Diminishing deductibles that reward consistent dental visits, generous coverage for preventive care, and 100% network coverage for all preventive, basic, and major dental services for children.

Coverage that includes extra visits for those with medical conditions that require them and educational resources on oral health that are available via omnichannel employee communications.

Dental plans that are easy to understand with support materials written in “jargon-free” simple language.

More than 8 in 10 consumers said diminishing deductibles are a “very likeable” dental plan feature.³ Diminishing deductibles can help both consumers and employers save money in the long run by rewarding employees with lower annual deductibles when their employer maintains a continuous relationship with an insurance carrier.

Our research shows that parents are far more likely to ensure their children receive the oral care they need than to follow recommendations from the American Dental Association (ADA) for themselves. Nearly 9 in 10 parents say their children’s oral health is more important. Improved dental coverage for employees’ dependents would help to improve access to care for children.⁵

Dental benefits can only help to improve oral health if they’re understood properly. While 83% of consumers say good oral health is “important/highly important,” only 50% rate their oral health as “very good/excellent.⁶” Through clear communication about benefits and the importance of preventive care in supporting oral health, employers can play a key role in helping improve their workforce’s overall oral health.