Studio 8E8

06/23/2026

Your first impression often happens online long before a patient walks through the door.

Whether it be your website, social media, or digital ads — authentic photography helps people connect with the real experience, real team, and the real story behind your practice.

Check out a few of our favorites from a recent shoot with our client Form + Function Dental Aesthetics 📸

06/22/2026

Here’s what no one is telling you about ads. It’s not your budget. It’s not your targeting. It’s your story.

When patients can feel who you are before they call, everything changes. The calls, the referrals, the patients who stay for years.

We put together the complete playbook for making that happen.

Comment GUIDE and we’ll send it your way⚡️

06/16/2026

We're back with our Stories Over Noise series! In this article we decode two layers of the marketing funnel: clicks and conversions.

Making a good impression is just the first step in a marketing strategy that brings your ideal patients to your door. With data, we can follow their journey from stranger to friend, making informed decisions along the way that remove friction from the funnel and help land patients in your chair.

Read our latest Trade Secrets article here:

Learn how first impressions drive dental practice growth. Studio 8E8 explores branding, marketing, and storytelling through Dr. Dave Bruce’s startup journey.

06/11/2026

One of the biggest mistakes we see on social media? Treating organic and paid social like they’re supposed to do the same job. 😵‍💫

They’re not.

While organic content helps build trust and connection over time, paid social is designed to put the right message in front of the right people at the right time.
But a successful ad takes more than just hitting “boost post.”

We’re breaking down paid social ads for a quick glimpse into what works and doesn’t work.

Swipe through → and see if your social ads are checking all the boxes ✅

For a deeper dive into the world of paid and organic social, check out our Trade Secrets article on the difference ➡️ https://s8e8.com/articles/organic-vs-paid-social

06/09/2026

For a long time, social media success was measured by one thing: follower count. Today? Not so much.

The platforms have changed, the algorithms have changed, and the way people discover brands has changed too.

Our Lead Social Media Specialist Katie shares why follower count isn’t the metric it used to be—and what businesses should be paying attention to instead.

Want a social media strategy built for today’s digital landscape? Send us a message to learn more about our marketing services. 📲

06/05/2026

Women Leading with Confidence ✨

A room full of ambitious, confident women is always a good place to be. From practice owners to industry leaders, it was incredible to hear from women who are making an impact in dentistry —not only through the care they provide, but through the teams they lead and the communities they serve.

Grateful to have been part of such a meaningful event.

06/03/2026

What makes a practice different isn’t always the dentistry.

Sometimes it’s the philosophy. Sometimes it’s the people. Sometimes it’s the way patients feel when they walk through the door.

Videos like this help practices tell the story behind the brand, and that’s what patients connect with most.

We loved helping Arkansas Family Dental bring their story to life 🎥 to learn more about our video production services, head to ➡️ s8e8.com/go

06/02/2026

You didn’t go to dental school to become a marketer...

But somewhere along the way, you were expected to be one. Writing captions. Running ads. Managing your website. Trying to figure out what actually works all while still showing up for your patients and your team.

That’s where we come in. We’re here so you can focus on what you’re best at: caring for your patients, leading your team, and building something meaningful⚡️

For info on all of our creative and marketing services head to ➡️ s8e8.com/go 💻