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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING A DENTAL PRACTICE
☐ 1 MONTH
BEFORE OFFICE OPENING
Monitor the contractor's
progress on leasehold
improvements.
Compile open orders and set
up inventory for supplies.
Complete installation of
equipment.
Hire and train office personnel.
Complete IRS and other
required forms for personnel.
Bond personnel.
Inspect all work done by
contractors.
Test all equipment and
systems.
Place office opening
announcements in selected
publications and on your
website.
☐ 4 MONTHS
BEFORE OFFICE OPENING
Sign the contract for leasehold
improvements contingent on
passing boards and obtaining
finances.
Place orders for all major
equipment and dental supplies
contingent on passing boards
and obtaining finances.
Review and evaluate
telephone and answering
systems.
Continue the development
of the office policy and
procedures manual, as well as
required employment forms.
Review available patient
management software.
Review the state dental act
and codes of ethics.
Review personnel needs.
Create and launch a website.
☐ 3 MONTHS
BEFORE OFFICE OPENING
Begin on-site monitoring
of contractor's progress on
leasehold improvements.
Apply for a narcotics license.
Apply for state, county, city
or township, professional, or
occupational licenses and a
business permit, if required.
Apply for federal, state and
local tax numbers.
Confirm all equipment and
supply orders.
Explore hospital facilities and
apply for team privileges.
Review requirements for
unemployment and workmen's
compensation insurance and
complete necessary forms.
Develop a marketing plan for
your practice.
Make arrangements for the
installation of utilities.
Order and install a computer
system, patient management
software, stationery, business
cards, prescription pads and
other office supplies.
Finalize the development of
the office policy and
procedures manual.
Determine the number and
type of personnel to be hired.
Apply for local, state and
national dental society
memberships.
Meet with a CPA or financial
planner to develop your
personal budget and draw
requirements.
Meet with a CPA or financial
planner to develop your
projected first year business
budget plan.
Speak with an insurance
professional to determine
what is needed and how the
policies can be structured.
Contact your state board or
your Henry Schein equipment
specialist to identify required
state compliance measures.
Complete federal- and staterequired
staff compliance
trainings, as well as OSHA
and HIPAA checklists.
☐ 2 MONTHS
BEFORE OFFICE OPENING
Finalize your recruitment
strategy and place ads for
personnel.
Complete your fee schedule
and payment policies.
Explore laboratory options and
make arrangements for
laboratory work.
Explore pharmacy options and
make arrangements for
pharmacy services needed.
Explore janitorial service
options and make
arrangements for janitorial
services needed.
Arrange for maintenance
service.
Arrange for uniform and
linen service.
Join a local credit bureau.
Make credit card arrangements.
Complete an application for
membership in your state's
Delta Dental or other insurance
provider plans.
Decide which specialists you
will refer various patients.
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Send office opening
announcements to selected
individuals.
Arrange for inspection of
the office by required city or
county officials.
OFFICE OPENING
Hold an open house.
Open your office for business.
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