Hey tooth warriors — Jordon Comstock here, your friendly neighborhood dental revenue rebel and founder of BoomCloud™. Today, I’m calling out the biggest, ugliest profit killer lurking in your practice: patient churn.
You spend a fortune luring new patients with Google Ads, mailers, and cutesy social posts… but guess what? If you don’t lock them down forever (or at least for a few glorious years), you’re basically filling a leaky bucket with $100 bills. Not cool.
Let’s fix that today — and I’ll show you exactly how to increase patient retention, supercharge treatment acceptance, and build unstoppable Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) with a simple, sexy membership plan.
Sound good? Pop your AirPods in — let’s drill.
Ads Bring Patients In. Membership Keeps Them Forever.
Fun fact:
The average dental practice loses 15% of its patient base each year. That’s thousands of dollars rolling out the door while you’re busy trying to fill your hygiene chairs.
Even worse? It costs 5-10X more to get a new patient than to keep an existing one.
Meanwhile, smart practices with a membership plan keep patients loyal — and those members spend 2X to 4X more than uninsured patients.
So, do you want to keep burning money chasing new patients… or do you want a rock-solid plan to increase patient retention and turn your practice into a subscription business?
Yeah. I thought so.
STORY: How Dr. Maria Plugged Her $100K Retention Hole
Meet Dr. Maria — a brilliant dentist with a bad retention problem. Her front desk booked new patients like champs. But half disappeared after a couple of cleanings.
Her revenue looked like a rollercoaster. High one month, down the next. She dreaded slow seasons.
Enter BoomCloud™.
She launched a membership plan:
✅ 2 cleanings, exams, X-rays included
✅ 20% off crowns, bridges, implants
✅ Whitening pen at signup
She and her team offered it to EVERY patient. “Want to skip insurance hassles and save money?”
Patients loved it.
In 12 months:
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320 members paying $30/month
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$9,600 MRR locked in
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$115,200 ARR — before she did a single crown
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Members spent 3X more than walk-ins
Result? Dr. Maria went from patient churn queen to retention royalty — all thanks to a simple membership plan on BoomCloud™.
THE DATA: Why Memberships are the Retention Superpower
Let’s drop some truth bombs:
Retention rates: Patients in a membership plan are 80% more likely to come back for regular care. Boom.
Revenue per patient: Members spend 2X–4X more per year on big cases like implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic work.
MRR & ARR: Membership plans add predictable cash flow. BoomCloud™ docs routinely build $5K–$50K/month in MRR within a year.
Referrals: Happy members brag about you. One study shows referred patients have a 37% higher lifetime value. Cha-ching.
Copy This Playbook to Increase Patient Retention Fast
Want patients sticking to you like cement to a molar? Here’s my zero-fluff plan.
✅ Step 1: Design a No-Brainer Membership
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Keep it clear: cleanings, exams, X-rays included.
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Add perks: 15–20% off big treatments.
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Make it irresistible: “Join today, get free whitening forever!”
✅ Step 2: Use BoomCloud™
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Log in at BoomCloudApps.com
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Build, manage & scale your plan legally.
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Automate payments — say goodbye to awkward money calls.
✅ Step 3: Train Your Team
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Every call: “Did you know we have a plan that saves you money?”
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Every checkout: “Sign up today and save 20% on your crown!”
✅ Step 4: Promote the Heck Out of It
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Pin it on your website homepage.
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Post member shoutouts on social media.
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Email your inactive patients: “Come back and join our membership club.”
My Lightbulb Moment
Back when I worked in my family’s dental practice, I watched our best patients disappear when their insurance changed. One bad employer switch and poof — gone.
It hit me hard: Why rent patients from insurance when you can OWN the relationship with a membership plan?
That “aha” turned into BoomCloud™. Now thousands of dental practices use it to boost retention, build MRR, and flip the bird to greedy insurance companies.
It works because it’s simple: patients love subscriptions. Netflix. Spotify. Amazon Prime. A dental membership plan taps the same psychology: predictability + perks = loyalty.
Bulletproof Tips to Increase Patient Retention
Offer a Sign-Up Bonus:
“First 50 signups get a free electric toothbrush!”
Celebrate Members:
“Happy 3-year smile anniversary, Jessica!” (Yes, share it on socials.)
Leverage Scarcity:
“Only 10 membership spots left this month!”
Reward Referrals:
“Refer a friend, get a $25 treatment credit.”
Use Emojis:
Emails with emojis boost open rates by up to 45%.
Train Scripts:
Equip your team with easy pitches. BoomCloud™ has templates!
FAQs: How to Increase Patient Retention
How much does a membership plan cost to set up?
BoomCloud™ has plans for every size. Most docs see 10–20X ROI.
Can I still take insurance?
Absolutely. Many practices run membership + insurance side by side.
Is it legal?
Yes — BoomCloud™ ensures compliance in all 50 states.
Do patients really spend more?
Data shows members spend 2–4 times more per year!
How fast will I see results?
Many practices sign 50–100 members in the first month alone!
Stop Leaking Patients. Start Printing Predictable Profit.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
➡️ Plug your leaky retention bucket.
➡️ Build loyal patients who see YOU as their dentist for life.
➡️ Stack predictable MRR & ARR you can retire on.
BoomCloud™ is the easiest way to do it. Go peek at BoomCloudApps.com — your future loyal patient base is waiting.
