SmileDirectClub Partners With Leading Dental Insurer Green Shield Canada
January 27 2021 - 8:08AM
SmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the next generation oral care
company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening,
has partnered with Green Shield Canada, one of Canada’s largest
dental insurance providers, to deliver in-network coverage of
SmileDirectClub's convenient, affordable, remote orthodontic care
to millions of individuals insured under its dental plans.
“Our partnership with Green Shield Canada marks a milestone for
teledentistry in Canada by providing millions of customers with
in-network coverage of SmileDirectClub premium clear aligner
therapy in Canada,” said David Katzman, Chief Executive Officer of
SmileDirectClub. “We’re proud to announce Green Shield Canada as
our first insurance partner in Canada, and are pleased to add it to
our extensive list of insurance partners in the United States. We
look forward to working with Green Shield Canada to offer our next
generation orthodontic care to their customers on an in-network
basis.”
This partnership comes as telehealth acceptance and adoption
across Canada has increased. According to the Canadian Medical
Association, seven in 10 Canadians would take a virtual appointment
if available. SmileDirectClub’s pioneering telehealth platform for
orthodontia gives customers access to regular virtual check-ins
with their treating Canadian-licensed dentist or orthodontist
throughout treatment, as well as 24/7 access to Customer and Dental
Care teams via phone, video chat, email, or social media.
“We continue to be a leading advocate for virtual health
technologies and the impact they can have on the health care
experience for Canadians, especially during the ongoing health
crisis,” adds David Willows, Green Shield Canada’s EVP, Digital,
Innovation and Brand Experience. “We are excited to be
collaborating with SmileDirectClub and bringing this innovative
option to our plan members.”
Green Shield Canada plan members have two ways to get started on
their SmileDirectClub journey: with a 3D scan performed at one of
SmileDirectClub’s SmileShops or with a doctor-prescribed remote
impression kit. Regardless of how a customer’s journey begins,
treatment is prescribed and monitored remotely by Canadian-licensed
dentists and orthodontists from start to finish using
SmileDirectClub’s pioneering teledentistry platform.
Since launching in the U.S. in 2014, SmileDirectClub has become
one of the fastest-growing health technology companies and
continues to be the leading telehealth platform for orthodontia,
serving well over one million customers around the world.
About SmileDirectClubSmileDirectClub, Inc.
(Nasdaq: SDC) (“SmileDirectClub”) is an oral care company and
creator of the first medtech platform for teeth straightening.
Through its cutting-edge telehealth technology and vertically
integrated model, SmileDirectClub is revolutionizing the oral care
industry, from clear aligner therapy to its affordable, premium
oral care products line. SmileDirectClub’s mission is to
democratize access to a smile each and every person loves by making
it affordable and convenient for everyone. SmileDirectClub is
headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and operates in the U.S.,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany,
Austria, Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain. For more information,
please visit SmileDirectClub.com.
About Green Shield Canada (GSC)GSC is Canada’s
fourth-largest health and dental benefits provider, and is uniquely
structured as a social enterprise with the purpose of making it
easier for people to live their healthiest lives. From
coast-to-coast, our service delivery includes drug, dental,
extended health care, vision, hospital, and travel benefits for
groups and individuals, as well as administration and benefits
management services. Supported by outcomes-based sustainability
strategies, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service,
GSC creates innovative programs for nearly four million plan
participants nationwide. greenshield.ca.
Contacts:SmileDirectClub Media Relations:
Press@SmileDirectClub.comGreen Shield Canada Media Relations:
media@greenshield.ca
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