# Smile Advantage

> Dental membership and payment software with no per-member charges. Grow your practice without getting penalized for success. $36M+ revenue processed, 100K+ memberships, trusted by practices nationwide.

## Main Pages

- [Features](https://smileadvantage.com/features): Custom memberships, member management, metrics dashboard, automated renewals, payment tracking, and PMS integration.
- [Pricing](https://smileadvantage.com/pricing): Pricing plans for dental membership software. One low monthly fee with no per-member charges.
- [Customer Stories](https://smileadvantage.com/customer-stories): Case studies from dental practices using Smile Advantage membership plans.
- [About](https://smileadvantage.com/about): Company background, mission, and the team behind Smile Advantage.
- [Partners](https://smileadvantage.com/partners): Directory of consulting, marketing, payment, and supply partners for dental practices.
- [Contact](https://smileadvantage.com/contact): Schedule a demo or get in touch with the Smile Advantage team.
- [Resources](https://smileadvantage.com/resources): Product updates, how-to guides, blog articles, and company news.
- [Advantage Academy](https://smileadvantage.com/academy): Getting started guides, dashboard navigation, member management, payments, PMS setup, and marketing resources.

## Customer Stories

- [Kraner Family Dentistry grows membership revenue while reducing admin overhead](https://smileadvantage.com/customer-stories/kraner-family-dentistry): Kraner Family Dentistry was spending too much time on insurance paperwork and not enough time with patients. By launching a Smile Advantage membership program, they simplified billing, boosted retention, and built a predictable revenue stream.
- [Flucke & Associates Dentistry turns practice acquisition into patient loyalty success](https://smileadvantage.com/customer-stories/flucke-associates-dentistry): When acquiring a practice with older, fixed-income patients anxious about insurance coverage, Dr. John Flucke introduced Smile Advantage membership as an immediate solution that converted uncertainty into patient confidence.
- [Oakville Dental Care drops insurance networks with confidence](https://smileadvantage.com/customer-stories/oakville-dental-care): Oakville Dental Care wanted to transition out-of-network with all major insurance providers. By building a strong membership base over time with Smile Advantage, they created the confidence to make the leap.
- [Ellis Dental reduces PPO dependence with a practice-owned membership plan](https://smileadvantage.com/customer-stories/ellis-dental): Ellis Dental in St. Louis reduced insurance dependency and built hundreds of loyal membership patients using a customized in-house dental membership plan powered by Smile Advantage.

## Resources

- [The Hidden Costs of a DIY Dental Membership Plan](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/hidden-costs-diy-dental-membership-plan): Building your own in-house dental membership plan looks cheap on a spreadsheet. Here are the hidden costs, the missed opportunities, and the questions to answer before you launch.
- [Beyond Insurance: How Membership Plans Help Practices Keep Patients Connected](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/beyond-insurance-membership-plans-keep-patients-connected): Smile Advantage CEO Ryan Corby and practice coach Kelly Schwartz of Schwartz Consulting Group discuss what makes an in-house membership plan work in real dental practices.
- [How to Structure a Membership Plan That Sells](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-to-structure-a-membership-plan-that-sells): New to membership? Skip the complicated fee schedules. This four-part framework shows dental practices how to build a simple, patient-friendly membership plan that enrolls more and runs easier.
- [Understanding Your Processing Fees: A Clear Breakdown for Fixed-Rate Practices](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/understanding-your-processing-fees): Flat-rate pricing keeps card processing simple and predictable. Here is what your rate covers and how fees apply to successful charges, refunds, and declined payments.
- [Why Authorization Holds Confuse Patients (And How to Prevent Them)](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/why-authorization-holds-confuse-patients): Learn why patients see pending charges from failed payments and discover best practices to minimize authorization holds and improve patient communication.
- [Stop Calling It a Discount Plan: Why "Membership" Changes Everything](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/stop-calling-it-a-discount-plan-why-membership-changes-everything): Discover why dental practices succeed with membership plans instead of discount plans. Learn the psychology of patient perception and how to position your in-house plan as exclusive and premium.
- [Introducing Payment Plans: Split Large Balances Into Manageable Installments](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/payment-plans): Payment plans let your practice offer patients flexible installment schedules on any payment request, with AutoPay, automated reminders, and a self-service portal.
