What Google's May 2026 Core Update and the New AI Search Console Reports Mean for Dental Practices

If your practice's website traffic moved around in the last few weeks, you're not imagining it. Google rolled out two major changes within days of each other this spring, and most dental practices have no idea either one happened. Here's what changed, what it means for your website, and what to actually do about it.

Local Search Still Wins: Why AI Overviews Barely Touch "Dentist Near Me" Searches

If you run a dental practice, the actual data tells a calmer story. When someone types "dentist near me" into Google, they're still overwhelmingly likely to see the same map pack and listings they've seen for years, not an AI-generated paragraph.

How to Set Up Automated Facebook Messenger Ads for Your Dental Office

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up Automated Facebook Messenger Ads for your dental office, helping you attract and schedule more patients effortlessly.

Why Keyword Research is the Key to More New Dental Patients

Keyword research helps you optimize your website and content to appear at the top of search results, ultimately driving more traffic and converting visitors into new patients.

How Patient Education Can Improve Your Dental Practice's SEO

As a dental marketing agency, Connect the Doc understands the intricate connection between patient education and SEO. Let’s explore how this strategy can give your practice a competitive edge online.

How to Optimize Your Dental Website for Voice Search in 2025

10 Reasons Your Dental Practice's Google Reviews Matter

10 Ways to Ask for Dental Patient Reviews

How to Create a Dental Patient Referral Program

How Patient Referrals Can Attract More Local Patients to Your Dental Practice

How Online Reviews Impact Dental Practices: The Statistics

Why Your Dental Practice Should Avoid Review Gating

What is HIPAA & How Does it Affect My Dental Practice?

How Canadian Dentists Can Comply with PIPEDA

Website Accessibility: How to Make Your Dental Website More Accessible

How to Respond to Online Reviews While Maintaining HIPAA Compliance

COVID-19 Website Announcement Banner Now Live!

Digesting The Fine Print Of Google And Yelp's Ever-Changing Review Policy

What is dental SEO and how does it work?

3 Tips to Increase New Patient Conversions on Your Dental Website

Ensure your dental website effectively converts visitors to new patients with three key tips.

How Dental PPC Marketing Attracts Local SEO Traffic

How to Increase the ROI of Your Dental PPC Campaign

2021 Local SEO Statistics Every Dentist Should Know

How to Optimize Your Dental Website for Local SEO

How to Increase Productivity In Your Dental Practice

Challenges of Hiring Receptionists for Dental Offices Post Pandemic

Discover why dental clinics face a receptionist shortage. Learn essential tips for finding the right fit in a competitive market.

Live Chat: Stay Connected Even When Your Dental Office Is Closed

Live Chat: A Conversational Marketing Solution for Dentists

10 Tips to Improve Dental-Patient Communication

How Text Messaging Improves Dental Patient Relationships

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit The Dentist Regularly

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Top 20 Dentist Recommended Foods For Your Teeth

Top 5 Reasons Patients Choose Their Dentists

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Dental Practice

Your Dental Practice Needs A Mobile-friendly Website