The TeleDentists
The TeleDentists is a Kansas City-based, founder-led teledentistry company founded in 2014 that operates a HIPAA-compliant 24/7 virtual dental consultation platform, serving direct consumers, major insurance carriers (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna), hospital systems, telehealth platforms (Zocdoc, VSee, AmWell), and employer-benefit buyers across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersKansas City, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What The TeleDentists does
The TeleDentists is a Kansas City-based, founder-controlled teledentistry company founded in 2014 by Drs. Maria Kunstadter and Michael Sigler, operating a HIPAA-compliant virtual dental care platform available 24/7/365 nationwide with an average wait time under 10 minutes. The core product is a $64 flat-fee virtual dental consultation connecting patients via VSee- and AmWell-powered video to a national network of board-licensed, emergency-trained dentists who can triage issues, prescribe non-narcotic medications, and refer for in-person care. The company monetizes through three parallel streams: (1) direct-to-consumer visits at $64 cash-pay or $50–$59 insurance co-pay; (2) B2B wholesale of white-label and embedded teledentistry to telemedicine platforms, hospital systems, ERs, urgent care centers, and employee benefits companies; and (3) insurance partnerships with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Envolve, and HRI Dental & Vision that route members into branded virtual portals.
The product portfolio has expanded well beyond emergency consultations into a multi-module platform: AI-Powered Dental Evaluations (computer-vision image assessment via Dental Friend AI, $12 standalone), Expert Second Opinions, Sleep Apnea Treatment with FDA-cleared oral appliances (Daybreak partnership), SimplyTest-PERIO saliva testing, NewEnamel prescription dental products, Revived Smiles tooth replacement, the Virtual Tooth Fairy and The Tooth Pillow pediatric services, Orthoxy myofunctional therapy, and a Virtual First Dental membership program. Distribution is multi-channel — owned website/app, embedded EHR (Cerner) and senior-care marketplace (PointClickCare) integrations, telehealth platform partnerships (VSee, AmWell, Caregility, Dentulu, Sesame), major insurance portals, the Zocdoc booking marketplace, and FSA/HSA Store availability via Health-E Commerce — with sub-brands including The TeleDentists en Español and My TeleDentist. The company employs 101–250 people, is privately held with no disclosed external equity funding, and reports no M&A activity, acquisitions, or restructuring events.
The TeleDentists firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The TeleDentists
- Legal name
- The TeleDentists
- Website
- https://theteledentists.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- The TeleDentists is a Kansas City-based, founder-led teledentistry company founded in 2014 that operates a HIPAA-compliant 24/7 virtual dental consultation platform, serving direct consumers, major insurance carriers (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna), hospital systems, telehealth platforms (Zocdoc, VSee, AmWell), and employer-benefit buyers across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The TeleDentists industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Teledentistry Services
- NAICS
- Offices of Dentists (621210)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dental Teleconsultation Marketplaces (HLALALAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Emergency Dental Triage & Tele-Dentistry Services (HLABALAJ), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI)
Keywords
Where The TeleDentists is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kansas City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
The TeleDentists business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct Consumer Consultations: Flat fee of $64 per virtual dental consultation for uninsured or self-pay patients. Insurance co-pay of $50-59 for members of partnered insurance plans. Available 24/7/365 with average wait time under 10 minutes.
- B2B Wholesale Services: The company wholesales its teledentistry service to existing telemedicine companies, dental and medical payers, employee benefits companies, hospitals, and urgent care facilities. This white-label or integration model allows partners to add teledentistry to their current offerings.
- Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue through insurance billing partnerships with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Envolve, and HRI Dental & Vision. Services covered at no additional cost to members with co-pays ranging $50-59.
- AI Dental Evaluation: AI-powered dental assessments available for $12 without a dentist consultation, or free when bundled with a consultation. Partnerships with Dental Friend AI for technology delivery.
- Marketplace Products: Revenue from affiliated dental products and services including NewEnamel prescription-strength dental products, Daybreak sleep apnea devices, Revived Smiles dental appliances, and other partner products through their marketplace.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Virtual Consultation - $64 flat fee |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Insurance Co-pay - $50-59 |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | HRI Dental & Vision - No out-of-pocket cost |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | AI Dental Evaluation - $12 standalone or FREE with consultation |
| Subscription | Annual | Virtual First Dental Program and Membership Program |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
The TeleDentists product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The TeleDentists operates a 24/7/365 virtual dental care service that connects patients with board-licensed dentists via HIPAA-compliant video within an average of 10 minutes. The core offering is a $64 flat-fee virtual dental consultation covering emergencies, routine check-ups, second opinions, orthodontic advice, and specialist referrals, augmented by AI-powered dental image analysis, pediatric programs, sleep apnea treatment, and saliva testing.
