Spreading the smile in your workplace

Bupa has conducted a study of 2,000 UK adults to discover the impact of a smile. 65% of people claimed that simply having someone smile at them improved their mood, with this boost lasting for an average of 13 minutes. The positive effects of this simple gesture extend beyond this, as 37% of people said it made them more likely to be kind to others, 19% felt more motivated and 9% were more likely to make a bold decision.

We also discovered the top 30 simple things that make adults smile, many of which can happen in your workplace. For example, receiving a smile or kind gesture from someone, and getting a ‘thank you’ all featured within the top 10 reasons to smile!

However, for some people, feeling self-conscious about their teeth can be a barrier to spreading the smile. In fact, 64% of adults claim their teeth impact their confidence when smiling^{^}. Bupa have lots of resources available to help you support your employees in maintaining good oral health, which can benefit your business by reducing absence and creating a more productive workforce.

Help your employees spread the smile

From helpful tips to useful guides which help your employees make the most of their policy, you can view and share the following resources:

• Handy guide. for new members to understand dental insurance and what they’re covered for. View here (PDF,1.2MB).
• Essential guide. to help employees get set up and find out about having treatment and claiming. View here (PDF,0.8MB).
• Access and share top tips. for maintaining good oral health. After all, prevention is better than cure. View here.
• Share our finder tool. with your employees, so they can book an appointment to maintain a healthy smile for longer. View here.

^{^}Dental Nursing, 2023