Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in your dental office can be a blast. Here are some suggestions to help you with whatever you’re planning to do.

What is St. Patrick's Day?

Every March 17th, people worldwide get to don a little green in honor of St. Patrick's Day! This lucky-charm celebration kicks off with a nod to its pious beginnings and celebrates Ireland's patron saint - the legendary figure who brought Christianity into the Emerald Isle centuries ago.

They say St. Patrick was a real hero! He endured 16 years of slavery in Ireland only to emerge from his captivity and establish monasteries, churches, AND schools - talk about overcoming adversity! To this day we commemorate him for all the great things he did by celebrating on March 17th every year with religious services and feasts (but watch out because leprechauns are always lurking around!). Be sure you wear green or else you could be pinched!!

So break out your green garb and grab some shamrocks for good luck as you join this age-old tradition that has evolved from religious services to a global party celebrating Irish culture!

Is St. Patrick's Day an Official Holiday?

Fortunately, St. Patrick's day is not an official U.S. holiday. So dental offices everywhere get to celebrate the day in the office, working! 

If you live in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador or the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat, you'll have to celebrate by yourself at home, because for you, St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday.

St. Patrick's Day Sayings

If you want to sound a little Irish, add any of these sayings to your day.

• Greet staff and patients with a "top of the morning to ye!"
• When patients are leaving, say "May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go."
• OR "Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you."

Do you have a great Irish saying to use in your dental office? Share it in a comment below.

Funny Dental Comics for St. Patrick's Day

Pinterest is a great place to get some St. Patrick's Day dental comics. Some dental offices like to post them by the front desk so patients read them as they check-in for their appointment. Or you may want to post them to your office's social profiles.

Here are a few...

If you're lucky enough to have teeth, brush them

May your teeth shine brighter than a pot of gold

Snoopy St. Patrick's Day

Who doesn't love a little Snoopy and Woodstock to celebrate, well...any holiday!

St. Patrick's Day Dental Office Decorations

Getting into the holiday mood with a little office decorating is always a great idea. Again, Pinterest can be a great place to get ideas. If you're not following us on Pinterest yet, hop on over there and hit the follow button.

Potted plant decorations

If you've got a potted plant outside your dental office, here's a great way to spruce it up for St. Paddy's day.

The St. Paddy's Day Tree

Maybe this is taking this just a bit to far...?

What types of office decorations do you like to put up for St. Patrick's Day?

Dental St. Patrick’s Day Shirts

Looking for dental t-shirts for you and the staff to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Etsy has some great choices; here are a few...

Don't Rely on Luck - Brush and Floss

Irish You Would Floss Retro Shirt

This shirt is super popular and comes in many different colors and styles.

Dental Squad T-shirt

This one's great for all the staff to wear.

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Retro T-Shirt

Be honest, would you consider having all your staff wear the same t-shirt for St. Patrick's day?

St. Patrick's Day Costumes

I'll be honest; these costumes take things just a little too far, don't you think? I couldn't imagine dressing up like this in my dental office to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, could you?

I guess it could get my patient's attention and make the day memorable.

On second thought...

Let us know in the comments if you'd consider getting this dressed up to celebrate St. Paddy's day in your dental office.

St. Patrick's Day Themed Lunch or Snacks for Your Dental Back Office

Here's one of my favorites for the back office--a Leprechaun snack board. But man, it takes some time to put this together. Maybe we'll assign it to the dental temp we hired for the day...

Other good food choices might include St. Patrick's Day Rice Krispy treats, St. Patrick's Day rainbow cake, or green pasta!

Just be sure you brush your teeth afterward...!

What's your favorite food for St. Patrick's Day back office? Share it in a comment below.

Post Your St. Patrick's Day Pictures to Social

We've shared a few ideas about how you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your office. How do you plan to celebrate?

Whatever you decide to do to celebrate, be sure to use a hashtag when you post your pictures to social.

Tag us on Facebook @princessdentalstaffing and we'll share your picture!

• #princessdentalstaffing
• #stpatricksday 
• #irish
• #stpaddysday 
• #green
• #happystpatricksday
• #shamrock

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