Dentistry has come a long way in the past few 150 years. From the invention of anesthesiology and the drill to CEREC crown technology, dental technology has rapidly advanced. Dental marketing has also advanced especially when the internet cam along and suddenly everything had to be online. Dental marketing is changing again now with the advent and influence of social media marketing. Now, there are so many ways to market your products and practice that sometimes, I long for the good old days of simple print media. Today was one of those days so I rounded up a collection of my favorite vintage dental ads for your visual pleasure. Enjoy!
Wright’s Myrrh Tooth Soap
Aromatic Cartridges for the Breath
Hoyt’s German Cologne
La Cosmopolite: Les Brosses Pratiques
Sozodont
Fluoride in the Water
Rubifoam
Kids playing dentist
And then there’s this one...
Is that child huffing out of a paper bag? Take a moment and imagine how an ad like this would go over today. Ok, you can stop laughing now. Hope you enjoyed these.
Most of these ads can be seen on dentalposterart.com. Check out the site to see more!
Dr. Mike Malone and his team practice expert cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Malone is the former president and current accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also the official Cosmetic Dentist of the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana Teen USA pageants. Check out his website for more information.