The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Enough New Patients
Let’s get real for a second. You’ve probably tried everything to figure out how to get new patients:
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Google Ads? Expensive AF.
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Facebook specials? Attracts coupon hunters.
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“Free whitening for life”? Yep, people love free… until they ghost you after their first visit.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And if you’re thinking “there has to be a better way,” you’re right. There is.
Getting new patients isn’t your problem. Keeping them is.
So what’s the fix?
Let’s talk about the secret weapon top practices are using to crush it: membership programs powered by BoomCloud™.
Story: Dr. Sasha’s 180° Turn from Empty Chairs to Full Calendar
Picture this: Dr. Sasha had a gorgeous dental practice in downtown Austin. Great branding. Top-tier team. Instagram-worthy operatory.
But…crickets.
New patients trickled in, then vanished. No loyalty. No referrals. No growth.
Her front desk was constantly chasing overdue insurance claims, and her days were full of reschedules and “I’ll think about it” treatment plans.
Then, during a dental marketing webinar, she heard about BoomCloud™ — a platform that lets you build your own in-house membership program, like a VIP club for your practice.
She launched hers in 2 weeks flat.
Here’s what happened in 6 months:
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283 patients joined her membership
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Her Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) hit $9,350
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Treatment acceptance from members jumped to 82%
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New patient referrals from members increased by 53%
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She built $112,200 in ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)
Dr. Sasha didn’t just “get new patients.”
She built a system that attracted and retained the kind of patients who grow her business month after month.
Want to Attract Better Patients Who Stick Around and Spend More?
Here’s what most dentists get wrong when asking how to get new patients:
They chase volume.
They ignore value.
But smart dentists? They do this instead:
✅ Create a membership plan patients love
✅ Incentivize referrals like a boss
✅ Build predictable income with BoomCloud™
✅ Focus on revenue per patient, not just headcount
BoomCloud™ makes it ridiculously easy to:
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Build and manage dental memberships
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Track MRR, ARR, churn & growth metrics
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Automate billing and renewals
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Engage patients with built-in tools
Create your membership plan with BoomCloud™
“It Was Never About Getting More… It Was About Keeping More.”
Dr. Sasha’s moment of clarity?
“I was treating my business like a hamster wheel. More patients, more ads, more stress.”
But the patients she already had were her biggest opportunity.
Once they joined her membership program:
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They felt more committed
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They accepted more treatment
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They sent friends and family
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They came in more often
No more chasing. No more hustling for every single new patient.
Just strategic, compounding growth.
Stats That’ll Make You Ditch Your Ads Budget
Let’s put some hard numbers behind this.
| Metric | Non-Members | Membership Patients |
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| Avg. Annual Visits | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Treatment Plan Acceptance Rate | 46% | 81% |
| Avg. Annual Spend | $850 | $2,200 |
| Referral Rate | 20% | 54% |
| Loyalty/Retention | 41% | 89% |
Membership patients are 2X to 4X more valuable — and way less stressful to keep.
Bullet List: Killer Strategies for How to Get New Patients Who Don’t Suck
Create a VIP Membership Plan
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2 cleanings/year
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Emergency visits included
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20% off treatments
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Bonus: whitening or Botox perks
Referral-Driven Growth
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$25 credit for every referral
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Social media “Member Shoutouts”
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Give away an Apple Watch to top referrers
Digital Funnel for Memberships
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Website pop-ups + sticky banners
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Email campaigns with urgency
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Text automation with one-click sign-up
Use Social Proof Like a Pro
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Video testimonials from happy members
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Before/after smile transformations
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“Day in the Life” of a member
Track Your Revenue Like Netflix
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MRR = Your financial heartbeat
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ARR = Your valuation booster
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Know your churn. Keep it low.
Case Study: Dr. Brandon Builds a Patient Empire with BoomCloud™
Dr. Brandon was tired of being at the mercy of PPOs and insurance drama.
He rolled out BoomCloud™ across his 2-location practice and went ALL IN:
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Tiered plans for different demographics (seniors, families, young adults)
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Referral challenges every quarter
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Front desk bonuses tied to new memberships
In just 8 months:
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713 members joined
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$28,100 in MRR
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$337,200 in ARR
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Dropped 2 major insurance plans
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Team retention improved because the staff had a clear role in growth
Dr. Brandon no longer wonders how to get new patients.
He has a machine that works for him — 24/7.
Focus on Revenue Per Patient = 10X Your Growth
Let’s do some basic math, shall we?
Scenario 1: Traditional
400 patients x $800/year = $320,000
Scenario 2: Membership Model
250 members x $2,400/year = $600,000
That’s nearly 2X revenue from fewer patients.
More margin. Less chaos. Predictable cash flow.
❓ FAQs
Do patients actually want dental memberships?
Heck yes. Just like they want Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Costco. It’s familiar, convenient, and gives them VALUE.
How long does it take to get results?
Some practices see results within 30–60 days. The key? Train your team to promote it daily.
Can I do this AND take insurance?
Absolutely. Many practices run hybrid models. Use the membership to serve uninsured patients or provide alternatives to junk plans.
Is BoomCloud™ expensive?
Nope. Most practices pay less than what they make from their first few members. The ROI is bonkers.
Do I need a big marketing team?
Not at all. BoomCloud™ provides plug-and-play templates, scripts, automation, and analytics.
Conclusion: The Secret to Getting New Patients Is Building Patient Value
You don’t need more patients.
You need better patients. Loyal ones. High-spending ones. Referring ones.
And the way to get those patients?
✨ A strategic membership program that builds loyalty, trust, and recurring revenue.
Software like BoomCloud™ that lets you track your practice like a modern business.
So if you’re tired of chasing leads and want to finally scale your dental business?
Build your BoomCloud™ plan and attract better patients today
Because the best dental practices aren’t built on hustle.
They’re built on systems.
Inbound Link Suggestions:
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Internal: “How to Start a Dental Membership Program”
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Outbound: BoomCloudApps.com, ADA Dental Practice Data, Dental Economics Growth Stats
