The employer advantage: Prioritizing oral health for employee wellness

About this episode

This episode discusses the connection between oral health and overall well-being, featuring insights from Cigna Healthcare's experts.

There is a clear connection between oral health and overall well-being. New research from Cigna Healthcare shows that people with mental health disorders, for example, often use dental services less frequently. Additionally, factors affecting mental and oral health share common attributes, suggesting that integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health treatment can lead to better overall health outcomes. In this episode of Health Unscripted, our host Jason Youngblood, director of behavioral account management at Cigna Healthcare, sits down with Dr. Cary Sun, a dentist and the chief dental officer at Cigna Healthcare, to talk about the evolving dental care landscape and the implications for employers.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Youngblood

Guest: Dr. Cary Sun

Topics covered

• oral health
• employee wellness
• mental health
• dental care
• integrated health

Keywords

• oral health
• employee wellness
• mental health
• dental services
• integrated care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cigna Healthcare, Cigna Group

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