Dental Start Up

Starting A Dental Practice?

NEXT LEVEL CONSULTANTS CAN HELP

Start Your Dental Practice With Confidence

If you’re ready to move beyond dreaming and begin starting a dental practice, now is the time. Don’t risk opening a dental practice without a proven process and expert guidance.

Thinking about starting a dental practice? A dental startup is one of the most exciting and rewarding steps you can take in your career. It’s your chance to design a dental practice that reflects your vision, values, and future.

At NEXT LEVEL CONSULTANTS, we specialize in helping dentists build successful dental startups from the ground up. For over 15 years, we’ve guided hundreds of dentists through the process of opening a new dental practice, from planning and financing to location, marketing, and opening day.

DENTAL STARTUP CONSULTING

  • Create a step by step roadmap toward opening day

  • Avoid common pitfalls that cost you time and extra money

  • Ensure your financial wellbeing is established for growth

  • Plan and prepare to attract patients Day One

DENTAL STARTUP CONSULTING

  • Create a step by step roadmap toward opening day

  • Avoid common pitfalls that cost you time and extra money

  • Ensure your financial wellbeing is established for growth

  • Plan and prepare to attract patients Day One

Starting a dental practice from scratch!

How to Start a Dental Practice

With the right support and systematic process in place, you can't fail.  We’ve developed a proven, step-by-step process that simplifies and systematizes a complex journey. Instead of guessing and stressing, you’ll know exactly what to do next and when to do it. You can rest assured your starting a dental practice with confidence, one step at a time.

STEP #1 PREPARE

Vision

  • Define Your “Why” for Starting Up

Business Plan

  • Develop a Marketing Strategy
  • Branding

Budget

  • Establish a Healthy Cash Flow

Secure Lending

STEP #2 LOCATION

Personal Lifestyle

  • Are there any non-compete restrictions?
  • Determine your commute time
  • Family and personal “feel” for an area

Demographic Study & Analysis

  • Identify the competition in the area
  • Establish community and culture you want to practice.
  • Socio-economic conditions you will serve?

Commercial Real Estate Broker

STEP #3 PRE CONSTRUCTION

Architect Space Planning

  • Design Floor Plans

Partner with a General Contractor

  • Site Visit
  • Preliminary Budgeting

Equipment Specialist

  • Begin Equipment Selection
  • Preliminary Budgeting

STEP #4 SECURE LEASE

Engage Legal Counsel

  • Negotiate best possible terms for lease
  • Mitigate all possible risk
  • Look for exclusivity

STEP #5 CONSTRUCTION

Hire Contractor

Submit for Permits

Hire Equipment Specialist

Hire IT Specialist

STEP #6 MARKETING

Hire Marketing Agency

  • Design Branding and Website
  • Set up Social Media Accounts
  • Begin Grassroots Marketing

STEP #7 SETUP OPERATIONS

Start Credentialing

Insurance Negotiation

Choose Practice Management Software

Enter Fee Schedules

Define New Patient Experience

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STEP #8 HIRE TEAM MEMBERS

  • Write Job Descriptions
  • Write Job Listing
  • Interview
  • Create an HR Manual
  • Training
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STEP #9 GRAND OPENING

Celebrate

Ribbon Cutting

Have a Fun

Have a Party

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DENTAL STARTUP REVIEWS

NEXT LEVEL CONSULTING

Alina Katanov

We have so many positive things to say about Next Level Consultants. They helped guide us every step of the way from finding the best location of our clinic, to planning and construction, and eventually opening and getting us up and running. Both Mike and Paula are amazing..! Paula is a wealth of knowledge, always on top of things and really invested in the clinic's success. Also grateful to Stefani from the credentialing team because she made the process seamless and easy. They are there to trouble shoot and answer any questions that might arise. We highly recommend working with them!!

