Word of Mouth

October is Dental Hygiene Month, the perfect opportunity to help your employees take stock of their dental benefits and put them to good use.

What is Dental Hygiene Month?

Dental Hygiene Month highlights the importance of daily oral health habits: proper brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups. For benefits administrators, it's usually an ideal time to connect employees with their dental benefits and encourage preventive care.
 

How do Delta Dental plans promote dental hygiene?

• Most Delta Dental plans cover preventive cleanings and exams at 100% with in-network providers, with no waiting period and not subject to the deductible. This means employees can start using their benefits right away for cleanings and exams at no cost.
• Group clients can encourage their members to seek diagnostic and preventive services by adding the D&P Maximum Waiver® to their plan. Under this optional feature for Delta Dental PPO™ group plans, diagnostic and preventive services won’t count against members’ annual maximums.
• Many Delta Dental PPO employer-sponsored plans offer SmileWay® Wellness Benefits — an expanded coverage for teeth and gum cleanings to help members and dependents diagnosed with chronic medical conditions manage their oral health.
   

Looking for ways to boost benefit usage at your company through the year?

• Include Dental Hygiene Month messaging in benefits communications by sharing our flyers with your employees:
  •  Six reasons to get a dental cleaning — Demonstrates the comprehensive benefits of professional cleanings beyond basic hygiene
  •  How to choose the correct toothbrush and toothpaste — Simplifies product selection for optimal oral care
  •   Keeping your breath fresh — Addresses workplace concerns while educating about underlying oral health factors
• Send monthly wellness emails featuring dental health resources from our Wellness Library.

When employees prioritize preventive dental care, they experience fewer emergencies and complicated procedures, and maintain better overall health. Use Dental Hygiene Month to demonstrate your organization's commitment to comprehensive employee wellness while helping your team make the most of their dental benefits.