The TeleDentists gives patients immediate, 24/7 access to licensed dentists by video. A dentist typically joins within 10 minutes to triage the problem, recommend treatment and arrange in-person follow-up where needed. Founded in 2014, the company was first to market with nationwide U.S. teledentistry.
The company has grown from virtual consultations into a dental-care network serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its model combines subscriptions, consultations and platform licensing, and it works with health systems, insurers, urgent care, employers and senior living to keep dental problems out of the emergency room. The TeleDentists is now raising a $5M Series A to scale that network.
About 4% of U.S. adults sought dental care in an emergency department last year for oral pain or discomfort, often where little dental treatment is available. The TeleDentists gives people another route, with 24/7 virtual dental triage and care planning. Its CareQuest-funded pilot across 11 Arkansas sites connects dental care with emergency departments and primary care.
About 4% of U.S. adults sought dental care in an emergency department last year for oral pain or discomfort, often where little dental treatment is available. The TeleDentists gives people another route, with 24/7 virtual dental triage and care planning. Its CareQuest-funded pilot across 11 Arkansas sites connects dental care with emergency departments and primary care.
About 4% of U.S. adults sought dental care in an emergency department last year for oral pain or discomfort, often where little dental treatment is available. The TeleDentists gives people another route, with 24/7 virtual dental triage and care planning. Its CareQuest-funded pilot across 11 Arkansas sites connects dental care with emergency departments and primary care.
“The solution offered through The TeleDentists allows individuals affordable and convenient access to dental care while also eliminating the burden to employers and insurers on expensive ER visits, and time off of work.”
The Team
Dr. Maria Kunstadter
Co-Founder & Chief Dental Officer
A dentist with more than 35 years in the profession and a recognized telehealth pioneer. Maria co-founded The TeleDentists in 2014, before the pandemic made virtual care mainstream. She previously co-founded The Smile Salon, the Midwest’s first dental spa, and served as Dental Director of The PAINS Alliance of Kansas City. She is a University of Missouri–Kansas City dental graduate who co-founded the school’s Dental Outreach Program.
Dr. Michael Sigler
Co-Founder & Chief Dental Officer
A dentist with more than 30 years in the profession. Michael co-founded The TeleDentists to bring urgent dental care to patients wherever they are, and leads the clinical standards and protocols behind the company’s nationwide network of licensed dentists.
Leah Sigler, RDH
President
A licensed dental hygienist with 15 years in the dental field. Leah became President of The TeleDentists in 2021 after serving as Director of Operations, and oversees the day-to-day running and growth of the company’s national network.
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