Social media for independent cosmetic and ortho practices

Patients choose a smile they trust. Let them get to know you first.

One short filming session a month becomes a steady stream of education, treatment explainers and team content, all built around your dental board's advertising rules.

Martin Otinga
AvailableBooking calls with practice owners
Say hello

Let me introduce myself

A few minutes on who I am, how I think about social media, and what actually makes me different.

The problem

Elective patients shop on Instagram

Routine care comes from search and insurance. Veneers, implants and Invisalign are chosen on trust, and trust is built on the feed.

Your front desk runs social between patients

So it's inconsistent, and it shows. The feed stops the moment the diary fills up.

Elective patients want to know you first

Invisalign, veneers and implants are considered purchases. Patients, and parents for ortho, look you up on Instagram before they book.

Testimonials and before-and-afters are a minefield

The rules differ by country, state and province. One careless post can create a real problem with your regulator.

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Martin Otinga
A little about me

The person behind the strategy

“People don't choose a dentist for a smile. They choose the person they trust with it.”

I got into social media by accident, then completely on purpose. One late-night rabbit hole and I found brands that had built real trust entirely through a screen. It never left me, so I learned it properly: the strategy, the psychology, the ads and the systems.

Everything I build starts with one question: who are we really talking to, and what would make them feel calm enough to book? For a practice, that means clear explanations, a welcoming team and nothing that overpromises.

I built this service specifically for independent cosmetic, implant and orthodontic practices. One short filming session a month from scripts I prepare, I handle the rest, and you approve everything before it goes live.

Based in Nigeria, working remotely across time zones with owner-led businesses on three continents.

🎙️ Host of First Rooted Podcast ✅ Certified Media Buyer 🌎 Clients across 3 continents
What I do

Dentist-led content that fills your consultation book

One short filming session a month, scripted for you. I edit, caption, schedule and publish on Instagram, with TikTok for teen ortho where it fits. The focus stays on elective treatment.

01

Dentist-led education

"Does Invisalign hurt?" and veneers explained. Real answers from the person who'll do the work.

02

Smile journeys

Shared with written consent and only where your local rules allow.

03

Team and patient experience

Calm, welcoming and human, for patients who feel nervous about the chair.

04

Treatment explainers

Invisalign, veneers, implants and whitening, explained simply.

05

Content for parents

For ortho, parents make the decision. Clear, reassuring content for them, and lighter content for teens.

Why it pays · industry averages
$5k+
A single Invisalign, veneers or implant case is often worth this or more
7%
Established practices typically invest 4% to 7% of revenue in marketing
54%
Of dentists spend $1,000 or more a month on marketing (K-38 Consulting)

One extra elective case can cover months of content.

Industry figures: K-38 Consulting; published dental marketing benchmarks. Not results from this service.
Compliance

Built for your country's rules

Content is planned around your regulator's advertising code, and you approve everything before it goes live.

United States

State dental board rules and the ADA code: no misleading claims, and "specialist" used only where the specialty is recognised.

United Kingdom

GDC ethical advertising guidance: accurate information, and specialist titles used only if you are on the specialist register.

Australia

Ahpra rules: no testimonials, and cosmetic dental work falls under the September 2025 cosmetic guidelines.

Canada

Provincial colleges restrict testimonials and before-and-afters, so content leans on education and the patient experience.

Ireland, New Zealand & elsewhere

Advertising must be factual and not misleading, with no guaranteed outcomes. Content follows your regulator's code.

Selected work

Proof the approach travels

Real clients across very different worlds. Same craft every time: explain clearly, earn the trust, make the next step feel natural.

Connection Therapy Clinic

Paediatric speech & OT, California

Social media management, content creation, scheduling and community engagement.Why it's relevant: A clinical practice serving families, where content had to be accurate, gentle and appropriate.

Celestial Hair Co.