- [From Partnership to Platform: The Evolution of Smile Advantage Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/from-partnership-to-platform): How Smile Advantage evolved from leveraging external payment infrastructure to operating a fully integrated processing ecosystem, delivering one platform, one team, and one relationship for dental practices.
- [Why Your Dental Practice Needs an In-House Membership Plan in 2026](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/why-your-dental-practice-needs-an-in-house-membership-plan): Discover how in-house dental membership plans deliver 172% higher revenue per patient, 85-90% retention rates, and predictable recurring revenue for your practice.
- [Benefits of Dental Membership Programs for Better Patient Access & Engagement](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-dental-membership-programs-improve-patient-access-and-engagement): Learn the benefits of dental membership programs and how they improve patient access, preventive care, education, and long term engagement without insurance.
- [Dental Discount Plan vs Insurance: Why Membership Plans Win](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/dental-discount-plan-vs-insurance): Traditional insurance involves forms, waiting periods, and restrictions. Membership plans offer a simpler alternative with immediate benefits and transparent pricing.
- [What Makes a Good Dental Treatment Plan Software: 7 Must-Have Features](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/treatment-plan-software-features): Modern dental practices rely on intuitive technology to present treatment options clearly and build patient trust. Here are the essential features every practice should look for.
- [What Makes a Good Dental Treatment Plan Software: 7 Must Have Features for Modern Practices](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/what-makes-a-good-dental-treatment-plan-software-7-must-have-features-for-modern-practices): Discover what makes a good dental treatment plan software. Learn the top 7 features including visual treatment plans, patient engagement tools, case acceptance features and EHR integration for growing dental practices.
- [Dental Discount Plan vs Insurance: Why the Smile Advantage Plan Is the Better Choice](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/dental-discount-plan-vs-insurance-why-the-smile-advantage-plan-beats-traditional-dental-insurance): Learn why a dental discount plan vs insurance comparison often favors the Smile Advantage Plan. Discover cost benefits, coverage clarity and flexible no insurance dental care options.
- [7 Essential Features to Look for in Dental Treatment Plan Software](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/7-features-to-look-for-in-dental-treatment-plan-software): Discover the key features every dental practice needs in dental treatment plan software to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient experience.

## Academy

- [Accept a Payment](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/accept-a-payment): How to open the payment screen from a patient's page and take a payment on the terminal, by manual card entry, or with the payment method already on file.
- [Add a New Member (Smile Advantage PRO)](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/add-a-new-member-pro): How to add a new member in Smile Advantage PRO, where patient information syncs directly from your practice management software.
- [Add a New Membership (Smile Advantage CORE)](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/add-a-new-membership): How to add a new membership in your Smile Advantage CORE dashboard, from patient details through payment and confirmation.
- [Adding Your Microsite to Your Website](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/adding-microsite): Two ways to add your Smile Advantage microsite to your practice website, by linking a graphic or copying the content.
- [What are the advantages of Smile Advantage to an out-of-network office?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/advantages-for-out-of-network-offices): The benefits out-of-network dental offices commonly see from offering an in-house membership plan with Smile Advantage.
- [Payment Authorization Holds & Failed Transactions](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/authorization-holds): Why patients see pending charges after a failed payment, why those authorization holds happen, and how to prevent them.
- [Auto-Post to Ledger](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/auto-post-to-ledger): How payments made in Smile Advantage sync back to your PMS ledger automatically or manually, keeping patient records up to date without double entry.
- [AutoCollect Payment Reminders](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/autocollect-payment-reminders): How AutoCollect chases an unpaid payment request by email and text, how often it sends, when it stops, and what a Failed request actually means.
- [A Better Preventative approach to Care](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/better-preventative-approach): Why membership patients tend to say yes to recommended preventative care more often than insurance-restricted patients.
- [Bringing Your Existing Members to Smile Advantage](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/bringing-your-existing-members): The two options for migrating an existing list of membership patients into Smile Advantage, and how to enter them by each method.
- [Calculating Monthly Membership Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/calculating-monthly-payments): How to set the monthly price for a membership payment plan, including an optional convenience adjustment and enrollment fee.
- [Canceling a Member's Plan](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/cancel-a-plan): How to cancel a membership from the dashboard and reactivate an inactive member later if needed.
- [Card Collection and Renewal Automation](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/card-collection-and-renewal-automation): How Smile Advantage automatically collects missing cards and prevents expired-card renewal failures with branded text and email outreach.
