Startup
When Does Starting a Dental Practice Make Sense?
Is starting a dental practice a financial trap? Let us be very blunt about this topic. Starting a dental practice often costs less in total financial exposure than buying an…
Read MoreHow Much Should a Dental Startup Spend on Marketing?
Most dental startups need somewhere between $30,000 and $50,000 in marketing spend during the first year, with the exact number driven by how competitive the local market is. Also consider…
Read MoreHow Dental Startup Owners Use Demographic Data to Get New Patients From Day One
Dental startups that fill their schedules quickly in year one don’t just rely on luck and good intentions. One key factor to consider is dental startup demographics, as they match…
Read MoreWhy Your Dental Practice ‘Entity’ Structure is Foundational for Setting Up Your Business
To ensure legal compliance and tax efficiency when buying a dental practice, owners must correctly distinguish between state-level entity formation (LLC/PLLC) and federal tax elections (S-Corp). Lawyer Tyler Jones of…
Read MoreHow to Start a Dental Practice: A Blueprint for Strategic Debt
Let’s address the elephant in the room… starting a dental practice is terrifyingly expensive. You’ve spent years in school, grueling through residencies, and mastering your clinical skills. You likely already…
Read MoreDebunking the Myth That Dental Practice Startups Have to Be Scary and Risky
Starting a dental practice from scratch doesn’t have to be terrifying or fraught with financial risk. With the right support, strategies, location, approach, and financing options, startup practices can be…
Read MoreThe Revolving Door: How HR Systems Protect Your Practice When “Good Help” is Hard to Find
In the current dental and broader healthcare landscape, finding and keeping quality talent is arguably the single biggest challenge for dental practice owners. The statistics are daunting: replacing a single…
Read MoreEssential HR Compliance for Dental Practices: Don’t Be Held Hostage!
By Michael Dinsio, MBA & Paula Quinn, BSDH In a recent episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn sat down with Jill Hasselman, Chief Growth Officer at…
Read MoreHow an AI Phone Receptionist Maximizes Revenue & Readiness for Dental Startups
Starting a dental practice is a high-stakes endeavor, characterized by substantial risks and high overhead. Dental startup costs can range from $350,000 to over $600,000. New owners must constantly manage…
Read MoreWhy Starting a Dental Practice From Scratch Beats Buying One (And Saves You Money)
Thinking about opening your own dental practice? The startup versus acquisition debate keeps many dentists stuck in decision paralysis. But here’s what industry insiders know: starting from scratch gives you…
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