There are a variety of ways to address this concern. Many dentists in California now accept credit cards. Two-party checks are another option. Some employers provide a two-party check to cover the eligible benefit whenever an employee seeks major dental treatment. Post-dated checks are another possible solution.
Some companies even choose to reimburse the dentist directly.
Q. I have never offered a dental plan before. Most employers are surprised that utilization in the first year is much lower than they expected. Employees who are concerned about their dental health tend to receive dental care whether they have dental coverage or not. The presence or absence of a dental plan does not dramatically affect utilization. In conjunction with national organizations involved with DR promotion, CDA has developed promotional materials available for distribution to potential DR leads.