Offering robust benefits plans to your employees may seem like a decision made from the kindness of your heart. However, according to an article from Indeed, offering benefits like dental coverage to employees increases their productivity and “helps keep and find talented employees.”

Small business dental plans are good for recruiting purposes, increasing your business’s bottom line, and more!

The benefits of healthy employees

According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at work hours lost due to dental visits, “a total of 92.4 million hours were lost for unplanned visits.” This highlights how healthy employees essential  to any successful business. Investing in a small business dental plan can help keep employees productive and at work.

By encouraging preventive care and offering dental benefits in your small business, you can help decrease your staff’s risk of developing serious oral health problems, which may contribute to lost hours of productivity. Additionally, employees who use dental benefits are able to get in front of a healthcare professional who can screen them for other potential health risks, such as heart disease or stroke.

Small business dental plans go beyond oral health 

During dental appointments, dentists are doing more than looking at teeth. They also screen for other health problems like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease.

Early detection of  serious health problems  helps your employees get seen by the appropriate healthcare professional so that they can be treated promptly.

Small businesses with dental benefits attract and keep top talent

Employees want a comprehensive benefits package. According to a survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, 89% of those surveyed said health-related benefits like dental insurance are “very important” or “extremely important” when accepting a job. If you aren’t offering a comprehensive benefits package, you may be missing out on top talent.

Additionally, businesses and organizations that offer benefits have lower turnover rates than those without them. According to PeopleKeep.com, some of the top reasons organizations experience high turnover rates include a “lack of or poor employee benefits and annual compensation.”

Choosing your small business dental plan

If you’re ready to find the perfect small business dental plan that fits the needs of you and your employees, Delta Dental of Idaho can help. Visit our employer section online to start collecting information on small business dental plans. Contact us if you have any questions.

Looking for more information about how to enroll in dental insurance? Check out, “Preparing for Open Enrollment: Dental Insurance”.

*Updated September 2023