Established in 2018, the Teledentistry Innovation Awards, “The Tellies”, recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of dental care through technology. The awards are sponsored by MouthWatch, Inc., a leader in dental imaging solutions whose intraoral cameras are trusted in over 46,000 dental practices across the United States. MouthWatch is also the parent company of Dentistry.One, a pioneering dental telehealth platform that is reshaping access to oral healthcare.
Purpose and Impact
The Awards honor individuals and organizations who are pushing the boundaries of teledentistry and innovative dental technology to improve patient care, expand access, and transform the delivery of oral health services. Honorees include professionals from across the clinical, public health, academic, and technology sectors, showcasing a wide array of approaches to integrating digital tools into dental care workflows.
Ceremony and Nomination Process
The award ceremony is held annually in New York City during the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM)—one of the largest dental conferences in the country. Nominations typically open in August and close in October each year, with finalists and winners announced in November.
Past Awardees
Previous winners have represented a diverse range of geographic regions and professional backgrounds, from private practice innovators to public health advocates, academic researchers, and corporate leaders—each recognized for their role in advancing the use of telehealth and digital technology in dentistry.
Award Categories
Currently, Tellies award categories include:
- Dentist / Specialist Innovator
- Dental Hygiene Innovator
- Industry Innovator
- Educational Institution Innovator
- Oral Health Program Innovator