The importance of oral health at work
In an increasingly demanding professional context, at all levels, taking care of oral health is no longer a mere aesthetic issue. The importance of oral health in the labor market is increasingly apparent and has become an extra asset towards success.
For those looking for a job opportunity, a healthy smile is a differentiating factor, but it doesn’t stop there. It is a secret weapon in meetings with clients, or potential clients, and an arrow welcomed willingly in any workplace.
But how to ensure this care without compromising the budget? The answer lies in agreements with insurers, partnerships and benefit programs, which are increasingly present in companies in Portugal.
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An argument called a healthy smile
Studies published by the Order of Dentists (OMD) have shown that oral health is directly linked to psychological well-being, self-esteem and communication skills – all essential skills in the modern labor market.
Problems such as cavities, pain or even missing teeth have an impact not only on health but also on productivity and how professionals relate to others.
According to the OMD Oral Health Barometer, more than 70% of Portuguese consider that oral health influences their professional life.
The OMD also reinforces that access to dental care should be a public health priority, given that 30% of the population avoid going to the dentist for economic reasons. This reality can be reversed with support programs and business incentives for oral care, such as those described in the Order’s report.
Companies invest in oral health at work
Membership in dental care benefit cards
More than an extra benefit, access to dental care is now seen as part of companies’ internal social responsibility. Through benefit programs, companies offer cards that workers can use in participating clinics as a form of direct payment for appointments, treatments and even dental prostheses.
This system has clear advantages:
- For the worker: easier access to care without paying from his own pocket at the moment, that is, less costs, more comfort, easy and quick scheduling, long-term prevention.
- For the company: more motivated workers, with fewer absences due to health reasons and higher performance. At the same time there is strengthening of institutional image, improvement of talent retention and increase of general welfare.
Since we are talking about benefits, we must not forget that health benefit expenses can be counted as a tax expense, which represents an additional advantage for companies.
A Clínica agreements and partnerships: pay less for consultations and treatments
It is already common in our country to establish agreements with insurers. If you are looking for a clinic for dental appointments with insurance in Vila Franca de Xira, in A Clínica has coverage for:
- Medicare
- AdvanceCare
- Future Healthcare / Saúde Prime
- WDA (ADE)
In addition, you can count on direct partnerships with companies, associations, benefit platforms and discount cards. These include Edenred Saúde*, an increasingly common benefit in Portuguese companies.
This means that you can enjoy quality dental care at more affordable prices, or even with full coverage, depending on the agreement in force, thus promoting oral health at work.
Practical guide: how to schedule a dental appointment with insurance or benefit card
- Check the coverage, to know what is included.
- Confirm the clinic. Choose a clinic that accepts your insurance or card. See our agreements and partners page here.
- Simplified scheduling. Contact our dental clinic in Vila Franca de Xira and mention the type of agreement and schedule.
- Documentation on the day of consultation. Bring your card on the day or insurance data.
Preferred factor for job opening: a beautiful smile!
In a job market where professionalism, image and health go hand in hand, oral health takes on a prominent role. Insurance agreements, business partnerships, and health benefit programs are now essential tools for ensuring that employees’ smiles are not only healthy but also accessible to everyone regardless of their income at the end of the month.
As the Order of Dentists points out, in the aforementioned Barometer, facilitating access to oral health care is a measure of impact not only clinical but also economic and social.
This path currently counts on the commitment of companies and investment in oral health: for itself, for its career and for its well-being.
Inform yourself about all the conditions with our staff! We are a dental clinic with agreements in Vila Franca de Xira.
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