- [Case Acceptance: Discounts encourage buying in bulk](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/case-acceptance): How a membership treatment discount can increase case acceptance, and how to present it when discussing treatment.
- [How to Change a Monthly Membership to an Annual Membership](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/change-monthly-to-annual): A step-by-step guide to switching a patient's membership from a monthly plan to an annual plan from your dashboard.
- [Change Member from Recurring (Autopay) to Non-Recurring (Non-Autopay)](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/change-recurring-to-non-recurring): Steps to change a patient's membership from recurring autopay to a non-recurring, non-autopay plan in the dashboard.
- [Collect Missed Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/collect-missed-payments): How to update a member's payment method and recover overdue amounts during the renewal process using Include Overdue Amount.
- [Converting Emergency Patients into Loyal Patients](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/converting-emergency-patients): How offering a membership plan to emergency patients can turn a one-time visit into an ongoing relationship.
- [Credit Card Surcharging](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/credit-card-surcharging): What credit card surcharging is, which cards it applies to, what patients see before they pay, and how it appears in your reporting.
- [Smile Advantage Dashboard Access: Quick Guide](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/dashboard-access): How to get logged in and access your dashboard during onboarding, including setting up your username and password.
- [Getting Started: A General Overview of the Smile Advantage Dashboard](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/dashboard-overview): A tour of the Smile Advantage dashboard homepage, action items, activity log, and main navigation.
- [Default Provider: Payment Posting](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/default-provider-payment-posting): How Smile Advantage assigns a provider when posting payments back into your PMS, and how the Backup Provider is chosen and changed.
- [Dentrix: PMS Setup Guide](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/dentrix-pms-setup-guide): How to set up and track your Smile Advantage membership program inside Dentrix.
- [Did My Patient's Payment Go Through?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/did-my-payment-go-through): How to check whether a patient's payment succeeded, failed, or is still processing from their member profile.
- [Eaglesoft: PMS Setup Guide](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/eaglesoft-pms-setup-guide): A step-by-step guide to setting up and managing your in-house Smile Advantage membership plan in Eaglesoft.
- [Edit, Update & Print Your Terms & Conditions Sheet](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/edit-update-print-terms-conditions): How to view, edit, and print your terms and conditions sheet, and how patients review and sign it during registration.
- [Email Campaign Examples: Announcing Your Membership Plan & Price Updates](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/email-campaign-examples): Example emails for introducing your in-house membership plan and communicating pricing changes to patients.
- [Failed Renewal Process](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/failed-renewal-process): How the Failed Renewal workflow protects billing accuracy, how failed renewals resume, and how your team clears a failed status safely.
- [Family Bundling](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/family-bundling): How to use Family Bundling to combine existing memberships into a family file and manage members together.
- [Your First Steps to Success with Your Dashboard](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/first-steps-to-success): Get oriented with your V3 dashboard, Action Items, AutoPay, Family Bundling, and Archiving members, plus answers to common questions.
- [Complimentary for RevenueWell Users](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/for-revenuewell-users): Smile Advantage clients who use RevenueWell get a complimentary marketing program through our partner Retain & Smile.
- [First-Time Dashboard Login](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/getting-logged-in): How to set or reset your password and log in to the Smile Advantage dashboard for the first time.
- [Guided SPU Install for IT Partners](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/guided-spu-install-for-it-partners): Step-by-step instructions for IT partners to download, install, and configure the Sikka Platform Utility (SPU) on the practice server before a scheduled remote install session.
- [Handling Missing Credit Cards After Rectangle to Smile Advantage Payments Migration](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/handling-missing-cards-after-migration): How to identify and re-collect missing or expired credit cards after a practice is migrated from Rectangle Health to Smile Advantage Payments.
- [Handling Perio Diagnosis Conversations with Current Plan Members](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/handling-perio-diagnosis-conversations): How to talk with patients about moving from the Adult Plan to the Perio Plan when periodontal disease is diagnosed, while protecting both case acceptance and plan integrity.
- [Update to Plans Pricing](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/how-to-update-your-plan-prices): How to update your membership plan prices, notify members, and manage renewals through the change.
- [Importing Existing Member Card Details](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/importing-existing-member-card-details): Why card details cannot be transferred during onboarding, and the three ways to update a member's card so future payments process successfully.
- [Are your clients typically in-network or out-of-network providers?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/in-network-or-out-of-network-providers): Smile Advantage works with in-network, out-of-network, and fee-for-service offices, because a membership option adds value for any patient base.
