The Role of Dental Benefits in Oral Cancer Prevention
Offering dental benefits is a strategic way for companies to support preventive care, which plays a critical role in detecting early signs of oral cancer. In turn, this can reduce healthcare costs for employers and employees alike. A true win-win! The importance of preventive care Routine dental visits are about more than just cleaning teeth. They’re also a frontline defense against oral cancer! That’s because during a routine checkup, your dentist will look for damage, discoloration, and other abnormalities that could indicate early stages of the disease.[1] Early detection is vital because it greatly improves treatment response and recovery. In addition, catching issues early can help prevent them from becoming more serious or costly down the road. 84% five-year survival rate for oral cancers detected early, compared to 50% for oral cancers detected in stages III or IV.[2] The many advantages of dental benefits A comprehensive dental benefits […]
Boost Employee Retention with Dental Benefits
Building an engaged and productive workplace isn’t easy, especially with labor costs for businesses on the rise.[1] This makes it more important than ever to have the right team in place – but with more and more companies competing to hire and retain top-performing employees, it’s important to stand out from the competition. What’s one meaningful way to get noticed? Offer an appealing benefits package! 81% of prospective employees said a benefits package is an important factor in accepting a job.[2] 88% of prospective employees would pursue a job with better benefits and lower pay over one with reduced benefits and better pay.[3] But benefit plans aren’t just about attracting top talent – there’s a very real connection between satisfying benefits and satisfied employees. And you don’t even have to take our word for it, because you can hear it straight from employees themselves: 72% said inadequate coverage could affect […]
Achieve Your Oral Health Goals in 2025
A new year can be a blank slate – the perfect time to take stock of your current day-to-day and map out future plans. What goals or hopes do you have related to your career, friends and family, fitness, and oral health over the next 12 months? What you choose is up to you – from volunteering or getting better sleep to eating healthier or saving more money, a resolution can be about any trait you want to improve. However, it’s important to think about how to reach those goals as well. Studies show that 80% of New Year resolutions fall short – but they don’t have to! Instead, try these time-tested goal-setting techniques and help your resolutions flourish. New Year, New Goals, New You! By thinking through your resolution in advance, you can make it more concrete and achievable. Use the thought-starters below as you decide how to approach […]
Support Remote Employees with TruAssure Benefits
It’s no secret that the rise of remote employees has transformed the way we all live and do business. And this evolution has created quite a few advantages, from increased flexibility to a greatly expanded pool of potential employees. But a shift of this size will also create a few new challenges, like finding authentic ways to support your remote employees and make them feel like an essential part of your company. Around 22 million U.S. adults work from home full-time[1] Over 90% of executives say culture and connection are lacking for remote team members[2] One meaningful way to show that you care is through a robust benefits package. By providing something of value to your employees – something they’ll remember each time they visit the dentist for preventive care or get relief from a toothache – you’ll create a connection that lasts longer than the memory of a pizza […]
Autoimmune Diseases and Oral Health
Protecting Your Oral Health from Autoimmune Disease Autoimmune diseases are surprisingly widespread across the U.S. In fact, more than 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – and those numbers are rising. Despite how common these conditions are, many people are unaware of what exactly an autoimmune disease is, or how it can impact someone’s oral and overall health. Let’s learn more about how to spot them, the risks they pose to you and your smile, and what you can do about it. What are autoimmune diseases? Your immune system basically functions as your body’s self-defense system. It helps protect you from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other threats. Autoimmune diseases are caused when this self-dense system doesn’t function properly and begins to attack healthy body tissue. There are more than 100 kinds of autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy). Who […]
