The Dental Holiday & Awareness Month Calendar

Every dental holiday, awareness month, and observance practice managers use to plan social media content — with post ideas for each date.

If you run marketing for a dental practice, half the battle is knowing when to post. National Dental Hygiene Month in October, Children's Dental Health Month in February, and dozens of smaller observances give you a built-in calendar of relevant, timely content — no guessing required.

Every date below is an opportunity for a branded social post. If writing and designing them each month is more than your front desk has time for, Kept ships done-for-you social content built around exactly this calendar — see plans.

January

  • Jan (all month)
    National Thank Your Mentor Day (Jan 15)

    Celebrate the mentors who shaped your team — great for staff spotlight posts.

February

  • February (all month)
    National Children's Dental Health Month

    ADA-sponsored — the biggest pediatric dental awareness moment of the year.

  • Feb 9
    Toothache Day

    Educational post opportunity about preventing and treating tooth pain.

March

  • March (all month)
    National Nutrition Month

    Tie diet to oral health — sugar, acidic drinks, tooth-friendly snacks.

  • Mar 6
    National Dentist's Day

    Perfect for a team appreciation post from the front office.

April

  • April (all month)
    National Facial Protection Month

    Mouthguards, sports safety — great for family practices.

  • April (all month)
    Oral Cancer Awareness Month

    Screenings, risk factors, and early-detection reminders.

  • Apr 18
    World Voice Day

    Connect vocal health with oral and throat health.

May

  • May (all month)
    National Smile Month (UK)

    International audience opportunity for cosmetic-focused practices.

  • May (all month)
    Better Sleep Month

    Great tie-in for practices offering sleep apnea and oral appliance therapy.

June

  • Jun (all month)
    National Smile Power Day (Jun 15)

    Feel-good patient smile transformation posts.

July

  • Jul (all month)
    Dry Mouth Awareness

    Educate patients on xerostomia causes and hydration.

August

  • August (all month)
    National Immunization Awareness Month

    Back-to-school checkup reminders pair well here.

September

  • September (all month)
    National Gum Care Month

    Perio health, cleanings, and hygiene appointment reminders.

  • Sep 12
    National Day of Encouragement

    Highlight patient testimonials and team wins.

October

  • October (all month)
    National Dental Hygiene Month

    One of the biggest months — celebrate hygienists and the daily 4: brush, floss, rinse, chew.

  • October (all month)
    National Orthodontic Health Month

    Ortho consult reminders and clear-aligner posts.

  • October (all month)
    Halloween candy content

    Candy trade-in programs, sugar-and-teeth education.

November

  • November (all month)
    TMJ Awareness Month

    Educate patients on jaw pain, bruxism, and night guards.

  • November (all month)
    Mouth Cancer Action Month

    Screening reminders paired with year-end insurance benefit posts.

December

  • December (all month)
    Use-Your-Benefits reminders

    Insurance benefits reset Jan 1 — highest-converting content of the year.

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