Product overview
The TeleDentists operates as a comprehensive virtual dental care platform offering 24/7/365 access to licensed dentists nationwide. The core product is their Virtual Dental Consultations service, which provides emergency dental care, routine check-ups, and specialist referrals via video within 10 minutes for $64 per consultation. This core platform is augmented by multiple specialized modules including AI-Powered Dental Evaluations (computer vision analysis of uploaded tooth images in partnership with Dental Friend AI), Expert Second Opinions for treatment plan review, Sleep Apnea Treatment (in partnership with Daybreak for FDA-cleared oral appliances), Saliva Testing (SimplyTest-PERIO screening), Custom Dental Products (prescription-strength treatments via NewEnamel partnership), Virtual Tooth Fairy (pediatric engagement service), The Tooth Pillow (pediatric sleep apnea care), and Tooth Replacement Solutions (Revived Smiles partnership for dentures/bridges/implants). The company also offers B2B programs including a Virtual First Dental Program and TeleDentistry Membership Program for direct consumers, Business TeleDentistry Services for employers, and a Medical/Dental Integration Program for healthcare providers. All services are delivered through HIPAA-compliant video platforms VSee and AmWell.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Virtual Tooth Fairy: A service providing children with live video chats with the Virtual Tooth Fairy, interactive activities, and tips to encourage lifelong healthy habits for children.
- The Tooth Pillow
- Virtual First Dental Program
- AI-Powered Dental Evaluations
- TeleDentists en Espanol
- My TeleDentist
Products and services
- Virtual Dental Consultations 24/7 access to a licensed dentist via HIPAA-compliant video consultation within ~10 minutes, covering emergency dental care, tooth pain, swelling, gum issues, routine check-ups, treatment recommendations, specialist referrals, and prescriptions for non-narcotic medications. Available to individual consumers for $64 per visit and to insurance plan members for $50-$59 co-pay through partners such as Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Envolve, and HRI Dental & Vision.
- AI-Powered Dental Evaluations Computer-vision dental assessment in which users upload photos of their teeth and receive a preliminary analysis for issues such as cavities and gum disease. Available standalone for $12 or free when bundled with a Virtual Dental Consultation, in partnership with Dental Friend AI.
- Expert Second Opinions Specialist review of a proposed treatment plan or diagnosis to give patients an unbiased second opinion before committing to dental work, augmented by AI image analysis in partnership with KELLS.
- Sleep Apnea Treatment End-to-end at-home sleep apnea care including wireless home sleep testing and custom oral appliances, delivered in partnership with Daybreak (and Orthoxy/SleepBrace for adjunct therapy).
- Saliva Testing (SimplyTest-PERIO) Proactive oral-health saliva screening that detects bacteria, caries risk, Candida albicans, and four viral targets contributing to gum disease, inflammation, and whole-body health through a painless at-home saliva sample.
- Custom Dental Products Home-delivered, prescription-strength dental care products personalized through an online health assessment, shipped in six-month supplies in partnership with NewEnamel.
- Virtual Tooth Fairy Pediatric tele-dentistry engagement service featuring live video chats with the Virtual Tooth Fairy, interactive activities, brushing/flossing instruction, product recommendations, and dental referrals aimed at children.
- The Tooth Pillow Pediatric tele-health platform designed by expert airway dentists and myofunctional therapists to treat jaw and airway issues non-surgically in children ages 3-12, improving breathing, sleep, and overall health.
- Tooth Replacement Solutions Virtual consultations for missing teeth covering dentures, bridges, and implants, with custom-made partial dentures and dental appliances delivered directly to patients via the Revived Smiles partnership.
- Virtual First Dental Program Subscription/membership program that gives members easy and affordable access to virtual dental consultations and ongoing tele-dental support.
- TeleDentistry Membership Program Subscription-based membership offering affordable virtual dental care with discounted consultations and enhanced dental benefits.
