Greetings, Its Hollie again! Let’s get excited about the month of March and all the opportunities it brings!
March is filled with unique themes and celebrations, providing your dental practice with a wealth of opportunities to show patient appreciation. Recognizing these occasions not only delights your patients but also enhances their overall experience with your dental practice.
Let’s explore the top ten engaging ways to celebrate your patients this March.
National Nutrition Month:
March is National Nutrition Month. Offer educational sessions or materials about the impact of nutrition on oral health. It’s a great opportunity to discuss how a balanced diet contributes to healthy teeth, healthy gums and a healthy gut! Dental hygienist are always happy to do some social media videos talking about health, all you have to do is ask them if they want to do some fun social media reels and you tube shorts ! (once they do them it’s awesome to acknowledge their efforts with a small token of appreciation of some sorts) Your engagement is their encouragement !!
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations:
Embrace the fun of St. Patrick’s Day! Decorate your office with green and gold, and consider giving away green-themed dental goodies, like toothbrushes or floss. A small, festive gesture can make a big impact. These small holiday enhancements can easily improve the culture of your dental practice all while improving the patients experience ! Bring on the Green!
Women’s History Month:
Honor Women’s History Month by recognizing the significant women in dentistry, both historically and in your community. Feature these stories in your office or on social media.(Google can be your best friend here)
Patient Loyalty Rewards:
March is a great time to kickstart or highlight a patient loyalty program. Offer special rewards or points for repeat visits and referrals !
Free Oral Cancer Screenings:
With Oral Cancer Awareness in April, start early by offering free oral cancer screenings in late March. (get a plan together with your hygiene team and involve them in the marketing and awareness) This not only shows care for your patients’ health but also raises awareness.
Spring Cleaning Specials:
Promote “Spring Cleaning for Your Teeth” with special offers on professional cleanings, dental check-ups, or teeth whitening services.
Celebrate Dental Assistants Week (First Week of March):
Show appreciation for your dental assistants (show them off to your community with great pride and let patients join in the acknowledgement. Share stories or fun facts about your assistants on social media, around the office and in the community!
Social Media Interactive Posts:
Get creative with your entire team and create interactive posts for social media celebrating March themes, like nutrition tips, women in dentistry, or fun St. Patrick’s Day dental facts. Engage your patients in the conversation, your referral network in sharing the message to others and jump in the fun yourself, no matter how uncomfortable you are ! (you are the brand and the more you get involved the more fun you will have with your team)
Patient Appreciation Day:
Designate a day in March as Patient Appreciation Day. Offer small gifts, special offers, and hold fun raffles for those who visit on that day.
Community Service Project:
Organize a community service project or charity event. Invite patients to join in a communal effort, such as a local clean-up or a charity fundraiser.
March is filled with opportunities to show your patients how much you value them. These ideas are just a starting point to get creative and make the most of this vibrant month. At Bryant Consultants, we’re dedicated to helping dental practices build strong, lasting relationships with their patients. If you’re looking for innovative ways to appreciate your patients, we’re here to help.
Ready to make March memorable for your patients? Contact Bryant Consultants for tailored strategies to enhance patient relations and practice growth.
Hollie Bryant-Foust
CEO & Founder
