How Preventive Dental Care Helps Both Employees and Employers
A healthy bottom line starts with healthy smiles.
In Hawai‘i, the high cost of living and doing business creates extraordinary pressure on employers. Business leaders, including human resources professionals and compensation specialists, are asked to do more than ever: support their employees’ health and well-being while remaining competitive and financially sustainable. It’s a delicate balance, but also a great opportunity to lead with aloha.
Healthy employees don’t just feel better, they help businesses thrive. While most employers recognize the connection between employee well-being and a strong bottom line, turning that belief into action can be challenging.
Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) understands these realities because it faces them too. As a local organization, HDS is committed to being a trusted partner to Hawai‘i’s business community. Employers rely on their people to succeed, and attracting and retaining high-performing employees requires more than a paycheck—it requires an attractive benefits package.
Dental coverage is a vital part of that equation. According to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, 86% of adults believe dental insurance is essential to protect oral and overall health.
Through comprehensive dental benefits packages and oral health education, HDS encourages employees to prioritize regular dental visits and strong preventive care, helping them maintain healthy smiles and avoid emergency dental treatment. That means lower out-of-pocket expenses for employees, reduced use of high-cost services, and more predictable premiums for employers. It’s a practical, proven way to support workforce health while managing costs.
Beyond immediate cost savings, routine dental visits can reveal early signs of health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers. Early detection through dental care can help to avoid more serious and expensive interventions later down the road.
HDS is here to help Hawai‘i businesses thrive by supporting the health and well-being of their employees. To learn more about how HDS can partner with your business and tailor dental plans to meet the needs of your employees, visit HawaiiDentalService.com.
