General Dentistry Digital Marketing Guide

February 17, 2025
Written by: Jordon Comstock

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In the fast-paced world of general dentistry, attracting and retaining patients isn’t just about pearly whites; it’s about digital visibility, creative marketing, and giving patients reasons to keep coming back. Let’s dive into the ultimate guide to general dentistry digital marketing with tips, strategies, and tools to skyrocket your practice.


The Power of Facebook Ads for Dentists

Facebook ads are the digital equivalent of a billboard on the busiest street in town—but with the added bonus of targeting your ideal patients. Here’s how to set up a killer Facebook ad strategy step by step:

  1. Define Your Audience
    Use Facebook’s targeting tools to reach potential patients. Filter by location, age, interests (like oral health), and even behaviors (like recent moves, perfect for finding families seeking a new dentist).
  2. Create Thumb-Stopping Ads
    Eye-catching visuals are key. Think smiling patients, team photos, or even a cheeky toothbrush dance (humor works!). Pair it with engaging copy that highlights your unique offerings.
  3. Drive Traffic to Your Website
    Link your ad to a dedicated landing page where patients can learn about your services, book an appointment, or—drumroll, please—sign up for your patient membership program.
  4. Test, Tweak, and Triumph
    Run A/B tests to see which ads perform best. Experiment with visuals, headlines, and calls-to-action (CTAs) like “Book Today!” or “Join Our Membership Club!”

SEO + Articles = Long-Term Growth

Search engine optimization (SEO) is like planting seeds that grow into a garden of organic traffic over time. Writing high-quality articles optimized for keywords ensures patients find you when searching for dental services.

  • Keyword Research: Use tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs to discover what potential patients are searching for. Keywords like “best dentist near me” or “dental cleaning cost” are gold.
  • Write for Humans and Bots: Create engaging blog posts that answer common patient questions, like “How Often Should You Get a Cleaning?” Google loves helpful content.
  • Internal Links: Link your articles to key pages like appointment scheduling or—say it louder for the folks in the back—your membership plan page.

Retargeting Ads on Facebook: The Secret Sauce

Retargeting ads are a game-changer. These ads “follow” people who’ve visited your website, reminding them to take action.

  • How It Works: Add a Facebook Pixel to your site. When someone checks out your services but doesn’t book, your ads pop up in their feed, encouraging them to return.
  • Example Ad: “Still thinking about booking your cleaning? Let us sweeten the deal with $20 off for new members!”

Building an Online Funnel for Membership Programs

Patient membership programs are the unsung heroes of modern dentistry. Why? Because they provide predictable recurring revenue (MRR) and keep patients loyal. Here’s how to use your digital marketing channels to funnel patients into membership:

  1. Step 1: Awareness
    Use Facebook and Google ads to highlight the benefits of your membership plan.
  2. Step 2: Consideration
    Create a landing page with FAQs, testimonials, and a cost breakdown of membership vs. insurance.
  3. Step 3: Conversion
    Add an easy signup option on your site. Tools like BoomCloud™ make managing memberships seamless.


Case Study: Scaling Membership with BoomCloud™

Let’s talk about a real-life success story.

The Challenge: A general dentistry practice in Texas struggled with inconsistent revenue and patient retention.
The Solution: They implemented a patient membership plan using BoomCloud™.
The Results:

  • Grew to 1,200 active members at $35/month, generating $42,000 MRR and over $504,000 ARR.
  • Membership patients spent 4X more on restorative treatments compared to PPO patients.
  • The team was able to drop several PPO contracts, saving $50,000 annually in write-offs.

Membership Programs: The Revenue Multiplier

Membership patients aren’t just loyal—they’re lucrative.

  • Higher Patient Spend: Members spend 2X to 4X more on treatments.
  • Predictable Income: Recurring payments create financial stability.
  • Increased Case Acceptance: Membership plans eliminate insurance hurdles, so patients say “yes” to more treatments.

Don’t Forget Social Media Marketing

Social platforms like Instagram and TikTok aren’t just for dances—they’re for connecting with patients.

  • Show Your Personality: Post behind-the-scenes clips, patient success stories, or even a team lip-sync battle.
  • Run Contests: Offer a free cleaning or whitening session to engage your audience.
  • Highlight Membership Plans: Regularly share posts explaining the benefits of joining your membership program.

Conclusion: The Digital Marketing Toolbox

To recap, a solid digital marketing strategy for general dentistry includes:

  1. Facebook Ads: Target, test, and retarget like a pro.
  2. SEO and Blogging: Drive organic traffic with valuable content.
  3. Retargeting Ads: Bring hesitant patients back into the fold.
  4. Membership Programs: Build loyalty, recurring revenue, and increased patient spend.

Take Action Now

Ready to transform your practice? Visit BoomCloudApps.com to schedule a demo and start your membership journey. Looking for digital marketing help? Check out Golden Proportions Marketing or SMC National to supercharge your strategy.

With these tools and strategies, your general dentistry practice will be unstoppable. So what are you waiting for? Get started today, and watch your patient base—and revenue—soar!

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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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