Part of the "What I Learned Reading CDHC Solutions" series: Dental plans are a vital part of any benefits package. We all know how expensive dental work is and how most people don't take good enough care of their teeth. David Guarrera of MetLife's Dental Product Management believes offering an appropriate dental plan is important, but it must be followed up with a tracking component and disease management program. It keeps employees engaged and allows the provider to judge which employees are at risk because of their behavior. Plans like this take some time to come into full effect, as behavioral patterns must be studied over time, but in the end they can be very beneficial for both employer and employee.