--- title: Implementation Strategies for United Dental Co-Op Memberships Part 4 description: Implementation Strategies for United Dental Co-Op Memberships image: https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/1737051804917.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/blog/implementation-strategies-for-united-dental-co-op-memberships-part-4#main-content) ![UDC Final Horz BW-1](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UDC%20Final%20Horz%20BW-1.png?width=200&height=66&name=UDC%20Final%20Horz%20BW-1.png)Homepage - [Direct Dental Care](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/about) - [The Playbook](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/playbook) [Join the Co-op](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/#Contact) - [Direct Dental Care](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/about) - [The Playbook](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/playbook) [Join the Co-op](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/#Contact) ![](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1737051804917.png?width=1280&height=720&name=1737051804917.png) # Implementation Strategies for United Dental Co-Op Memberships Part 4 ![Tamara v. Stillwell](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/1982bd8a3b02f37b055267be2b3ab6b6) Tamara v. Stillwell March 24, 2025 Let's talk about how easy it is to set up a United Dental Co-Op (UDC) membership program for your dental practice. The best part? United Dental Co-Op takes care of most of the hard work! Here's how it all works: **Steps to Establish a Membership Program** With UDC, you don't have to worry about the complicated stuff. We've got you covered. Here's what you need to know: 1. **Membership Plan Defined:** - **Already Set:** United Dental Co-Op has already defined the membership plan, so no need to figure out what's included. We just figure out what your membership fee should be 2. **Contracts Ready:** - **Pre-made Contracts:** UDC provides all the necessary contracts, ensuring everything is legal and above board for both the patient and the practice, everybody is covered. 3. **Billing Handled:** - **Automated Payments:** We take care of the membership billing for you. Patients pay their membership fees directly to UDC. - **Payment to Practice:** UDC sends you a check for the membership dues every month, so you have a consistent income stream. 4. **Staff Training:** - **Comprehensive Training:** We offer training for your entire staff to make sure everyone is on the same page about the membership program. 5. **Marketing and Communications:** - **Promotional Support:** UDC provides marketing materials and communication strategies to help you promote the membership program to your patients. 6. **Membership Tracking:** - **Current Member Status:** UDC tracks current members to ensure they are up-to-date with their memberships. - **Notifications:** If a member isn’t current, UDC will notify you so the patient isn't seen until they are up-to-date. **Your Role** With United Dental Co-Op taking care of the heavy lifting, here's what you and your team need to do: 1. **Promote the Model:** - **Inform Patients:** Let your patients know about the benefits of joining the UDC membership program. Use the materials provided by UDC to explain how it works. 2. **Run Your Practice:** - **Keep Doing What You Do Best:** Continue running your practice as usual, providing excellent dental care. - **Collect Co-Pays:** At the time of service, collect co-pays for basic and major services as you normally would. Don't worry we will go into a bit more detail later. **Additional Support** If you ever run into issues with collections or need extra help, UDC is here to support you: - **Collections Assistance:** If the need arises, UDC can even help with collections to ensure everything runs smoothly. By partnering with United Dental Co-Op, you can simplify your practice management and focus on what you do best—providing top-notch dental care to your patients. With UDC handling the membership details, you can enjoy a stable income and a thriving practice. Ready to get started? Let's make your dental practice the best it can be with United Dental Co-Op! 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