Dental Marketing
Now more than ever is marketing a dental practice a key essential to the business of dentistry. It is not enough to advertise in your local newspaper or rely on word-of-mouth via patients.
The secret of dental marketing success is the ability to promote your practice to attract patients – wherever they may be looking and that includes the web. The internet is a helpful addition to dental marketing and every practice needs a website to succeed.
Combine in-surgery and online branding of your dental practice, with the power of the web.
Use branded letter headings, posters, notepaper and pens in the practice and exciting images of smiling patients, before and after shots, case studies, patient testimonials and information on a beautifully designed easy-to-use website and dental marketing. It’s never been easier! You just need to learn and master what to do and how to do it. There are many dental marketing companies who can help, offering anything from a budget website building packages to a bespoke design service with tips on getting your practice higher up the Google pages.
When people need to find a dentist, they use a search engine. This means that you do need a presence online and that you do need to be skilled in making sure people will find you. This is where using search engine optimisation (SEO) services can make a big difference.
As well as a high profile practice website, sending out e-newsletters and using Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social networking sites all add to spreading the word about your practice and your treatments and you. The dental marketing machine is an amazing one – use it.
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January 2012
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Excitement builds for Dentistry Live24th Jan 2012This May, the World Aesthetic Congress is expanding to offer a world-class dental symposium that’s bigger and better than any dental event seen before in the UK. read more |
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'Averages' unhelpful to dental practice sales4th Jan 2012The reporting of UK-wide dental practice sale prices as a percentage of goodwill can be fraught with difficulty. read more |
November 2011
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Accreditation firms BDTA role in export market15th Nov 2011The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) has been granted Accredited Trade Organisation (ATO) status by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), making it one of only four such associations in the Life Sciences sector. read more |
October 2011
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New speakers for 2012 dental event31st Oct 2011New names have just been confirmed for 2012's massive new dentistry event. read more |
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Dental Showcase bolsters industry optimism25th Oct 2011Highest ever exhibitor numbers at this year's BDTA Dental Showcase saw more than 375 stands offer visitors a wider selection of the latest dental products, technologies and services than any other UK dental show. read more |
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Dentistry LIVE – the must-attend event of 2012 - Dental marketing10th Oct 2011In 2012, Independent Seminars is staging a world-class, 48-session dentistry symposium that’s bigger and better than any other event seen before in the UK. read more |
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September 2011
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Dentistry Daily launches at Showcase29th Sep 2011Keep an eye out for the Dentistry Daily team who will be handing out copies of your indispensable BDTA Dental Showcase-dedicated magazine. read more |
July 2011
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Go-kart victory for dental company7th Jul 2011Around 50 members of the dental trade gathered on Saturday 2 July at the renowned Birmingham Wheels Karting Centre for an unforgettable and exhilarating racing experience. read more |
June 2011
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Software of Excellence leads way on contract pilots23rd Jun 2011As the 62 pilot practices for the new NHS contract get underway, Software of Excellence are one of only three companies who have been asked to undertake software development work on the new contract by the Department of Health (DH). read more |
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Whitening confusion 'threatens patient safety'6th Jun 2011Dentists are urgently calling on the government to clear up the confusion over tooth whitening products. read more |
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Dentistry awards: First past the post!2nd Jun 2011Belmore Dental Clinic in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, was established almost eight years ago – and last year achieved outstanding success at the Dentistry Awards, winning the overall Best Team UK. read more |
May 2011
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How to get that new brand freshness - Dental marketing26th May 2011At the end of my last article, I posed a question: What’s wrong with this branding? read more |
