How Do Dentists Increase Patient Volume?

May 17, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

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You Don’t Need More Patients. You Need BETTER Patients.

Okay, dentist fam, time for some tough love.
Everyone out here screaming, “I need more new patients!” like it’s the magic bullet.
Wrong.
Dead wrong.

Because let’s be real:

“How do dentists increase patient volume and make it actually profitable?”

Not by throwing money at Facebook ads.
Not by discounting your butt off.
And DEFINITELY not by joining another garbage PPO.

You do it by building patient loyalty first — and stacking MRR with memberships.
That’s how you win.

Welcome to the BoomCloud™ revolution. (BoomCloudApps.com)


Story: The Practice That Went from “New Patient Junkie” to “Retention Rockstar”

Dr. Liz had a “more patients” addiction.
$5,000/month on Google Ads.
$3,000/month on billboards.
$1,500/month on newspaper ads (it’s 2025, c’mon people ).

Guess what?
New patients came in… and LEFT. ‍♂️

Until she discovered membership plans.
She launched one with BoomCloud™.
Here’s what happened:

✅ 400 patients signed up in 6 months
✅ $14,000/month in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
✅ Patients visiting 3X more often
✅ Acceptance of BIG treatments skyrocketed

Today, Liz spends $0 on ads. Her patients are loyal, profitable, and singing her praises.


Want More Patients? Start With the Ones You Already Have

You can burn thousands chasing strangers ‍♂️…
Or you can build a membership army that shows up, stays loyal, and buys more.

BoomCloud™ Membership Benefits for Patient Volume:

  • ️ Locks patients into YOUR ecosystem

  • Boosts hygiene visits and treatment volume

  • Creates monthly revenue even if production dips

  • Increases appointment frequency 2X-3X

  • Turns casual patients into RAVING fans

Pro Tip:
Membership patients refer 3X more friends and family than regular ones. Instant organic growth!


From “Volume Chaser” to “Revenue Magnet”

Old Dr. Liz:

  • Spent a fortune to get bums in chairs

  • Watched them ghost after one cleaning

  • Bled out marketing dollars monthly

New Dr. Liz:

  • 400 members paying monthly

  • 3X higher case acceptance

  • Grew production by 40%… without begging for Google reviews.

The BIG realization?
➡️ Increasing volume starts with increasing loyalty and revenue per patient.

When you build loyal patients, they bring their friends, their cousins, and their cats.
(Okay, maybe not the cats ).


Stats That’ll Smack You With Truth (And Opportunity)

Membership patients spend 2X-4X more per year than uninsured patients (BoomCloud™ Data).
Retention rates jump by 60% with membership models.
Subscription economy companies grow 5X faster than traditional businesses (source: HubSpot).

Translation:
Membership = More visits, more treatment, more revenue.


Cool BoomCloud™ Membership Plan Ideas

Give your patients something to stick around for:

✨ Preventive Care Plan (cleanings, x-rays, exams)
✨ Cosmetic Smile Club (whitening perks, cosmetic consults)
✨ Family Plans (Mom, Dad, 2.5 kids )
✨ Senior Loyalty Programs (bifocals + crowns?)
✨ Pediatric Care Memberships (kids love stickers AND benefits)
✨ Ortho + Whitening Combos (straight teeth + sparkle)

Pro Tip:
Bundle VALUE and make it irresistible!


MRR + ARR: Your Secret Growth Weapons

Let’s decode this real quick:

MRR = Monthly Recurring Revenue

400 members x $35 = $14,000/month

ARR = Annual Recurring Revenue

$14,000 x 12 = $168,000/year

That’s $168,000 before a single new patient walks in!

You want to grow patient volume?
Stack MRR first. Then the volume comes organically.


Case Study: Scaling Patient Volume with BoomCloud™

Practice: Bright Smiles Dental (Chicago)
Problem: High churn, low hygiene retention
Solution: Launched BoomCloud™ membership program
Results:

  • Enrolled 500 patients in 8 months

  • $17,500 in MRR

  • Reduced patient churn by 62%

  • Hygiene production up by 48%

Doctor’s quote:
“It’s easier to keep happy members than it is to find new strangers every month.”

Mic. Drop.


Why Revenue Per Patient Beats Raw Volume Every Time

Dentists obsessed with “more new patients” are playing the wrong game.

You want:
More visits per year
More accepted treatment
More spend per appointment

Membership plans hit all three targets.
Suddenly, each patient is worth 2X-4X more.

You can DOUBLE production without adding a single new chair.


FAQs About Patient Volume and Memberships

Do memberships work in competitive markets?
Heck yes. Memberships create loyalty faster than any ad campaign.

Can I sell memberships to insured patients?
Absolutely. Offer perks insurance doesn’t cover (like whitening or night guards).

How do I price my membership?
Typical range: $25–$50/month. Easy yes for most patients.

Will BoomCloud™ help me market my plan?
Yes! They give you tools, templates, and scripts to crush it.

What if my staff hates selling?
No sweat. BoomCloud™ makes it easy to automate signups with scripts and tech.


Conclusion: Build Loyalty First, Watch Volume Explode

You wanna grow your dental practice?

You don’t need to become a marketing wizard. ‍♂️
You need to build a membership tribe that loves you, trusts you, and stays loyal.

Create a killer membership offer
Boost MRR and ARR like crazy
Turn every patient into a fan, referrer, and VIP

That’s the no-BS formula for increasing patient volume the RIGHT way.

Join the BoomCloud™ Movement Now


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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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