7 Wild Ways Dentists Can Make a Change in Society (And Why Memberships Are Their Secret Superpower!)

August 02, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Keilani

What If Your Drill Was a Superpower for Good?

Let’s get one thing straight: Dentists aren’t just tooth-fixers.
They’re undercover superheroes in scrubs, and society desperately needs what they’ve got. Think I’m exaggerating? Buckle up, because after reading this, you’ll realize how dentists can make a change society—not just with charity, but with real-world, scalable, revenue-boosting moves.

And here’s the kicker: the wildest way to do it?
A dental membership program.
Yep, you heard right. Memberships aren’t just for gyms or Netflix—they’re the not-so-secret weapon for changing lives and growing your practice’s bank account.


Dr. Maya and the Day Her Waiting Room Became a Social Movement

Dr. Maya was your classic dentist—smart, kind, laser-focused on cleanings and crowns.
But her heart broke every time she saw families putting off care because of cost. She gave out free toothbrushes, did “Smile Days,” even ran free clinic weekends. But the need? It never slowed down.

Then—lightbulb moment.
She launched a low-cost membership plan. Suddenly, families who never said yes to treatment were scheduling appointments, coming in for checkups, and bringing their neighbors. Her practice exploded. Her community thrived.
And her MRR? (That’s Monthly Recurring Revenue, for the non-accountants in the room.)
Through the roof.


HOW DENTISTS CAN MAKE A CHANGE SOCIETY (AND WHY IT STARTS WITH MEMBERSHIP)

You don’t have to join the Peace Corps or run for Congress. Dentists, armed with the right tools, can:

  • Close the access gap for underserved communities

  • Boost health literacy (and smiles)

  • Crush the dental care stigma

  • Create real, sustainable change that pays for itself

And a membership plan is the rocket fuel.

Stats & Real-World Impact

  • 74 million Americans have no dental insurance (ADA, 2023)

  • Practices with membership plans see a 2–4x increase in case acceptance

  • Communities with strong local dental memberships report 40% lower ER visits for oral pain

Bullet List: How Dentists Change Society Every Day

  • Educating kids & parents about oral health in schools

  • Supporting charities & “Smile Drives” for low-income families

  • Hosting local events for free dental screenings

  • Making quality care affordable with transparent pricing

  • Advocating for policy change on oral health access ️

And none of it works at scale… without recurring revenue.


Why a Dental Membership Plan is a Social (and Financial) Game Changer

It sounds counter-intuitive: Want to change the world? Charge people a monthly fee!
But hear me out—here’s why BoomCloud™ membership programs flip the script:

Social Superpowers

  • Removes cost barriers (patients get care, not surprise bills)

  • Encourages regular visits & preventive care (keeps cavities away!)

  • Members feel invested in their health—no more “maybe next year” procrastination

  • Empowers practices to offer scholarships or free memberships to those in real need

Financial Fuel

  • Predictable Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) & Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

  • Membership patients spend 2–4x more per year (seriously, the stats are wild!)

  • Less dependence on insurance—more power to serve as you see fit

  • Retention soars—members stay 98% longer (BoomCloud™ user data)

Cool BoomCloud™ Topics to Change the Game

  • How to launch a community-driven membership plan

  • Tracking your practice’s impact with easy analytics

  • Funding outreach programs with “pay-it-forward” memberships

  • Turning hygiene appointments into high-value, low-cost interventions

  • Leveraging testimonials to inspire more patients to join


How Dr. Maya Used BoomCloud™ to Scale Her Impact (And Her Revenue)

Let’s go back to Dr. Maya. Her city had one of the highest rates of untreated decay in the state.
But instead of relying on charity alone, she built a BoomCloud™ membership plan that:

  • Offered basic and premium memberships, with 100% transparency

  • Enrolled 300+ families in the first year

  • Partnered with local schools for discounted memberships

  • Tracked everything with BoomCloud™: revenue, member growth, retention, even outreach impact

Results?

  • MRR hit $19,000/month by year two (ARR: $228,000+)

  • Members accepted 3.2x more elective treatment (and referred everyone they knew)

  • Dr. Maya funded a “Smile Fund” for 20 free memberships for uninsured kids—all from membership revenue

  • Local ER dental visits dropped by 38% in her zip code within a year

Epiphany

Dr. Maya realized, “I can make a change in society not just by giving away free care—but by building a communityaround dental health. Membership plans let me serve more, help more, and grow faster than I ever imagined.”


MRR, ARR & The Secret to Practice Growth: Revenue Per Patient

Spoiler alert:
The single best way to grow a practice (and your impact)? Optimize revenue per patient.
Here’s why:

  • Membership patients spend more: $1,200–$2,800/year vs. $400–$800 for non-members

  • Consistent cash flow = freedom to invest in staff, tech, and outreach

  • Higher retention = more referrals = exponential growth

  • Predictable MRR/ARR means less stress, more smiles—for you and your patients

Smart Practices Do This

  • Track revenue per patient (BoomCloud™ analytics makes this idiot-proof)

  • Reinvent benefits yearly—add whitening, ortho, emergency perks, etc.

  • Celebrate milestones with members (anniversary cleanings, loyalty gifts)

  • Use “impact stats” in your marketing—showing how members help fund care for the community


Ready to Change Society (and Your Practice) With Memberships?

Here’s your cheat code:

  • Launch a custom membership program—BoomCloud™ is plug-and-play (see how)

  • Promote it in your practice, online, and in the community

  • Use your new MRR to fund real change—outreach, events, care scholarships

  • Track everything: revenue, patient outcomes, community impact

  • Grow. Repeat. Change the world.


FAQs

How can dentists make a change society, beyond just treating patients?
Dentists can close care gaps, educate communities, support charities, and build lasting wellness with scalable programs—like dental memberships.

Do membership programs really help more patients get the care they need?
Yes! Members are more likely to schedule, accept, and complete treatment—because it’s affordable, transparent, and easy.

How does a membership plan help my practice financially?
Memberships build monthly recurring revenue, increase patient loyalty, and double (or quadruple) revenue per patient.

Can I use membership revenue to fund free care?
Absolutely! Many BoomCloud™ users set aside a portion of MRR for community outreach or scholarships.

How do I get started with a membership plan?
Use BoomCloud™! Schedule a free demo or sign up here.

What’s the easiest way to track my impact?
BoomCloud™ lets you track everything: revenue, patient growth, retention, and even social impact stats.


Dentists—Change Makers in Scrubs (Powered by Memberships!)

Dentists: you’re not just healers—you’re community builders, change makers, difference creators.
Membership plans are your tool for scaling impact and revenue. It’s time to make a change society—one membership at a time.


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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

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