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Dental team! Win a luxury weekend to Paris17th May 2011Any dental professional who takes part in our online products and services survey can win a luxury weekend for two to Paris, via Eurostar, in a free prize draw. read more |
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UK dental companies ignore EU 'at their peril'15th May 2011A spokesman for a leading dental organisation has highlighted the dangers of UK companies failing to engage with the European Union. read more |
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Dentistry Award winner: Visage Lifestyle Clinic5th May 2011Creating a business built for success is no mean feat, but it’s fair to say that behind the scenes at Visage Lifestyle Clinic in Glasgow things have been progressing at an impressive rate of knots. read more |
April 2011
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Two hours of FREE CPD – online21st Apr 2011Dental Design and Dentistry. read more |
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Dentistry business: Not just a logo4th Apr 2011Dentists go through years of education and training to enable them to become practitioners. read more |
March 2011
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Dental profits reduced or static - Dental marketing29th Mar 2011The net profits of dentists in the financial year 2009/10 were either reduced or static compared to the previous year according to the annual statistics released by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants (NASDA). read more |
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Trio face vote in fairytale smile makeover29th Mar 2011A competition with a prize of a life-changing makeover is hotting up as the finalists facea the final vote. read more |
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Lord Howe in hot seat at dental conference22nd Mar 2011Lord Howe, parliamentary under secretary of state for quality at the Department of Health, will address delegates on the morning of the first day of the BDA’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition. read more |
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E-services help improve dental care1st Mar 2011Carestream Dental understands that time spent on operational tasks is time lost to patients or growing your business. read more |
February 2011
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One-stop-shop for dental team22nd Feb 2011The marketing campaign for BDTA Dental Showcase 2011, complete with its very own little dental man, is now live! read more |
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BDA deadline for early bird bookings9th Feb 2011The deadline for ‘early bird’ bookings for British Dental Conference and Exhibition is nearing. read more |
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Dental trade donates to charity - Dental marketing1st Feb 2011The BDTA has dontaed nearly £1,000 to dental charity, Bridge2Aid, following the submission of completed membership questionnaires and technology surveys sent out last year. read more |
January 2011
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Realise your vision of a perfect surgery10th Jan 2011One of the UK’s specialist dental interior contractors plans to make it considerably less costly to undertake any planned practice upgrade now, rather than later. read more |
December 2010
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Dental patients urged to 'compare the market'23rd Dec 2010Patients have been urged to 'compare the market' before they choose a dentist, under a new online government initiative to put the customer in the boss's seat. read more |
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Top 10 dental marketing New Year's resolutions6th Dec 2010As we race towards the coming New Year, many practice owners look for ways to make their business resolutions become a reality and not something forgotten by half-past February. read more |
November 2010
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Helping dental professionals protect their wealth18th Nov 2010A seminar to help dental professionals get more commercially focused is taking place on Wednesday 24 November at the Hilton Warwick hotel. read more |
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Dentist dreams up 'fairytale in a recession'18th Nov 2010A competition with a prize of a life-changing makeover is up for grabs. read more |
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Dental products of the year 2010 - Dental marketing15th Nov 2010We have searched high and low for the best products within the dental market and here we offer a selection of some of the finest dental equipment of 2010. read more |
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Stars of private dentistry burn bright at awards8th Nov 2010The Private Dentistry Awards went with a bang last week as the event celebrated its 10th anniversary on Bonfire Night – Friday 5 November. read more |
