Tired of Waiting for New Patients? Let’s Flip the Script
Here’s the truth:
If you’re relying on postcards, coupon sites, or “hope and pray” marketing to get new dental patients, you’re losing.
The best practices in 2025?
They’re using smarter, proven systems—leveraging memberships, digital marketing, automation, and radical patient experience to fill their schedules (and bank accounts) month after month.
If you want to know how to get new patients for dental practice without the grind, the burnout, or the guesswork—buckle up.
How Dr. Avery Turned Her Empty Chairs into a Waiting List with a New-Patient Engine
Dr. Avery was tired of slow months, Groupon shoppers, and begging for Google reviews.
But she was also over high-stress marketing with little ROI.
Her “Aha!” moment:
She invested in a membership program (BoomCloud™), automated her new-patient journey, and went all-in on value and experience—not discounts.
Her new-patient flow looked like this:
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Targeted social ads with an invite to join the VIP Smile Club (membership!)
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Online scheduling and instant SMS/text confirmation
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Welcoming team, “Netflix & Numb” (streaming during treatment), and a VIP new patient welcome kit
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Automatic referral rewards for every patient who brought a friend
What happened?
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New patients per month jumped from 8 to 32 in 90 days
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Membership patients 4x’d their recare and brought in friends and family
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Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) covered 65% of fixed expenses
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Dr. Avery spent less time marketing—and more time enjoying her practice
How to Get New Patients for Dental Practice (2025 Edition): A Proven Formula
Forget “spray and pray.” Here’s your real-world, battle-tested formula for filling your schedule with high-value new patients:
10 Moves to Get New Patients for Dental Practice
Launch an In-House Membership Plan
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Attracts uninsured and price-sensitive patients—plus, members refer more
Maximize Google My Business & Reviews
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Most new patients search “dentist near me”—you must dominate Google Maps
Automate Text & Email Follow-Ups
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Convert leads fast, confirm appointments, and remind for recare
Build a Modern, Mobile-Friendly Website
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Fast, clear calls to action, online scheduling, and smiling faces (not stock photos!)
Video Testimonials & Office Tours
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Real patient stories win trust (and boost SEO)
Run Referral & Review Contests
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Reward patients for bringing in friends (gift cards, free whitening, exclusive events)
Partner with Local Businesses & Employers
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Offer exclusive membership deals to their staff
Leverage Social Media (with Value, Not Spam)
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Instagram Reels, Facebook lives, TikTok “day in the life”—be fun, be human
Track MRR, ARR & Revenue Per Patient
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Know where your profit comes from—and double down
Host Free Community Events or Screenings
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Get new faces in the door, collect leads, offer membership deals
Why Membership Programs Are the #1 Growth Hack for New Patients
Want a surefire way to get new patients for dental practice?
Launch a membership program—and make it the center of your marketing.
Why it works:
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Patients crave predictable costs, discounts, and VIP perks
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Membership = loyalty = built-in referrals (the cheapest, best kind)
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Predictable monthly revenue (MRR) stabilizes your cash flow
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Membership patients spend 2–4x more, refer 2–3 friends on average, and stick with you for years
Pro-Tip:
Bundle new-patient offers with a membership sign-up:
“Join our Smile Club today—get your first cleaning, exam, and X-rays for just $99 and enjoy VIP discounts all year!”
CASE STUDY: Dr. Avery’s BoomCloud™ New Patient Playbook
Before BoomCloud™:
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New patients/mo: 8
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MRR: $1,500
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Case acceptance: 54%
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Memberships: 41
After 6 Months:
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New patients/mo: 32
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MRR: $6,400
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Case acceptance: 86%
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Memberships: 197
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Referrals per month: 18
Her words?
“We made it easy to join, easy to refer, and fun to be a patient. BoomCloud™ let us automate it all—patients do the marketing for us now.”
MRR, ARR & Revenue Per Patient: The “Secret Sauce” of New Patient Growth
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MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue):
Each new membership is predictable revenue—even if insurance slows down -
ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue):
More members = exponential annual growth (and bankable profit) -
Revenue Per Patient:
Membership patients are 2–4x more valuable. Track this, optimize it, and watch your practice thrive.
Stat Check:
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Practices with membership plans grow new-patient flow 2x faster (ADA, 2024)
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86% of new patients prefer online scheduling and digital communication
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Membership-driven practices report 40–70% of collections from recurring revenue
BoomCloud™ Power Moves for Attracting New Patients
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Automate onboarding, reminders, and referral tracking in one dashboard
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Offer founding member deals for the first 100 sign-ups
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Send welcome gifts or swag to new members
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Share patient wins and stories online—social proof sells!
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Host a “Membership Open House” and let patients bring friends
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Collaborate with gyms, salons, schools for co-branded events
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Celebrate every referral and member milestone with rewards
FAQs
What’s the best way to get new patients for dental practice?
Membership programs + digital marketing + local partnerships = proven formula.
How much should I spend on marketing?
Aim for 5–8% of revenue, but reinvest in what works (track every channel!).
Does a membership plan really help?
Absolutely—attracts uninsured, boosts referrals, and grows revenue fast.
How long does it take to see results?
Many practices see a 2–3x increase in new patients within 3–6 months.
How do I get my team on board?
Train them on the value of memberships and make referral rewards a team sport.
Should I still take insurance?
If it fits your market, sure—but prioritize membership for loyal, high-value patients.
How to Get New Patients for Dental Practice—The Modern Way
Stop crossing your fingers for new patients.
Launch a membership program, create an unbeatable patient experience, automate your marketing, and track the numbers that matter.
The result?
Full chairs, happy team, and a steady stream of new, loyal patients—month after month.
