Let’s Be Honest: Most Dental Giveaways Are Lame
You’ve seen it.
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A cheap pen that barely writes
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A toothbrush so stiff it could file down concrete
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A calendar fridge magnet from 2017 still somehow on the front desk
These aren’t marketing gifts — they’re clutter.
“If your ‘gift’ ends up in the trash, it’s not marketing — it’s landfill.”
– Jordon Comstock, Membership Revenue Evangelist
But what if you could turn a $3 giveaway into a referral, a five-star review, or even better — a monthly paying member?
That’s how you do dental office marketing gifts the BoomCloud™ way. Let’s show you how to turn swag into strategy, and giveaways into growth.
Gifts Don’t Just Say “Thanks.” They Say “Join Our Tribe.”
Here’s what most dental offices get wrong:
They think marketing gifts are about being “nice.”
Wrong.
They’re about:
✅ Getting noticed
✅ Being remembered
✅ Making a patient think, “These people are awesome — I’m staying forever”
✅ And ultimately, increasing revenue per patient
Now imagine giving a new patient a slick welcome kit — a tote bag, a branded toothbrush, a referral card, and a flyer for your membership plan. That’s not a freebie — that’s a customer acquisition funnel.
Boom.
Why Combine Marketing Gifts with Membership Plans?
Let me hit you with the stats:
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Membership patients spend 2–4X more per year
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They show up more often
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They refer more people
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They don’t ghost you after their cleaning
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They’re emotionally and financially committed
And when you use your marketing gifts as the entry point to your membership plan?
It’s like giving your practice steroids. Ethical ones.
The $30K Gift: A Real Case Study (Yes, It Happened)
Dr. Ashley runs a small-but-mighty 2-op practice in Arizona.
Her front desk was handing out dollar-store toothbrushes and wondering why nobody remembered them.
We helped her flip the script:
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Launched a $39/month BoomCloud™ membership
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Created branded new patient gift kits with a bamboo toothbrush, lip balm, and a “Welcome to the Club” card
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Added a QR code linking to the online sign-up
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Ran a giveaway: “Refer a friend and win FREE whitening for life”
10 months later?
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312 active members
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$12,168 in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
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$146,016 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
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⭐ Dozens of 5-star reviews
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42 referrals
She used gifts + memberships to create a retention machine. That’s what we’re talking about.
What Are the Best Dental Office Marketing Gifts?
Here are 10 badass ideas that won’t end up in the junk drawer:
1. Custom Bamboo Toothbrushes
Sustainable. Sleek. Branded with your logo. Bonus: Looks way more “wellness” than plastic throwaways.
“Every time they brush, they see your brand. That’s marketing that lives in their bathroom.”
– Jordon Comstock
Use these for:
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Welcome kits
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Post-whitening gifts
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Giveaway prizes
Cost: Around $2–$3 per brush
Vendor: Heyward Dental Products
2. Personalized Lip Balm
Perfect for post-cleaning dry lips or giveaway swag. Your logo is front and center — and everyone uses lip balm.
Cost: ~$1–2
Vendor: American Dental Accessories
️ 3. Branded Tote Bags
Super functional. Eco-friendly. And way more memorable than a plastic baggie.
Use them to:
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Package your membership flyer + first gift
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Send home goodies
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Run a social media giveaway (“Show us your tote at the farmers market!”)
Vendor: Dental Crazed
4. Fun Socks with Teeth on Them
Because everyone loves funky socks. Especially when they’re FREE.
Put them in your “New Member Welcome Pack.”
Cost: $3–6
Pro tip: Add your IG handle on the packaging and say, “Tag us in your new smile socks!”
☕ 5. Office Manager Mugs
These are great for internal team swag, referral partners (orthos, MDs), or giveaways.
Funny slogan? Even better.
Example: “Floss Boss” or “Tooth Be Told, I Love Coffee”
Vendor: YouNique Designs
6. Quarterly Giveaway Bundles
Put together a $50 gift box every quarter with:
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Whitening pens
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Custom mug
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Local gift cards
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Your branded gear
Then promote it like this:
“Every member is automatically entered to win! Not a member? Join now.”
Now you’ve got a lead magnet that gives back.
How to Use These Gifts to Grow Memberships
Every gift should point to something bigger — your membership plan.
Here’s how:
✅ Step 1: Bundle Strategically
Welcome kits for new members:
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1 bamboo toothbrush
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1 membership flyer
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1 lip balm
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QR code to refer-a-friend
Cost = $5. Value = Thousands.
✅ Step 2: Add a Call to Action to Every Gift
On every item, include:
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Your logo
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Website
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IG handle
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A phrase like:
“Members save $400/year. Join at [URL]”
✅ Step 3: Promote Gifts Like They’re VIP Perks
Use messaging like:
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“Exclusive gift for new Smile Plan members”
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“Free socks + free first month — limited time!”
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“Join today, get a $25 Whitening Kit — free!”
Tie it all back to the BoomCloud™ signup funnel.
Why Membership Patients Are Your Most Profitable Patients
Let’s bring the numbers:
| Patient Type | Annual Spend | Treatment Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| PPO Patient | $400–$700 | ~40% |
| Membership Patient | $1,200–$2,400+ | 70%+ |
BoomCloud™ data doesn’t lie.
And every new member adds Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) to your practice.
Track It All Like a Boss (With BoomCloud™)
BoomCloud™ lets you track:
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Active members
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MRR / ARR
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Churn rate
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Referral conversions
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Revenue per patient
That means when you run a gift promo tied to your plan, you can see EXACTLY how much it brought in.
No guessing. Just growth.
Example Campaign You Can Steal Today ✅
Here’s a real-world campaign you can launch next week:
The “Sock & Save” Campaign
Headline:
“Join Our Membership Plan This Month, Get a Pair of Limited Edition Smile Socks — Free!”
How it works:
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Run Facebook + IG ads
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Text inactive patients
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Use front desk scripts
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Add a referral bonus: “Get 1 pair for you + 1 for your friend!”
Goal:
→ Add 25–50 new members
→ Cost: ~$250
→ Potential MRR: $1,000–$2,000/month (=$12,000–$24,000/year)
Not bad for some socks, huh?
Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Give Gifts — Give Growth
If you’re gonna give something away, make it strategic.
Make it memorable.
Make it tie directly into a system that grows revenue, builds loyalty, and makes your practice stand out in a sea of boring beige dental offices.
“Every toothbrush, sock, or swag bag should do one thing: get someone to join your membership plan.”
– Jordon Comstock
Because guess what? Profit follows loyalty.
And loyalty starts with feeling appreciated — and invested.
Ready to Turn Your Gifts Into Recurring Revenue?
BoomCloud™ gives you the tools to:
✅ Build a membership plan
✅ Track your MRR, ARR, and referrals
✅ Automate billing + renewals
✅ Promote your plan with marketing tools that convert
Schedule a free demo of BoomCloud™ here
Let’s stop giving out cheap pens.
Let’s start building a tribe of raving fans who pay you monthly and stay for years.
