Hello Friends,
To help you plan for the best October ever, I’m sharing some marketing (growth) tips and ideas with you. Ideas that when implemented will keep things fresh and fun in your office. More importantly, they will exceed your current patients’ and potential patients’ expectations which will allow you to focus on doing what you do best, helping your patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. Why? Because exceeding your patients’ expectations will help keep them loyal to your office.
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Marketing (Growth & Patient Retention) Ideas ~

October is National Dental Hygiene Month –

Hygienist Appreciation Spotlight – Share a photo and some fun facts about your hygienist(s) on your social media platforms.
All month-long share posts and short videos on your social media platforms regarding the importance of regular preventive dental visits to the dentist.
See more ideas here: Tips & Ideas to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month
Candy Buy Back – Host a Candy Buy Back Event for your patients and potential patients within the community.
Football Season – A great way to have more fun as a team, with your patients, and engage with the community is to celebrate football season and support your favorite teams. Check out these ideas: Dental Office Tips & Ideas to Celebrate Football Season.
National Orthodontic Health Month – Check these ideas out: Tips & Ideas for Orthodontic Health Month

October is Apple Month – Create a hand-out for your patients listing the best local cider mills and apple orchards. Include any fall-themed events taking place in your community. You can also post local fall-themed community events to your office Facebook page.

Gift ideas for your patients and/or local businesses
· Basket Of Apples w/ Caramel Sauce
· Apple Cider & Donuts
· Apple Pie
Patient & Community Dental Health Education Idea:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – See more ideas here: Ideas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Social Media Post Content Ideas to Improve Engagement during the Month of October ~
World Smile Day: 1

National Kick Butt Day: 11 (2nd Monday)
International Kissing Day: 20-21
National Chocolate Day: 28

National Candy Corn Day: 30

What ideas are you planning to implement in your practice?
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Wishing you a happy & healthy October!
Yours for Greater Success,
~Betty (Dental Coach)
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