- [Integration Installation Guide](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/integration-installation-guide): How to create your Sikka account and connect your practice management system to Smile Advantage in seven steps. A one-time, five-minute setup.
- [Introducing Smile Advantage Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/introducing-smile-advantage-payments): What changes and what stays the same now that your practice is migrated from Rectangle Health and live on Smile Advantage Payments.
- [Tracking Payments with Ledger Assist](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/ledger-assist): How to use Ledger Assist to track payments received through Smile Advantage and confirm they are recorded in your practice management software.
- [Managing Duplicate Members](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/managing-duplicate-members): How the Duplicate Finder identifies duplicate patient records and how to review, archive, and resolve them.
- [Submit a Marketing Request](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/marketing-request): Request changes to your Smile Advantage marketing materials, including what to provide so the team can turn them around quickly.
- [Marketing Resources](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/marketing-resources): Access "The Membership Advantage" video campaign and learn how to use it on YouTube, your website, and in email campaigns.
- [Membership Payment Disputes](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/membership-payment-disputes): Why patients dispute membership charges, how to prevent disputes, what counts as strong evidence, and what to expect if one happens.
- [Membership Questions for Retiring Seniors](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/membership-questions-for-retiring-seniors): How to answer patients who lose their dental benefits and ask which insurance plan to buy, and why a membership plan is often the better option.
- [Monthly or Annual Plans?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/monthly-or-annual-plans): Things to consider when deciding whether to charge a monthly or yearly subscription fee for your membership program.
- [Are monthly paying patients in an annual contract?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/monthly-payers-annual-contract): Why monthly paying members are committing to an annual plan, and how to make sure patients understand it.
- [Why Doesn't My Monthly Payment Run on the Same Day Every Month?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/monthly-payment-billing-date): How the 30-day monthly billing cycle works, why the billing date can shift slightly, and how to request a fixed calendar date instead.
- [Navigating the Dashboard](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/navigating-the-dashboard): A tour of the Smile Advantage dashboard navigation, from member lists and transactions to marketing resources and support.
- [One-Click Membership Signup](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/one-click-membership-signup): Enroll patients into your membership plan in seconds by pulling their data directly from your PMS, with no duplicate data entry.
- [Open Dental: PMS Setup Guide](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/open-dental-pms-setup-guide): A step-by-step guide to setting up and managing your in-house Smile Advantage membership plan in Open Dental.
- [Overview of the Patient Screen](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/patient-screen-overview): A walkthrough of the patient membership screen, where you manage plans, payment methods, transactions, notifications, and notes.
- [Can patients use their HSA card to pay for membership?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/paying-with-an-hsa-card): How to structure a detailed receipt so patients can pay for a Smile Advantage membership with their HSA card.
- [Can patients use CareCredit to pay for membership?](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/paying-with-carecredit): Patients can pay for a Smile Advantage membership with CareCredit or other third-party financing methods.
- [Payment Request Statuses](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/payment-request-statuses): What each payment request status means, what to do about it, and how to change a status by hand.
- [PMS Setup Guide](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/pms-setup-guide): How to set up and track your Smile Advantage membership program inside your practice management system (PMS).
- [Pricing Your Membership](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/pricing-your-membership): A step-by-step approach to setting fair, sustainable prices for your membership plans.
- [How to Print or Download a Transaction Receipt on Your Dashboard](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/print-or-download-a-transaction-receipt): How to print or save a PDF copy of any transaction receipt from a member profile or the Transactions tab.
- [Overview of our PRO version](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/pro-overview): A guided video tour of Smile Advantage PRO, covering Today's Appointments, one-click enrollment, real-time PMS data, auto-pay, and posting payments to the ledger.
- [The 'Renewal Failed' Status, Explained](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/renewal-failed-status-explained): What the red Renewal Failed status means, why the system pauses charges after a failed renewal, and exactly how to clear it.
- [Renewal Reminders and Email Notifications](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/renewal-reminders-and-email-notifications): How to view the emails sent to members from your dashboard, and the schedule of renewal reminder notifications.
- [Renewing a Member from the Dashboard](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/renewing-a-member-from-the-dashboard): How to manually renew an expired membership from the dashboard, set the renewal date, and apply custom charges such as lapse fees.
- [Renewing a Membership](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/renewing-a-membership): How to renew an expired membership in the Smile Advantage dashboard, including updating payment methods and choosing renewal options.
