Not all dentists are the same, but do your patients know that? When we ask doctors what makes them unique most of them give us the same answer, “ We are friendly, have a great team and use state-of-the-art technology.” These are all great attributes, but how will this make you different from all the…
Not many people think of going to the dentist as fun. As with most health practitioners, the dentist is usually thought of as a serious and professional place. Marketing your dental practice, however, can attract more people with the use of some light hearted humor. There are many, shall we say not so fun brands, that spice up their marketing to stand out and get noticed. Geico Insurance, for example, took a dull subject and created amusing advertisements that are well recognized across multiple media channels. Not all practices may be feel up to this type of marketing but if you like to think of yourself as fun, laid back and you are willing to stand out then a campaign that grabs attention may be for you.
Chances are if you have been utilizing online patient reviews as part of your marketing strategy, you might get a not so flattering one every now and then. Everyone does. The question however, is how will this affect your practice and what can you do about them.
This article originally appeared in the July/2019 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine.
You take great pride in offering the highest quality dentistry available. You invest in the best equipment, attend training sessions to grow professionally and hold memberships in the most renowned organizations. Therefore, you don’t feel obligated to offer discounted treatments. Aren’t patients willing to pay for quality treatment?
The short answer is yes, but competing in a market that is saturated with businesses offering specials and discounts can be tricky. To resonate with the right patients, you have to appeal to their appreciation of excellence.
This article originally appeared in the April/2019 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine. While some may feel that New Year’s Day is the perfect time for a fresh start, we happen to think it’s whatever day we dedicate to Spring Cleaning. It’s a great time to reevaluate what’s been working or…
This article originally appeared in the January/2019 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine. When most people consider the concept of vulnerability, they automatically associate it with weakness. The truth is, the ability to demonstrate vulnerability is an effective leadership strategy. If you’re proud of your ability to keep a stiff upper…
Offering Sleep Apnea Treatment is Nothing to Snooze onBy: Jackie Ulasewich This article originally appeared in the October/2018 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine. From Google Ads to articles in professional journals, you may have noticed the growing presence of sleep dentistry. While sleep dentistry is a growing business, it’s still…
This article originally appeared in the July/2018 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine. Email marketing is still a useful strategy — especially when it comes to staying in front of current patients. But in a time when people receive more and more spam every day, it’s important to know how to…
This article originally appeared in the April/2018 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine. Marketing your practice can be an overwhelming task. Between reputation management, your website, posting to social media sites, email campaigns and soliciting new reviews, the list seems never-ending. You spend a lot of time ensuring that your practice…
This article originally appeared in the January/2018 issue of the Academy of General Dentistry’s AGD Impact magazine. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and consider what changes might be made to make 2018 even better. While most people will use the occasion to make personal…
