Keep Your Employees Smiling: The Perks of Dental Insurance

August 29, 2025by Alex Strautman

Job seekers today want more than just a paycheck. They want a positive work environment, opportunities for growth, and benefits that fit their needs. Health insurance is a must, and you’ve covered on that front. But do you also offer Dental? With CaliforniaChoice, adding Dental coverage is simple and flexible.

Multiple Ways to Offer Dental

CaliforniaChoice includes three options for Dental.

  • MetLife DHMO: Two plan choices awith $5 office visits and no charge for oral exams, X-rays, and two cleanings per year.
  • SmileSaverSM DHMO: Two plan choices that offer office visits, oral exams, X-rays, and two cleanings per year.
  • Ameritas PPO: Includes four PPO options. Benefits include low deductibles and the ability for members to visit any dental provider they choose, in- or out-of-network. Ameritas plans also include Dental Rewards. Members can earn additional money toward their next year’s plan maximum® when they use only part of their annual maximum benefit during a plan year.
More Options with ChoiceBuilder

Looking beyond dental? Through ChoiceBuilder, our ancillary exchange, you can add:

  • Vision
  • Chiropractic & Acupuncture
  • Life Insurance (employer-sponsored or voluntary)

It’s a flexible way to build a benefits package that fits your team.

Why It Matters

Dental coverage shows employees you care about their overall health. It’s affordable, easy to add, and a great way to boost retention and satisfaction.

With CaliforniaChoice, you’re in control. Choose your contribution, select the benefits, and keep your employees smiling. Talk to your broker or call us at 800.542.4218 to explore your Dental options today.

Group Health Insurance Questions – FAQ Guide

Here's just a preview of what you'll find inside:
  • Common questions from businesses like yours about group health insurance and the CaliforniaChoice program
  • Answers to questions about managing the cost of offering health insurance coverage
  • Information on group health insurance eligibility and requirements
  • Insights on the benefits of offering group health coverage
  • Tips for allowing your employees to pick a health plan that works best for their needs