Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast (SayNoToPPOs.com)

This podcast.blog teaches the best practices for cash flow, recurring revenue, Membership plans, PPO Fee negotiation, insurance best practices, marketing, reducing your dependence on dental insurance and building a fee for service practice.

Blog By:
Jordon Comstock

Why Most Practices Are Leaving $$$ on the Table

Picture this: You walk into Starbucks and they don’t offer a rewards card. You order your drink every day, but they never ask you to join a club… No points. No perks. No reason to stay loyal.

Crazy, right?

Now take that same concept to your dental practice.
Patients want value. They crave simplicity. They need clarity. But most practices? They’re still stuck in the Stone Age of insurance claims and sporadic revenue.

Here’s the brutal truth:

Your patients will stay, spend more, and refer like crazy — IF you give them a smart membership experience.

And that’s exactly where dental membership software like BoomCloud™ comes in. ??

From Billing Chaos to Predictable Revenue

Meet Dr. Brooke — a once-overwhelmed dentist in Boise, ID. She had great clinical skills, but her numbers told a sad story:

?? Patient loyalty was meh
?? No predictable monthly revenue
?? Patients delaying treatment because “insurance won’t cover it”

She tried everything:

            
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  Email blasts (crickets ??)

         
            
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  Discount plans using spreadsheets (nightmares)

         
            
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  Hiring a membership coordinator (expensive)

         

Then she discovered dental membership software — specifically BoomCloud™ — and EVERYTHING changed. ??

Instead of chasing patients for renewals, BoomCloud™ automated it.

Instead of guessing revenue, she saw clear MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) and projected ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue).

Instead of losing patients over insurance, they joined her membership plan because it offered real value, transparency, and savings.

RESULTS?

?? 2X–4X increase in revenue per membership patient
?? 50–70% higher treatment acceptance
?? Predictable MRR & ARR forecasts
?? Happier patients who actually get the care they need

Not bad for a dental office that was once scrambling for weekly revenue… huh?

Why Dental Memberships Work

This part matters.

Dr. Brooke had an epiphany — a real one — seeing the world flip.

She realized:

?? Patients don’t love insurance — they hate confusion
?? People value predictable costs
?? Loyalty = consistency + perks

Once she implemented BoomCloud’s dental membership software, everything shifted:

?? Patients stopped postponing treatment
?? Renewals became automated
?? Revenue became predictable

And most importantly:

?? Patients spent more — both in frequency and in service value.

Data backs this up:

            
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  Membership patients spend 2X–4X more over 12 months than non-members

         
            
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  Patients in membership plans accept treatment 30–50% more

         
            
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  Recurring revenue generates stability during slow months

         

Let that sink in. ??

You don’t need to chase new patients EVERY month if you can optimize revenue from the ones already in your chair.

?? What Is Dental Membership Software — Really?

At its core, dental membership software is:

? A system to enroll patients into your membership plans
? A revenue engine tracking MRR & ARR (monthly recurring revenue & annual recurring revenue)
? A tool to automate renewals, reminders, and perks
? A way to make patients feel valued without insurance headaches

Instead of:

? Manual spreadsheets
? Paper forms
? Missed renewals
? Miscommunication with patients

You get:

? Automation
? Predictable income
? Personalized patient experience

BoomCloud™ handles:

?? Plan creation
?? Member management
?? Billing automation
?? Reporting dashboards
?? Patient communication

…so YOU get to focus on dentistry — not billing drama.

?? What Dentists REALLY Care About: MRR & ARR

Let’s break it down in a way that’s actually helpful (no boring accountant speak):

?? MRR — Monthly Recurring Revenue

This is your predictable monthly income from active subscribers.

Think of it like:

?? Monthly Netflix subscriptions
?? Auto-renewing gym memberships
?? Stable income you can rely on

With dental membership software, you know:

? How much revenue is locked in
? Which plans are performing best
? Who’s up for renewal next month

That means no more wondering:

“Will June be a slow month?” ??

?? ARR — Annual Recurring Revenue

Multiply your MRR by 12, and boom — you get a clear picture of your future income.

This isn’t wishful thinking — it’s forecastable revenue.

Example:

If you have:
?? 200 members
?? Paying $50/month

Your MRR = $10,000
Your ARR = $120,000

That’s real business growth, without hunting new patients daily.

And smart practices love that predictability.

?? Why Membership Patients Spend More ??

This is the part where most dentists go, “Wait… what?!”

Yes. Membership patients do spend more.

Here’s why:

            
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   They’re invested financially
           ?? People who pay are more likely to show up.

          
            
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   They trust YOU
           ?? You become their dental home — not just a random appointment.

          
            
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   Perks increase engagement
           ?? Free cleanings, discounts, priority scheduling — boom!

          
            
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   Treatment acceptance goes up
           ?? Because they see VALUE, not bills.

          

Studies show membership patients often:

?? Spend 2X to 4X more in total revenue than non-members
?? Accept elective or high-value procedures more often
?? Stay active longer

That’s not fluff — that’s money with purpose.

?? Bullet List: Best Ideas for Your Practice Using BoomCloud™

Ready? Here’s how to crush it with dental membership software:

?? Create tiered membership plans

            
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  Bronze (basic hygiene)

         
            
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  Silver (preventive + discount services)

         
            
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  Gold (premium treatment benefits)

         

?? Automate renewals & reminders

            
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  Stop losing revenue due to forgotten renewals

         

?? Track MRR & ARR like a CFO

            
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  Know your revenue future TODAY

         

?? Use dashboards to forecast growth

            
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  Spot trends before they happen

         

?? Communicate value — not just pricing

            
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  Explain benefits in patient language

         

?? Measure treatment acceptance by plan type

            
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  Understand what works best

         

?? Train your team to sell value (not discounts)

            
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  Confidence converts more!

         

?? Offer exclusive perks to members

            
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  Priority scheduling

         
            
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  Savings on elective care

         
            
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  Referral bonuses

         

?? Real Talk: Data Dentists NEED

Let’s get nerdy for a second (you’ll like it):

?? Practices with dental membership software can see:

?? 30–50% increase in treatment acceptance
?? 60–80% renewal rates (if managed right)
?? Higher lifetime value per patient

And here’s the secret sauce:

?? A membership plan turns patients into shareholders in their own oral health.

They aren’t just “visiting” — they’re invested. ??

Why BoomCloud™ is the Best Choice ??

Look, not all dental membership software is created equal.

BoomCloud™ isn’t:

? A generic plugin
? A spreadsheet in disguise
? A “one-size-fits-all” system

BoomCloud™ is built specifically for dental practices that want:

?? Automated billing
?? Beautiful patient portals
?? Revenue forecasting
?? Real-time analytics

…and most importantly:

?? A system that helps patients actually GET the care they need while growing your bottom line.

If you want to:

?? Boost loyalty
?? Increase treatment acceptance
?? Predict revenue
?? Scale your practice WITHOUT chaos

…BoomCloud™ has your name on it.

?? Final Epiphany: It’s Simple

Dentistry is evolving.

Patients want clarity.
Practices want stability.
Insurance? Well… insurance is confusing & a rip off for patients and practice owners.

So the solution isn’t guessing.

It’s membership.

And to run membership like a PRO?

You need dental membership software.

Not just any software — the one that fits your workflow, your patients, and your revenue goals.

That’s BoomCloud™.

Boom.

?? Helpful Resources

? 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

? Learn more about dental membership software
?? https://boomcloudapps.com/dental-membership-software/