The Patient Acquisition System Every Dental Practice Needs to Scale in 2024

March 31, 2025
Written by: Jordon Comstock

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Tired of Random Marketing That Doesn’t Work? It’s Time to Build a Real System

Let’s face it—most dental offices don’t have a patient acquisition system
They have a hope strategy.

“Let’s boost a post and hope for calls.”
“Maybe that billboard will work this time.”
“We’ll just discount a cleaning and pray someone books.”

Reality check: That’s not a marketing strategy—that’s throwing spaghetti at the wall while blindfolded.

You need a step-by-step, repeatable system that turns clicks into booked appointments.
You need PPC + SEO + retargeting + a membership plan.
You need BoomCloud™ to track MRR, ARR, and revenue per patient.

And you need this article. Because it’s about to change the way you think about marketing. Forever.


How One Dentist Built a Patient Acquisition Machine That Prints Money

Meet Dr. Freeman.

He was:
❌ Running random Facebook ads with no strategy.
❌ Chasing PPO patients who no-showed their appointments.
❌ Bleeding money from inconsistent new patient volume.

Then he decided to stop guessing and build a real patient acquisition system.

Fast forward 12 months:
1,000+ new patients
1,600 members on his in-house plan
$58,000/month in MRR
$696,000 ARR

And the kicker? Those membership patients spend 3X more than his old PPO patients ever did.


How to Build a Scalable Patient Acquisition System (That Doesn’t Suck)


Step 1: Start With the Right Offer – Your Membership Plan

RULE #1: If your offer is weak, nothing else matters.

What is the best patient acquisition offer?
✅ An in-house dental membership plan.
✅ Something like: “Get 2 cleanings, exams, and X-rays for $35/month—no insurance needed!”
✅ Better than $99 cleanings, because it creates recurring revenue AND loyalty.

Why This Works:
✔️ Eliminates the #1 objection (cost).
✔️ Builds monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
✔️ Boosts revenue per patient 2X–4X.

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Step 2: Use PPC Ads to Generate Immediate Leads

Your Google Ads Campaign Should Look Like This:
Target Keywords:

  • “Affordable dentist no insurance”
  • “Teeth cleaning near me”
  • “Best cosmetic dentist in [City]”

Ad Copy Example:
Headline: “No Insurance? Join Our Smile Club for $35/Month”
Description: “Includes cleanings, exams, X-rays & discounts. No claims, no hassle. Book online now.”

Landing Page Funnel:

  • Ad → Lead capture page → Upsell to membership → Book appointment

Why This Works:
✔️ Patients are ALREADY searching for these solutions.
✔️ Your offer stands out like a beacon in a sea of PPO BS.
✔️ PPC is instant traffic to your patient acquisition funnel.


Step 3: Build Organic SEO That Scales Your Reach Long-Term

Your SEO Strategy Should Include:
✅ A blog (yep, even for dentists)
✅ Landing pages for each service + membership plan
✅ Google My Business optimized with reviews & photos

Top SEO Blog Topics That Drive Leads:
“How to Get Dental Work Without Insurance”
“Best Membership Dental Plans in [City]”
“Smile Makeovers That Won’t Break the Bank”

Why This Works:
✔️ SEO generates FREE traffic month after month
✔️ Patients trust the practices that educate them
✔️ Membership content = perfect for converting info-seekers

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Step 4: Retarget Every Click That Doesn’t Convert (Yet)

RULE #2: Only 2% of people convert on their first visit. The rest need follow-up.

Retargeting Ad Examples:
✅ “Still thinking about it? Our $35/month plan ends soon!”
✅ “Save $250 on your next visit—Join Our Smile Club Today!”
✅ “Let’s turn that smile dream into a reality.”

Why This Works:
✔️ Keeps your brand top-of-mind
✔️ Converts cold traffic into warm leads
✔️ Low-cost, high-return ad strategy

Use BoomCloud™ metrics to retarget based on plan interest.


Step 5: Optimize Revenue Per Patient With Data

Track these metrics religiously:
✅ MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)
✅ ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)
✅ Revenue per Patient

Why It Matters:
✔️ Membership patients stay longer, spend more
✔️ You know exactly how profitable your patient acquisition system is
✔️ No more guessing or “gut-feel” growth

BoomCloud™ has all of this built-in. Real dashboards. Real data. Real growth. Start tracking smarter


 Why a Membership Plan Isn’t Just a Service—It’s a SYSTEM

Dr. Freeman used to dread his numbers.
He didn’t know what was working, what wasn’t, or how to fix it.

Then he launched a membership plan with BoomCloud™.

✅ His offer was clear.
✅ His ads converted.
✅ His SEO actually generated leads.
✅ His membership created loyal, high-value patients.

Now?
$58,000 MRR
$696,000 ARR
Revenue per patient over $1,500

He stopped running a practice and started running a business.


Final Thoughts: A Real Patient Acquisition System = Predictable Growth

The biggest mistake most dentists make? Treating marketing like a one-off campaign instead of building a system.

✅ Start with an irresistible membership offer
✅ Fuel it with PPC, SEO & retargeting
✅ Automate billing, upsells & tracking with BoomCloud™
✅ Watch your MRR and ARR grow like clockwork

Marketing isn’t magic. It’s math + momentum.

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Jordon Comstock

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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