There is a strong connection between oral health and a person's overall health. A routine dental examination can detect symptoms of more than 125 diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, anemia, stomach ulcers, osteoporosis, and kidney disease.*

Guardian keeps over 6.7 million employees and dependents smiling by offering:

• One of the largest Preferred Provider Organization networks with over 70,000 providers at more than 128,000 locations nationwide, charging an average of 30% less than what dentists usually charge
• Flexible, creative, and cost-effective plans designed to maximize choice and minimize cost
• Innovative offerings, including coverage of dental implants, early cancer detection exams, periodontal treatments, adult fluoride treatments, and Maximum Rollover, which allows members to roll over a portion of their unused benefit for future use
• Members also have access to vision network discounts, a value-added service provided as part of Guardian dental plans
• Fast claims turnaround times – three days on average
• 97% satisfaction rate among members who have seen a Guardian network dentist**