Michael Wang

When I decided to pursue a dental startup, I signed up with Next Level Consultants because they were independently recommended to me by several individuals. What made Mike stand out to me as a consultant was his affable nature and great business acumen. Not only is he well-connected, but he's highly knowledgeable about the dental field, a testament to his years of experience helping dentists on the banking side of the industry. In the later phases of my project, I've had the pleasure of working with Paula, who is equally encouraging in her coaching and goes above and beyond to support her clients. Paula draws from her years of clinical and practice ownership experiences and excels at helping new practice owners bridge the gap between the clinical and the operational sides of running a practice. Stafani works closely with clients to get them up to speed on the best practices for front office systems, and is an expert at navigating through the complicated terrain of dental billing. With Next Level's well-rounded approach to consulting, you'll receive sound guidance from all aspects of practice ownership, whether it be starting, acquiring, or running a dental practice. I certainly feel more prepared to take on the challenges of practice ownership as a result. Thank you to everyone at Next Level Consultants for helping me reach my goals!

Breanna Birk

The team of Next Level Consultants were so incredibly valuable on my journey to opening my startup practice. Michael helped through the project planning phase, he helped me manage the vendors and stay on budget! Paula worked with me to set up office systems- she is so organized! Stefani is amazing at helping with all things insurance, which was a foreign world to me! I'm thankful for this team!

Evelyn Van Duker

My husband and I started a clinic in Arizona, and working with Michael and his team is the best decision we made on this journey! Michael is so knowledgeable and passionate about the dental industry, but he never forced his own opinion on us. We can't thank him enough for the amount of money and time he saved us by helping us navigate through all kinds of decisions we had to make throughout this process. We also loved the credentialing and training Paula and Stafani provided. I cannot imagine how we could have started the clinic without this team. Our front desk staff has 6+ years experience but still found Stafani's training extremely helpful on patient intake, insurance verification, etc.. All the tips she provided are invaluable. We would recommend this team to anyone interested in ownership!

Henry Diep

I just opened up a start up dental practice in the bay area. I can't say enough about Michael and his team! My only regret was not getting Michael on board with the project earlier. He could have easily saved me tons of money and headache. Michael and Paula are very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk too. I would highly recommend Next Level Consultant to anyone looking for guidance in any stage of their dental career!

Bryce Richardson

experience and connections to really take a stressful process and make it much more simple. He helps lay out a vision for what you want to accomplish and from there a clear and concise plan to execute. Michael was always available to give advice and input all the way down to the smallest details. If you are looking for a consultant for starting a dental practice I would absolutely recommend Michael and the team at Next Level!

Eric Coy

Michael Dinsio is a rare breed in this space - he has both the massive wealth of knowledge and the genuine enthusiasm to share it with dental specialists like myself who are new to pracrice ownership. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Chris Lillenberg

I had a great experience with Michael and Paula. I started out looking for locations for a start-up but then found an opportunity for an acquisition. They were able to seamlessly roll with all the twists and turns and give me the insight I needed to be confident in my decisions. Highly recommend for either a start-up or an acquisition.

Michael Zendig

Next Level has been incredibly helpful to us. They have streamlined our operations and significantly reduced the time we spend on insurance. We are thoroughly enjoying working with them and are eager to continue!

Jennifer Jones

I hired Next Level Consultants to help me run my dental practice and they have been amazing!! I wish I hired them sooner!! One of the many things I love about them is that when we first started working together, they made sure to understand my practice and understand me as the owner so that they could create the changes they knew I wanted to see. They are quick to respond, detailed with their answers, and extremely organized!! If you are looking for help with your practice, do yourself a favor and hire Next Level Consultants!!

Why Hire A Dental Startup Consultant?

Understanding the Entire Process

We know where to jump in no matter where you are in the process. Whether you are just getting a team together or already have a banker, lawyer, equipment specialist, etc...

Finding a Commercial Space

We can help you find an office location and negotiate a lease that suits your needs. If you haven’t found a commercial space we have experience working with professionals in the industry. 

Find the Loan Options and Rates

We can help you secure the best financing, loan structure, and interest rates with a banking partner. We help you understand what the banks are looking for and how that affects you.

Construction Project Management

Help you stay on time with the project management process, minimizing construction and equipment costs and reducing the number of change orders

Attracting New Patients

We help you deploy marketing strategies that will attract new patients. We get your marketing boosted six months before opening day, so day one you have income coming in.

