Dental Social Media Post Ideas for July

*Please keep in mind that some national holidays differ depending on where you live. For example, National Tooth Fairy Day is observed on August 22nd in the United States and February 28th in the United Kingdom. Although we have done our best to include this information in our list, we recommend conducting a quick Google search before posting to confirm the dates in your region.

July is a month filled with a variety of fun and interesting holidays that dental offices can incorporate into their social media campaigns. There are plenty of opportunities to engage with your audience and promote good oral health to create unique and engaging content for your dental practice. In this list, we will explore some of the individual days and holidays in July that dental offices can use to promote their services and connect with their patients.

July 1st - International Joke Day: is a day dedicated to sharing laughter and humor with others. It's a great opportunity to engage with your patients and community by sharing dental-themed jokes and humor.

• Create a humorous dental meme or cartoon and share it on social media (Such as the two we've shared above!)
• Host a "funniest joke" contest on social media and encourage your followers to submit their best dental-related jokes for a chance to win a prize.
• Share a funny video or GIF of a dental prank or blooper and ask your followers to share their own dental mishap stories in the comments.
• Create a humorous dental trivia quiz and share it on your social media platforms, with the winner receiving a prize.

July 4th - Independence Day: is celebrated on July 4th to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, which declared the United States' independence from Great Britain.

• Give patients small flags or other patriotic items with a reminder to brush and floss twice a day.
• Share fun facts about the history of Independence Day and dental care during the colonial era:

1. Dental care during the colonial era was primitive and often painful. Toothaches were a common problem, and some people resorted to using pliers or even tying a string around a tooth and yanking it out themselves. Dentists were not yet recognized as a profession, and barbers or blacksmiths often performed tooth extractions.
2. George Washington, the first President of the United States, had terrible dental health. By the time he was inaugurated in 1789, he had only one natural tooth left in his mouth. He wore dentures made from a combination of human, animal, and ivory teeth, as well as lead and gold wire.
3. Paul Revere, a famous colonial patriot and silversmith, was also a skilled dentist. He learned the trade from his French Huguenot father, who was a dentist and goldsmith. Revere's dental tools and drills are still preserved in the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
4. During the American Revolution, soldiers often suffered from dental problems due to poor nutrition and lack of hygiene. In fact, more soldiers died from dental disease than from battle injuries. George Washington recognized the importance of dental health for military readiness and ordered that every soldier be issued a toothbrush and be required to clean their teeth daily.

July 6th - International Kissing Day: it is a fun and light-hearted holiday that celebrates the simple yet powerful act of kissing. For dentists, this is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene and the impact it can have on one's ability to kiss with confidence.

• Encourage patients to practice good oral hygiene and freshen their breath with sugar-free gum or mints before kissing their loved ones.
• Share tips for healthy kissing, such as avoiding sharing utensils or drinks and regularly replacing toothbrushes.
• Host a social media contest for the best kissing couple photo, with the winner receiving a free dental cleaning or check-up.

July 7th - Chocolate Day: is a day to celebrate the sweet and delicious treat that is loved by millions of people worldwide.

• Create a display in the waiting room featuring healthy chocolate options or dental products that can help combat the effects of chocolate on teeth, such as sugar-free gum or xylitol mints.
• Share tips on how to enjoy chocolate in a way that is healthy for teeth, such as choosing dark chocolate over milk chocolate, eating it with a meal to neutralize acid in the mouth, and rinsing with water afterward.
• Host a social media contest where patients can share their favorite chocolate recipes or share photos of themselves enjoying their favorite chocolate treats. Offer a prize for the most creative or dental-friendly recipe.

July 10th - Teddy Bear Picnic Day: It is a day for children and adults to enjoy the great outdoors and have a picnic with their favorite teddy bears. The holiday is said to have originated from the song “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” by John Walter Bratton.

• Host a teddy bear dental check-up event where children can bring their teddy bears for a dental check-up and learn about proper oral care.
• Create a fun coloring sheet or activity book that includes dental hygiene tips and a teddy bear picnic theme.
• Give out teddy bear toothbrushes or other dental care items to children who visit the dental office on or around Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

July 12th - Simplicity Day: is celebrated to honor the life and teachings of American author, philosopher, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, who advocated for a simple and intentional way of living.

• Encourage patients to declutter their bathroom cabinets by disposing of expired or unused dental products.
• Encourage patients to simplify their dental care routine by using fewer products that contain harsh chemicals or additives that can be harmful to their teeth and gums.
• Share a simple oral hygiene routine that patients can follow every day to maintain good oral health.

July 17th - World Emoji Day: is dedicated to the increasingly popular digital characters used in messaging and social media. Emojis have become an integral part of our online communication, allowing us to express ourselves in fun and creative ways.

• Dentists can decorate their dental office with some emoji images or stickers to make a funny atmosphere
• Host an "emoji caption" contest, where followers can submit dental-related captions to accompany a specific dental emoji. Or, create a series of emojis promoting a dental service, product or fact and ask your social media followers to guess the message!
• Share photos of your team using dental emojis and encourage your followers to do the same.

July 28th - National Milk Chocolate Day: Milk chocolate is a type of chocolate that's made with milk powder or condensed milk, which gives it a creamier and sweeter taste compared to dark chocolate. As a dentist, you can use this holiday to promote the benefits of dark chocolate over milk chocolate for dental health, as dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

• Host a "dark chocolate tasting" event in your office, where you provide samples of various types of dark chocolate for patients to try.
• Create a fun social media challenge where patients can submit photos of themselves enjoying dark chocolate and tag your dental office. The winner receives a free dental cleaning.
• Share a social media post about the benefits of dark chocolate for dental health.

July 31st - National Avocado Day: is a day to celebrate the delicious and nutritious avocado fruit. Avocado is not only a tasty ingredient but also has several health benefits, including promoting healthy skin, heart, and digestion. Some ideas for celebrating National Avocado Day on social media as a dentist could include:

• Sharing delicious and healthy avocado recipes that are also good for teeth, such as avocado and kale salad or avocado and banana smoothie.
• Educating followers on the benefits of avocados for oral health, such as being high in fiber and low in sugar, which can help prevent cavities and gum disease. Or, sharing interesting facts about avocados, such as how they are technically a fruit and contain more potassium than bananas.