Luxury hair extensions, US

Content creation, editing and Meta ads. An awareness campaign reached 120,000+ accounts and 203,000+ impressions at a $2.73 CPM, with 79,000+ video ThruPlays at roughly $0.007 each.Why it's relevant: A beauty brand where visual trust drove bookings.

Flourish Abroad

Wellness brand for expat women

Content management, creation, posting, scheduling and engagement.Why it's relevant: Calm, educational content for a wellness audience.

She EmpowHers

Women's growth platform

Built from zero: content creation, ManyChat automation, paid ads, video editing and strategy, through the prelaunch and launch phases.Why it's relevant: Content, DM automation and ads built from zero.

What clients say

What owner-led businesses say

Real clients, in their own words. Different industries, the same trust-first approach your patients respond to.

Vlada Parrott

Vlada Parrott

Postpartum Wellness Coach

Video editing, content strategy and brand research, getting her message right and in front of the right people, with consistent growth in reach and regional recognition.

A practitioner whose clients need to trust her before the first appointment.
Stephanie Piccirelli

Stephanie Piccirelli

OEM Technologist & LinkedIn Authority

From under 1,000 followers to 3,850+, with 40,449 impressions (up 1,422%) reaching 21,878 people, and inbound interview requests from people who found her through her posts.

Consistent, expert-led content that brings people to you.
LaToya Bean

LaToya Bean

Personal Brand Strategist & Entrepreneur

Brand strategy, positioning, content direction and execution, building a cohesive identity that reflects her expertise and attracts the right audience.

Clear positioning for an owner-led practice.

Stephanie Piccirelli

OEM Technologist, 40K+ impressions, under 1K to 3,850+ followers

LaToya Bean

Client testimonial
Sample concepts

A feel for the content

Concepts only, to show the style. Nothing here is a real client or a promise of results.

Sample concept

Invisalign in 60 seconds.

Sample concept

What your first cosmetic consultation looks like.

Sample concept

Veneers vs bonding: which is right for you?

Sample concept

For parents: when should my teen see an orthodontist?


First Rooted Podcast

Real conversations about the work that matters

I host First Rooted, where founders and practitioners share the story behind their work. It keeps me close to how owner-led businesses really think.

Aoife Murphy
Aoife MurphyReiki Coach
Lauren Fay
Lauren FaySelf-Leadership Coach
Jalene Szuba
Jalene SzubaSleep Coach
Sian Johnson
Sian JohnsonSex Coach
Tania Gustafson
Tania GustafsonNutritionist & Hormone Coach
Certifications

Trained. Certified. Still learning.

Because good strategy is built on actual knowledge, not just vibes.

HubSpot

HubSpot Social Media Marketing

HubSpot Academy · Valid 2025–2027
Wynbrooke

Certified Media Buyer

Wynbrooke Advertising Academy · 2025
Video Editing

Video Editing Mastercourse

Udemy · Aug 2025
Shopify SEO

Shopify SEO & AI Traffic

Udemy · July 2024
How it works

A clear process, from hello to live

No guesswork about what happens after you book.

01

Book a call

A relaxed 30 minutes to understand your practice and the cases you want more of.

02

Instagram audit

I review your feed against two local practices and map your first 30 days.

03

Monthly script plan

Scripts written for you, around your regulator's rules.

04

One filming session

About an hour of chair-side and team footage covers the month.

05

Approve and publish

You approve every post. I edit, caption, schedule and handle comments.

06

Monthly review

We look at which content brought consultation enquiries and plan the next month.

Questions

Frequently asked

How much chair time does this take?

One short filming session a month.

Can you post before-and-afters?

Only where your local rules allow, with written consent and the right wording.

We're a general practice with some cosmetic work.

This works best for practices that want more elective cases.

Do you create content for parents?

Yes. For ortho practices, parents are a key audience.

Which platforms?

Instagram first, with TikTok for teen ortho where it fits.

What happens on the call?

We review your feed and plan your first 30 days.

Work with me

Want to see what this would look like for your practice?

Book a 30-minute call and we'll review your feed together and plan your first month. No pressure, no pitch.

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