Dentists Advertising That Actually Works: Ditch Discounts & Build Recurring Revenue with Memberships

December 07, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Keilani

Dentists Advertising Is Broken: Here’s How to Fix It with a Smarter Model

Let’s get straight to the point, doc:
Your ads are probably broken.

Not because you’re a bad dentist. Not because your team isn’t trying. But because you’re advertising the wrong thing to the wrong people — in the wrong way.

The truth?
Most dentists’ advertising strategies are built around discounts, gimmicks, or insurance bait.

  • “$59 Exam and X-Rays!”

  • “Free Whitening With Cleaning!”

  • “No Insurance? We Accept Most Plans!”

These ads might get clicks. Maybe even some bookings.
But they don’t build long-term patients, and they definitely don’t build loyalty or profit.

So what does?

Ads that promote your membership plan — not your price.
Ads that position your practice like Netflix or Amazon Prime — not a Groupon coupon.

And the best part? You can do it all with BoomCloud™, your new recurring revenue engine


The Problem with Traditional Dentists Advertising

Here’s how most dental practices do ads:

  • Launch a Google or Facebook campaign

  • Run a “new patient special”

  • Attract insurance shoppers or discount hunters

  • 70%+ churn after 1 visit

  • Low treatment plan acceptance

  • Net profit? LOL.

Worse? It’s a constant treadmill. The minute you stop advertising, your schedule dies.

Let me drop a hard truth bomb :

If your advertising only works when you spend more money, you don’t have a business model — you have a slot machine.


How One Dentist 3X’d ROI with Membership-Based Advertising

Meet Dr. Marcus Tran from Denver.

He used to spend $3,500/month on Facebook ads offering a $79 exam + x-rays.

Here’s what he got:

  • Lots of new patients

  • Most didn’t come back

  • Average revenue per patient: $187

  • Treatment acceptance was under 40%

Then he did something wild:

❗He stopped promoting discounts…
And started promoting his BoomCloud™ membership plan instead.

Here was his new ad:

“No insurance? No problem. Join our Smile Plan for just $29/month. Includes cleanings, exams, and discounts on treatment. Tap to learn more.”

He ran the same ad budget.

60 days later:

  • 232 new leads

  • 96 new members

  • MRR: $2,784/month

  • Treatment acceptance: 81% among members

  • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): $33,408 (from memberships alone)

And now, every new patient he ads brings in compound interest — not one-off visits.


Ads That Build Recurring Revenue > Ads That Only Get New Patients

Let’s say this out loud together:

“I don’t just want more patients.
I want more revenue per patient, more loyalty, and more profit per visit.”

That’s what membership-based advertising gets you.

When someone joins your BoomCloud™ plan, you’ve got:

  • Monthly cash flow

  • Higher treatment acceptance

  • Built-in loyalty

  • A patient who’s now invested in your care

And that, my friend, makes every dollar you spend on ads work harder


How to Run Smart Dentist Ads Backed by BoomCloud™

Let’s break it down — the right way to advertise as a modern, growth-minded dentist:

Step 1: Launch Your BoomCloud™ Membership Plan

  • Start with a $25–$39/mo offer

  • Include 2 cleanings/year, exams, 15–20% off treatment

  • Add a limited-time bonus (whitening, electric brush, etc.)

Step 2: Build Ads That Focus on Value — Not Discounts

Example captions for Facebook/Instagram ads:

  • “Dental Insurance is a Ripoff — Here’s What We Offer Instead”

  • “No Insurance? Join Our $1/Day Smile Plan and Never Miss a Cleaning”

  • “We Created Netflix for Dentistry — Join Our Membership Plan Today”

Use real patient testimonials and short videos of your team explaining the plan.

Step 3: Direct Traffic to Your BoomCloud™ Landing Page

This is where the magic happens:

  • Explain the plan

  • Show pricing

  • Offer sign-up on the spot

  • Use urgency (“Only 50 spots this month”)

Step 4: Follow Up with Email + SMS

Set up a simple 3-email sequence:

  1. “Here’s how our plan works”

  2. “What members are saying”

  3. “Sign up before the bonus ends”

Boom. Automation meets conversion.


COOL IDEAS for Membership-Driven Ad Campaigns

Here’s how to stand out in a sea of $99 specials:

Campaign Themes:

  • “No Insurance Needed — Join Today”

  • “Tired of Dental Bills? Try Our Subscription Plan”

  • “Affordable Dental Care for Families — Starting at $25/month”

Where to Run Them:

  • Facebook + Instagram ads

  • YouTube pre-rolls

  • Nextdoor (yes, it works)

  • Local display ads

  • Email blasts to old inactive patients

What to Include in the Ads:

  • Emoji-rich captions

  • Real patients on video

  • Clear pricing

  • The “Join Now” CTA

  • Testimonials from members

  • A mobile-friendly sign-up experience


CASE STUDY: How One Practice Used BoomCloud™ to Grow $200K ARR from Ads

Dr. Sophia Morales, Tampa, FL

She ran one single membership ad campaign:

  • Budget: $2,000/month

  • Offer: $30/month Smile Plan

  • Target: Uninsured families + retirees

  • Hook: “Don’t Let Insurance Decide Your Smile”

12 months later:

  • 681 members

  • $20,430 in MRR

  • ARR = $245,160

  • Treatment acceptance doubled

  • Ad cost per patient dropped by 58%

And she still runs that same campaign. Why?
Because BoomCloud™ makes every new signup a long-term asset.


✊ Stop Advertising for Patients — Start Advertising for Profit

Dentists advertising discounts are in a race to the bottom.
Dentists advertising membership plans are building:

✅ Predictable cash flow
✅ Higher patient value
✅ Loyal fans
✅ And a business that works even when they’re not in the office

Membership plans = modern dentistry
BoomCloud™ = your growth engine
Smart ads = the fuel

Let’s stop wasting money on short-term offers.
Let’s build something that compounds.


NEXT STEPS & RESOURCES:

Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan eBook
https://boomcloud.myclickfunnels.com/million-dollar-book

Take The Six-Figure Patient Membership Plan Course
https://www.boomcloudapp.com/six-figure-membership-course

Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™ & Learn How to Grow Yours
https://boomcloudapps.com/demo-schedule/

Create Your BoomCloud™ Account For FREE
https://www.boomcloudapp.com/main-online-demo-and-sign-up-page

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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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