Employee Benefit News, Employee Benefits Adviser
and CIGNA Present -

Connecting Oral and Vision Health to Overall Health and Productivity

Session six: Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour

Speaking panel:

  • Marjorie K. Jeffcoat, DMD, Dean of the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
  • Denis M. Humphreys, O.D., Optometry Director, Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Miles Hall, DDS, MBA, Chief Clinical Director, CIGNA Dental & Vision Care
Chronic conditions in the U.S. are on the rise. What does this have to do with dental and vision health? You might be surprised. Many employees may not realize that avoiding dental visits and eye exams can have life-long or life-threatening implications. The fact is that dental and vision health may contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment for chronic diseases leading to improved outcomes.

Research indicates that gum disease is linked to complications for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, pre-term birth and other health issues. A routine eye exam may signal the onset of diabetes years before a regular diagnosis can be made.

The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention show that the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. has risen to 7.8%. The percentage of underweight babies born in the U.S. has increased to its highest rate in 40 years. More than 80 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease.

These are just numbers, but there's a human face behind every medical condition.

Join us as we present more compelling data points and learn how to draw the connection between oral health, vision health and overall health because improving health is the only sustainable way to flatten trend and improve productivity.



Win a deluxe power toothbrush ($100 value) or a pair of stylish Ray-Ban sunglasses ($175 value)
Attendees of Session 6 will be entered into both drawings.



Attend all the sessions and receive:
A Toolkit of Health & Productivity Worksheets and Checklists!



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Connecting Oral and Vision Health to Overall Health and Productivity
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Total Absence Management
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Health & Productivity: A Review and Look Ahead
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