Six Reasons Why Your Dental Practice Needs to Offer Membership Now
As economic uncertainty continues, patients are becoming more selective about how and where they spend their money—including on healthcare. For dental practices, this means finding ways to provide value, increase loyalty, and keep your chairs full. One of the most effective strategies to accomplish this? Offering a dental membership plan. Membership programs are no longer […]
Five Ways Dental Membership Software Can Attract and Retain Uninsured Patients
Successful dental practices want to stay ahead of the curve by finding effective ways to attract and retain uninsured patients. Why? A large part of the population, particularly adults over 60, does not have dental insurance. In fact, according to the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, an estimated 68.5 million adults […]
Modernizing Dental Membership Software Without the Headache
While modernizing dental membership software might not be top of mind for your practice, putting it off could be silently draining your efficiency, limiting your adaptability, and hindering your ability to seize new patient engagement opportunities, such as personalized membership options, automated communication, and insights into patient behavior. Think about your current system. Is it […]
Robot Dental Hygienists – Is This the Future of Dentistry?
Can you picture a world where you go to your dentist and you’re seen by robot dental hygienists? It sounds like something from a movie, for sure, but this is a reality that isn’t too far off. In 2024, a US-based company announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a […]
Dental Consumer Confidence is Down: Finding Solid Ground in Your Dental Care
The US is facing a dental crisis, and dental consumer confidence is down. It’s predicted that nearly 70 million adults and nearly 8 million children in the United States do not have dental insurance. In addition, 62% of practices are facing severe staffing shortages, and practices across the country are facing difficulties in managing insurance […]
Dental Membership Plan or Dental Insurance: What’s Right for You?
Considering a dental membership plan or dental insurance can feel like deciphering a secret code. Between the reams of information and some confusing jargon, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. At Plan Forward, we believe in making dental care accessible and affordable, and understanding the difference between a dental membership plan and traditional dental insurance is […]
Addressing the Dental Hygienist Shortage in the USA
Why is there a shortage of Dental Hygienists in the USA? America is facing a challenge: a shortage of Dental Hygienists in the USA. While this may not ring alarm bells, the shortage is so much more than a minor inconvenience; it’s a growing issue that is significantly impacting patient access to crucial preventative dental […]
Managing In-House Dental Plans
If the thought of managing in-house dental plans is a barrier to entry for your practice, read on to learn more about what they entail and get valuable insights, tips, and best practices for implementation and management. Understanding in-house dental plans In simple terms, in-house dental plans are membership-based programs that dental practices offer patients […]
Dental Membership Plans in 2025 and Beyond
Dental membership plans in 2025 will set the precedent for a new era of more accessible, personalized, and equitable care, benefiting not only patients but also dental practices. More than just a growing trend, membership plans are revolutionizing the dental industry, along with the dental experience for all involved. What will dental membership plans in […]