New dental offerings prioritize preventive care for children and eliminate cost barriers, increasing access to oral health services for working families

WELLESLEY, Mass., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. today announced the launch of Kid Smile Complete and the expansion of its Lifetime of Smiles® dental program offered through employers, delivering innovative solutions to support employees and their families in maintaining optimal oral health from childhood through adulthood.

The new offering underscores Sun Life's strategic commitment to prevention-focused dental care, addressing a critical public health concern: tooth decay. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of children ages 2 to 19 have tooth decay even though it is entirely preventable. Untreated dental disease can lead to pain, infection, missed school days, and disrupted work schedules for parents.

Kid Smile Complete simplifies dental coverage for families by providing 100% in-network coverage with no deductible for dependent children under age 13. The plan covers preventive, basic, and major services, including exams, cleanings, x-rays, and fillings, eliminating financial barriers that often prevent families from seeking timely care.

"When preventive services are fully covered with no out-of-pocket costs, families are significantly more likely to take advantage of them," said Dr. Todd Gray, chief dental officer, Sun Life U.S. "This ultimately leads to better oral and overall health outcomes, supporting working parents and creating stronger workforces."

Kid Smile Complete is an addition to the Lifetime of Smiles® program, which offers comprehensive treatment options for members of all ages, including:

• Advanced preventive care such as brush biopsies for oral cancer detection and genetic testing for gum disease risk
  
  
• Treatment innovations including Periochips to control bacteria
  
  
• Optional enhancements such as up to four periodontal cleanings annually, posterior tooth-colored fillings, and an additional cleaning for pregnancy, heart disease, or diabetes

Lifetime of Smiles also offers employers plan flexibility through options like Preventive Rewards, RollMax, and Preventive Max Waiver® that extend members' annual maximums.

The program is available with Sun Life's group PPO dental plans, including administrative services only plans.

"Employers are looking for dental solutions that meaningfully support their workforce while delivering measurable value," said Ryan Bohrer, vice president of Dental and Vision, Sun Life U.S. "Kid Smile Complete and Lifetime of Smiles demonstrate our commitment to making comprehensive, preventive dental care accessible and affordable. By removing financial barriers and offering flexible benefit options, we're helping employers attract and retain talent while building healthier, more productive teams."

Kid Smile Complete and Lifetime of Smiles are part of Sun Life's broader commitment to making health and benefits easier for employers and their employees. For more information, check out this short video.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.60 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 48 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs nearly 8,300 people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom.

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