Benco Dental is teaming with OperaDDS to provide enhanced access to screening and teledentistry solutions developed to help practices respond to the changing environment of dentistry amid COVID-19.
The OperaDDS COVID-19 Pre-Appointment Screening and Teledentistry Kit is designed to be a HIPAA-compliant two-step answer to adding necessary screening and reducing unnecessary interaction to keep team members and patients safe:
- Step One: Prescreen patients for COVID-19. Prior to each appointment, practices can use OperaDDS to email or text a COVID-19 screening form based on current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines so clinical personnel can make critical decisions regarding at-risk patients before they arrive.
- Step 2: Use a teledentistry emergency triage form. This form can be easily texted or emailed. It lets patients securely send photos and videos of their issue to reduce unnecessary emergency appointments and exposure while reducing the burden and exposure of the dental team.
“The way doctors and patients communicate is changing fast by necessity, and more people will be sharing information electronically than ever before,” said Dr. Bryan Laskin, owner and founder of OperaDDS. “Our solutions ensure they can do so confidently and also easily, since many patients with limited technology exposure will need to adapt.”
OperaDDS users will have access to a full range of synchronous and asynchronous options for safely connecting to share information, photos, and video, the companies said.
“It’s really about making available the best choice for any given situation,” said Laskin. “Live teledentistry works in some situations, but in others, asynchronous sharing of photos and information offers more flexibility and comfort.”
“OperaDDS is the right teledentistry product for our customers at this time. Benco Dental is pleased to add it to our growing list of innovative solutions for all of the challenges today’s dental practices face,” said Ryan Rinaldi, product manager for Benco Practice Solutions.
“OperaDDS is affordable, adaptable, provides choice, saves time, and reduces stress. All of those things are more important than ever. We think it adds considerable value as dentists nationwide look for a way forward in today’s new normal,” said Rinaldi.
For a limited time, the companies said, customers who sign up get one month free. Plus, setup fees will be waived. No contract is required. Plans begin at $89 a month. For more information, call (800) GO-BENCO.
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