- [Resolving Transaction Errors](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/resolving-transaction-errors): A reference of common transaction error and decline codes you may see in your dashboard, what they mean, and how to resolve them.
- [Restart a Failed Payment Request](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/restart-a-failed-payment-request): How to put a Failed payment request back into collection with Restart Collection, and how to read the confirmation window before you commit to another round of reminders.
- [Review Transactions and Refund Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/review-transactions-and-refund-payments): How to review payment status in the Transactions tab, filter by date range, and refund a payment from the dashboard.
- [Review Your Office Settings](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/review-your-office-settings): Verify your practice details in the Smile Advantage dashboard so member communications and plan information are accurate.
- [Reviewing a Member's Notification Emails](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/reviewing-notification-emails): How to review the notification emails a member has received, including payment reminders, receipts, and renewal confirmations.
- [Sending a Payment Request](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/sending-a-payment-request): How to send a patient a quick payment request from their page, or build an itemized one from the full form.
- [Setting Up a Payment Plan](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/setting-up-a-payment-plan): How to split a payment request into scheduled installments, take the first payment while the patient is still at the desk, switch on AutoPay, and manage the plan once it is running.
- [SMS Functionality](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/sms-functionality): How Smile Advantage uses automated SMS messaging alongside email to keep cards on file current and memberships active.
- [Stopping a Recurring Member's Auto-Renewal](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/stop-auto-renewal): How to convert a recurring auto-pay member into a one-time payer so their membership no longer renews automatically.
- [Structuring a Membership Plan That Sells](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/structuring-a-membership-plan-that-sells): A four-part framework for building a simple, patient-friendly membership plan that enrolls more patients and is easier to run.
- [Submit a Support Request](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/support-request): Open a ticket with the Smile Advantage support team, including the details to provide so they can resolve your issue quickly.
- [Adding or Syncing Patients from Your Practice Management Software (PMS)](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/sync-patients-from-pms): How to sync patients from your practice management software with the Smile Advantage Pro integration, link existing records, and re-link unlinked members.
- [Today's Appointments Feature](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/todays-appointments-feature): Use the Today's Appointments panel to see the day's schedule with membership status at a glance, so you can spot opportunities and enroll patients on the spot.
- [Tracking Doctor Payments in Multi-Doctor Practices](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/tracking-doctor-payments): How to track membership payments to individual doctors by splitting the plan fee into per-service credits linked to each provider.
- [Tracking Member Visits](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/tracking-member-visits): How to use the Visits feature to record member visits, manage visit details, and track remaining entitlements under a membership.
- [Transaction Adjustments](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/transaction-adjustments): How to document a payment or correction that happened outside the dashboard using a transaction adjustment, and how to post it to your PMS.
- [Transaction Filters to Streamline Your Workflow](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/transaction-filters): Use the Status, Ledger, and date range filters on the Transactions screen to narrow your list to only the payments that need attention.
- [Understanding Your Processing Fees](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/understanding-your-processing-fees): A clear breakdown of flat-rate card processing for fixed-rate practices, and how fees apply to charges, refunds, and declines.
- [When Payment Fails](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/when-payment-fails): How to update a member's billing information and charge the card on file after a membership payment fails.
- [Patient was put on the Wrong Plan: Refund and Plan Change](https://smileadvantage.com/academy/wrong-plan-refund-and-change): How to correct a patient who was enrolled on the wrong plan by submitting a support ticket for the plan change and any refund or charge.

## Partners

- [Art of Dental Marketing](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/art-of-dental-marketing): Dental marketing agency focused on positioning and brand clarity so practices attract patients who value the relationship, not just price.
- [Clinical Practice Solutions](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/clinical-practice-solutions): Training dental assistants and teams on workflow, communication, and patient experience under the Rockstar Dental Assistant brand.
- [CollabriCon](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/collabricon): Team-focused dental conference centered around leadership, communication, and collaboration inside the practice.
- [Dental Growth Machine](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/dental-growth-machine): Growth framework from eLaunchers focused on positioning, messaging, and marketing that attracts patients who value comprehensive dentistry.
- [Dental Purchasing Partners](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/dental-purchasing-partners): Group buying organization helping offices lower overhead through negotiated pricing and preferred vendor relationships.
- [Dental Success Institute](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/dental-success-institute): Dentist coaching and mastermind community built around leadership, systems, profitability, and practice independence.
