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Fear of missing out – is Christmas the ideal time for a social media detox?
Shaz Memon explores whether Christmas could be the perfect time for a social media detox. The essence of good online…
Young Dentist
Dentists second most likely professionals to use social media to complain
Dentists are the second most likely professionals to complain on social media, new research shows. Serenata Flowers has analysed the trends and…
Dentistry
The age of the influencer
Neil Photay discusses the increasing importance of social media influencers in raising awareness of brands If you went back in…
Dentistry
Getting started with Instagram stories for your dental clinic
For those in the dental industry, it may sometimes feel impossible to keep up with the ever-growing marketing tool kit…
Dentistry
Clampdown on dental social influencer marketing
If you are looking to use social influencers to promote your dental practice and the treatments it offers, then great…
Dentistry
Need help with your practice’s social media?
Social media is fast becoming one of the most important marketing tools, if you are not using it as part…
Dentistry
The dangers of closed social media groups
Eric Easson explains the pitfalls of posting on private social media groups. Social media groups and forums can often be a…
Dentistry
Dummies’ guide to: negative reviews
Chris Baker gives advice on dealing with negative reviews on social media. Panic, panic! We’ve been left an awful review…
Dentistry
Social media in dentistry: the good, the bad and the ugly
David Bretton explores the benefits and challenges young dentists may face when using social media accounts. Social media covers a…
Young Dentist
Dealing with a direct approach from the media
Debbie Herbst explores the impact of both off and online media channels. At the DDU, we frequently assist members who…
Dentistry
Dummies’ Guide to… a website that wows!
Chris Baker gives you eight points to follow to make your website stand out from the crowd. If we go…
Dentistry
Ups and downs
Chris Barrow weighs up the good news and bad news hitting the profession. I returned from my recent sailing holiday…
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Digital footprints and new patients
Sarah Learoyd explores the significant of your digital footprint and how it can lead to patient acquisition First impressions count,…
Private Features
#SocialMedia101
Do you know a hashtag from a poke, a like from a pin? No? Don’t worry you’re not on your…
Private Features
Why social media is important for small businesses
Social media is one of the most easily accessible and effective means of marketing we have available to us today,…
Dentistry
Facebook: 1.49 billion people can’t be wrong
Paul Green looks at how to get a better return on investment from social media. Earlier on this year, Facebook…
Dentistry
A beginner’s guide to social media etiquette
Laura Parsons, marketing executive at DPAS Dental Plans, offers a beginner’s guide to the often mysterious world of social media.…
Dentistry
Eight tips for using Facebook effectively
Is your practice getting the most out of Facebook? Emma Sillars, regional support manager at Practice Plan, shares her Facebook…
Dentistry
Blogging basics
Naz Haque delves into the world of blogging and explains how you can become a master blogger Blogging will not…
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