- Business TeleDentistry Services Wholesale tele-dentistry service for employers, brokers, and employee benefits companies, integrating The TeleDentists as a 24/7 emergency dental care and virtual consultation benefit for covered populations.
- Medical/Dental Integration Program Program enabling primary-care providers and medical homes to embed virtual dental care into their workflows, including 24/7 dentist access and structured dialogue between medical and dental professionals for improved outcomes.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2+ million dental-related ER visits per year are addressable for teledentistry diversion
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use The TeleDentists
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
The TeleDentists technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
The TeleDentists partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ZocdoccoreThe TeleDentists named virtual dental care provider for Zocdoc platform, expanding access to on-demand oral health care nationwide. Integration allows Zocdoc users to access The TeleDentists' 24/7 virtual dental services directly through the platform.
- Health-E Commerce (FSA Store and HSA Store)coreCollaboration to expand access to on-demand virtual dental care services purchasable using FSA and HSA funds through FSA Store and HSA Store platforms.
- Getcha Smile, LLCminorPartnership to expand access to tooth replacement services in Texas, integrating The TeleDentists' virtual consultations with Getcha Smile's dental appliance offerings.
- Everyone for VeteranscorePartnership to provide free virtual dental care for veterans, supporting military veterans with accessible oral healthcare services.
- VSee HealthcoreVSee Health and The TeleDentists bring the first virtual oral health compliance services to PointClickCare Marketplace for senior care facilities.
- Dental Friend AIcoreLaunch of AI-powered dental screenings in partnership with Dental Friend AI, enabling at-home oral care assessments with preliminary AI analysis reviewed by professionals.
- AmWell (American Well)corePlatform launch with AmWell to better serve patients, integrating The TeleDentists services into the AmWell telehealth ecosystem.
- National Minority Health AssociationcorePartnership to close healthcare disparities through expanded access to virtual dental care for minority communities.
- TRIOLOGYminorPartnership to improve access to oral health professionals and dental products through TRIOLOGY's platform and network.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreSelected to participate in AWS Healthcare Accelerator: Global Cohort for Workforce, gaining access to AWS cloud infrastructure and healthcare-specific resources.
- Paramount Dental MembershipminorExpansion of TeleDental services to Paramount Dental Membership customers, integrating virtual dental care into dental membership plans.
- SesameminorPartnership to drive the future of healthcare by encouraging dental and medical integration through Sesame's healthcare marketplace.
- DentulucoreInitial partnership to expand nationwide access to on-demand virtual dental care through Dentulu's platform integration.
- CaregilitycorePartnership for groundbreaking telehealth benefits, integrating The TeleDentists services into Caregility's enterprise telehealth platform for healthcare systems.
- Side Effect SupportminorPartnership to provide virtual dental care for cancer patients, supporting oral health management during cancer treatment.
- FlexCare Digital HealthcorePartnership to expand services to employers, brokers, and families through FlexCare's digital health platform and distribution network.
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreLaunch of Virtual Dental Care Program to enhance patient access to oral health services during COVID-19 pandemic. Anthem members access The TeleDentists with $50-59 co-pay.
- CignacoreLaunch of Dental Virtual Care to improve access and protect customers during COVID-19 pandemic, integrating The TeleDentists into Cigna's benefits.
- VSeecoreHIPAA-compliant teledental platform hosted by VSee, enabling secure video consultations. VSee digitally empowers payers, providers and innovators, enabling an ecosystem of care spanning in-person, virtual and automated care.
- CernercoreTechnology partnership with Cerner for healthcare system integrations and EHR compatibility.
- PointClickCarecoreFirst virtual oral health compliance services brought to PointClickCare Marketplace for senior care facilities, enabling dental care access for long-term care residents.
- AetnacoreAetna members access 24/7 virtual dental care through The TeleDentists platform with insurance coverage.
- DaybreakcorePartnership with Daybreak offering FDA-cleared at-home sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment using wireless home sleep testing technology and custom oral appliances.
- NewEnamelminorPartnership delivering prescription-strength dental products through home delivery, with personalized instructions and six-month supplies.
- Revived SmilesminorPartnership for tooth replacement solutions including custom-made partial dentures and dental appliances delivered directly to patients.
- Retired Dentists AssociationminorPartnership with Retired Dentists Association to provide teledentistry services through retired but licensed dentists.
- American Teledentistry AssociationminorAffiliation with American Teledentistry Association for industry advocacy and standards development.
