Three Ways to Show You Care About Remote Employees' Health

By Claudia R. on June 1, 2023 in Dental benefit information

Even when they work outside the office, you can help employees maintain good oral health. Here are a few ways you can go the extra mile to contribute to their overall health.

Offer a dental plan with a strong nationwide network

A large nationwide network provides discounts and protections to your employees. It also allows them to choose from a wide selection of dentists, making it easier for all your employees – including those moving to a new city – to find a participating dentist.

Delta Dental has one of the largest networks, with 3 out of 4 dentists participating nationwide.¹

Help them find a dentist in a new city²

If you have an employee who recently moved:

• Encourage them to ask their new neighbors, friends, or even their previous dentist for recommendations.
• Outline the benefits of choosing a dentist that participates in your plan’s network.  
• Pass along a dentist search tool. Delta Dental of Illinois' Find a Dentist tool and mobile app make it easy to search for a dentist.

Give regular oral health tips^3,4

You can start by encouraging employees to grab mouth-healthy snacks and drinks like cheeses, nuts, milk, fruits, and veggies instead of candies, cookies, cakes, potato chips, dried fruits, sticky foods, and sugared drinks. Suggest a daily routine where employees plan meals and snacks just as they would if they were working in the office.

Sources:

^{1 https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/protect-my-smile/dental-benefits/dental-insurance/employee-dental-insurance-coverage.html}

^{2 https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/protect-my-smile/basics/choosing-a-new-dentist-.html}

^{3 https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/diet-oral-health#2}

^{4 https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/nutrition/good-foods-slideshow}