Google Ads for dentists: what it costs
The management fee depends on your monthly ad budget. Ad spend goes directly to Google. Multi-location practices are billed on total budget.
Google Ads management fee
| Monthly ad budget | Management fee |
|---|---|
| Under $600 Starter | $300 / month |
| $600 – $3,999 | $599 / month |
| $4,000 – $49,999 | 15% of ad budget |
| $50,000 – $90,000 | 14% of ad budget |
| $90,001+ | 12% of ad budget |
Example: with a $5,000 monthly ad budget, the fee is $5,000 × 15% = $750.
One-time setup fee
| Service term | Setup fee |
|---|---|
| 1 month | $699 |
| 3 months | $499 |
| 6 months | $299 |
| 12 months Best value | $0 — no setup fee |
Setup covers account build, keyword research, ad copy, and call and form conversion tracking.
Dental clicks usually cost $4–$20, more for implants. We generally suggest $1,500+/month; a small general practice can start at $600–$1,000.
Add what you need
Not everyone needs all of these — we’ll recommend what fits.
Website
$799 / $1,999 / $2,999 (one-time)Hosting & care $79 / month
A page per treatment with insurance, first-visit process and dentist bios, with booking front and center; or upgrade your site ($799).
Google Business Profile management
$199 / month (billed quarterly)$199 setup
Each location’s profile managed separately — services, insurance, hours, photos — and every review answered without discussing treatment.
AI receptionist chat
$199 / month$999 setup
Answers hours, insurance and booking questions and emails you the lead; it never gives medical advice.
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