# PepCare > PepCare is a virtual care and dental referral platform connecting patients with dental and specialty care providers across Illinois and Wisconsin. The platform combines a provider-facing referral management and virtual care suite (including Virtual Evaluations) with a patient-facing provider directory powered by a recommendation engine. PepCare helps dental and specialty practices increase patient referrals through virtual evaluation tools, streamlined referral management, and a searchable directory that matches patients to the right provider based on need and location. ## Product - [Virtual Care Suite](https://www.pepcare.com/virtual-care-suite): HIPAA-compliant virtual evaluations and remote consultations that let providers assess patients before an in-person visit, reducing unnecessary chair time. - [Virtual Patient Care](https://www.pepcare.com/virtual-patient-care): End-to-end virtual care tools for dentists and orthodontists, including remote monitoring and virtual recalls. - [Referral Management Software](https://www.pepcare.com/referral-management-software): Tools for dental teams to send referrals, track progress, and collaborate across specialties in real time. - [Patient Communication Management](https://www.pepcare.com/patient-communication-management): Centralized, encrypted messaging platform for provider-to-patient and provider-to-provider communication. - [Features for Patients](https://www.pepcare.com/features-for-patients): Free patient-facing tools to find providers, request virtual evaluations, and manage dental records. - [Affordable Care](https://www.pepcare.com/affordable-care): Resources for finding cost-effective dental and specialty care options. ## Company - [Our Story](https://www.pepcare.com/our-story): Background on PepCare's mission and founder, Dr. Bryon Kozak. - [Blog](https://www.pepcare.com/blog): Articles on dental referral trends, virtual care, and practice management. - [Contact](https://www.pepcare.com/contact): Get in touch with the PepCare team. ## Service area PepCare currently operates in Illinois and Wisconsin.