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The Value and Importance of Dental Benefits

Improve employee wellness with the power of a healthy smile

Dental benefits are flexible, affordable and something your employees want. They improve employees’ overall health and contribute to a positive employee experience, and they are an essential component of a competitive benefits package:
Provide value for your employees Attract, hire and retain top talent
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Providing dental benefits creates a happier, healthier workforce

At work, the health and well-being of your team are key to success. Dental benefits are critical to employee health and wellness, as they:




Help employees stay healthy Negotiate fees with approved dentists Boost workplace productivity



checkmark Preventive care, including checkups, X-rays and cleanings, is typically covered at 100%

checkmark Negotiated discounts protect employees from high out-of-pocket costs

checkmark 63% of Americans say better oral health helps them feel more confident

checkmark 78% of Americans with dental benefits are more likely to seek preventive care

checkmark Employees can choose from a large network of dentists

checkmark 1 in 5 American adults missed work in 2016 due to oral health concerns

checkmark More than nine in ten Americans believe oral health impacts overall health.