Top 5 Ways Dentists Can Promote Dental Hygiene Month

Is your dental practice prepared for Dental Hygiene Month this October?  

Dental hygiene plays a vital role in maintaining oral health, and as dental professionals, it is crucial to educate patients about its significance, especially during Dental Hygiene Month. Spear Education is proud to help dentists effectively engage their patients, enhance communication, and foster a culture of oral health awareness by providing free Dental Hygiene Month resources. 

Here are the top five ways dentists can promote Dental Hygiene Month to their patients with help from Spear: 

1.   Harness the Power of Social Media

Spear Education offers eye-catching social media graphics with patient education content, designed to be shared across various platforms. Utilize these graphics to create engaging posts that emphasize the importance of dental hygiene. Share practical tips, intriguing facts, and motivational messages that encourage patients to prioritize their oral health. By posting these graphics throughout October, you can foster a sense of community and establish your practice as a trusted source of oral health information. Tag @SpearEducation in your Dental Hygiene Month content on your preferred social media channel for a chance to have your post be featured!  

2.   Educate and Entertain with Video

Take advantage of Spear Education's playlist of patient education videos, which can be displayed in your practice's lobby and on iPads chairside. Incorporating these videos into your waiting area or treatment rooms provides patients with informative content that reinforces the importance of proper dental hygiene practices. By presenting these videos, you enhance patient understanding and promote active participation in their oral health journey. In fact, over 91% of patients indicated they would move forward with treatment after seeing one of Spear Education's patient education videos. 

3.   Empower Your Team with Dental Hygiene Month Related Lessons

Spear Education has provided free access to select hygiene-related lessons for dental practice teams. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your team's knowledge and enhance their ability to educate patients. By staying updated with the latest advancements and techniques, your team can deliver consistent and accurate information to patients. This not only improves patient confidence in your practice but also strengthens your team's expertise, fostering a positive work environment. 

4.   Optimize Patient Communication

Spear Education offers patient communication templates that can be customized to fit your practice's style and branding. These templates can be utilized in email, mailers, and SMS reminders for upcoming hygiene appointments. Ensure your patients are well-informed about the importance of regular dental check-ups and hygiene routines by sending timely reminders and informative messages. 

5.   Inform with Patient Education Infographics​

Spear Education's patient education infographics can be printed, shared on social media, or incorporated into your practice's website. These visually appealing and concise resources offer patients a quick overview of key dental hygiene topics. Display them in your practice's waiting area or use them as educational materials during appointments. By providing patients with easily digestible information, you empower them to take an active role in their oral health. 

Dental Hygiene Month is an ideal time to emphasize the importance of oral health and strengthen patient relationships. Spear Education's valuable resources, including social media graphics, patient education videos, access to hygiene-related lessons, communication templates, and patient education infographics, enable you to promote dental hygiene effectively. By leveraging these resources, you can educate, engage, and inspire your patients to prioritize their oral health, fostering long-term success for your practice and improved outcomes for your patients. 

Link to Dental Hygiene Month Resources