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Good dental care impacts on health - CIGNA release white paper for employers in the wake of National Smile Month - June 2010

The UK’s largest oral health awareness campaign, organised by The British Dental Health Foundation took place between May 16th and June 16th this year. National Smile Month has highlighted emerging evidence showing a connection between gum disease and more serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

CIGNA’s head of product management, Kirsty Jagielko says:

"Most people suffer from some form of gum disease so these research findings could have widespread consequences for our nations’ health. Preventative treatment is vital in slowing gum disease development. But at a time when it’s becoming increasingly difficult to source affordable dentistry, regular check ups and hygiene visits are sometimes neglected.

A comprehensive dental plan can help encourage employees to access the important preventative dental care they need. This will help detect and prevent longer term problems from occurring. The great news for employers is that this affordable and highly valued benefit can help prevent future sickness absence and may even help keep medical plan premiums down."

CIGNA's free white paper, aimed at employers, reviews and discusses:

the research findings linking gum disease and medical conditions
NHS dental access issues and the rise of private dentistry
how dental plans can prevent sickness absence and even impact on medical insurance premiums

Download the white paper from www.cigna.co.uk/media/library

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For further information please contact Jennifer Barr, CIGNA's Product Marketing Executive on 01475 492 415, Jennifer.barr@cigna.com or the CIGNA press office on 01475 492 484.

Notes to Editors:

CIGNA HealthCare UK is a leading provider of healthcare benefits and services using a unique nurse led case management approach CIGNA delivers the right care for the employee at the right price for the employer. They also work successfully with employers to reduce absence costs and manage employee wellbeing and productivity.

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