Social Media Toolkit

Social media can propel your constituency forward and attract new members.

This creative content is meant to be shared across different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).

Click and save any image below to download and post this content for your members and the community you serve!

Spread the word about AGD and the ways that general dentists are improving the oral health of their commuities.

September Shareable Social Media Posts

Sample Captions for Social Sharing

Copy and paste the caption of your choice to go along with one of our shareable posts above! Be sure to use the hashtags!

• September 1: Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a review of what dentists should know about cannabis and head and neck cancer, a column on facilitating a successful second appointment in full-arch removable prosthesis cases, an evaluation of apelin levels in type 2 diabetes–associated periodontitis, and more. Access the full issue of General Dentistry today. https://www.agd.org/about-agd/publications-news/general-dentistry 
• September 1: The latest issue of AGD Impact explores the overlap of our personal and professional lives in dentistry. It also provides a look at the new U.S. tax laws now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been passed into law. This month, columnists cover how to handle red-flag patients, perspectives on collaboration between dentists and hygienists, and Testing the Tools. Find it all in the latest issue of AGD Impact. https://www.agd.org/about-agd/publications-news/agd-impact 
• September 1: Happy Labor Day! 🦷💙 Today we honor the dedication and hard work of dentists everywhere who keep smiles shining bright. Enjoy a well-deserved break!
• September 1: September is Gum Care Month! 🦷🪥 As dentists, we know healthy gums are the foundation of every strong smile. Let’s keep raising awareness, educating patients, and championing prevention so smiles can last a lifetime.
• September 17: Today is International Patient Safety Day 🦷✨ A reminder that every decision we make as dentists—big or small—impacts the well-being of our patients. Thank you for upholding the highest standards of safety, care, and trust in every smile you protect.

Getting Started

1. Click an image above that you would like to use.

2. Right click and save the image to your phone or computer.

3. Share on the social media platform of your choice. (i.e. Facebook or Instagram)

4. Add a caption from above or create your own.

Customizing Your Templates with Canva

To customize the templates above with your constituent logo, consider using Canva. With easy-to-use tools, and wide a range of templates, Canva is a free and easy to use website and app where you can create professional designs for your constituency.

Adding your logo with Canva:

Step 1: on your Canva dashboard, click Instagram post.

Step 2: Click "Uploads" on the left side of the screen.

Step 3: Drag and drop one of the saved images above to the left side of the screen or click upload and find the file you  would like to upload

Step 4: After it's fully uploaded click the image you'd like to use. It should now appear on the screen to the right.

Step 5: Drag the corners of the image to resize to fit the Instagram template

Step 6: Upload your constituency logo the same as step 3.

Step 7: place your logo in the top right corner of the image like the image shown below.

Step 8: Save your file and upload it to your social accounts!