You ever scroll through a dental software list and feel dizzy?
Like there are dozens of names—Dentrix, Open Dental, Curve Dental, Eaglesoft, Denticon, the list goes on—that all sound fancy, but you don’t know which one will actually grow your practice instead of stealing your sanity.
What if I told you that choosing among the names of dental software isn’t the end of the story—it’s step one. The real game changer? Pairing the right software with a killer membership program so that your patients stop ghosting you on treatment, and your revenue stops being a roller coaster. Let’s tear this open.
Story
Meet Dr. Jada Simmons. She runs Simmons Family Dentistry in Charlotte, NC. Great dentist. Good staff. She’s got Dentrix for practice management, DentiMax modules for imaging, Curve Dental for some cloud features. She uses some of the most talked‑about names of dental software out there.
But even with all that tech, her case acceptance was hovering around 40‑50%. Revenue fluctuated wildly. She’d catch a month where it felt like everything clicked—then the next month was chaos.
Then Dr. Simmons discovered BoomCloud™. She realized her software could do more than manage charts and schedule times. She could use it to show patients their problems, arm them with clarity, offer a membership plan so preventive care is baked in, make payment predictable.
She launched a membership program + retooled how she uses her software to present treatment (imaging, before/after slide‑outs, etc.).
8 months later:
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~700 active members
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MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) from BoomCloud™ membership: $34,000/month
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ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) projected: $408,000
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Treatment acceptance among members: ~85‑90%
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Revenue per member (including treatments beyond what’s in membership): ~3× non‑member patients
She went from “tech rich but cash‑poor in predictability” to “steady, growing revenue, patients motivated, no more waiting on insurance approvals as an excuse.”
Names of Dental Software: What’s Out There & What to Know
Before you pick, let’s run through some of the most common names of dental software you’ll hear in 2025, and what they bring to the table (or don’t):
Here are several, and what makes them stand out:
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Dentrix — One of the iconic names. Deep roots. Strong in scheduling, charting, insurance processing. Wikipedia
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Open Dental — Loved by those who want flexibility, custom workflows. Open source until recently, and still with strong community support. Wikipedia+1
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Eaglesoft — Another classic. Strong imaging, charting, scheduling. Used by many general dentists. Software Advice+1
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Denticon (by Planet DDS) — Particularly good for cloud‑based multi‑location practices. Centralized data, ease of access. blog.titanwebagency.com+1
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DentiMax — Offers imaging, billing, charting, and other modules. Best when you want a lot of features under one roof. Podium+1
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SoftDent (Carestream Dental) — A well‑known PMS, especially in certain U.S. regions. Good if your practice has legacy systems or you prefer more mature software. Wikipedia
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Curve Dental — Cloud‑based, more modern UI, easier access from anywhere. Good if you want less server drama and more flexibility. Podium+1
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Dentisoft Office — Cloud‑accessible, streamlined operations. The Medical Practice+2blog.titanwebagency.com+2
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ABELDent — Another name in the mix. Software Advice+1
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Others: Tab32, iDentalSoft, Sensei Cloud, etc. Some specialize (cloud, imaging, orthodontics, etc.). SoftwareSuggest+2The Medical Practice+2
Knowing the names helps. Understanding what each software does well helps even more. Because your practice, like Jada’s, might have the name but not be using it to full revenue potential.
Here’s where things changed for Dr. Simmons—and for your practice if you follow suit.
She realized that just owning software (one or several of the names above) means nothing unless:
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You’re using its imaging & visualization features to show, not tell.
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You’re using its scheduling + reminders + patient communication tools to reduce no‑shows and increase preventive visits.
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You’re offering membership: people pay monthly (or yearly) for preventive care + perks, which ensures they show up regularly.
That epiphany—that software isn’t magic unless paired with value + consistency + membership—is what flips a practice from chaos to cash flow predictability.
How Membership Program Increases Loyalty & Helps Patients Get Treatment
Let’s break down the mechanics:
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Loyalty: When patients pay monthly (membership) they feel part of something. They show up. They care. Lifetime retention goes up.
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Treatment adherence: Preventive care is baked in. Imaging helps you catch early stuff; membership ensures patients aren’t putting off visits because insurance doesn’t cover “everything.”
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Case acceptance: Visuals from your software become proof. “See that spot under the crown? Here’s what it could become.” Combined with membership perks (discounts on restorative, priority scheduling), it’s easier to say yes.
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Revenue per patient: Members tend to spend more. They accept more treatment, they come in more regularly. BoomCloud™ data & dozens of practices show 2× to 4× more spend over time among membership patients vs non‑member or insurance‑only patients.
Also, your cash flow becomes steadier. Less reliant on insurance reimbursements, less month‑to‑month swings.
Data & Stats That Slap
Here are some hard numbers to light a fire under you:
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In Software Advice’s 2025 “Best Dental Software” lists, Dentrix, Practice‑Web, Eaglesoft, Curve Dental, Dentison Office, etc., are among the top requested/popular names. Software Advice+2The Medical Practice+2
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On average, cloud‑based or hybrid PMS systems are growing at ~10‑11% yearly in adoption because practices want flexibility, accessibility, less on‑site infrastructure. (Multiple market analyses) The Medical Practice+1
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Practices that coupled membership programs with strong software + imaging + patient communication saw treatment acceptance go from ~45‑50% to ~80‑90%. (Based on internal BoomCloud™ case studies & industry report trends)
Case Study: Using BoomCloud™ + Names of Dental Software to Scale Membership
Let’s name a clinic: Radiant Smile Clinics (fictional but based on real patterns).
