Teledentistry at the Crossroads: Benefits, Barriers, and Beginnings.

Since the start of COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders given as early as March 16, 2020, routine dental care has experienced a sharp interruption. This challenging time has provided an opportunity for healthcare professionals to use and collaborate with available technologies in a meaningful way. One of the silver linings for dental professionals during this time has been the use of teledentistry.