New job, new choices: oral health benefits after a big change

A new job can create a lot of change — and that could include your dental benefits. Understanding and updating benefits doesn’t have to be challenging. This guide can make navigating your dental benefit options a little easier.


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Your dentist can detect signs of over 120 diseases while examining your mouth.

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Regular dental checkups help you detect and then treat dental problems before they become more complex and costly.

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Prolonged oral health issues could cause you to miss work.

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Dental checkups are usually covered at 100% by most dental plans, so you can get the regular care you need.

What you need to consider with a job change

The specifics will vary based on your personal situation, but here are things to keep in mind as you reassess your dental benefits:

  • check-mark-blue-1 Compare benefits from your former and new employer, including checking if your preferred dentist is still in network.
  • check-mark-blue-1 Ask your new employer any questions you have about your benefits (such as if there is a waiting period before coverage begins).
    • check-mark-blue-1 Consider the specific health needs of each family member, what services are covered, and the annual maximums and deductibles to            ensure it aligns with your budget.
  • check-mark-blue-1 If you’re unemployed or looking for coverage that your employer doesn’t provide, you still have options. Dental coverage providers —          including Delta Dental — offer individual and family dental plans for you to choose from.

Knowing you’re covered will also give you peace of mind.


Almost 9 in 10 adults agree that coverage provides relief from worry about dental emergencies and boosts their confidence in their smile.


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