In today’s digital age, personal recommendations still hold incredible value, but they’re increasingly happening online. By actively engaging in local social media groups like Facebook, Reddit, and Nextdoor, your practice can build authentic connections with potential patients who are actively seeking a trusted dental provider.
Digital Local Community Outreach
Why This Initiative Matters
When local community members ask for recommendations, their decision is often influenced by direct interactions, especially when responses come from real, local team members. By participating in these discussions, your practice has the unique opportunity to:
The Role Your Team Plays
We recommend that one team member regularly monitors local social media groups—daily, and responds to posts or comments that ask for dental recommendations. This can be a game changer for new patient acquisition or New Dentistry, as we like to call it.
We provide step-by-step guides on how to:
Join Local Groups:
Best Practices for Engagement:
Ongoing Interaction:
The Impact on Your Practice
With consistent, authentic engagement, this initiative can significantly enhance your practice’s visibility within the community. Patients are looking for a practice they feel connected to, and there’s no better way to create that bond than by showing up in the conversations that matter most to them.
From growing your online reputation to increasing new patient referrals, the Local Marketing Initiative is a crucial strategy in today’s competitive market.
Ready to make your mark in local communities?