Why Most Dental Office Softwares Suck (and How to Make Yours a Cash-Flow Beast)

September 15, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

Stop Worshipping Software That Just Schedules Appointments

Let’s get something straight:

Most dental office softwares are like fancy digital clipboards.

They:

  • Book appointments ️

  • Send reminders

  • Process insurance claims

  • Collect dust

But here’s the real kicker… they don’t help you actually make more money.

And if your software isn’t making you money…
It’s just a prettier version of a filing cabinet.

Here’s the new gold standard for dental office softwares:
✅ It creates MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)
✅ It boosts ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)
✅ It increases patient loyalty + revenue per patient

One tool does that like a boss: BoomCloud™

Let’s dive in


STORY: From Digital Chaos to Recurring Revenue with BoomCloud™

Meet Dr. Stacy from Salt Lake City.

Running a busy 2-op office, working with Dentrix and a patient base full of PPO zombies.

Her front desk team was overwhelmed.
Patients no-showed all the time.
Treatment plans sat on shelves collecting dust.
Sound familiar?

Then she found BoomCloud™ — the one platform that added a subscription model directly into her existing software setup.

No overhaul. No drama. Just recurring revenue.

3 months later:

  • 212 active members

  • $30/month plan

  • $6,360/month in MRR

  • $76,320/year in ARR

  • Revenue per patient? ↑ 2.9x

  • Cancellations? ↓ 41%

  • Treatment acceptance? ↑ 48%

“BoomCloud™ turned my practice into a Netflix-style revenue model. Predictable, scalable, and WAY more profitable.”


What You Actually Want in Dental Office Software

Spoiler: You don’t want software.

You want:

Peace of mind
Predictable revenue
Loyal patients
Growth without burnout

The right dental office software stack isn’t about features—it’s about profit mechanics.

Here’s the killer combo:

  • Use your existing platform (Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Open Dental, etc.) for clinical stuff

  • Stack BoomCloud™ on top to print revenue every month like magic


BoomCloud™ Turns Basic Software into a Membership Machine

Most dental office softwares:

  • Track appointments

  • Process claims

  • Send reminders

  • Maybe manage payments

BoomCloud™:

  • Builds in-house dental membership plans ️

  • Automates monthly billing

  • Tracks MRR & ARR like a SaaS company

  • Sends failed payment alerts

  • Gives your team tools to SELL ‍

  • Turns random patients into loyal subscribers

It’s like giving your software a recurring revenue engine.


You Don’t Need More Features. You Need a New Financial Model.

You’ve probably thought:

“I just need the RIGHT dental office software with more integrations.”

Nah.

You need a system that monetizes your patient relationships and stabilizes your income.

That’s the power of BoomCloud™.

While other offices chase PPO reimbursements, you’re sitting on:

  • Automatic monthly income

  • Self-paying patients

  • Predictable hygiene schedules

  • Scalable growth without extra stress


THE STATS THAT MATTER (Spoiler: They Aren’t in Most Reviews)

BoomCloud™ users report:

  • Membership patients spend 2X to 4X more

  • Patient retention increases by 80%+

  • Hygiene no-shows drop by 40–60%

  • Practices with $10k+ in MRR scale 2.7x faster

  • Most practices reach ROI within 30 days

Read that again.
Most softwares cost you money. BoomCloud™ makes you money.


CASE STUDY: 3-Location Group Builds $400K+ in ARR

Practice: Elevate Dental Group
Software: Open Dental
Upgrade: BoomCloud™ across all locations

Results in 10 Months:

  • 1,267 members

  • $36,843/month in MRR

  • $442,116 in ARR

  • Insurance reliance ↓ 52%

  • Front desk efficiency ↑

  • Revenue-per-patient ↑ 3.7x

  • Treatment acceptance ↑ 61%

Their team stopped chasing patients.
Started onboarding members.
And turned their office into a subscription-based revenue machine.


⚙️ Top BoomCloud™ Features That Supercharge ANY Dental Software

Membership Plan Builder — Preventive, perio, family plans
Auto-Billing & Failed Payment Recovery — Set it and forget it
MRR + ARR Dashboard — Know your real growth metrics
Churn Reduction Tools — Patient retention, simplified
Team Training Hub — Equip your team to sell and manage
Integrates With Your Software — Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental


Checklist: What Your Dental Software Should Be Doing (But Probably Isn’t)

Help you create recurring revenue
Automate membership billing
Increase case acceptance
Improve revenue per patient
Retain patients longer
Integrate easily with existing tools
Provide predictable cash flow

BoomCloud™ checks every single box.


What Real Dental Teams Are Saying:

“We got 187 members in 3 months. Game. Changer.”
– Dr. Kate, AZ

“BoomCloud™ made our office less dependent on insurance. That alone was worth it.”
– Office Manager, TX

“Our hygiene chairs are full, and our patients love the membership plan. Simple and powerful.”
– Front Desk, CO


Resources to Get You Started With Membership Revenue

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™
https://boomcloudapps.com/demo-schedule/

Create Your BoomCloud™ Account For FREE
https://www.boomcloudapp.com/main-online-demo-and-sign-up-page


Final Word: Your Software Shouldn’t Just Work — It Should Win

If you’re still using dental office softwares that only organize your schedule, it’s time for an upgrade.

Not in platform.
In profit model.

BoomCloud™ transforms your existing system into a recurring revenue machine.

It doesn’t replace what you use.
It unlocks the revenue your practice is sitting on.

Let’s build something that scales. That pays. That frees you from insurance.

BoomCloudApps.com – Turn your dental software into a subscription business that wins.

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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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