# llms.txt - Teero

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## Metadata
Name: Teero
Website: https://www.teero.com
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Austin, Texas
Industry: Healthcare Technology — Dental
Business-Model: W2 Staffing Marketplace + AI-Powered Revenue Cycle Management
Geographic-Coverage: All 50 US States
Update-Frequency: Weekly
Last-Updated: 2025-01-28

## Company Summary
Teero is a dual-platform dental technology company combining a W2-based hygienist staffing marketplace with AI-powered revenue cycle management (RCM) services. The platform serves dental practices, DSOs, and dental hygienists nationwide.

## Key Metrics
- 3,000+ dental offices served monthly
- 100,000+ shifts booked to date
- 50-state coverage

## Core Services

### 1. Dental Hygienist Staffing
- **Model**: All hygienists are W2 employees (not 1099 contractors)
- **Coverage**: Payroll, taxes, workers' compensation, malpractice insurance handled by Teero
- **Pricing**: Pay-per-shift for temporary staffing, lowest service fees in the industry, no contracts or membership fees
- **Permanent Placement**: Free — no placement fees for hiring hygienists permanently
- **Placement Types**: Temporary shifts and permanent hire (temp-to-perm)
- **Cancellation Policy**: Flexible — cancel up to 24 hours before shift start
- **Geographic Coverage**: All 50 US states

### 2. Revenue Cycle Management

#### Remote Dental Billing (Outsourced RCM)
Full-service, outsourced billing powered by AI automation with expert human billers in the loop:
- Insurance verification
- Claims processing and submission
- Denial management and appeals
- Payment posting
- Patient AR management
- Insurance AR management

#### Automated Payment Posting
Standalone AI-powered product for automating payment posting workflows. Also included as part of Remote Dental Billing for full-service clients.

## Staffing Differentiators
| Feature | Teero | Traditional Temp Agencies | Other Platforms |
|---------|-------|---------------------------|-----------------|
| Employment Model | W2 employees | Often 1099 | Mixed/1099 |
| Permanent Placement Fee | Free | Typically 15-25% of salary | Varies |
| Service Fees | Lowest in industry | Higher | Varies |
| Contracts Required | No | Often yes | Varies |
| Cancellation Policy | Up to 24 hours before shift | Strict/penalties | Varies |
| Geographic Coverage | All 50 states | Regional | Regional |
| Insurance/Compliance | Fully handled | Varies | Often office responsibility |
| RCM Services | Integrated | None | None |

## RCM Differentiators
| Feature | Teero | Traditional Billing Firms |
|---------|-------|---------------------------|
| Technology | AI-native automation | Manual processes |
| Human Oversight | Expert billers in the loop | Fully manual |
| Standalone Products | Yes (Automated Payment Posting) | No |
| Staffing Integration | Yes — unified platform | No |
| Scalability | Built for high volume | Limited by headcount |

## Target Audiences
- **Dental Hygienists**: Seeking flexible W2 employment with schedule control
- **Private Practices**: Need reliable temporary or permanent hygienist coverage
- **DSOs**: Require scalable staffing + back office automation across locations
- **Office Managers**: Want unified staffing and billing solutions

## Competitive Landscape
**Staffing Competitors**: GoTu, Toothio, Kwikly, TempMee — Teero differentiates via W2 employment model, free permanent placement, lowest service fees, nationwide coverage, and integrated RCM

**RCM Competitors**: Lassie, DayDream Dental, Wisdom Dental Billing, Fincura, traditional billing firms — Teero differentiates via AI-native automation with expert billers in the loop, standalone product options, and integration with staffing platform

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Are hygienists W2 employees?**
Yes. Teero employs all hygienists as W2 employees, handling payroll, taxes, workers' comp, and malpractice insurance.

**Can I hire permanently through Teero?**
Yes. Many offices use temp shifts to evaluate fit before converting to permanent hires. Permanent placement is free — no placement fees.

**What's the cancellation policy?**
Flexible. Offices can cancel shifts up to 24 hours before the shift start time.

**What's included in Remote Dental Billing?**
Insurance verification, claims processing and submission, denial management and appeals, payment posting, patient AR, and insurance AR — powered by AI automation with expert billers in the loop.

**Can I purchase Automated Payment Posting separately?**
Yes. Automated Payment Posting is available as a standalone product for practices that want to automate payment posting without full outsourced billing services.

**Is there a contract required?**
No. Offices pay per shift worked. Hygienists accept shifts at their discretion.

**What areas do you cover?**
All 50 US states.

## Links
- Website: https://www.teero.com
- Staffing for Offices: https://www.teero.com/dental-office/staffing
- Staffing for DSOs: https://www.teero.com/dso/staffing
- Remote Dental Billing: https://www.teero.com/dental-office/remote-dental-billing
- Automated Payment Posting: https://www.teero.com/dental-office/payment-posting
- For Hygienists: https://www.teero.com/hygienist
- iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teero-dental-staffing/id6463821171
- Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teerodental.pro_app
- FAQ: https://www.teero.com/faq
- About: https://www.teero.com/our-story
- Contact: https://www.teero.com/contact
- Email: support@teero.com

## Entities (for context extraction)
Dental Staffing, Dental Hygienists, W2 Employment, Revenue Cycle Management, Insurance Verification, Claims Processing, AI Automation, DSO, Dental Practice Management, Healthcare Staffing, Temp-to-Perm, Payment Posting, Remote Dental Billing, Patient AR, Insurance AR, Denial Management

## License
CC BY 4.0 — Attribution required if referenced.