More and more companies across the United States are offering healthcare benefits. A 2019 survey showed well over half of companies offer health insurance, and nearly all firms with 200 or more employees provide it. Among the surveyed companies that offer healthcare, 60% provide dental. The number...
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Feb
06
If visiting the dentist makes you nervous and uncomfortable, you’re not alone. One study found that 58.8% of participants had some level of dental anxiety1. And it’s believed that between 9% and 15% of Americans put off going to the dentist2 because of it.
Feb
03
Beam Partners With Employee Navigator to Simplify Benefits Management
By Matt Wilkes | Beam News, Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits | 1 CommentCOLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 3, 2020) — Beam Dental, an emerging leader in dental benefits, has announced a new partnership with Employee Navigator, an all-in-one benefits, human resources, and compliance software provider for brokers, carriers, and HR professionals.
Jan
29
Pop Quiz! How Much Do You Know About Dental Health?
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Health, Games | 7 CommentsThe rest of the body often gets more attention, but your dental health is just as important! Not only does it affect your appearance, but it also has a whole-body impact. Practicing the right habits and taking a preventative approach can help you maintain a healthy smile, avoid issues such as gum...
Jan
21
New to Dental Benefits? Here's Your Glossary of Common Terminology
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Dental Benefits, Members | No CommentsWhen you’re new to dental benefits, you’ll likely get a lot of new and unfamiliar terminology thrown your way. It may seem like a complex, overwhelming amount of information right now, but don’t worry — it’s not as complicated as it appears.
Jan
15
How to Find the Right Dentist for You
By Matt Wilkes | dentist, Dental Benefits, Members | 5 CommentsWhether you have just switched benefits or you’re ready to get a dental cleaning for the first time in a while, the first step is finding a dentist. Although sorting through the list of dentists in your area may seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. If you're wondering how to find a dentist who...
Jan
08
Prevention is the best medicine. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You’ve heard the cliches before, and they’re repeated often for a reason. Preventative care is crucial for everyone to follow — especially when it involves dental health.
Dec
17
Why You Should Use Your Dental Benefits Before Year-End
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Dental Benefits, Members | No CommentsAs you're determining your holiday schedule in this unusual year, don’t forget to make room for an appointment with your dentist.
Dec
09
4 Common Life Changes That Require Re-evaluating Dental Benefits
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Benefits, Members, Open Enrollment | No CommentsBetween finishing work projects and holiday shopping, it’s a busy time of year for many people. That can make it easy to overlook open enrollment and simply roll your dental benefits over to next year or pick a plan without much thought. However, picking the best option takes more than a couple of...
Nov
25
Your Company's Last-Minute Guide to Tackling Open Enrollment
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment, Employers | No CommentsAs the end of 2019 nears, many human resources professionals are in the thick of open enrollment. If you’re one of them, you’ve probably already found a solid benefits package for employees, learned about law changes and made necessary adjustments, put an efficient system in place for enrolling...
