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The Best Marketing for Dental Practices: Why Membership Plans Are Your Secret Weapon

January 11, 2025
Written by: Jordon Comstock

Marketing for a dental practice doesn’t have to be boring or complicated. Forget the generic postcards and awkward billboard smiles—your patients deserve better, and so do you. The best marketing for dental practices? It’s the kind that builds loyalty, generates predictable revenue, and makes your valuation skyrocket.

Let’s talk about membership plans, why they’re the ultimate marketing strategy, and how tools like BoomCloud™ help practices like 7 to 7 Dental hit $1M in ARR. Ready to make your practice irresistible? Let’s go!


Why Membership Plans Are the Best Marketing Strategy

If you’re not offering a membership plan, you’re leaving money—and patients—on the table.

What Is a Membership Plan?

It’s a subscription service where patients pay monthly or annually for routine care and discounts on additional treatments. Think Netflix, but for teeth.

Examples of Membership Plans:

  • Basic Plan: $30/month for cleanings, exams, and X-rays.
  • Premium Plan: $60/month for preventive care plus 20% off major treatments.
  • Family Plan: $100/month for up to four family members.

Why Membership Plans Work for Marketing

For Patients:

  • Affordable: Predictable payments make dental care stress-free.
  • VIP Experience: Discounts and priority scheduling make them feel special.
  • No Insurance Hassles: No more confusing copays or denied claims.

For Practices:

  • MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue): Steady cash flow that boosts your valuation.
  • Loyalty: Members stick around longer and refer friends.
  • Case Acceptance: Discounts encourage patients to say “yes” to treatments faster.

4 Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Membership Base


1. Build a Patient Membership Program Around Your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile)

Who are your ideal patients? Families, retirees, busy professionals? Design your membership plan to meet their needs.

Pro Tip: Offer tiered plans to appeal to different demographics.


2. Small Business Outreach: Grow Through Partnerships

Partner with local businesses to provide their employees with affordable dental care. Many small business employees lack insurance and would love a membership plan.

How to Do It:

  • Offer group discounts.
  • Market the plan as a cost-effective alternative to traditional insurance.
  • Use Weave to stay in touch with business owners.

3. Master Digital Marketing Like a Pro

Your patients are online—make sure your practice is, too.

Winning Digital Marketing Strategies:

  • SEO: Optimize for keywords like “affordable dental care near me.”
  • PPC Ads: Target searches like “family dentist without insurance.”
  • Social Media: Share patient stories, membership benefits, and fun office moments.

4. Build Trust Through Community Marketing ️

Get involved in your local community to show patients you care beyond their teeth.

Ideas to Try:

  • Sponsor local events, sports teams, or charity runs.
  • Host free dental care days for underserved populations.
  • Partner with schools to teach kids about oral health.

Case Study: How 7 to 7 Dental Hit $1M ARR

Justin Koch and his team at 7 to 7 Dental turned their membership plan into a marketing juggernaut with BoomCloud™.


How They Did It:

Step 1: Create the Membership Plan

Justin designed plans that appealed to his ICP, offering flexible options for families and individuals.

Step 2: Partner with Small Businesses

Collaborating with local businesses brought in hundreds of loyal members.

Step 3: Digital Marketing Done Right

From targeted PPC ads to engaging social media posts, 7 to 7 Dental made their membership program a household name.

Step 4: Community Involvement

Sponsoring events and hosting free care days helped them build trust and expand their reach.


The Results:

  • Active Members: 2,200 patients.
  • MRR: $85,000.
  • ARR: Over $1 million.
  • Case Acceptance: Increased by 50%.

Justin says, “BoomCloud™ made scaling our membership program effortless and turned it into the backbone of our practice’s success.”


Why BoomCloud™ Is a Must-Have Tool for Your Marketing Toolbox ️

Managing a membership plan manually is a headache—BoomCloud™ makes it easy.

What BoomCloud™ Offers:

  • Automation: Handles billing, renewals, and tracking seamlessly.
  • Customization: Create flexible plans tailored to your patients’ needs.
  • Insights: Access real-time data on members, revenue, and growth metrics.

FAQs

What is the best marketing strategy for dental practices?
Membership plans are the best because they create predictable income, boost loyalty, and attract new patients through referrals.

How does BoomCloud™ help with marketing?
BoomCloud™ automates membership management, tracks metrics, and simplifies scaling your patient base.

Can small practices benefit from membership plans?
Absolutely! Membership plans work for practices of all sizes and are scalable.

Why is MRR important for dental practices?
MRR provides financial stability, increases practice valuation, and makes your practice more appealing to buyers.


Final Call to Action: Transform Your Practice with BoomCloud™

Ready to take your marketing strategy to the next level and grow your dental practice valuation? Follow the lead of 7 to 7 Dental and use BoomCloud™ to attract patients, build loyalty, and boost your MRR.

Click HERE to schedule your free demo and start building the practice of your dreams today.


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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

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