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Apr. 18, 2023
Dental benefit information
Because dental benefits have the potential to improve both oral and overall health, it's important that employees make the most of their coverage. By taking some simple steps, you can help encourage your group's employees to leverage their dental benefits as effectively as possible. Education – Ensure that employees are aware of the value their... More »
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Sep. 7, 2022
General oral health
Healthy Aging Month - While good daily oral hygiene is important for everyone, older adults can be at greater risk for oral health conditions such as gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer. All Illinoisans should maintain good daily oral health habits like brushing twice a day, flossing daily and visiting the dentist, but older adults have special oral health care needs, which makes preventive care even more vital.
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Mar. 2, 2022
In the Community
When you choose Delta Dental of Illinois, you’re partnering with a dedicated team player. We cover more than one million smiles in Illinois — including over 1/3 of the school districts. Plus, as a not-for-profit, we look out for our communities by providing education, increasing access to dental care and improving oral and overall health.
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May 21, 2021
Dental benefit information
Full coverage dental benefits plans are those that help cover the costs of a wide range of dental treatments and procedures including preventive care, basic care and major restorative care.
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Nov. 19, 2020
Dental benefit information
If you are covered under two different dental plans, then you have dual dental coverage. Dual dental coverage typically occurs when you have two jobs that each provide dental benefits, or you are covered by your spouse’s dental plan in addition to your own.
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Oct. 5, 2020
Dental benefit information
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, your priorities and those of your family may have changed. Wellness benefits may be even more important than ever before. It’s time to begin looking forward to a healthy 2021.
Many Illinoisans are choosing benefits for next year. Did you know that dental coverage can play a key role in maintaining good oral health and overall well-being? In a recent Delta Dental poll, Americans gave two top reasons for having dental coverage.
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Sep. 8, 2020
Dental benefit information
Nearly half of employers nationwide are strengthening health and wellness benefits so employees can more easily get the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workplace perks like complimentary beverages, food and on-site gyms are great. But with many people still working from home, some of these office benefits may be of less value to employees. Many employees are seeking job security and a competitive benefits package to help them stay healthy during these times.
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Aug. 21, 2020
Dental benefit information
When it comes to our children, we always want the best for them and look out for their well-being. This includes their oral health and making sure they have a healthy smile.
Good oral health habits start early. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children visit the dentist by age 1 to help establish a relationship with the dentist and assess any risk for early dental decay. At 18 months, the regular six-month checkups can then begin.
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May 1, 2020
General oral health
Whether it’s a nice note or a thoughtful gift, a pleasant surprise can make your day. Here’s what’s happening when a surprise makes you smile.
How you progress from surprised to smiling
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Mar. 10, 2020
General oral health
Do you help make your employees smile? Happy workers make for a more successful business. When workers feel respected and valued, they’re more likely to be happy and engaged. Workplaces that lack a positive atmosphere have higher absenteeism, more accidents, increased errors and defects, decreased productivity and lower profitability.
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Feb. 5, 2020
General oral health
Distracted workers cost American businesses millions of dollars every year. And there’s little that’s more distracting than the pain of a toothache.
Get to know more about toothaches so you can help save your employees some pain and keep them productive.
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Jan. 18, 2020
Dental benefit information
Many people resolve to take better care of their finances this time of year. You can support your employees in working toward that goal by helping them budget for dental expenses. Here’s how you can help reduce their stress and improve their health.
Provide dental benefits.
The best way to help employees budget for dental expenses is by offering great dental coverage. Dental benefits often cover 100% of routine preventive services like checkups and cleanings.
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Dec. 5, 2019
Dental benefit information
With a proprietary dental network, the dental benefits provider contracts directly with their network of dentists. While under a leased dental network, a dental benefits company will lease their network of dentists, or a portion of it, from a third-party provider to gain access to its dentists.
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Nov. 5, 2019
Dental benefit information
Employer-sponsored benefits are a key factor in keeping employees happy and attracting the best workers to grow your business. However, it can be time-consuming and costly for small businesses to compete with larger companies or even other small businesses when it comes to providing benefits.
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Oct. 24, 2019
Dental benefit information
Deductibles, copay and coinsurance are all ways you share the costs of dental care with your benefits company – but they all operate a little differently. A deductible is the total amount you pay before your dental benefits carrier helps with the costs. Let's say you have a $100 deductible and you need to get... More »
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Oct. 24, 2019
Dental benefit information
After enrolling in a new dental plan, coverage for some services could be subject to a benefit waiting period. A benefit waiting period is the amount of time before you are eligible to receive benefits for all or certain dental treatments. Every dental plan is different, but typically, there are no waiting periods for diagnostic... More »