This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation.
A woman from Muskegon knew she needed dental care, but years of bad experiences kept her from making an appointment.
However, she finally agreed to a virtual conversation with a dentist through Cherry Health‘s teledentistry pilot program. A few weeks later, the woman drove to the federally qualified health center in Grand Rapids for a comprehensive dental exam…