Dental Content Writer | Mariam Olayode

Dental Content Writer for Dental Practices and Agencies

I’m Mariam Olayode, a registered Dental Surgery Assistant and dental content writer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I create patient-friendly, search-focused content for dental practices and marketing agencies.

My chairside experience gives me direct insight into the questions patients ask and the concerns that influence their treatment decisions. I use that understanding to write dental content that patients can follow and that reflects the intent behind their searches.

I currently write for a UK dental marketing agency and have created content for dental practices serving UK and US patients. My bylined work has appeared on KevinMD, BellaNaija, Vanguard and Emergency Dental Service.

If you are looking for a writer who understands patient communication and dental SEO, explore my published work below or contact me to discuss your project.

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SERVICES

Dental Blog Articles

I write patient-focused dental articles based on the questions patients ask in dental settings and search for online. Each article is structured to answer the search clearly while supporting the website’s wider content strategy.

Treatment and Location Pages

I create treatment and location pages that explain a practice’s services in clear language. The content helps prospective patients understand the treatment and where it is available without forced keyword repetition.

Content Refreshes and SEO Optimisation

I refresh existing dental pages so they answer the intended search more clearly. I preserve useful information and revise the parts that no longer serve the reader or the page’s SEO goal.

Patient Education Materials

I create easy-to-follow resources that help patients understand dental treatment and care instructions. The language is adapted to the intended audience without oversimplifying important information.

Dental Website Copy

I write website copy that reflects the practice’s voice and helps visitors understand what it offers. The content can be adapted to fit an existing website structure or developed for a new page.

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Featured Work

External Publications

What patients don’t say in the dental chair

KevinMD

A chairside reflection on the concerns patients may not mention and how thoughtful follow-up questions can support better patient care.

Dental fear is not really about pain

KevinMD

A personal essay exploring how dental shame and earlier experiences can prevent people from seeking care.

Why Nigerians Are Scared of Visiting the Dentist 

BellaNaija

A public-facing article examining why myths and limited access can contribute to dental avoidance in Nigeria.

Why I Started a Mobile Dental Service

BellaNaija

A personal account of the experiences that inspired me to create JulySmiles, my mobile dental service in Lagos.

When toothache Becomes a Medical Emergency: why too many Nigerians wait until it's too late

Vanguard

An oral health commentary examining why many Nigerians delay dental care and how an untreated dental infection may spread beyond the tooth and require urgent care.

Selected Dental Writing

What to do in the first 30 minutes of a dental emergency 

Emergency Dental Service

A practical guide that turns emergency dental information into clear steps readers can follow while arranging professional care.

What Are Dental Implants and How Do They Replace Missing Teeth? 

OralTalkWithMariam

A detailed patient guide explaining how dental implants work, what treatment may involve and which factors can influence a patient’s decision.

I Already Removed the Tooth. Do I Really Need to Replace It?

OralTalkWithMariam

A patient-focused article answering if every missing tooth needs replacement without giving readers a blanket recommendation.

What Happens to Your Jawbone After a Tooth Is Removed?

OralTalkWithMariam

A search-focused guide explaining how the jawbone changes as an extraction site heals and what this may mean for future tooth replacement.

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What I Bring to Your Dental Content

I have worked from more than 20 dental content briefs for practices serving UK and US patients. I use each brief to understand the page’s purpose and search intent before drafting. When improving existing content, I preserve useful information while addressing gaps and weak targeting.

I adapt my writing to the practice’s established voice and the requirements of its market. I check terminology and follow the website’s internal link instructions. When a claim needs supporting evidence, I use an appropriate source rather than adding a vague trust link.

I treat editorial feedback as part of the writing process and use it to strengthen the final content. If a brief contains an unclear instruction or a claim that the available information cannot support, I flag it instead of making an assumption that could affect the practice’s credibility.

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Availability and Contact

I am available to support dental practices and marketing agencies through freelance projects or ongoing remote content work.

To discuss a project or ask about my availability, email me at oraltalkwithmariam@gmail.com.

You can also view my professional experience and connect with me on LinkedIn.