The ‘uberification’ of dental services is already here. You can hail a dental service come to your home or place of work, it you’re in Silicon Valley.
Key takeaways:
- Studio Dental is the first dental office on wheels aimed at visiting patients at their workplaces such as at Airbnb and Google.
- A wide array of services can be offered right from the parking lot ranging from teeth cleaning to tooth extraction. The idea not only appeals to techies but also to other people.
- Patients are able to book appointments online, receive receipts after their visit via email, and view digital x-rays and impressions on the Studio Dental website.
“Dentistry is in serious need of sprucing up — the industry is stigmatized as old, smelly, and often times scary,” cofounder and dentist Sara Creighton told Rock Health in a 2014 interview.
Read the full story here
http://www.businessinsider.com/dentist-on-wheels-2016-8
Dr Nicholas Riley BDS 1996, MJDF 2012Nik qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1996. He has always had a keen interest in clinical excellence, and further education. He recently gained his MJDF qualifications Nik dedicates much of his time to attending many world renowned courses in restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry, so he can ensure that patients benefit from the most up to date solutions.
