CBHerald Highlights How Virtual Orthodontic Care Is Reshaping the Industry
We are excited to share that CBHerald recently published a feature story on the rapid growth of virtual orthodontic care and how it is improving treatment efficiency and safety for patients across the United States. The article highlights the nationwide trend toward remote check ins, frequent communication, and doctor supervised monitoring that supplements traditional in person orthodontic visits.
The report explains that between 2023 and 2025, orthodontic practices have increasingly adopted digital progress checks, patient submitted photo updates, and lightweight virtual communication tools. These systems are not meant to replace in person care. Instead, they allow orthodontists to monitor treatment more frequently, catch issues sooner, and reduce unnecessary visits that often disrupt school and work schedules.
In the article, Dr. Kevin Baharvand of Elate Orthodontics in The Colony was interviewed about how virtual check ins have strengthened communication with patients and improved treatment pacing. “Virtual care shortens the feedback loop,” Dr. B said. “We receive patient updates more often, and that helps us guide their treatment with more consistency. It is a modern way to increase communication while respecting how busy families are.”
Families in North Texas echoed this experience. Many noted that even a short 20 or 30 minute appointment often requires more than an hour of time when accounting for driving, waiting, school checkouts, and returning to daily routines. Virtual updates allow patients to receive feedback the same day without leaving home.
Clinicians benefit as well. When simple progress checks are handled virtually, orthodontic teams can reserve more in person appointment slots for patients who need hands on evaluations or procedures. This helps keep schedules balanced and wait times low.
Dr. B emphasized in the article that virtual care only works when supervision stays central. “Technology cannot replace the orthodontist. It helps us communicate more often and adjust the patient’s plan when needed. If something in a virtual update looks questionable, we bring them into the office right away. Safety comes first.”
CBHerald’s feature reinforces what many families in our community already experience which is that virtual orthodontic care is becoming a trusted and effective part of modern treatment. We are proud to participate in this progress and to help shape how patient centered care continues to evolve.
Read the full article: https://cbherald.com/virtual-orthodontic-care-reshapes-orthodontic-industry-with-faster-safer-patient-monitoring/