- CTeL (Center for Telehealth Law)coreLaunch of Oral Health Coalition with CTeL to reduce dental-related ED costs. Partnership includes pilot program for ER diversion using teledentistry.
- WebMD CareminorCollaboration to offer access to teledentistry through WebMD Care platform, expanding consumer access to virtual dental services.
- Elevate Billing SolutionsminorPartnership offering discounts to Elevate Billing Solutions practices for teledentistry services.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
The TeleDentists competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Teladoc Health: Largest pure-play telehealth incumbent offering general medical, dermatology, mental health, and specialty virtual care. Comparable as a broad virtual-care platform that could expand into dental specialty services.
- AmWell (American Well): Enterprise telehealth platform already integrated with The TeleDentists (also a partner). Comparable as a large telehealth platform offering a multi-specialty virtual care stack that could absorb teledentistry.
- Doctor On Demand: Established virtual care provider covering urgent care, behavioral health, and preventive care. Comparable as a broad telehealth incumbent that competes for the same employer/payer and DTC virtual visit demand.
- SmileDirectClub: DTC telehealth-enabled clear-aligner orthodontic provider. Comparable as a DTC teledentistry consumer brand, although now operating under different ownership after its prior bankruptcy filing.
Direct peers
- Dentulu: Direct teledentistry competitor offering on-demand virtual dental consultations, mobile dental services, and an enterprise SaaS platform for dental practices — overlapping most directly with The TeleDentists' consumer and B2B channels (and listed as an existing partner).
Emerging players
- Sesame: Healthcare marketplace offering direct-pay virtual and in-person appointments across specialties including dental. Comparable as an emerging payors/consumer marketplace that competes for self-pay patients and employer channels.
- K Health: AI-augmented virtual primary care platform with a marketplace model. Comparable as an emerging telehealth player using AI-driven intake/assessment and pursuing payer/employer distribution channels.
- Carbon Health: Hybrid virtual + in-person urgent and primary care provider. Comparable in addressing on-demand, urgent, low-acuity care use cases and competing for employer/payer contracts.
- Hims & Hers Health: DTC telehealth platform for consumer health. Comparable as a DTC telehealth subscription model that could expand into dental adjacent categories and competes for direct-pay consumers.
Others
- Zocdoc: Healthcare appointment marketplace that The TeleDentists is now integrated with as a virtual dental care provider. Comparable as a complementary patient-acquisition channel rather than a direct clinical competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles5 records
The TeleDentists funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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The TeleDentists M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The TeleDentists
What does The TeleDentists do?
The TeleDentists operates a 24/7/365 virtual dental care service that connects patients with board-licensed dentists via HIPAA-compliant video within an average of 10 minutes. The core offering is a $64 flat-fee virtual dental consultation covering emergencies, routine check-ups, second opinions, orthodontic advice, and specialist referrals, augmented by AI-powered dental image analysis, pediatric programs, sleep apnea treatment, and saliva testing.
Is The TeleDentists a public or private company?
The TeleDentists is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The TeleDentists founded?
The TeleDentists was founded in 2014. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is The TeleDentists based?
The TeleDentists is headquartered in Kansas City, United States, in the North America region.
How does The TeleDentists make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Direct Consumer Consultations are the primary driver. The others are B2B Wholesale Services, insurance Reimbursement, AI Dental Evaluation and marketplace Products.
Who are The TeleDentists's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Teladoc Health, AmWell (American Well), Doctor On Demand and SmileDirectClub. Dentulu is listed as a direct peer. Emerging players are Sesame, K Health, Carbon Health and Hims & Hers Health. Zocdoc is listed as an others.
Does The TeleDentists have an API?
Yes. The TeleDentists offers an API that enables external platforms to integrate 24/7 dental care services. The blog post titled 'The API for Oral Health: How to Plug 24/7 Dental Care Into Your Existing Platform' references API availability for platform integration. The company wholesales its teledentistry service to telehealth companies, healthcare payers, hospitals/ERs, and urgent care facilities, suggesting B2B API access for enterprise partners to embed virtual dental care into their existing platforms.
What industry is The TeleDentists in?
The TeleDentists's product category is Teledentistry Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLALALAL, Dental Teleconsultation Marketplaces, with a secondary code of HLABALAJ, Emergency Dental Triage & Tele-Dentistry Services. Its NAICS code is 621210 and its SIC code is 7372.