Posts Tagged ‘Unum Dental’

New survey reveals 36% of employees avoid the dentist due to cost

New survey reveals 36% of employees avoid the dentist due to cost

A new survey has revealed that 36% of employees avoid going to the dentist as a result of worries about the cost of treatment.  The poll, which was carried out by Unum Dental, revealed that cost was the most commonly cited barrier for employees. Almost a quarter of those surveyed (24%) admitted that the main […]


New survey suggests a fear of pain is keeping a quarter of British workers away from the dentist

New survey suggests a fear of pain is keeping a quarter of British workers away from the dentist

A new survey has revealed that a quarter of British employees are avoiding going to the dentist due to a fear of pain.  One in four people polled by Unum Dental admitted to putting off going to the dentist because they were afraid of pain. The survey involved 2,000 adults working in the private sector.  […]


New poll suggests more than half of employees believe their smile has a negative impact on confidence

New poll suggests more than half of employees believe their smile has a negative impact on confidence

A new poll has suggested that more than 50% of employees believe their smile has a negative impact on their self-confidence. Research conducted by Unum Dental revealed that 58% of workers in the UK think that the appearance of their smile affects their self-esteem. Women were particularly conscious about the look of their teeth, with […]