Patterson Dental Software Is Fine… But It Won’t Double Your Revenue Without This ⚡

September 19, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

Patterson Dental Software Can’t Save You From Insurance

Here’s the deal—Patterson dental software is solid. It keeps your schedule neat, manages patient charts, and helps with billing. It’s basically your practice’s digital office manager.

But let’s be real: does it actually grow your practice? Nope. It just manages the chaos.

The real growth killer? Insurance dependency.

  • Claims denied.

  • Patients leaving after “free” cleanings.

  • Cash flow flatter than day-old soda.

Patterson dental software isn’t the villain—it’s just not the superhero you think it is. If you want predictable growth, you need more than management software. You need recurring revenue.


Story: The Dentist Who Had Patterson Dental Software… And a Growth Problem

Dr. Hernandez had everything “right.” Beautiful office. Great team. Shiny Patterson software humming away in the background.

But his revenue looked like a rollercoaster—up one month, down the next. Insurance delays. Unpredictable patient flow. Constant stress.

Then he added a BoomCloud™ membership program.

  • $30/month per patient.

  • Within a year, 500 members = $15,000 MRR / $180,000 ARR.

  • Membership patients spent 3X more on treatment than uninsured patients.

Patterson dental software kept his practice organized. But BoomCloud™ turned it into a money-printing machine.


Membership Plans + Patterson Dental Software = Growth

Here’s the secret:

Patterson dental software = management.
BoomCloud™ membership program = monetization.

Together, they’re unstoppable.

Here’s what membership adds to your practice:

  • Recurring Revenue – predictable MRR & ARR.

  • ❤️ Loyal Patients – members stick around 2X longer.

  • Higher Treatment Acceptance – members say yes more often.

  • Revenue Per Patient Optimization – grow without adding more chairs.


The Lightbulb Moment

Dr. Lee, another Patterson software user, said this after launching a BoomCloud™ membership:

“I realized software organizes my practice, but it’s memberships that actually scale my practice.”

He created a $40/month plan. Within 6 months:

  • 350 members = $14,000 MRR / $168,000 ARR

  • His membership patients spent 2–4X more per year than his uninsured patients

The epiphany? He didn’t need more patients. He just needed more revenue per patient.


Why Membership Patients Spend More

The numbers are crystal clear :

  • Average uninsured patient visits: 1.2 times/year

  • Membership patient visits: 2.5–3 times/year

  • Membership patients spend 2–4X more annually

Why? Because paying monthly makes people feel invested. They show up. They say yes. They bring their family.

It’s the same reason people actually use their Netflix subscription.


Why Patterson Dental Software Alone Keeps You Stuck

Let’s be honest. Patterson dental software is useful, but it won’t:

  • ❌ Create recurring billing

  • ❌ Build loyalty

  • ❌ Increase patient lifetime value

  • ❌ Track MRR & ARR

It’s like owning a Ferrari but only driving it in first gear.

BoomCloud™ gives you the revenue engine you’ve been missing.


The Math of Membership

Let’s run some numbers:

If 600 patients sign up at $35/month:

  • That’s $21,000 MRR

  • Which equals $252,000 ARR

Now layer in treatment acceptance:

  • Non-member: ~$500/year

  • Member: ~$1,500–$2,000/year

That’s triple the value per patient—without chasing more patients.


Cool Membership Plan Ideas with BoomCloud™

Want to launch a membership program your patients will rave about? Try these:

  • Basic Preventive Plan – 2 cleanings, exams, X-rays.

  • ‍‍‍ Family Bundles – one price for multiple members.

  • Cosmetic Club – whitening + aligner discounts.

  • Perio Memberships – long-term perio maintenance care.

Patients love VIP perks. You love predictable revenue. Win-win.


Why This Is the Future

According to the ADA, over 74 million Americans don’t have dental insurance.

That’s your gold mine. They want affordable care, but insurance isn’t it. A membership plan gives them predictable costs—and gives you predictable revenue.

Relying on Patterson dental software alone keeps you in management mode. Adding a membership program moves you into growth mode.


The Call to Action

Ready to stop managing and start scaling? Here’s how:

Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan Ebook
Take the Six-Figure Membership Course
Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™
Create Your Free BoomCloud™ Account

Software organizes. Membership programs grow. Combine them and your practice will never be the same.


FAQs

What is Patterson dental software?
It’s a popular dental practice management system that helps with scheduling, billing, and patient records.

Does Patterson software grow revenue?
Not directly—it organizes your practice, but you need membership programs for recurring revenue.

Why do membership patients spend more?
Because they’re invested monthly, visit more often, and accept more treatment.

How does BoomCloud™ work with Patterson?
It runs alongside your existing software to handle memberships, recurring billing, and growth analytics.

What is MRR and ARR in dentistry?
MRR = Monthly Recurring Revenue. ARR = Annual Recurring Revenue. Both track predictable subscription income.

Can membership replace insurance?
Yes—for many patients, it’s more affordable and easier than traditional insurance.


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Author Bio

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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