Should Dentists Friend Their Patients on Facebook?

A common concern I hear dentists voice about Facebook is, “I want to keep my private life private…”.  I often explain to clients that it’s possible to be personable in social marketing, yet still maintain your privacy.

With that said, should dentists friend their patients on Facebook?

Here is an excerpt from my recent interview with DrBiscupid.com:

“The mushrooming popularity of social media such as Facebook makes it an effective marketing tool, but experts warn dentists that sharing too much personal information can affect doctor/patient relationships in negative ways…”

Visit DrBicuspid.com and search “Should you ‘friend’ your patients?” to read the entire January 31, 2011 article.