One of the most common reasons for emergency room visits are oral health needs. In fact, many people visit their dentist more frequently than their primary care provider. Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare launched a virtual dental benefit. Patients can now seek virtual care for acute needs, triage before an in-person appointment and receive post-op follow-up care. 

In this episode, Colleen Van Ham, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Dental, discusses:

• How virtual dentistry works.
• The benefits virtual dentistry can provide.
• How virtual dentistry can improve access to preventive care.