How Brokers Can Help Clients Help Their Employees Achieve Better Oral Health How can you help employers motivate their employees to maintain good oral health?
First, make sure they offer dental benefits. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, people with dental insurance visit the dentist almost twice as often as people without coverage. A national poll conducted by Research!America found that an overwhelming 85% of Americans indicated their oral health was very important to their overall health. The same poll found that lack of insurance is the primary reason people hadnt visited the dentist in the past 12 months. Second, encourage clients to offer dental benefits that cover preventive services with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs to employees. Regular, ongoing preventive care significantly reduces the possibility of dental emergencies for employees and their families. According to a report published in Public Health Reports, every dollar spent on prevention saves $4 in future treatment and restoration costs, making an investment in prevention a financially sound decision. Employee education is another important part of t
