“There needs to be a completely seamless experience so that you can focus all your energy on getting better, instead of how to actually get in front of a doctor.” “The thinking is that in the long run, health care needs to be as convenient as calling a car or ordering something online,” says Kharraz, who for years was a practicing physician before becoming an entrepreneur. The New York-based company does for physician appointments what Expedia (EXPE) and do for booking travel and hotels. Roughly 99.99% of them require in-person intervention by a healthcare professional.Ten years ago he cofounded Zocdoc, an online service that allows individuals to find a doctor and book an appointment as early as in 24 hours. Due to the unfortunate nature of dentistry, there isn't really any true home remedies that will get rid of dental problems.

The purpose of all of this oral health information is to encourage you to see your dentist and to inform you of what you may expect during your visit. The best thing to do is to go in person to see your dentist for an examination and consultation so that you can receive the best care possible. It is not possible to give advice nor diagnose any oral conditions based on text nor virtual consultations. Each situation in your mouth is unique and complex. This blog is purely meant for information purposes and should not be used as medical advice. Since then I've developed a fondness for writing, which is how this all got started! It's been more than a decade since I first got to know dentistry and let me tell you, time flies by quickly. I graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2016 but prior to going to dental school I was already working in the dental field. Hello, I'm Dr Chen and I'm an actively practicing dentist in Long Island City, NY.

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