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Dental.com Partners with Aetna® to Bring Advanced Teledentistry and Remote Monitoring Tools to Aetna® Members

Written by dental.com | Jul 24, 2024 8:29:20 PM

Dental.com, by Virtual Dental Care, Inc., a trailblazer in teledentistry solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Aetna®. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the accessibility and convenience of dental care, offering Aetna® members seamless access to AI-powered dental photo assessments, 24/7 on-demand virtual dental consultations, dental second opinions, and personalized CVS Health® and Listerine® product recommendations.

"Our partnership with Dental.com provides a unique experience designed just for Aetna® members. This differentiated approach combines AI Smart Scan plus condition-specific oral care product recommendations. An integration that is only available with Aetna," said Bradley Fischer, President Dental, Vision, & Voluntary at Aetna, a CVS Health Company on LinkedIn.

Key highlights of this partnership include:

  • AI Dental Photo Assessments: Dental.com’s Smart Scan® is a one-of-a-kind tool for Aetna® members to track the status of their oral health by simply snapping a few pictures of their mouth and teeth. AI analyzes the photos to deliver a personalized Dental Wellness report that can detect issues like cavities, gum inflammation, defective restorations and more.
  • Personalized CVS Health® and Listerine® Product Recommendations: Aetna® members gain exclusive access to product recommendations specific to the dental issues that may have been detected in their Smart Scan®, enabling a seamless pathway for improving their oral health.
  • Enhanced Access to Care: Aetna® members can now access Dental.com's innovative teledentistry platform at any time, allowing for quick and convenient virtual consultations with licensed dentists.
  • Dental Second Opinions: Dental.com Second Opinion is one of the easiest ways for members to have a licensed dentist review treatment plans, x-rays, and other records to provide a detailed second opinion, all without leaving the comfort of their home.
  • Seamless Integration with Aetna® Insurance: The on-demand teledentistry services seamlessly integrate with Aetna® dental insurance coverage, offering a holistic approach to oral healthcare for Aetna® members.

 

Amie Benedict, Aetna's President, Diversified Commercial Solutions, shares on LinkedIn, "Exclusive to Aetna Dental members, this partnership offers the combination of the Dental.com AI Smart Scan and members will receive condition-specific oral care product recommendations so they can care for their condition right at home."


What Makes this Partnership Unique?

Dental.com teamed up with Aetna® to make a truly groundbreaking solution to connect remote monitoring with actionable insights into how members can improve their oral health. By integrating specific product recommendations into the patient journey, Aetna® members can catch and treat dental issues before they progress. In collaboration with CVS Health® and Listerine®, oral health product recommendations will ultimately help members make informed decisions about their journey to better dental and overall health.

Steve Schaper, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Specialty Markets at Aetna, a CVS Health Company adds on LinkedIn, "This is such great news for our Aetna., a CVS Health company Dental members. Welcome Dental.com to our network."