As the end of 2020 draws near, DentalPlans.com, an online marketplace for dental savings plans in the U.S., has predicted six things that will affect the dental industry in 2021.
Its things to watch in 2021 include trends involving teledentistry, online booking and waiting rooms, artificial intelligence (AI), regenerative dentistry, vaccines given at the dental practice, and all-inclusive dental plans.
"As the link between oral health and overall health becomes more apparent, plan providers are likely to bundle additional healthcare services with plans that previously focused on dental care only," DentalPlans.com said within its list of predictions. "For instance, many dental savings plans may continue to include telehealth services as more people turn to virtual care in 2021."
