Vision to Reality: Building Your Dream Dental Practice

Saturday, January 31, 2026

1:00 – 3:00 pm

Course Code:

859SL

Credits:

2

CE Hours

Corporate Forum
Dentist
Lecture
Practice Management

This course will guide you through the journey of turning your vision for a dental practice into reality. Designed to outline the essential steps for building your own dental office, it will cover everything from preparation and key questions to the practical aspects of development. The panel will start by identifying the right location, crafting a business plan, exploring financing options, designing a functional floor plan, selecting equipment, working with architects and contractors, marketing your practice, and effectively coordinating the project. 

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Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the step-by-step process of building your dental practice
  • Examine key aspects from developing your vision to building the dental office
  • Identify the ideal space for your office
  • Develop a strong foundation to develop a business plan
  • Recognize the financing terms available for a project
  • Discuss equipment selection, design and layout
  • Discover what the contractor and architect do to construct your office
  • Implement marketing strategies to build a strong brand and attract patients
The Next Step Dental Consulting, LLC grant has been applied to this course.
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