Operational Excellence Day One

We consult you to implement the operational foundations needed in order to set your practice up for efficiency and profitability. Increasing revenue and lowering overhead costs.

Start a Dental Practice Now!

Being a business owner is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. Get started today by reaching out and having a 30-minute conversation about what you need to do to become a practice owner.

Reach out to schedule an introductory call to discuss working with a dental startup consultant in detail.

Contact Us To Learn More

Thinking About Buying a Dental Practice?

Next Level Consultants also helps doctors through the process of buying a dental practice. Many times doctors are on the fence between either “starting a dental practice” or “buying a dental practice.” So if you want more information on buying a dental practice visit this page

Credentialing & Fee Negotiation for your Dental Practice

Next Level Consultants has an amazing credentialing team. We work in depth with insurance carriers and providers to negotiate the best possible fee schedules when it comes to getting credentialed. Visit our dental credentialing page for more information!

Alina Katanov

We have so many positive things to say about Next Level Consultants. They helped guide us every step of the way from finding the best location of our clinic, to planning and construction, and eventually opening and getting us up and running. Both Mike and Paula are amazing..! Paula is a wealth of knowledge, always on top of things and really invested in the clinic's success. Also grateful to Stefani from the credentialing team because she made the process seamless and easy. They are there to trouble shoot and answer any questions that might arise. We highly recommend working with them!!

Breanna Birk

The team of Next Level Consultants were so incredibly valuable on my journey to opening my startup practice. Michael helped through the project planning phase, he helped me manage the vendors and stay on budget! Paula worked with me to set up office systems- she is so organized! Stefani is amazing at helping with all things insurance, which was a foreign world to me! I'm thankful for this team!

Michael Wang

When I decided to pursue a dental startup, I signed up with Next Level Consultants because they were independently recommended to me by several individuals. What made Mike stand out to me as a consultant was his affable nature and great business acumen. Not only is he well-connected, but he's highly knowledgeable about the dental field, a testament to his years of experience helping dentists on the banking side of the industry. In the later phases of my project, I've had the pleasure of working with Paula, who is equally encouraging in her coaching and goes above and beyond to support her clients. Paula draws from her years of clinical and practice ownership experiences and excels at helping new practice owners bridge the gap between the clinical and the operational sides of running a practice. Stafani works closely with clients to get them up to speed on the best practices for front office systems, and is an expert at navigating through the complicated terrain of dental billing. With Next Level's well-rounded approach to consulting, you'll receive sound guidance from all aspects of practice ownership, whether it be starting, acquiring, or running a dental practice. I certainly feel more prepared to take on the challenges of practice ownership as a result. Thank you to everyone at Next Level Consultants for helping me reach my goals!

Evelyn Van Duker

My husband and I started a clinic in Arizona, and working with Michael and his team is the best decision we made on this journey! Michael is so knowledgeable and passionate about the dental industry, but he never forced his own opinion on us. We can't thank him enough for the amount of money and time he saved us by helping us navigate through all kinds of decisions we had to make throughout this process. We also loved the credentialing and training Paula and Stafani provided. I cannot imagine how we could have started the clinic without this team. Our front desk staff has 6+ years experience but still found Stafani's training extremely helpful on patient intake, insurance verification, etc.. All the tips she provided are invaluable. We would recommend this team to anyone interested in ownership!

Bryce Richardson

experience and connections to really take a stressful process and make it much more simple. He helps lay out a vision for what you want to accomplish and from there a clear and concise plan to execute. Michael was always available to give advice and input all the way down to the smallest details. If you are looking for a consultant for starting a dental practice I would absolutely recommend Michael and the team at Next Level!

Henry Diep

I just opened up a start up dental practice in the bay area. I can't say enough about Michael and his team! My only regret was not getting Michael on board with the project earlier. He could have easily saved me tons of money and headache. Michael and Paula are very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk too. I would highly recommend Next Level Consultant to anyone looking for guidance in any stage of their dental career!