METUCHEN, N.J., Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care
solution introduced by MouthWatch, LLC, has been selected by Health
Plan of San Mateo (HPSM),
San Mateo County's largest
non-profit Medicare/Medicaid public health plan, to provide virtual
dental care for its nearly 150,000 Medi-Cal and dual eligible
members. This benefit will be a valuable complement to HPSM Dental,
California's first and only dental
plan for Medi-Cal members that is fully integrated with medical and
mental health care benefits.
Under the new agreement, HPSM members will have access to
Dentistry.One's virtual dental care network of experienced,
highly trained dentists and Care Advisors. These experts in dental
hygiene provide personalized oral health care advice and patient
care coordination. Available anytime, from anywhere, Dentistry.One
addresses a broad range of dental issues, including:
- Emergency tooth pain.
- Starting the journey to healthier teeth and gums.
- Understanding available dental benefits.
- Arranging in-person appointments with local providers in the
HPSM Dental network.
- Selecting the best products for specific dental needs.
- Answering questions about treatment options.
HPSM members will enjoy the simplicity and convenience of
selecting a Dentistry.One appointment that works best for their
schedule. Appointments can include live video consultations and
uploading photos so a dentist can diagnose the member's condition.
Dentistry.One then sends a personalized Oral Health Report with
recommended next steps to the member within 24 hours of a
visit.
With nearly 2% of emergency department (ED) visits being
dental-related, Dentistry.One also provides a less time-consuming,
more cost-effective alternative to expensive ED trips.
Furthermore, nearly 70 million Americans live in areas with a
shortage of dental health professionals. San Mateo County is one of these "dental
deserts," according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
"Dentistry.One shares Health Plan of San Mateo's deep commitment to help residents
of San Mateo County with limited
income and resources live their healthiest lives," said
Brant Herman, Founder & Chief
Executive Officer of MouthWatch and Dentistry.One. "We look forward
to offering HPSM members an innovative virtual dental care benefit
that eliminates barriers to care, increases utilization, and drives
better health outcomes. Virtual services are especially important
for those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease,
cancer, or pregnancy where better dental care has proven to improve
overall health."
Studies show that people living with certain chronic conditions
more often have untreated oral diseases or conditions. For example,
according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(CDC), gum disease can worsen glycemic control (blood sugar level)
in people living with diabetes.
"Partnering with Dentistry.One exemplifies our 35-year
commitment to the vision that Healthy is for everyone, which
extends beyond solely addressing medical needs by integrating
dental care," said Carolyn Brown,
DDS, Health Plan of San Mateo Dental Director. "Offering our
members access to Dentistry.One virtual dental services underscores
our recognition that oral health is vital to overall well-being.
The service will provide a tangible solution for increasing access
to the oral health care our members need and deserve."
HPSM members can start using Dentistry.One online through a
co-branded Dentistry.One and HPSM webpage.
Dentistry.One's national network of dentists and Care Advisors
is available to individuals, health plans, and other organizations
focused on patient health. If you are an organization and want to
learn more about how to seamlessly integrate Dentistry.One into an
existing benefits portfolio or add it as an affordable stand-alone
option, visit dentistry.one to schedule an introduction.
About Health Plan of San
Mateo (HPSM)
HPSM is a local, non-profit County
Organized Health System (COHS) founded in 1987. HPSM's mission is
to ensure that San Mateo County's
residents with limited income and resources have access to
high-quality care, services, and support so they can live the
healthiest lives possible. With more than 150,000 members or
participants, HPSM serves all of the County's Medi-Cal eligible
residents, nearly 9,000 members eligible for both Medicare and
Medi-Cal, as well as families, seniors, people with disabilities,
and children with complex medical conditions. HPSM also sponsors
special programs that address the complex social issues that some
eligible members face from home-based health care to affordable
housing for the homeless. Learn more at www.hpsm.org.
About MouthWatch, LLC
MouthWatch, LLC, is a leader in
developing digital technology solutions that drive success for
dental professionals, improve oral health care, and enhance the
overall patient experience.
Headquartered in Metuchen, New
Jersey, MouthWatch is widely known for its intraoral cameras
that help engage patients in treatment planning through
high-quality, affordable imaging technology, and its TeleDent
software that provides practices and organizations with a
teledentistry option to engage patients with providers
remotely.
MouthWatch recently launched Dentistry.One, a virtual-first care
network that addresses the expectations of today's modern
healthcare consumers, the need for greater efficiency in
healthcare, and the proven connection between good oral health and
total health.
Dentistry.One features on-demand dental consultations,
personalized care coordination, and oral health coaching for
prioritizing oral health.
MouthWatch hardware and software is in use at over 40,000
practices, over 30 leading Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), and
over 100 dental schools. The company has been recognized three
times in the Inc. 5000. For more information, visit
mouthwatch.com or dentistry.one.
Media Contact:
Michael
Ventriello
732-939-3943
381445@email4pr.com
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