Virtual dentistry
Get access to a Delta Dental dentist without leaving your home.
If you don’t have time or ability to see the dentist in person, virtual dentistry (or teledentistry) can help. This technology gives you access to Delta Dental dentists who can address your dental concerns and provide a consultation virtually and securely — anytime and anywhere. Learn more about using virtual dentistry to manage your oral health.
Delta Dental currently offers two virtual dentistry options:
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How it works | Get personalized treatment recommendations from a Delta Dental dentist within 24 hours. Answer a few questions and submit photos of your problem area to receive your in-depth diagnostic report, including treatment recommendations. | Consult with a Delta Dental dentist about urgent issues over a video visit. Dentists can provide an assessment of your issue, treatment instructions, prescribe medication and follow up — all through your computer! | ||
Coverage | Available to members covered by PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® plans¹ | Available to members covered by PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® plans¹ | ||
Cost | No extra cost for using these tools, but coverage limitations may apply. Visits will count toward diagnostic exam frequencies.¹ | No extra cost for using these tools, but coverage limitations may apply. Visits will count toward diagnostic exam frequencies.¹ | ||
Providers | Uses Delta Dental dentists | Uses Delta Dental dentists | ||
HIPAA compliant | Yes | Yes | ||
Type of interaction | Receive report from dentist based on provided photos and information | Schedule live virtual video consults with a dentist | ||
Can write prescriptions | No | Yes, sent to your chosen pharmacy | ||
Good for urgent needs | No | Yes | ||
Type of device required | Smartphone/tablet (download app) | Laptop/desktop computer with integrated, video-capable camera (browser-based) |
Toothpic (photo based) | Virtual Consult (live video) | |
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How it works | Get person- alized treatment recom- mendations from a Delta Dental dentist within 24 hours. Answer a few questions and submit photos of your problem area to receive your in-depth diagnostic report, including treatment recom- mendations. |
Consult with a Delta Dental dentist about urgent issues over a video visit. Dentists can provide an assessment of your issue, treatment instructions, prescribe medication and follow up — all through your computer! |
Coverage | Available to members covered by PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® plans¹ | Available to members covered by PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® plans¹ |
Cost | No extra cost for using these tools, but coverage limitations may apply. Visits will count toward diagnostic exam frequencies.¹ | No extra cost for using these tools, but coverage limitations may apply. Visits will count toward diagnostic exam frequencies.¹ |
Providers | Uses Delta Dental dentists | Uses Delta Dental dentists |
HIPAA compliant | Yes | Yes |
Type of interaction | Receive report from dentist based on provided photos and information | Schedule live virtual video consults with a dentist |
Can write prescriptions | No | Yes, sent to your chosen pharmacy |
Good for urgent needs | No | Yes |
Type of device required | Smartphone/ tablet (download app) | Laptop/ desktop computer with integrated, video-capable camera (browser-based) |
Visit Toothpic or Virtual Consult to get started using our virtual dentistry tools.