The Story  

Dr. Sharon Manaois, D.D.S. is a general dentistry practice based in Stockton, California. The practice offers a range of dental services, including high-value treatments such as cosmetic dentistry and implants. Dr. Manaois runs a patient-focused practice dedicated to making dental care accessible and affordable for the Stockton community.

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The Goal

Dr. Manaois partnered with Cherry in October 2024 with the following goals in mind:

• Increase treatment acceptance rate, particularly for high-value cases such as cosmetic procedures and implants
• Reduce financial barriers that were preventing patients from moving forward with needed treatment
• Provide patients with a flexible, affordable payment option that doesn’t require a traditional credit card application
• Streamline the financing presentation process at the point of care

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The Cherry Solution  

Cherry gave Dr. Manaois's team a simple, patient-friendly financing solution to present alongside treatment plans. Rather than losing patients who couldn't afford to pay in full or were hesitant to apply for a credit card, the practice could offer a 0% true interest monthly payment plan on the spot.

The speed and ease of Cherry's application and approval process allowed the team to present financing confidently during consultations, removing the friction that often delays or kills case acceptance. Presenting treatment as a manageable monthly payment made it significantly easier for patients to say yes, particularly for higher-ticket procedures like implants and cosmetic work.

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Results

Since partnering with Cherry (~18 months), Dr. Manaois's practice has seen meaningful, measurable results:

• $218,930 in total gross volume financed through Cherry
• 83 funded contracts completed
• ~$2,637 average contract size
• Significant increase in high-value case acceptance (cosmetic, implants)
• Overall frequency of case acceptance increased
• Patients expressed gratitude for having flexible options, with one patient stating they "couldn't have gotten their treatment done without Cherry."
• Reduced financial stress at checkout, enabling patients to accept treatment sooner