What Is Dentistry One?
Dentistry One is not a teledentistry tool you add to your practice — it is a teledentistry practice itself. Operated as a separate LLC from MouthWatch, it runs its own DSO with professional dental corporations across all 50 U.S. states. Patients can access licensed, telehealth-trained dentists for live video consultations, asynchronous photo reviews (responses within 24 hours), care coordination, e-prescribing, and oral health coaching.
The platform also offers SmileScan, a free AI-powered tool where patients upload smartphone photos and receive an instant oral health analysis including gum health assessment, tartar detection, and an overall oral health score. It is designed as a low-friction entry point that identifies issues and funnels patients into consultations.
For organizations, Dentistry One positions itself as a virtual dental benefit. DSOs use it to extend reach and reduce no-shows. Dental plans use it to improve HEDIS metrics and member engagement. Medicaid programs use it to serve the 70+ million Americans who lack adequate dental access. Employers add it to corporate wellness programs.
Who Is It For?
Dentistry One operates on two tracks:
For patients: Anyone seeking convenient, accessible dental consultations — especially underserved populations in rural areas, Medicaid/CHIP families, people with dental anxiety, and those with scheduling or transportation barriers. The platform reports 86% patient satisfaction.
For organizations: DSOs, dental plans, employers, and Medicaid programs looking for a white-label or integrated virtual dental solution. Dentistry One handles the clinical side (licensed dentists, care coordination, compliance) while the organization provides the patient volume.
Individual dental practices are not the primary audience. If you are a dentist looking to add teledentistry to your practice, MouthWatch's TeleDent product is the better fit. Dentistry One is the consumer-facing and enterprise-facing arm.
Key Features
- SmileScan (AI): Free smartphone-based oral health assessment using AI photo analysis. Generates an oral health score and detailed report.
- Live Video Consultations: Real-time assessments for tooth pain, emergencies, orthodontic evaluations, TMJ, cosmetic concerns, and more.
- Asynchronous Photo Reviews: Patients upload photos and receive dentist feedback within 24 hours.
- Care Coordination: Advisors book in-office follow-up appointments, provide oral health coaching, navigate benefits, and manage referrals.
- E-Prescribing: Integrated electronic prescriptions when clinically appropriate.
- Oral-Systemic Integration: Connects oral health findings with systemic conditions (diabetes, heart disease) for holistic care management.
- Nationwide Coverage: Licensed dentists in all 50 states through Dentistry One's own DSO network.
Pros
- Virtual-first DSO model with licensed dentists in all 50 states — patients get real care, not a referral
- Free SmileScan AI tool is a brilliant patient acquisition and engagement mechanism
- Asynchronous consultations (photo reviews within 24 hours) — something many teledentistry platforms lack
- Strong organizational play for DSOs, dental plans, Medicaid, and employers
- LegitScript certified with 86% patient satisfaction reported
Cons
- Not designed for individual dental practices to add to their workflow — it is a separate care delivery platform
- Pricing for consultations is opaque — no published patient-facing rates
- Consultations are non-diagnostic (visual only, no tactile examination) — complex cases always need in-person follow-up
- Limited public user reviews make independent quality assessment difficult
- MouthWatch/Dentistry One relationship can be confusing — two brands, overlapping products