Social Media for Dentistry

Social media has the potential to change the way you treat, diagnose, and communicate with patients. By reading Social Media for Dentists, you can seize this unique historical moment and take advantage of the opportunities this technological advance will bring.

Where will your dental practice be in five years? Ten? Fifteen? Based on today's trends, your prospective patients are already searching for you on the Internet. They're using Google to find your practice and reading Yelp reviews to decide which doctors should get their business. Although it may seem strange to imagine yourself judged like a reality TV contestant, the truth is that the provision of health care is a service industry, and service industries thrive on word-of-mouth and, increasingly, online outreach. Don't let yourself get left behind! Dr. Andrew Frangella, with his sisters Tina and Laura — dentists, all — has compiled his experiences using the Internet to boost their communications efforts into the book you see before you. With Social Media for Dentists, you will soon understand the importance of developing your social media strategy and learn valuable tips about making your website and your digital presence more effective and and influential. You'll get "do's and don'ts" for interacting via social media platforms and a quick history of the disruptive effect new online gathering places have had on the practice of dentistry and the world at large. Social media has the potential to change the way you treat, diagnose, and communicate with patients. By reading Social Media for Dentists, you can seize this unique historical moment and take advantage of the opportunities this technological advance will bring.

Dr. Andrew Frangella is a Cosmetic Dentist and Oral Implantologist whose field of practice includes a multi-disciplinary approach. With his extensive training in many aspects of dentistry, there are no limitations to achieving excellent, long-term results. Dr. Andrew Frangella is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry and received his Bachelor’s degree at Lehigh University. He was awarded Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, a significant distinction amongst his peers. Dr. Frangella also has completed Fellowships in Oral Implantology at the world renowned Misch Institute in association with Temple University, and with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is certified in Invisalign as a Preferred Provider. Dr. Andrew Frangella received the 2005 Robert A. Sussman Memorial Award, presented to doctors who have demonstrated clinical excellence in operative dentistry and humanitarian values in patient care. In 2011, he was recognized by the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of “America’s Top Dentists.” In 2013, he was recognized by Pulse Magazine as one of Long Island’s “Top Dentists.” He is an active member of the Give Back a Smile program, involved with the American Cancer Society, and a volunteer with the Special Olympics. With compassion and skill, Dr. Frangella provides comprehensive dental care and creates lasting relationships with his patients.