How do you celebrate Thanksgiving in your dental office?

If you're looking to bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into your dental office in a way that's fun, here are some ideas to help you celebrate Thanksgiving week in your dental office.

Show Your Patients You're Thankful

Wear a Fun Dental Thanksgiving Shirt

Decorate a Pumkin

Share a Card

Sharing a seasonal card with your staff is a great way to say "Thanks for all you do!"

Or share a card with your patients as a way of saying "We apprecaite you."

Here are some great dental Thanksgiving cards.

Treats to Be Thankful For

While some dentists may be reluctant to share treats like this in their office, we have to admit...we think they bring a bounty of happiness.

Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispy

Turkey Cookie Pops

Turkey Popcorn Handprint

If you use this one, make sure you've got some floss handy...!

Share Thanksgiving Dental Hygiene Tips 

After eating those treats...you may need to provide patients with tips on how to take care of their teeth. Let's face it, they're gonna be eating all those things and more during their Thanksgiving feast. 

Need a little help with things to share? Here are are ten thanksgiving dental tips to share.

Give a Funny Thanksgiving Dental Sticker

Offer a Thanksgiving Dental Deal

Business minded offices may choose to offer special promotions for dental services or products during the Thanksgiving period.

This can be a great marketing tool and a way to show appreciation to your patients.

Use Thanksgiving Dental Images

Share Thanksgiving Dental Quotes and Sayings

Looking for a dental quote to use with Thanksgiving? Here are a few things you could say:

  1. Smile! It's Thanksgiving!
  2. Don't forget to Brush
  3. We are thankful for our patients
  4. We're grateful for patients like you
  5. Enjoy some stuffin' then some brushin'
  6. Give thanks for your teeth...they work hard on Thanksgiving
  7. Gobble 'til you wobble
  8. Have a tooth healthy Thanksgiving
  9. Thanksgiving leftovers? Don't forget to floss!
  10. Happy Fall--Brush them all!

Tell a Dental Thanksgiving Joke

Getting a Cavity Filled

As you can see, there are several versions of this one (may not be appropriate for pediatric offices)...

More Jokes

  1. I think that turkey's off to the dentist...I heard something about his cavity getting filled....
  2. One turkey says: "What happened? I thought you went to the dentist for a cleaning?" The other turkey replies: "I did, and then I got a cavity filled..."
  3. Why did the apple pie go to the dentists? Because it needed a filling...
  4. Why didn't the turkey eat dinner? He was already stuffed...
  5. Be grateful for your teeth...they work hard on Thanksgiving....

All jokes aside...we're grateful for everyone who helps make Princess Dental Staffing so great--from the dentists and the offices to the front desk receptionists, all the hygienists and assistants, and everyone who works behind the scenes to help fill all those dental jobs! Thank you!

As a dental professional, there are so many things to be thankful for!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and check out our dental thanksgiving board on Pinterest for more holiday ideas.


Chris Lewandowski

Published November 20, 2023

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