United Concordia Dental – 2017 Dental Solutions Report - 8
The Power of Preventive DENTAL CARE Backed by research for a Stronger Workforce United Concordia's latest research5 looks at the value of going to the dentist for preventive care, which includes: When employees take action for their oral health and use their benefits for preventive dental care, companies get more from their dental insurance investment. Oral evaluation The Oral Health Impact by the numbers 164 million 79% of emergency work hours are missed each year because of dental problems.1 visits could potentially be diverted to a dental office.2 >75% Routine cleaning of adults have some level of gum disease 3 OR Gum disease maintenance More than "just a cleaning" X-Rays Oral cancer screening Treatment plan recommendations Routine dental exams can help identify and address problems before they require costly treatment or time out of work. In fact, 90% of systemic diseases can be detected through the mouth.4 A dental exam can include: The results: In order to realize the full potential of preventive dental care, employers need a strategy: Members who received preventive dental care OFFER the right dental plan(s). * With United Concordia, all traditional plans cover preventive services at 100%. Medical and dental history review EDUCATE on the value of good oral health & how to achieve it. 2x /year had lower total medical costs than those who saw the dentist less frequently (once in 3 years or not at all). This may also indicate: ENGAGE staff through live events and direct communications. Check for cavities and other problems Review of past dental work Making it work at the workplace TMJ (jaw) and bite analysis Gum disease evaluation Improved overall health outcomes INCENTIVIZE preventive dental care as part of a wellness rewards program. Better quality of life TRACK use to measure results over time. The United Concordia Dental Advantage -employers get access to expert resources for incorporating dental into their existing wellness programs: Oral Wellness Consultants * Specialized Plans * Educational Content * Online Tools Important Disclosures: UnitedConcordia.com/Disclaimers WEB-0045-0917 ------ 8 1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General. May 2000. 2. Wall T, Nasseh K, Vujicic M. Majority of dental-related emergency department visits lack urgency and can be diverted to dental offices. Health Policy Institute Research Brief. American Dental Association. August 2014. 3. Times Health Guide. Periodontitis: Risk factors. The New York Times. March 2013. 4. Know Your Teeth. Prevent Oral Health Problems: Visit Dentist Twice a Year. Academy of General Dentistry. January 2012. -----September 2017. UnitedConcordia.com/Research 5. Value of Going to the Dentist. United Concordia Dental internal - research. 9