Track & Grow Patient Referrals

AI Referral Program Software for Dental Practices

In just 48 hours, we help you kickstart your AI-powered patient referral program.

★★★★★4.6/5 stars on Capterra
Trusted by 1,000s of businesses
10+ years in business
2x Cheaper Than Paid Dental Ads
2x Faster Case Acceptance
Patients Who Bring Their Families

You Get Referrals, Not Just Software.

Dr. Slim

The referral program has been a great program that has helped our office immensely. Our families love to refer, and we are seeing more new patients every month.

Dr. Slim
Dentist, SlimDental
Eddie Rose

We are pleased with the program’s outcome, as word-of-mouth is the most effective form of advertising and this program facilitates that.

Eddie Rose
Marketing Director, Total Health Dental Care
Dental professional in a mask and gloves adjusting the exam light before treating a patient in the dental chair
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Nobody picks a dentist from an ad. They ask a friend.

Built for dental practices

Why Dental Practices Should Invest in a Referral Program

01

Choosing a dentist is a trust decision.

Patients worry about pain, cost, and being upsold, so they ask friends and family who they see. A personal recommendation is what gets them to book.

02

Ad patients shop on price.

Patients who come in for a $99 new-patient special often compare offers and don’t return for their next cleaning. A referred patient asks for your practice by name.

03

One patient becomes a family of recall visits.

Patients come back every six months, and families tend to share a dentist. A referral program turns those conversations into a steady stream of new patients.

How a Referral Program Works for Dental Practices

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1 · Opted In

Your patients opt in to your referral program.

2 · Shared

They share their link, scan the QR code at your front desk, or simply mention your practice through word of mouth, text, or social.

3 · Booked

Their friend becomes a new patient, booking their first exam and cleaning.

4 · Rewarded

Both parties unlock a reward, and you get a new patient!

Tracked and paid out automatically by ReferralHero
Platform essentials

What is ReferralHero?

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Works with the Tools Dental Practices Already Use

CRM matching: credits every referral to the booked appointment or completed exam.

Dental practice software
CRMs
Email
Automation
Developers
REST API
JavaScript API
Webhooks
iOS and Android SDKs

Works with Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Curve Dental, Dentally, NexHealth, Denticon, HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, Zoho, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zapier, n8n, and Make. ReferralHero offers 500+ integrations, including Zapier.

Results dental practices see

What To Expect From ReferralHero?

2x

More Patients, Lower CAC

Up to 2x lower cost per new patient than paid dental advertising. Referred patients cost less to win, so every new patient brings your average acquisition cost down.

2x

Faster Case Acceptance

Referred patients accept treatment plans up to 2x faster. They already trust your team, so first exams turn into scheduled treatment sooner.

Loyal Patients, Fuller Schedules

Referred patients come for your practice, not a coupon. They’re more likely to stay on recall, bring their families, and say yes to whitening, clear aligners, and implants.

FAQ

Is a dental referral program HIPAA-friendly?

Yes. Patients opt in before they join your program, and referral forms collect only basic contact details like name, email, and phone. If your setup calls for a Business Associate Agreement when working with your practice software, we’ll review it and sign one where it’s required.

How fast can we launch a dental referral program?

Your AI-powered referral program build starts within 48 hours, and most programs launch in 1–3 weeks, so you can start inviting patients to refer as soon as they leave their next visit. Book a demo and we’ll map your launch.

Does it work with our practice software and CRM?

ReferralHero connects with dental practice software like Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Curve Dental, Dentally, NexHealth, and Denticon, CRMs like HubSpot, Salesforce, and GoHighLevel, and 500+ other integrations, including Zapier.

When do patients get their reward: at booking or after the first visit?

You choose. Reward when the appointment is booked, after the first exam is completed, or once treatment starts, and ReferralHero tracks the referral and pays out automatically.

What is the ROI for typical dental practices using ReferralHero?

We typically see 4-8x ROI with our dental practices and industry-adjacent businesses.

What Our Customers Say About ReferralHero...

We’ve worked with 1,000s of businesses just like yours.

5-star review by Joshua Eberly, Marygrove: “We launched the program in September and instantly saw results within the dashboard. We knew it would be a huge success given the initial response.”5-star review by Katie R., Head of Marketing, Roofing & Construction: “100% Would Recommend Referral Hero.” We've increased the number of referrals our company receives. I definitely recommend using them for any home service business.5-star review by Jeff H., Owner, Higher Education: “Powerful Growth Automation and Fantastic Customer Service.” It’s a powerful, reliable tool that makes launching and managing a referral program incredibly straightforward.5-star review by Joanna W., COO, Computer Software: “Great tool & great support!” ReferralHero is easy to implement and provides fantastic support when questions come up.5-star review by Steve D., CEO, International Trade and Development: “Highly Recommended!” Their product and service is top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone, or use them again myself.5-star review by Viola L., Health and Life Broker, Insurance: “If you do not have a referral system you need to enroll in ReferralHero!” I love how simple it is to use.5-star review by Sam R., CEO, Food & Beverages: “Cool company, cool team.” Super cool service. Would recommend to anyone trying to launch an effective referral program!5-star review by Kat D., Owner, E-Learning: “Best Customer Service.” The team at ReferralHero are very responsive and extremely helpful!5-star review by Eddie R., Marketing Director, Hospital & Health Care: “Clean interface.” Very customizable interface that lives on your website without any ReferralHero branding.5-star review by a verified CEO, Legal Services: ReferralHero had everything that we were looking for from referral software for our program. Compared to the competition for the same feature set, ReferralHero is quite cost-effective.

Now It’s Your Turn...

In just 48 hours, we help you kickstart your AI-powered patient referral program, trusted by 1,000s of businesses, including dental practices.

★★★★★ 4.6/5 stars on Capterra

Trusted by 1,000s of businesses

10+ years in business