In this world of technology, nothing is left untouched, whether it be your work life, personal life, or even your health. Today’s busy lives demand convenience and ease in managing our work, health, and relationships. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing to live a perfect life. It even includes your dental health, as taking care of your dental health is the first step towards a healthy life.
However, visiting dentists, booking appointments, and waiting for your chance to turn up requires a lot of time, which sometimes becomes a major reason for not taking care of our oral health. But at Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry, we offer virtual dentists, which are a great option for not skipping the care of your oral health.
With our dental virtual consultations, you can easily discuss all your concerns, explore all treatment options, and get professional advice from our experts – all from the comfort of your home.
What is a Virtual Dental Consultation?
A virtual dental consultation or teledentistry is an online consultation with your virtual dentist, from your home or any convenient place, through a video call or any secure digital platform.
In teledentistry, you will be required to book an online appointment with your dentist. During the session, your dentist will listen to your problem, look into your records, and advise you on further treatment.
You can share your photos or videos of your teeth or smile, your previous case records (if any), or any other document or file needed for your consultation. Your dentist will go through all of these files and documents and assess your case, and advise you without the need for any physical visit.
It’s completely private, safe, and secure, HIPAA-compliant, and makes your dental experience convenient. At Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry, we make sure your virtual consultation is quick, safe, and at your convenience, just a click away from our experts.
How does the virtual consultation works?
There are few simple steps to follow for having an online consultation:-
- Schedule your appointment – Give us a call or visit our website and book your appointment according to your schedule. No waiting time, no long calls, an easy and flexible booking system designed according to your needs.
- Share your details – Once booked, you may be asked to share details about your concern. Like share your photos or videos of tooth or smile, describing your symptoms, answer few health questions, etc. Once received, our team at Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry will review your case details so that our experts can give you the best possible results.
- Meet your Virtual Dentist – Join the video call with Dr Kathy Jacobsen or any of our experts, depending on your case. The dentist will assess your case, condition, concerns, and you may ask questions about your dental health and get the clarity.
- Follow up and next steps – During consultation, you will get advise about your condition and what next steps needs to be taken. If your case requires in person treatment, then you may be asked to visit the dental clinic or if a follow up appointment is needed then it may be scheduled according to your availability.
With our experts online consultations, your online dentist appointment will be smooth, convenient, comfortable and personalized for your requirements only: keeping your oral health in its best shape.
Benefits of Virtual Consultation in Dentistry
With today’s advancement in technology, seeing your virtual dentist and getting treated from the comfort of your home has become very much possible. This modern approach is changing the way patients experience their dential visits and dental treatments. Some of the major benefits of teledentistry are:-
- Accessibility to each and every patient – Accessing dental care becomes a challenge specially in remote areas. Teledentistry makes this accessibility very much possible for the people with mobility problems, who have difficulty in travelling, have busy schedules, or have any other limitations.
- Time saving convenience – Saves your travel time, avoids the traffic and no waiting time. Virtual consultation fits seamlessly into your schedule without compromising your priorities in your work or relationships.
- Cost effective – Virtual consultations reduce the overhead cost and are more affordable than in person visits. You can save money on fuel, parking fees or any other transportation costs. They are effective specially during the preliminary evaluation or in the follow up visits.
- Ideal for emergency cases – Teledentistry allows you to connect with the specialists at any hour of the day during any emergency, offering relief and determine if in person visit is necessary or home care will be sufficient for the time being.
When Should You Use Virtual Dental Consultation?
At Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry, we offer a flexible and easy to access virtual consultation services. While you may need to have a in person visit, virtual consultations offer a great solution in your busy life, so that you don’t miss out on your oral health. Some of the options where you can consider for teledentistry are:-
- Initial check ups – Having minor pain, seen few blood spots, or feeling some kind of sensitivity in your mouth may be the sign of dental issues. You may consider for going for a virtual visit, instead for visiting the dental clinic in person. This may help you determine whether it’s something urgent or can wait, saving any unnecessary visit.
- Post treatment follow ups – After completion of procedure, your dentist may ask for follow ups to check on the healing progress. You may connect with virtual dentist through the virtual consultation, which will save you from any kind of travel hassle and won’t disturb your ongoing schedule and routines.
- Treatment planning discussions – Before going for a treatment, you may need to explore all the options for your requirement. Having avirtual seesion with your virtual dentist helps you to look into the choice, timelines and expectations to be considered.
- Second opinions – Having a second opinion helps to take decisions with more clarity. Virtual consultations make this easy and comfortable, avoiding all the hassles of taking appointments, visiting to the clinics, and rescheduling other tasks from personal life.
Getting the facility of Virtual Consultation can prepare you ahead for time, helping you understand your needs, ask the right questions, and save time once you’re in the clinic.
With Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry, you’ll know exactly when to come in and when you can take care of things from the comfort of your home.
Why Choose Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry?
Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry in Gilbert, AZ, is a thoroughly modern dental practice that puts each patient’s comfort and convenience at the top of the treatment ladder. It is this highly personalized approach that makes the practice unique.
Patient Care Comes First, but Creativity Counts
Our commitment to the best practices of general and family dentistry has proved that placing the emphasis on patient care pays dividends in terms of effective treatment and loyalty. We understand that most of our patients have far better things to do with their time than waiting their turn in a dental practice waiting room.
That’s why we developed some creative alternative options for patients who have questions and concerns about treatment protocols. Schedule a virtual consultation to discuss the next step of treatment for a child, ask about the relative merits of a root canal vs. extraction, or inquire about the cost of braces for your teenager.
Need Answers? We’ll Provide Them
Know that we will do our best to answer your questions, detail treatment options, and allay any fears you may have, but also know that a virtual consult cannot take the place of an actual examination. It can, however, be an important first step toward scheduling the services that are necessary. Talking with one of our doctors from the comfort and privacy of your own home is a service that we offer both to prospective patients and to our established family of patients. It can save us both time and should contribute to ongoing trust and mutual respect.
Conclusion
While virtual consultation provides numerous advantages, it’s not a replacement for treatments like filling, cleaning, and root canals. It’s a revolution in dental care, whether you are looking for a second opinion or simply curious to know about your oral health condition, your next appointment from your home couch is just a click away.
In addition to this innovative service, we at Kathy Jacobsen Contemporary Dentistry employ modern dental technologies to provide you with the highest level of dental services available today. Our emphasis on knowledge and care is top-notch, and we invite you to schedule your appointment today.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. What is a virtual consultation?
Ans1. Virtual consultation is an online appointment with your virtual dentist through a video call or any other digital media using a secured network.
Q2. What can be asked during the virtual consultation?
Ans2. You may ask the dentist about your oral health condition, any preliminary sign to take care of, or any precautions you need to follow after your procedure has been done.
Q3. Is virtual consultation as effective as in-office visit?
Ans3. You may consider a yes for cases where you need an opinion, or follow ups are required after your treatment, or any pre check up before procedure. In emergency cases also, virtual consultation plays a vital role by knowing the present condition of your problem and if in-person visit is required or not.
Q4. What preparation are required for a virtual consultation?
Ans4. You need to book an online appointment with your dentist, fill or share your records, and upload any images or videos required. Then join the video call through a secured network only to maintain your privacy.
Q5. Who all can consider to opt for virtual consultation?
Ans5. Virtual consultation can be chosen by anyone who have busy schedules, or people from remote areas, or with mobility issues. Your dentist will let you know if an in-person visit is required for your treatment or not during your virtual consultation.