How Do You Attract New Patients to Your Dental Practice?

May 17, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

Launch & Grow a Six-Figure Patient Membership Plan - Webinar

Join our exclusive course and discover the proven strategies that practices use to add $10,000+ in monthly recurring revenue with patient membership plans. Dr. Evans took this course and now has over 800 members and $37,000/mo of predictable recurring revenue. Watch this webinar before we take it down in 24 hours.

Hook: New Patients Aren’t Found… They’re Grown

how do you attract new patients to your dental practice?

Let’s kill the biggest myth in dental marketing right now:

“If you just run enough ads, new patients will come flying through the door.”

Wrong.
Dumb.
Financial suicide.

If you’re just throwing money at ads and praying for miracles, you’re basically lighting your marketing budget on fire … and roasting marshmallows over it.

Here’s the real deal:
You don’t find amazing patients — you grow them by creating insane loyalty and offering value they can’t ignore.

And the fastest shortcut?
Say it with me…
BoomCloud™ Membership Plans + Smart Patient Loyalty Strategies.

Ready to explode your new patient numbers (and keep them forever)? Let’s GO.


Story: How Dr. Mia Turned One Membership Plan into a New Patient Tsunami

Dr. Mia was stuck.
Running Google ads.
Buying billboard space.
Even sponsoring the local bowling team (because…why not?).

Result?
A whole lotta tire kickers and ghosters.

Then she pivoted:

✅ She launched a BoomCloud™ Membership Plan.
✅ Promoted it like a VIP club instead of another boring dental plan.
✅ Focused on her existing patients, encouraging them to refer.

Fast forward 12 months:

  • 370 membership patients

  • $13,320/month in MRR

  • $159,840/year in ARR

  • 62% of her new patients came from internal referrals!

Boom. No ads needed. Just loyal, happy humans bringing their friends.


Build It and They Will Come… and Bring Friends

How Do You Attract New Patients to Your Dental Practice Smarter:

  • ️ Create a membership plan patients LOVE

  • Promote it like an exclusive club (not boring insurance)

  • Reward referrals with extra perks (patients love free whitening, trust me)

  • Use social proof — showcase happy members on your website and socials

  • Build MRR and ARR so you’re not desperate for new blood every month

Pro Tip:
Membership patients refer 3X more than non-members. (Source: BoomCloud™)


From Cold Leads to Warm, Loyal Fans

Old Dr. Mia:

  • Chased strangers with expensive ads

  • Dealt with one-and-done coupon patients

  • Hustled every. single. month.

New Dr. Mia:

  • 370 loyal patients paying monthly

  • A predictable $13K+ hitting the account before the 1st of every month

  • Friends, family, and neighbors flowing in organically

Her BIG epiphany?
You don’t have to buy patients.
You can GROW loyal fans who bring new patients FOR you.

And you do it by building value first — not discounts.


Jaw-Dropping Stats You Can’t Ignore

65% of dental patients say they’d stay longer if loyalty perks were offered (source: Becker’s Dental Review).
Membership patients spend 2X-4X more annually than traditional patients (source: BoomCloud™).
Subscription businesses grow 5X faster than standard businesses (source: HubSpot).
Referred patients are 37% more likely to stay loyal long-term.

Translation:
Build loyalty programs, and your new patient problem solves itself.


BoomCloud™ Membership Ideas That Attract and Lock-In Patients

✨ Preventive Smiles Club (cleanings, exams, x-rays)
✨ Cosmetic VIP Membership (whitening, smile design)
✨ Kids’ Smile Plan (pediatrics + ortho discounts)
✨ Gum Guardian Program (perio maintenance!)
✨ Family Bundle Plans (perfect for busy parents)

Pro Tip:
Offer special bonuses (like free whitening trays or discounts on Invisalign) for new members to create buzz!


MRR and ARR: Your Secret Weapons for New Patient Security

Here’s where the magic happens:

MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)

Example: 300 members x $40 = $12,000 MRR

ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)

$12,000 x 12 months = $144,000 ARR

Even if you sign ZERO new patients for a month —
You’re still stacking cash.

That’s how real dental freedom looks.


Case Study: Scaling New Patient Flow by 2.5X with BoomCloud™

Practice: Epic Smiles Dental, Atlanta
Problem: Inconsistent new patient flow
Solution: Launched BoomCloud™ Membership and referral campaign
Results:

  • 420 active members

  • $15,800 in MRR

  • $189,600 ARR

  • New patient flow increased 2.5X

  • Dropped paid ad spend by 50%!

Quote from Dr. Leon:
“Building a membership community turned my marketing from a gamble into a machine.”


Why Revenue Per Patient Beats Raw Volume Every Time

Attracting better patients > Attracting more patients.

✅ Membership patients = higher lifetime value
✅ Membership patients = more treatment acceptance
✅ Membership patients = more referrals

Focus on value per patient, and you automatically win the quantity game too.


FAQs About Attracting New Dental Patients

How do you attract dental patients fast?
Launch a loyalty-based membership program and leverage your existing patient base for referrals.

Do memberships help with insured patients too?
Absolutely! Offer cosmetic perks or non-covered services to appeal to insured and uninsured patients alike.

How fast can BoomCloud™ help me launch?
Most practices launch in 30-60 days with full marketing support, templates, and automation!

Can a membership really drive referrals?
HECK YES. Patients LOVE being part of a VIP club and naturally share with friends.

How much should I charge for my membership?
$25–$50/month is the sweet spot depending on your perks and market.


Conclusion: New Patients Aren’t Bought… They’re Earned

You don’t need to waste thousands chasing strangers online.
You need to build loyalty, stack value, and make your patients feel like royalty.

Launch your BoomCloud™ Membership.
Promote it like it’s the hottest VIP club in town.
Turn happy patients into walking, talking marketing machines.

Attract new patients smarter, not harder.

Launch Your BoomCloud™ Membership Program Today


Suggested Inbound Links:

Suggested Outbound Links:

My Top Podcasts

Download This E-book!

Learn tactics and strategies from practices that have built a million dollars in recurring revenue from their membership subscriptions alone!

Membership Plans For Optometrists

vision-membership-plan-ebook Creating a patient membership plan is the smartest strategy to implement in your practice. You will increase patient satisfaction & loyalty, Increase predictable recurring revenue & increase sales!

Fire The PPOs!

Say goodbye to PPOs and hello to a thriving, independent dental practice. Don’t miss out – your journey to financial freedom starts here!

Subscribe to Our Podcasts!

Jordon Comstock

Author Bio

Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

Calculate Your Potential

with BoomCloud™

Recurring Revenue Growth Calculator

Discover the revenue potential of your practice’s membership plans. This calculator helps you project growth by analyzing key factors like patient volume, plan pricing, and service utilization. See how implementing a custom plan can boost your bottom line.

Revenue Calculator

 PPO Loss Calculator – How Much are YOU Losing?

Calculate the hidden costs of relying on traditional PPO plans. Our PPO Loss Calculator reveals the revenue you could be missing out on and helps you strategize for greater profitability with a membership-based model.

PPO Loss Calculator