- [Happy Tooth](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/happy-tooth): Patient-centered practice emphasizing comfort, education, and anxiety-aware care led by Dr. Maggie Augustyn.
- [Henry Schein](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/henry-schein): The world's largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental practitioners, offering supplies, equipment, technology, and practice management support across 33 countries.
- [Janet Hagerman](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/janet-hagerman): Consultant and speaker focused on hygiene performance, case acceptance, and practice growth systems for dental teams.
- [Klear Impakt](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/klear-impakt): Dental group buying alliance helping practices reduce overhead and access vetted vendors and member benefits.
- [Marketing 32](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/marketing-32): Dental-focused marketing firm emphasizing predictable patient acquisition through online visibility and measurable campaigns.
- [Mid-Continent Dental Congress](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/mcdc): Large regional dental conference offering continuing education and vendor exposure supporting clinical and business growth.
- [Midwest Dental Supply](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/midwest-dental-supply): Regional dental supplier supporting practices with equipment, supplies, and service as a trusted advisor across many offices.
- [Park Smiles Dentistry](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/park-smiles-dentistry): Long-standing private practice in Winter Park, Florida, known for a relationship-driven approach and patient experience focus.
- [Patterson Dental](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/patterson-dental): Equipment, supplies, and technology solutions provider supporting dental practices with clinical and administrative workflows.
- [Pivotal Dental Solutions](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/pivotal-dental-solutions): Helping practices implement stronger systems for communication, workflow, and team execution for smoother and more predictable operations.
- [Practice Booster](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/practice-booster): Dental coding and insurance training helping teams improve billing accuracy and collections through better financial clarity.
- [Practice Growth Institute](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/practice-growth-institute): Training and coaching designed to help practices increase profitability and long-term practice value through improved team execution.
- [Productive Dentist Academy](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/productive-dentist-academy): Practice coaching focused on profitability, leadership, capacity utilization, and KPI-driven decision making for dental teams.
- [Rectangle Health](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/rectangle-health): Healthcare technology company providing payment processing, patient engagement, and practice management solutions for dental and medical providers through its Practice Management Bridge platform.
- [Scheduling Institute](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/scheduling-institute): Dental training organization focused on phone skills, scheduling systems, new patient conversion, and reducing cancellations and no-shows.
- [Schwartz Consulting Group](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/schwartz-consulting-group): Dental practice coaching since 1993, helping practices across North America improve profitability, efficiency, and team performance.
- [Simpson Dental Trendz](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/simpson-dental-trendz): Dental lab providing restorative solutions to practices, supporting the restorative side of care and continuity.
- [St. Louis Dental Connection](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/st-louis-dental-connection): Regional dental community and networking hub where teams share best practices, learn from peers, and discuss operational improvements.
- [The Dental Boutique](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/the-dental-boutique): Multi-location practice brand emphasizing comfort, patient experience, and modern aesthetic dentistry led by Dr. Andrew Vallo.
- [The Phelps Institute](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/the-phelps-institute): Dental education and consulting helping dentists improve patient communication, treatment presentation, and case acceptance through behavioral influence and trust-based messaging.
- [TopCard Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/topcard-payments): Leader in dental payments helping practices modernize payment workflows and improve the collections experience for patients.
- [Veranda Dentistry](https://smileadvantage.com/partners/veranda-dentistry): Comprehensive private practice serving patients with preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dentistry led by Dr. Chad Johnson.

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- [How In-Office Dental Membership Plans Boost Patient Retention](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/membership-plans-boost-patient-retention): Acquiring new patients costs up to five times more than retaining existing ones. Membership plans naturally encourage loyalty because patients feel directly connected to your practice.
- [Why Dental Membership Programs Are the Future of Affordable Care](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/dental-membership-programs-future): Dental membership programs are emerging as a streamlined, patient-friendly solution that addresses rising costs and insurance limitations.
- [Why the Smile Advantage Plan Beats Traditional Dental Insurance](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/smile-advantage-vs-dental-insurance): Unlike insurance plans, which often feel transactional or restrictive, membership plans are personalized and transparent. Here's how Smile Advantage compares.
- [Top 10 Features in Dental Treatment Plan Software](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/10-features-to-look-for-in-dental-treatment-plan-software): Discover 10 essential features every dental practice should look for in treatment plan software to improve patient communication and case acceptance.
