Social Media in the Dental Practice
Its Growing Significance and Best Practices
Joseph Garven
Learning Objectives:
Upon hearing this podcast, the listener should:
- Understand
the impact that social media can have on a dental practice and its online reputation
- Learn
ways in which to properly manage social media and web-related activities
to help optimally promote the practice
This podcast discusses the ever-expanding influence of social media on the
contemporary dental practice and the reputations of dental care providers.
Topics discussed include the need for social media literacy, ways to manage one’s
social media image on the web, and best practices to manage negative reviews.
The featured authority in this podcast, Mr. Joseph Garven, is an accomplished
consultant in the field of dentistry with a specialty in social media
promotions and online reputation management. This podcast provides a unique and insightful perspective
on the ways in which social media activities can assist practitioners in
establishing a viable connection with their patients.
Related Reading:
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/How-to-Build-an-Effective-Web-Presence-for-Your-Practice/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/A-Passing-Fad-or-a-Practice-Must-Have-/
- http://thenextdds.com/Blogs/Risk-Management/Social-networking--A-good-thing-from-a-malpractice-perspective-/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/Integrating-Your-Practice-With-Social-Media-Marketing/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/How-to-Effectively-Manage-Your-Online-Reputation/
- http://www.mndental.org/features/2010/12/29/265/social_media_the_word_of_mouth_revolution
- http://www.mndental.org/features/2011/03/01/272/why_the_internet_matters