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Dentistry Awards 2010 – the shortlist3rd Nov 2010The Dentistry Awards ceremony will take place at the Athena in Leicester on Friday 10 December. read more |
October 2010
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13,000 'in harmony' at Dental Showcase25th Oct 2010This year’s BDTA Dental Showcase proved to be a successful and thoroughly enjoyable event even in the current challenging economic climate. read more |
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'MC Hammer' dancers entertain at Showcase20th Oct 2010Schülke’s stand at Dental Showcase 2010 Exhibition was a hive of activity with delegates flocking to join in the fun and show off their moves alongside a professional dance troupe to the sounds of MC Hammer. read more |
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CPD certificate for Dental Showcase19th Oct 2010To download your CPD certificate for the CPD activities relating to BDTA Dental Showcase 2010 and to answer the Show Guide questions visit read more |
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Dental Showcase gets off to a rocking start - Dental marketing15th Oct 2010Visitors on the first day of the BDTA's Dental Showcase were kept busy with product offers and promotions and this year's added attraction of live theatre and presentations. read more |
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Dental web expert slays TV ‘Dragon’13th Oct 2010TV entrepreneur James Caan, of Dragons’ Den fame, has handed the contract for revamping his website to dental digital marketing experts at Digimax. read more |
September 2010
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Our guide to the Dental Showcase 201021st Sep 2010ExCeL London, the international exhibition and conference centre, is the venue for this year’s Dental Showcase taking place next month. read more |
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Dentist urged to say the F-word17th Sep 2010Associate dentists are being urged to attend the National Franchise Exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC next month to learn more about the ‘third way’ of setting up their own practice. read more |
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One in five small firms still without a website, research finds10th Sep 2010Business owners across Britain are being invited to a series of free events which will explain how to make the internet work for them. read more |
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Plans to axe NHS Direct helpline revealed2nd Sep 2010The NHS Direct medical advice helpline is facing the cosh in government plans to scrap the service. read more |
August 2010
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New TV toothpaste ad lets dentists do the talking - Dental marketing31st Aug 2010GSK Healthcare has announced the launch of a three-week, national television campaign for Sensodyne toothpaste. read more |
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Dentist plan for Tesco’s store25th Aug 2010Tesco is following hot on the heels of supermarket competitor, Sainsbury’s, in opening a dental surgery at one of its store. read more |
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Oral health drive goes on the road23rd Aug 2010Next month's Colgate Oral Health Month sees a roadshow visiting major retailers at venues throughout the UK. read more |
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BDA fears rocketing cost of dentistry18th Aug 2010New figures published by the NHS Information Centre today highlight the increasing expense of providing dental care, the British Dental Association (BDA) warns. read more |
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New website draws patients into dental practices17th Aug 2010A new website has been designed to inform more patients about practices and encourage them to pay you a visit. read more |
July 2010
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'Pay as you go' dental patients most likely to cancel check ups31st Jul 2010A new survey reveals that patients visiting the dentist on a 'pay as you go 'basis are twice a likely to delay or cancel a routine check up compared to those on a monthy pay plan [1].
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Dentists' opinions sought on ethical advertising - Dental marketing28th Jul 2010The GDC is seeking the opinions of dentists on the most ethical way to advertise their dental services. read more |
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Practice offers hair extensions with tooth whitening26th Jul 2010read more |
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Dental professionals mean business22nd Jul 2010Dental practitioners gathered together recently for a seminar that aimed to help maximise practice performance.
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Take a dental survey for a chance to a WIN a FREE iPod nano22nd Jul 2010Are you a dentist? read more |
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Dentists take ‘smile’ message to supermarket shoppers22nd Jul 2010Dentists took to standing outside a town’s supermarket recently to remind shoppers of the abundance of NHS dental treatment available.
