Word of Mouth

For decades, dental care has been treated as separate from the rest of the health care system. Today, Delta Dental is leading the industry in shifting that mindset. We’re championing a more integrated approach to health care, one that recognizes oral health as a critical driver of overall health, redefining what comprehensive care means.

Harmony Whole Person Oral Healthcare, a brand new 43-chair, state-of-the-art dental facility in Oakland, California, was created as a pilot for the future of integrated care. This innovative clinic allows Delta Dental to test, scale and refine models that connect dental, medical and behavioral health.
 

Oral and overall health: connecting the dots

Growing evidence continues to reinforce the connection between oral health and systemic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Yet many employees still delay care due to cost, access challenges or dental anxiety, factors that ultimately drive higher medical claims and reduce the effectiveness of preventive benefits.

By promoting an integrated approach to oral and overall health, Delta Dental is working to close these gaps, which can reduce costly system-wide strain (like ER visits for preventable issues) and lead to better long-term health outcomes for your employees.

Harmony Clinic was designed with this whole-person perspective in mind. Its model emphasizes:
 

• Care delivery that considers both oral and overall health needs
• Education that helps patients understand the connection between oral health and systemic health
• A focus on prevention, trust and accessible care experiences

By positioning oral health as part of overall wellness, the clinic shows how dental care can support more consistent use of benefits and contribute to improved long-term outcomes.
 

Supporting a more integrated benefits strategy

As the industry continues to recognize the powerful link between oral and overall health, Delta Dental is taking decisive steps to turn that insight into action. Through innovative care models, deeper clinical partnerships and a commitment to whole‑person well‑being, we’re helping employers offer benefits that deliver measurable value and healthier outcomes. As benefits professionals, that means having a partner who isn’t just responding to change, but driving it.

Learn more about Harmony Clinic today.