- [Market Dental Membership Plans Effectively](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-to-market-your-dental-membership-plans-effectively): Discover proven strategies to market dental membership plans and attract patients. Learn how Smile Advantage dental care plan models boost retention and practice growth.
- [How to Market Your Dental Membership Plans Effectively](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/marketing-dental-membership-plans): Marketing ensures patients understand how a membership program works, why it matters, and how it benefits both their oral health and their wallet.
- [Dental Discount Plan vs Insurance: Why More Patients Are Switching to Memberships](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/dental-discount-plan-vs-insurance-why-more-patients-are-making-the-switch): Is a dental membership plan better than traditional insurance? Learn how Smile Advantage offers simpler, more affordable care with no paperwork or surprise fees.
- [Affordable Restorative Dental Care: Save on Fillings, Crowns & Bridges with a Dental Savings Plan](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-to-save-hundreds-on-fillings-crowns-bridges-without-insurance): Delaying dental treatment due to cost? Learn how a savings plan can reduce your expenses on common procedures like crowns and fillings, no insurance needed.
- [Dental Subscription Services & Dentists with Membership Plans](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/exploring-dental-subscription-services-and-dentists-with-membership-plans): Discover how dental subscription services and dental practice membership plans offer affordable, transparent care. Find dentists with membership plans in the US.
- [The Smile Advantage Dental Care Plan and Membership Software](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/the-smile-advantage-dental-care-plan-and-membership-software): Discover the Smile Advantage Dental Care Plan for affordable dental care in the US. Learn how dental membership plan software streamlines access to quality treatment.
- [Dental Care Plan Software: Boost Practice & Patient Benefits](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/elevating-patient-care-and-practice-efficiency-with-smile-advantage-dental-care-plans): Discover how Smile Advantage's dental care plan software enhances patient access, streamlines treatment planning, and optimizes practice management for modern dentistry.
- [Dental Membership Programs: Grow Your Practice & Patient Base](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/practice-growth-with-in-house-dental-membership-programs): Explore the benefits of in-house dental membership programs, learn how to implement them, and understand the role of a robust dental patient contract system.
- [A New Chapter for Smile Advantage](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/a-new-chapter-for-smile-advantage): Dr. Jeffrey Sindelar and Dr. Matthew Kraner formally appoint Ryan Corby as CEO, recognizing years of leadership that helped transform Smile Advantage from a local consulting effort into a national dental membership platform.
- [How to Set Up a Dental Subscription Plan That Works for Your Practice](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-to-set-up-a-dental-subscription-plan-that-works-for-your-practice): Discover how to set up a successful dental subscription plan for your practice. Learn step-by-step strategies, backed by data and expertise, to boost patient retention and revenue.
- [Smile Advantage Dental Care Plan: How It Saves You Money on Dental Care](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/smile-advantage-dental-care-plan-how-it-saves-you-money-on-dental-care): Discover the Smile Advantage Dental Care Plan: How It Saves You Money on Dental Care. Learn about its benefits, cost savings, and online support options.
- [Enhance Your Dental Practice with Smile Advantage's Custom Membership Plan Software](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-smile-advantages-software-helps-dentists-create-custom-membership-plans): Learn how Smile Advantage's software helps dentists create personalized membership plans, providing affordable care, increasing patient retention, and boosting profitability.
- [How Smile Advantage's Software Simplifies Membership Plan Management](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-smile-advantages-software-simplifies-membership-plan-management): Discover how Smile Advantage's innovative software streamlines dental membership plan management, enhancing patient care and practice profitability.
- [Smile Advantage Acquires Dental Membership Direct to Accelerate Membership Dentistry Nationwide](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/smile-advantage-acquires-dental-membership-direct): Smile Advantage has acquired Dental Membership Direct (DMD) in a strategic move that unites advanced technology, clinical leadership, and a shared mission to help private dental practices thrive beyond insurance constraints.
- [In-Office Dental Membership Plans: A Simple Way to Provide Affordable Care](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/in-office-dental-membership-plans-a-simple-way-to-provide-affordable-care): Discover how in-office dental membership plans, powered by Smile Advantage, provide an innovative and profitable way to offer affordable patient care while improving practice revenue and retention.
- [In-Office Dental Plans: Enhancing Patient Flexibility and Savings with Smile Advantage](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/in-office-dental-plans-how-to-offer-more-flexibility-and-savings-to-patients): Discover how Smile Advantage's in-office dental plans offer patients increased flexibility and savings, while empowering dental practices to provide superior care and boost revenue.