They were using:
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Dentrix for practice management
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DentiMax module for imaging & billing
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ABELDent for a satellite office
They had roughly 1,300 active patients, but treatment acceptance was unpredictable; members of the public were deferring cosmetic or restorative work often.
They decided:
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Implement membership plan via BoomCloud™, with two tiers (Basic & Premium). Basic: exams, 2 cleanings/year, basic X‑rays. Premium: imaging perks (intraoral photos / scans), discounts on restorative, whitening, priority scheduling.
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Train team to use imaging (via DentiMax + ABELDent) to present treatment. Show patients visuals, compare before/after potential, show what deferred decay looks like.
Results after 10 months:
Metric | Before | After Membership + Imaging Focus |
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Active Members | 0 | ~950 |
MRR | $0 | ~$45,000/month |
ARR projected | $0 | ~$540,000/year |
Treatment Acceptance (members) | ~50% | ~88% |
Revenue per member/year | ~$1,100 | ~$3,300 (≈3×) |
No‑show / cancellations | ~20‑25% | ~8‑12% |
They didn’t switch software. They used the names they already had—Dentrix, DentiMax, ABELDent—but changed how they used them: for value, visualization, education. Membership was the glue turning features into revenue.
Measuring MRR, ARR & Optimizing Revenue per Patient
If you’re going to do this, track like a hawk. Here’s what matters:
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MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue): membership fees, recurring add‑ons, etc.
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ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue): MRR × 12 (minus expected cancellations/churn).
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Churn / retention rate: how many members leave monthly or yearly. Membership is only worth a damn if retention is good.
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Treatment acceptance rate: especially among members vs non‑members. The more imaging + presentation + membership perks, the higher this goes.
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Revenue per patient / per member: includes what they pay in membership + extra treatments they accept.
Optimizing revenue per patient means:
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Upselling within membership (elective, cosmetic, etc.)
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Having imaging and visualization tools from your software to show treatment need
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Having clear tiers so patients can upgrade
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Training your team to present value, not cost
If you’re tired of diagnosing tons of decay & crowns that never get booked, of revenue swings, of staff stress, here’s your plan:
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Pick the names of dental software you already like (Dentrix, Curve, Open Dental, DentiMax etc.).
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Use their imaging / communication / scheduling features intentionally (show, not just store).
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Build a membership plan using BoomCloud™: preventive care, imaging perks, priority scheduling, discounts.
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Track MRR, ARR, treatment acceptance, revenue per member + churn.
Here are your action steps:
Download the million‑dollar membership plan ebook – https://boomcloud.myclickfunnels.com/million-dollar-book
Take The Six‑Figure Patient Membership Plan Course – https://www.boomcloudapp.com/six-figure-membership-course
Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™ & Learn how to manage & grow your membership plan – https://boomcloudapps.com/demo-schedule
Create Your BoomCloud™ Account For FREE – https://www.boomcloudapp.com/main-online-demo-and-sign-up-page
Here’s the moment when everything snapped for people like Dr. Simmons, Dr. Jada, Radiant Smile Clinics: having nice software names isn’t enough. It’s what you do with it.
Software gives tools; you give vision + strategy. When vision + tools + membership align, the revenue shifts from unpredictable to predictable, case acceptance jumps, patients stop deferring, and your “software stack” starts paying you back.
Conclusion
Names of dental software matter—they’re your foundation. But foundations alone don’t build skyscrapers. You need to stack on membership, patient experience, imaging presentation, and predictable revenue (MRR/ARR).
If you use the names you trust or want, plus BoomCloud™ to manage memberships, you can double or quadruple what you do with each patient. You turn shy, uncertain patients into loyal ones who see value, accept treatment, refer others—and pay you regularly.
FAQs
What are the best “names of dental software” for small practices?
If you’re small, cloud‑based, lower cost, easy to use: Curve Dental, Dentisoft Office, ABELDent, Practice‑Web. These are popular in reviews for small‑to‑mid‑size practices. Software Advice+2SoftwareSuggest+2
Is switching dental software necessary to implement membership plans?
Not at all. As shown in the case studies: many practices keep their current software (Dentrix, DentiMax, ABELDent, etc.) but change how they use it combo’d with BoomCloud™, imaging, better presentation.
How long until membership + software strategy shows results?
Often within 3‑6 months you’ll see cash flow improvements, MRR building. Case acceptance might take a bit longer (6‑12 months) depending on how aggressively you train your team & market the membership.
Do patients understand membership plus imaging? Do they see value?
Yes. When they see imaging, know what’s included, and see what deferred care could cost (pain, time, money), many accept earlier. The membership buffers the financial friction.
What’s a realistic benchmark for revenue per member?
Practices often see 2× to 4× more revenue per member (including extra accepted treatment beyond membership benefits) vs non‑member or insurance‑only patients.
How do I choose which software (among many names) is right for me?
Consider: your practice size, cloud vs on‑premise, imaging capability, how well the software integrates with patient communication tools, support & training, cost (upfront + ongoing), and whether your team can use it well. Then test, trial, demo.
If you want templates, scripts, membership plans that tie to imaging features of those software names + turn patients into loyal buyers, BoomCloud™ has you covered. Get the ebook, course, demo, free trial—it might be the pivot your practice needs.