IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virtual Dental Care (VDC), makers of Teledentix, and Cigna have partnered to increase access to on-demand dental care, including emergency care. Using VDC’s secure Teledentix software, Cigna customers will be able to connect to a dentist via video, SMS, chat and email for instant support.
With video consultation, available 24/7, clients will be able to easily access care for urgent situations such as pain, infection and swelling. Virtual dentists can also prescribe prescriptions and locate a local in-network provider for follow-up appointments.
“Expanding our partnership with Cigna continues to solidify our position as the most robust virtual dental solution for insurance companies and we are thrilled to be working with such a forward-thinking organization,” added Dr. Bill Jackson. , co-founder of Virtual Dental Care. and chief operating officer.
This virtual care solution is part of Cigna Dental Health Connect™a suite of clinical programs designed to help employers provide meaningful dental care services tailored to their workforce.
About Virtual Dental Care, Inc. and Teledentix
Virtual Dental Care (VDC) provides the best virtual and mobile dental technology with the largest teledentistry network in the country. The company works with all types of dental and medical organizations to enable teledentistry and improve health outcomes. The company’s flagship software, Teledentix, is a comprehensive telehealth communication solution used in various ways by different industry players. At its core, Teledentix integrates telecommunication tools (live video, recorded video, chat, text, email, image and document upload, etc.) in a secure environment (HIPAA complaint, HITRUST, SOC2, test intrusion). Its integrated modular design allows for multiple use case options. Modules include consult network management, patient engagement tools, peer-to-peer collaboration and more. For more information on VDC and Teledentix, visit virtualdentalcare.com and get.teledentix.com.
