Dental clinics upgraded: Everyday practitioners now offer advanced orthodontic treatments by 32Co
In the heart of the UK, a groundbreaking digital platform named 32Co is transforming the landscape of dental care. Founded by Dr Sonia Szamocki in 2022, this innovative company is on a mission to make specialist-level dental care more accessible, affordable, and convenient for everyone.
Orthodontic Care Redefined
32Co leverages a unique blend of human-powered healthcare and digital tools to enhance treatment outcomes. By collaborating with top orthodontists across the UK, the platform offers real-time support and training for general dentists, empowering them to improve their skills in clear aligner treatments[1].
The platform's award-winning education model is renowned for its ability to handle complex cases, providing essential support for general dentists looking to provide advanced orthodontic services[1].
Expansion into Sleep Disorders
Recognizing the UK's sleep disorder crisis, 32Co has launched a network of sleep centres, known as Aerox Sleep Centres. This expansion equips dentists with the knowledge to treat obstructive sleep apnoea and snoring, providing local access to specialist care[2].
The Aerox Sleep Centre network benefits from the expertise of Professor Ama Johal, a renowned specialist in Dental Sleep Medicine, ensuring that the treatment provided is backed by industry standards[2].
Impact on General Dentists
By integrating general dentists into its network, 32Co enables them to offer specialist-level care locally. This includes access to a marketplace for custom-made sleep treatment devices, enhancing their ability to treat sleep disorders and orthodontic cases[2].
The platform's extensive network ensures that 32Co-affiliated dentists are within 20 minutes of 90% of the UK population, making specialist care more accessible to a wider audience[2].
The Future of Dental Care
32Co is currently expanding the platform to support more of the administrative side, helping dentists manage the patient journey. The platform's AI technology automates routine tasks like clinical letters, freeing up more time for dentists to focus on patient care[1].
Dr Szamocki, the visionary behind 32Co, aims to scale the expertise of specialists, allowing more patients to benefit without removing the need for in-person care. She is committed to making specialist care more accessible, affordable, and convenient in healthcare[1].
Orthodontics has long-term health benefits, preventing cavities and protecting the bite. However, dental care is often seen as optional and expensive, with many things not covered by health insurance unless in pain. 32Co does not charge for training as it believes in removing barriers to upskilling[1].
Looking ahead, 32Co plans to tackle sleep and sleep apnea next, a specialty that Dr Szamocki believes is poorly managed by the medical community. The platform aims to build a pathway to make treatment for sleep and sleep apnea more accessible through traditional clinical routes[1].
In a country where there are around 1,000 orthodontists for 60 million people, while 60% of people have misaligned teeth, 32Co is on a mission to bridge this gap[1]. With its innovative approach, 32Co is undoubtedly paving the way for a future where everyone has access to specialist-level dental care, right in their local community.
Science, health-and-wellness, technology, and education-and-self-development are key elements that 32Co integrates into its platform. The company leverages AI technology to automate routine tasks, enhancing the efficiency of dental care, specifically in orthodontics and sleep disorders management [1]. By providing real-time support and training for general dentists, 32Co empowers them to improve their skills in clear aligner treatments and treating sleep disorders, signifying a significant leap in education-and-self-development within the dental care industry [1, 2]. The platform's unique blend of human-powered healthcare and digital tools, combined with its extensive network, makes specialist-level dental care more accessible, affordable, and convenient for a wider audience, promoting the advancement of health-and-wellness and technological innovation in the UK. [1, 2]