Bridging the Miles—And the Pandemic—Teledentistry Makes Some Dentists Wince

Teledentistry allows dental professionals to provide care remotely. While proponents of teledentistry claim it can help provide oral health to rural Americans with limited access to care, barriers to adopting teledentistry include difficulty getting insurers to pay for it and technological obstacles. This article by Kaiser Health News describes some barriers which prevent widespread adoption of teledentistry.