- [How In-Office Dental Membership Plans Transform Patient Care](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-in-office-dental-membership-plans-transform-patient-care): Explore how in-office dental membership plans enhance patient care by making treatments more affordable, increasing access to preventive care, and improving patient retention.
- [The Benefits of Dental Membership Plans for Patients and Practices](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/the-benefits-of-dental-membership-plans-for-patients-and-practices): Discover how dental membership plans benefit both patients and practices by providing affordable, hassle-free care while boosting patient loyalty and revenue.
- [Introducing Expired Card Collector: Never Lose a Member to Failed Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/expired-card-collector): Our new proactive payment recovery feature detects expiring credit cards before they fail and automatically prompts members to update their information.
- [Introducing Payment Request AutoCollect: Automated Follow-ups for Outstanding Balances](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/payment-request-autocollect): Our new AutoCollect feature for payment requests automatically schedules and sends reminder notifications, helping your team maintain consistent follow-up without manual effort.
- [Automatic Failed Renewal Recovery: Turn Updated Cards Into Instant Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/automatic-failed-renewal-recovery): When members update their payment method after a failed renewal, our system now automatically retries the charge, recovering revenue without staff intervention.
- [Introducing Automated Billing & Renewals: Set It and Forget It](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/automated-billing-renewals): Say goodbye to manual renewal tracking and payment follow-ups. Our new automated billing and renewals feature handles everything so you can focus on patient care.
- [New Dashboard Analytics: Visualize Your Membership Program Growth](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/dashboard-analytics-charts): Our enhanced dashboard now includes transaction volume and renewal activity charts, giving you clear visual insights into your membership program performance over time.
- [Terminal & POS Support: Unify In-Office and Membership Payments](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/terminal-pos-support): Process in-office payments through physical terminals directly in Smile Advantage, giving you a single platform for all your payment processing needs.
- [How Smile Advantage Empowers Dentists and Patients for Better Care](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-smile-advantage-empowers-dentists-and-patients-for-better-care): In today's rapidly evolving dental industry, striking the perfect balance between providing exceptional care and maintaining profitability is more critical than ever.
- [How to Set Up Smile Advantage for Your Dental Practice in 5 Simple Steps](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/how-to-set-up-smile-advantage-for-your-dental-practice-in-5-simple-steps): Learn how to set up Smile Advantage for your dental practice with this step-by-step guide covering customization, integration, marketing, and optimization.
- [Today's Appointments: See Your Schedule and Member Status at a Glance](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/todays-appointments): A new real-time appointments panel integrates with your PMS to show today's schedule, membership status, and one-click patient linking, all without leaving Smile Advantage.
- [Payment Request System: Flexible Invoicing for Treatment Plans and Services](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/payment-request-system): Create detailed payment requests with line items, procedure codes, and secure payment links, giving patients a clear, professional way to pay for treatment.
- [SMS Card Update Notifications: Reach Members Where They Are](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/sms-card-update-notifications): Automated text messages prompt members to update expiring cards before renewals fail, achieving higher response rates than email alone.
- [Printable Statements with QR Codes: Bridge Digital and Physical Billing](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/printable-qr-code-statements): Generate professional printed statements with embedded QR codes that link directly to online payment. Perfect for patients who prefer paper but want digital payment convenience.
- [Click to Renew: Let Members Renew Their Membership Without Calling Your Office](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/click-to-renew): Expiring memberships can now be renewed through a secure link in reminder emails, no phone calls, no front desk involvement, no friction.
- [Global Patient Search: Find Any Patient From Your PMS Instantly](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/global-patient-search): Search your entire Practice Management System directly from Smile Advantage. Find patients, check their status, and link them to memberships without switching applications.
- [Family Profiles: Manage Household Memberships Together](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/family-profiles): Group family members into households for easier management, unified views, and future family-oriented features like shared billing and family plan pricing.
- [Provider Management: Accurate Ledger Posting With Automatic Provider Assignment](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/provider-management): Sync providers from your Practice Management System and automatically assign the correct provider to every transaction, ensuring accurate ledger posting without manual selection.
- [Benefits of Dental Membership Plans For Your Practice](https://smileadvantage.com/resources/benefits-of-dental-membership-plans): Discover the benefits of dental membership plans for your dental practice. Join Smile Advantage today for an affordable dental care solution.