Dentists and dental teams can play a leading role in educating the public about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccination. We know the COVID-19 vaccine is a critical tool for ending the pandemic. Sharing your story of getting vaccinated can help combat misinformation and encourage others in your community to sign-up for a vaccine in the future.

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) encourages members to share photos of staff in your practice getting the vaccine or images of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. This is also an important opportunity to remind patients about safety procedures in place at dental offices. Our team has created some sample language you can use for Facebook or Instagram below.

SAMPLE POST LANGUAGE: 1 PERSON

[insert photo of dentist getting vaccination or holding Vaccination Report Card]

Dr. [insert name] was proud to receive the COVID-19 vaccination today. Connect with the Virginia Department of Health to learn which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall in:

https://vdh.jebbit.com/amkwk6m1.

Don’t skip the dentist during the pandemic. We have enhanced protocols to keep patients and our team safe.

SAMPLE POST LANGUAGE: MULTIPLE TEAM MEMBERS

[insert photo of staff holding Vaccination Record Cards]

Team members from [insert office] received their COVID-19 vaccination this week.  Connect with the Virginia Department of Health to learn which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall in:

https://vdh.jebbit.com/amkwk6m1.

Don’t skip the dentist during the pandemic. We’re focused on enhanced protocols to help keep patients and our team safe.

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

Tag the Virginia Dental Association in the post and we can share to amplify your message.

Facebook: @Virginia Dental Association (Tag in comments.)

Instagram: @VaDental

Twitter: @Va_dental

Here are vaccine-related hashtags you can use on Instagram:

#COVID19

#FightTheSpreadVA

#MaskUp

#SleeveUp

#covidvaccine