How the Google Map Pack Works for Dental Practices
What decides which three dentists show up in Google's map pack, and the specific steps that move your practice into it.
Local SEO for dental & aesthetic practices
Fill your schedule with patients who already searched for you
Most new patients pick a practice from the top three results on Google Maps. We put your practice there, then make sure the click turns into a booked appointment.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Map pack and organic rankings for the treatments you want
- Monthly reports in calls, forms, and bookings
Great clinical work doesn't rank itself
When someone types “dentist near me” or “botox in [your city],” Google shows three map listings before anything else. Those three get most of the calls. If your practice isn’t one of them, it doesn’t matter how good your reviews are or how nice your office is. The patient never sees you.
Most practices have a half-finished Google profile, a website built for looks rather than search, and a review count that stalls out. We fix all three.
Services
Everything that moves you up in local search
One team handles your rankings, your Google profile, your reviews, and the website that converts the traffic.
Local SEO
Rank in the map pack and organic results for the treatments that pay the bills.
Learn more →Google Business Profile
Your profile drives more calls than your website. We set it up to win.
Learn more →Review Generation
A steady stream of fresh Google reviews from patients who love you.
Learn more →Website Design
Fast, mobile-first sites built to rank and to convert visitors into bookings.
Learn more →Google Ads & LSAs
Get calls this month with Google Ads and Local Services Ads while SEO builds.
Learn more →How it works
From invisible to booked out in four steps
Audit
We map where you rank today, block by block, and compare your profile, reviews, and site against the practices that beat you.
Fix the foundation
We clean up your Google Business Profile, citations, and on-site SEO so Google trusts your name, address, and services.
Build authority
Treatment pages, local content, links, and a steady flow of new reviews push you up for high-value searches.
Convert and report
Call tracking and form tracking show exactly which searches turned into patients. You get a plain report every month.
Who we work with
Built for practices that live on local search
Dentists
Rank for "dentist near me," implants, Invisalign, and emergency care.
See the playbook →Med Spas
Rank for Botox, filler, laser, and body treatments in your city.
See the playbook →Orthodontists
Turn "braces near me" and Invisalign searches into new starts.
See the playbook →Plastic Surgeons
Rank for the high-value procedures that drive your revenue.
See the playbook →Dermatologists
Grow both medical and cosmetic dermatology from local search.
See the playbook →Chiropractors
Win "chiropractor near me" and auto injury searches.
See the playbook →Why us
An agency that reports in patients, not impressions
We started New Patient Partners because practice owners kept telling us the same story: they paid an agency for months, got a PDF full of “impressions” and “keyword positions,” and couldn’t tell if a single new patient came from it.
We do it differently. Every campaign is measured by tracked calls, form fills, and booked appointments. If a tactic doesn’t bring in patients, we stop doing it.
Healthcare only
We work with dental, aesthetic, and specialty practices. We already know your patients, your treatments, and the advertising rules you work under.
One practice per market
We don't take on your direct competitor in the same area. Our job is to help you beat them.
Month-to-month
No 12-month lock-in. If we don't earn your business every month, you can leave.
You own everything
Your Google profile, your website, your content, and your data stay in your name.
From the blog
Local SEO guides for practice owners
How Med Spas Can Get More Google Reviews Without Breaking the Rules
A compliant system for getting a steady stream of Google reviews for your med spa, plus how to reply without HIPAA problems.
Why Every Treatment Needs Its Own Page (and What to Put on It)
A single services page can't rank for twelve treatments. Here's how to structure treatment pages that rank and convert.
Frequently asked questions
How long does local SEO take to work for a dental practice?
Most practices see map pack movement within 60 to 90 days once their Google Business Profile and citations are fixed. Competitive treatments in large cities, like implants or Invisalign, usually take 4 to 6 months to reach the top three.
What is the Google map pack?
It’s the block of three local business listings with a map that Google shows for searches with local intent, like “dentist near me.” It sits above the regular organic results and gets most of the clicks and calls.
Do you do paid ads too?
Yes. We run Google Ads and Local Services Ads for practices that want faster results while SEO builds. Many clients use ads for the first few months, then cut spend as organic rankings take over.
Do I need a new website?
Not always. We start by optimizing what you have. If your site is slow, not mobile-friendly, or can’t be edited, we’ll recommend a rebuild and quote it separately.
Do you require a long-term contract?
No. All plans are month-to-month after a short onboarding period.