visits highlight a preventive care gap: Millions of Americans seek emergency care for preventable dental issues, costing billions annually and often resulting in incomplete treatment.

  • Teledentistry offers an efficient, cost-saving solution: By using real-time and asynchronous virtual care models, hospitals can divert up to 79% of nonurgent and semi-urgent dental ER visits, improving outcomes and reducing system strain.

  • Community partnerships amplify impact: Collaboration among dentists, hospitals, and local organizations can expand access, cut Medicaid costs, and reduce unnecessary prescriptions while promoting education and volunteerism.
 
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