A list of the Clerri Alternatives for Dental Membership Plan Software
While Clerri offers dental practices a membership platform with plan designs, marketing, support, and training, independent dental practices, groups, and DSOs evaluating Clerri alternatives often value: Read & write PMS integration to make memberships easier to manage & to relieve the front office staff of PMS updates. Integration helps record accurate collections and net production […]
How to Acquire Cash-Pay Dental Patients in 2026 (Without Relying on Insurance)
To acquire cash-pay dental patients in 2026, dental practices can no longer rely on insurance networks alone to influence how patients find them. Being in-network once brought steady business and predictability, but often meant giving up some control over pricing and dealing with extra paperwork. In 2026, this is changing. More patients are choosing care […]
Dental Membership Plans vs Insurance Revenue: Do They Actually Replace Insurance Revenue?
Dental membership plans vs insurance revenue is a question many dental practices are starting to ask as they seek greater control, more predictable income, and stronger patient relationships. For many dental practices, the idea of replacing insurance revenue with a membership plan sounds appealing, but also uncertain. Insurance has long been the engine behind patient […]
The Quiet Revolution in Healthcare: Why Consumers Are Moving to Direct Primary Care, and Why Dentistry Is Perfectly Positioned
Something is changing in American healthcare, and it is not a small shift. The rise of direct primary care is at the center of this quiet, steady, consumer-driven revolution. People want easier access. They want predictable costs. They want care that feels human again. And increasingly, they are willing to take control of that experience […]
Medicare Advantage plans are tightening. Here is what it means for dental care and how practices can respond
A new policy change is affecting seniors who use Medicare Advantage plans for dental benefits, and this will impact patient demand, treatment acceptance, and practice revenue. In January, federal officials announced that Medicare Advantage reimbursement will increase by only about 0.09% in 2027, after a 5.06% increase for 2026. Insurers had hoped for a bigger […]
7 ways to maximize dental practice income and keep patients smiling
There are endless benefits for practices that maximize dental practice income. Nearly 70 million adults in the United States lack dental insurance, and many of them delay care until something hurts. For years, practices have offered new patient specials to bring these patients through the door; a single visit with a cleaning, exam, and x‑rays. […]
The Staffing Squeeze: Innovative Strategies to Navigate the Dental Workforce Shortage
If you’ve had trouble booking a dental appointment lately, you’re not alone—many practices are feeling the impact of a growing dental workforce shortage, and it’s not just about patient demand. Behind the scenes, dental practices across the country are grappling with a serious staffing shortage, especially when it comes to dental assistants and hygienists. This […]
From Clicks to Chairs: Why Dental Online Reputation Management Is the New Front Door to Your Dental Practice
Imagine this: a potential patient is searching for a new dentist, and—whether you realize it or not—your dental online reputation management is guiding their first impression. They type “best dentist near me” into Google, scroll past the ads, and start reading reviews. Within seconds, they’ve formed an impression, based not on your credentials or years […]
The cloud advantage: why more dental practices are switching to cloud-based Practice Management Software
As technology becomes core to operations, cloud-based practice management software is transforming the way dental practices run. Managing a dental practice today isn’t what it used to be. Between rising costs, staffing challenges, and patients expecting a seamless, tech-savvy experience, dentists are rethinking how they manage their businesses. One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing […]