Unum Dental: 'Significant rise' in value of claims post-lockdown

With many employees unable to visit their dentist last year amid lockdown restrictions, user data from Unum Dental has shown a sharp rise in the cost of claims submitted from 1 July and 31 September. In previous years, regular check-ups and hygienist appointments often helped prevent the need for more significant work later down the line, however Unum Dental saw a significant rise in the value of claims post lockdown compared with claims earlier in the year - rising by 22% in the last three months of 2020. It is thought the need for more expensive treatment as a result of delayed visi...