New research has indicated that encouraging your workers to get routine dental care can save your business money on health care claims. According to WebMD, regular trips to the dentist can help in the early detection of serious medical conditions. For example, tooth decay that has been linked to diabetes and gum disease with heart-related problems. In a study that was conducted in 2017 among 1,700 employees, it was discovered that one in every four adults fails to visit the dentist, and that:
- Four in every 10 adults have delayed recommended dental procedures, skipped X-rays, exams, and tests due to high dental insurance out-of-pocket costs.
- Millennials are among those unlikely to visit the dentist at least twice a year, and the primary reason is cost.
Consumer Dental Care Expectations
The expectations of workers are changing across all businesses and dental care is no exception. According to Lincoln’s 2017 Dental Research Series that was based on a survey of over 1,000 adults across the country, some of the findings were that:
- Most workers perceive dental insurance as an important employee benefit: 82 percent of the employees cited dental insurance as very important and over 50 percent cited it as a must-have.
- Dental insurance costs are a barrier to oral care: 25 percent of employees with dental insurance say that they haven’t visited their dentist in the last one year due to cost.
Employee Dental Insurance
Employer-paid insurance costs and premiums are on the rise. This has largely affected the ability of most small and medium-sized businesses like yours to provide your employees with the needed preventative dental care. This has led to some employers dropping dental coverage leaving employees to purchase private dental insurance which can be very expensive. Unfortunately, for most employees, paying for dental insurance without the assistance of the employer is out of reach.
Save More with the DentalSave Employee Dental Discount Plan Long Island NY
According to a CDC (Centers for Disease Control) report, over 20 percent of American adults aged between 20 and 64 have untreated tooth decay (dental caries). When left untreated, tooth decay can cause tooth loss or more aggravating conditions such as diseases and other complications. Such a situation can have a huge impact on your business. With a DentalSave employee dental discount plan Long Island NY, you can save money and retain your workers by providing them with a comprehensive dental option.
