Driving Value with Dental Plan Design

Recent research confirms that cost is the main factor for employees when deciding how to choose dental insurance plans. Specifically, plan premium and coverage levels that drive out-of-pocket costs are primary motivators.

How can you help clients combat rising dental costs? Thoughtful dental plan design helps manage the cost of dental benefits and the care employees receive. You can be flexible by focusing plan design on needs-based maximums, smarter procedure placements and helping to educate employees about network savings.

This infographic highlights five actions you can take with clients to better design their dental plans and show value. Well-designed plans increase overall satisfaction and engagement, and help you retain clients, too.

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Sources and References:
Employee dental benefits survey from Ameritas and Employee Benefit News, 2026.