At The Local Dentist, we partner directly with Whatcom County employers to provide affordable dental care for their teams through our in-house membership program.
Instead of paying high insurance premiums and navigating complicated plans, employers can offer their staff simple, predictable access to preventive and restorative dental care at a fraction of the cost.
This approach helps businesses
• Offer meaningful health benefits without driving up payroll expenses
• Improve employee retention and satisfaction
• Reduce time spent dealing with insurance paperwork
• Connect employees with a trusted local dental team that prioritizes prevention and long-term health
By working directly with a local practice, employers can provide valuable benefits while keeping costs manageable and supporting the well-being of their workforce.

When choosing a dental care membership plan for your employees, it's essential to consider factors such as coverage levels, deductibles, copays, and annual maximums. Our knowledgeable team will guide you through the process, ensuring you select a plan that aligns with your company's objectives and your employees' needs.
Healthy employees are more productive, miss fewer days of work, and are generally more satisfied with their workplace benefits.
Offering a dental membership plan through your employer helps your team maintain regular preventive care, catch problems early, and avoid costly emergency dental visits.
For employers, this benefit can:
• Improve employee satisfaction and retention
• Reduce lost productivity due to dental pain or emergencies
• Provide an affordable health benefit without complex third-party restrictions
• Demonstrate that you care about the long-term well-being of your team
Dental health is closely connected to overall health, including heart health, sleep quality, and systemic inflammation. Supporting preventive dental care can positively impact your employees’ overall wellness.
Our employer dental membership is a direct membership program offered through our office, not a traditional third-party plan.
Employers can choose to:
• Cover the full cost of membership for employees
• Share the cost with employees
• Offer it as an optional payroll-deducted benefit
Employees who enroll receive:
• Preventive dental visits included in their membership
• Reduced fees on most dental treatments
• Priority access to care when they need it
Because the program is offered directly through our office, it is simple to administer and avoids the limitations and delays often associated with traditional dental plans.
Most employer memberships include essential preventive services designed to keep employees healthy and avoid major dental problems.
Typical membership benefits include:
• Professional dental cleanings
• Comprehensive exams
• Necessary x-rays
• Emergency evaluations when needed
Members also receive reduced fees on most treatments, including fillings, crowns, implants, sleep apnea appliances, and other restorative care.
The goal is to make preventive care easy and to reduce the financial barrier when treatment is needed.
Employer dental memberships are designed to be predictable and affordable.
Most employers invest between $20 and $60 per employee per month, depending on the level of benefits offered.
Employers may choose to:
• Cover the full membership cost
• Share the cost with employees
• Offer it as a voluntary employee benefit
Because there are no complicated claims processes or third-party approvals, employers often find this option simpler and more transparent than traditional dental plans.
Many employers appreciate that membership programs are simpler, more transparent, and easier to use.
Benefits may include:
• No waiting periods for most services
• No claim forms or reimbursement delays
• Clear, predictable pricing
• Direct relationship with a trusted local dental office
Employees also appreciate the ability to receive care without navigating complicated coverage rules.
Yes. Many employer memberships allow employees to add spouses and children to their plan.
Providing dental care access for families can further improve employee satisfaction and help ensure that children receive regular preventive care.
Employers interested in offering dental membership benefits can contact our office to discuss options for their team.
We can help design a simple plan that works for your workforce size and goals while making preventive dental care accessible and affordable.
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Yes. Many small businesses now offer dental membership plans through local dental offices as an alternative way to provide dental benefits.
These programs allow employees to receive preventive care and reduced treatment fees without the administrative complexity of traditional dental plans.