Hey Tooth Tycoon! Let’s get real — if you’ve ever poured your sweat, tears, and lab bills into a fancy flexible partial only for the patient to ghost you at the final try-in, this one’s for you.
Today, you’re about to master the D5226 dental code like a billing Jedi, learn how to profit from it instead of bleeding cash, AND see how pairing it with a BoomCloud™ membership plan transforms your practice from “maybe we get paid” to “cha-ching every month.” Ready? Let’s roll.
The Nerd Stuff: What Is the D5226 Dental Code?
Here’s the official scoop:
✅ D5226 — Mandibular partial denture, flexible base (including any clasps, rests and teeth).
Translation for normal humans: This is your lower arch flexible partial — think Valplast™ style — lightweight, gum-hugging, bendy, and pretty. Patients love the comfort. Labs love the markup. Dentists? Well, you should love the profit… IF you code and bill it right.
Upper flexible partial? Use D5225 instead.
The Truth: Flexible Partials Are Profit Potholes When You Miscode D5226
Let’s be honest:
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Flexible partials eat up chair time, impressions, try-ins, and picky patients.
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Labs charge you more than the basic resin.
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Many dentists chicken out when quoting the real fee ($1,200–$2,000 on average) and bundle it with other work or discount it away.
Result? You’re losing money AND getting ghosted for your kindness. ♂️
Smart Practices Bundle D5226 Into Memberships
Here’s the lightbulb moment: Membership patients never blink at a flexible partial quote — because they’re paying you every month anyway. BoomCloud™ practices wrap D5226 into an affordable membership plan that:
✅ Spreads the cost over time.
✅ Removes sticker shock.
✅ Locks patients into your care.
✅ Doubles or triples lifetime spend per patient.
Flexible partial + membership = profit, loyalty, and zero drama.
Real-World Story: Dr. Jackson’s Flexible Partial Game-Changer
Meet Dr. Jackson, a general dentist in Atlanta who used to dread offering flexible partials:
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Quoted $1,500 → patients ghosted.
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Lab invoice → due regardless.
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Payments? Awkward chase scenes.
Then he got smart:
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Added a BoomCloud™ membership: $45/month for preventive + treatment discounts.
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Marketed it as “no huge denture bill upfront — pay monthly!”
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In 9 months, he signed up 287 members, secured $12,915 MRR, and locked in $155,000 ARR.
Patients loved it. No more ghosting. Lab bills covered. Profit predictable.
MRR & ARR: Why It Matters for D5226
Quick refresher:
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MRR = Monthly Recurring Revenue — the reliable cash that hits your account every month.
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ARR = Annual Recurring Revenue — the money you KNOW you’ll collect this year, insurance or not.
When you pair flexible partials (D5226) with a BoomCloud™ membership, you flip the script:
✅ Less reliance on insurance rejections.
✅ More loyal patients.
✅ Stress-free billing.
How to Rock D5226 & BoomCloud™ Together
Step 1: Bill D5226 for mandibular flexible partials — never downgrade to D5212 or undercode it.
Step 2: Bill relines (D5730), repairs (D5650), and adjustments (D5410) separately — these aren’t freebies!
Step 3: Offer a BoomCloud™ membership upfront — patients pay monthly, so “expensive denture” becomes “easy plan.”
Step 4: Let BoomCloud™ do the heavy lifting: automatic billing, renewals, legal compliance, and killer marketing assets.
Schedule your free BoomCloud™ demo here
Stats That’ll Make You Smile (and Your CPA Smile More)
BoomCloud™ practices report:
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95% appointment show-up rates for members.
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2–4X higher treatment acceptance.
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30–40% higher revenue per patient vs. non-members.
So yes, D5226 flexible partials aren’t just a one-off payday — they’re the gateway to loyal, happy patients who stick with you for life.
FAQs
What does D5226 really cover?
A flexible base lower partial denture with clasps, rests, teeth, and delivery — all initial steps. Adjustments, repairs, and relines? Bill those separately.
Is D5226 covered by insurance?
Sometimes — but it’s usually downgraded or capped. That’s why a membership plan guarantees you get paid fully.
Does BoomCloud™ work with my PMS?
Yup! It integrates with most major practice software.
How long to launch?
Under a week — BoomCloud™ sets it up for you and trains your team.
Is it legal in my state?
100%. BoomCloud™ uses proven, legally compliant templates.
Wrap-Up: Flexible Partials, Loyal Patients, Predictable Cash
Okay, Dental Rockstar — here’s the mic drop:
✅ Bill the D5226 dental code properly, every time.
✅ Stop giving away free chair time with relines and repairs.
✅ Launch a BoomCloud™ membership — patients love easy monthly payments, and you love predictable profit.
No more ghosting. No more write-offs. Just happy patients and a bank account that grows while you sleep.
Ready to Be the Next Dr. Jackson?
✅ Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan eBook: Get It Free
✅ Take the Six-Figure Patient Membership Plan Course: Enroll Now
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