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AI Marketing

With the increasing use of generative AI in dental marketing, we use the technology to hyperpersonalise marketing materials and better utilise patient data to improve and iterate on existing dental practice marketing strategies.

AI marketing in the dental sphere describes the process of using AI capabilities like data collection, analysis, natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) to deliver better patient insights and automate typical lengthy marketing processes.

It doesn't replace us

A game-changer for content and automation, but not yet copy

Before ChatGPT became a household name, AI has long been used in our dental marketing process and strategy. 

With a history of helping companies like yours analyse data and patient behaviour patterns to identify the best leads and automate tasks, we reduce the cost of our clients’ projects by utilising certain AI automations and processes. But content generation is not one of them. 

With AI’s recent development of large language and diffusion models, it can now more closely emulate how humans communicate through copy and visualisation, which means it can create content as well as analyse data.

As a leading dental SEO company for over 18 years, we’re recognised for our exceptional copy and content creation that consistently ranks number one, and it’s all been historically human-generated. 

So, how now, are we reacting to the major development – and better yet, how do Vanilla Circus use this advancement to leave a mark on your patients?

Google’s guidance on AI-generated content and stance has always been to prioritise good quality content, regardless of the source. But our tests show that Google rewards human-generated copy over AI-generated copy – because it’s original, informative and most importantly, new. However, from a data and visual perspective AI still has a chance. 

So, for now, we won’t let ChatGPT write your treatment pages or blogs, so we can maintain high information quality and overall helpfulness of your content on Search Engines. But we can implement it elsewhere…

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How we do use AI

How and where we'll use AI in marketing

AI SEO is not the futuristic concept we all thought it was.

  • It is being used as a self-rationalising search engine.

With our experienced dental marketers, we use the tool to shape how your patients engage, analyse your data, and, in turn, optimise your processes. Explore our fees.

Explore how we include artificial intelligence to attract and retain more patients strategically within our SEO and full digital marketing service:

Smart Audience Targeting

AI can successfully analyse patient data to find ideal demographics and typical behaviour patterns to assist in better lead generation. Dental practices using this process can target adverts more precisely and increase conversion rates.

 

Chatbots for Better Patient Engagement

We see them on dental websites already like EnquiryBot where AI-powered chat bots can provide instant responses, answer questions and assist in helping book appointments and consultations. But the real trick to AI marketing is being found on AI answers.

 

Predictive Analytics

AI has the ability to forecast pastient needs and treatment trends all while using historical data, which will help you create timely and relevant campaigns.

 

Email Marketing Automation

AI segments patient lists and personalises email content based on behaviour and preferences. It can also optimise send times to boost open and click rates.

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Thanks Ben and Libby for your great work and efforts to improve our SEO position and increase our sales, big noticeable difference since we started working with you, we are very grateful and happy to recommend to other companies looking for your services.
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Tobiasku France
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We have been working with Vanilla Circus, Ben, and Libby for a while now with great results so far, our rank on top keywords has improved along with an increase in traffic and qualified leads which is most critical to our business. Always friendly, professional, and responsive. Good content generation and flexible for any requests we have made. Enjoy working with them. Thank you!
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Rachel Derby
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I’ve been working with Ben for a few months now to help create my website, content and start my SEO journey. Ben has been a delight to work with, his work is excellent and he is incredibly knowledgable which he is happy to impart to newbies like me. I find him very trustworthy and reliable and am happy to have found him.
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Delight to work with. They have a comprehensive strategy and regular meetings to discuss progress. Could not be more happy with the team
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We got great results working with Ben at Vanilla Circus - they managed the SEO for three of our healthcare websites, all which saw a very good growth in traffic and conversions over that period. They were also very proactive in setting up Live Chat for us and getting to know our hospital, the treatment involved, how we work and what services we offer so that they could offer valuable strategic website navigation guidance to maximise sales.
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They are an excellent team at VC espcially Libby. I am leaving my current marketing role but will hopefully convinve my new Head Of to use you guys. Thank you for making my life easy
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If I could add 6 stars I would. Vanilla's ethos and approach to SEO are totally unique. It was such a relief to speak to a company that puts everything in plain English. After 4 SEO companies in London and in Manchester, we finally feel that we are not being taken for a ride and that we can clearly see things improving month on month. We are now into our 14 month and we are delighted with the results and have no hesitation recommending Ben and his team to anyone (except our competitors) Em
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Brenda Roberts
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Excellent SEO, what can I say. We have now been working with Vanilla for over 24 months and all I can say is they quietly get on with it. Our traffic is up, are content is much better and our telephone is ringing with new patients making appointments. Ben, Libby and Martha has been amazing!

What about AI search? Should you be doing something now?

We’re being asked a lot of questions right now about AI in search, which is one of the most significant changes that will end up reshaping the search landscape as we know it.

With new tools like Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) and other AI-powered search models, patients are receiving direct answers to questions without having to click through to your website – but informational search has always been the same. Users could see answers in featured snippets, in the most frequently asked questions, and even in metadata.

For transactional search, the landscape remains much the same, and if it generates interest, then you gain a click. That said, there are small changes you can make to stay ahead and ensure your SEO strategies always adapt to the AI-influenced search experience – and again, it’s with structured, trustworthy and relevant content. 

Key Takeaways

  • We use AI to analyse patient data and behaviour so we can target the right demographics and improve lead generation and conversions.

  • We automate time-heavy marketing tasks with AI (data collection, analysis, NLP and ML) to reduce wasted effort and iterate faster.

  • We use AI for patient engagement via chatbots (e.g., instant answers and booking support) to improve responsiveness on dental sites.

  • We apply predictive analytics and email automation (segmentation, personalisation, optimised send times) and adapt SEO for AI-powered search/AI summaries with structured, relevant content.

Key takeaways
  • Use AI to hyperpersonalise marketing and analyse patient data to improve targeting and campaigns.
  • AI automates time-consuming tasks like data collection, analysis, NLP and ML to reduce costs and iterate faster.
  • Human-written copy remains preferred for SEO; avoid relying on AI for treatment pages and blogs.
  • Deploy AI chatbots for instant responses and bookings to improve patient engagement and conversion.
  • Prepare for AI search like SGE by producing structured, trustworthy, relevant content to maintain visibility.