Dental benefits, paid vacation and paid holidays are the benefits dental practice owners are offering to their employees the most, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
The poll was taken as part of the ADA's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry" report for the week of June 12. The Health Policy Institute surveyed 1,013 dental practice owners on which benefits they offer to their employees.
Here are the 11 most-offered benefits:
Dental benefits: 92.6 percent
Paid vacation: 91.5 percent
Paid holidays: 88.8 percent
Retirement savings: 76.4 percent
Continuing education or professional development: 71.9 percent
Paid sick time: 71.8 percent
Health insurance: 44.5 percent
Licensure or certification fees: 34.5 percent
Paid leave: 21.6 percent
Membership in a professional association: 16 percent
Other: 10.6 percent