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‘Do-it-yourself’ emergency dental kit for holiday breaks22nd Jul 2010read more |
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Absolute Dental: sharing the same goal - Dental marketing20th Jul 2010It’s one thing knowing what makes a good team, it’s another putting that knowledge into practice and actually making it work. read more |
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Crowns and coronets for beauty queen dentist19th Jul 2010Smiles are important to Dr Jennifer Bate. read more |
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Dentist's ‘Slumdog Secret Millionaire’ evening raises £8,00014th Jul 2010Guests at the Slumdog Secret Millionaire charity dinner held at the end of June were treated to a spectacular evening of Indian cuisine, laughter and fantastic prizes. read more |
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Dental laser company cuts staff13th Jul 2010A dental laser company has announced it is cutting staff and will be implementing cost-cutting measures in an effort to remain profitable. read more |
June 2010
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Post Office launches tailormade insurance for dentists29th Jun 2010The Post Office is launching a tailormade business insurance for the UK’s dental surgeries. read more |
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Dental World Budapest – central eastern Europe's dental fair22nd Jun 2010A three-day dental fair is being staged in Budapest, Hungary, in October. read more |
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Poll ranks dentist as mum’s most wanted - Dental marketing9th Jun 2010A poll of mums has ranked dentistry high on the wishlist of careers for their offspring. read more |
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New health 'tourism' show next month3rd Jun 2010A new exhibition aimed at people looking to save money by travelling abroad for medical treatments is set to take place on 26-27 June at Olympia Exhibition & Conference Centre in London. read more |
May 2010
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How to optimise your dental practice's online ranking17th May 2010Top five tips on increasing traffic to your dentistry website. read more |
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Dentistry awards special: The heart of it14th May 2010Sara and Mike Reece opened their third dental practice – Reece Associates Dental Care Solutions – in August 2007 and, with it, the pilot site for the Smilescool programme, a new approach to preventive dentistry for children. read more |
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Dental team, get the Mersey beat!14th May 2010The programme for this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition (20-22 May at the ACC, Liverpool) offers something for the whole dental team, with a number of sessions designed to appeal exclusively to dental care professionals and others scheduled with whole-team attendance in mind. read more |
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Visually impaired lose out in dental care4th May 2010A dentist is expressing concerns over a lack of oral health information for the visually impaired, following the results of a new report. read more |
April 2010
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It's good dental practice to go green for Earth Day - Dental marketing22nd Apr 2010Today (22 April) is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a time for dentists to consider reviewing and renewing efforts to go green in the dental surgery, according to the Eco-Dentistry Association. read more |
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Dentists get into bed with opticians in joint venture19th Apr 2010Ideal Dental Care has signed a groundbreaking agreement to open four new joint venture partnership practices within the high street premises of a chain of opticians across Yorkshire. read more |
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Dentistry Awards 2010: the launch15th Apr 2010Now in its fifth year, the Dentistry Awards is the most celebrated event in the dental calendar, honouring regional and national excellence in dentistry. read more |
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Dental practices can waste money chasing patients, say consultants13th Apr 2010Owners of dental practices often waste considerable time and money looking in the wrong direction for new patients, a newly formed practice management consultancy warns. read more |
February 2010
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Dental practice tips for facing a market downturn23rd Feb 2010Software of Excellence’s National User Day Conference returns this year at two locations - The Emirates Stadium, London on 25 March and The Lowry Centre, Manchester on 24 June. read more |
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Dentists go for new tech based on colleague recommendation5th Feb 2010Peer recommendation remains the main factor motivating the purchase of new technology by dentists. read more |
December 2009
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Dentists add value to beat recession - Dental marketing8th Dec 2009If you think that hailing a cab for patients and paying for it to get them to their appointments on time is a bit excessive, then you may be missing a trick. read more |
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A dental web presence – from us!7th Dec 2009Dentists are being offered a new service designed to wrap up the business of website design in one easy package. read more |
November 2009
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How can a dentist benefit from online marketing?23rd Nov 2009Once your website is developed to be fully optimised for search engines (this is the SEO (search engine optimisation), then it is time to start promoting your site. read more |
October 2009
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Dental plan customers know best!5th Oct 2009Dental plan customers will be selling what they bought into at this year’s BDTA dental showcase. read more |
February 2008
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Love blossoms over the dentist chair…14th Feb 2008US dentists are a romantic bunch – last week, one in five dentists admitted to dating a co-worker or employee at their dental practice in a recent survey. read more |
January 2006
£4K marketing giveaway!11th Jan 2006Dentistry magazine is to join forces with Cynergy Dental Marketing in a bid to help one lucky reader win an individually tailored marketing consultancy package worth more than £4,000. read more |
October 2005
UK dental boom - Dental marketing6th Oct 2005The UK dental market for consumables and equipment is booming this year, this quarter and this month. read more |
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