Start-Up vs. Buying: Which Path Leads to Dental Practice Ownership?
If you’re considering owning a dental practice, one of the first questions you’ll face is whether to start your own from scratch or buy an existing one. Both paths have their perks and pitfalls, but which one is right for …
Mastering the Business Side of Your Dental Startup with Proven Systems
Many associate dentists dream of opening their own practice, but there’s one hurdle they often overlook: the business side of things. While clinical expertise is critical, running a thriving dental startup requires much more than just knowing how to perform …
Unlocking the Secrets to Insurance Credentialing for Dental Startups
Starting a new dental practice is no small feat, especially when it comes to navigating insurance credentialing. In my latest *Startup Dentist* podcast episode, I dive into this critical process and how it can impact the success of your practice …
Smart Investments: Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Dental Startup
Starting your own dental practice is an exciting yet challenging journey. One of the most critical steps in your startup process is choosing the right equipment, which often comes second only to construction in terms of cost. In our latest …
David vs. Goliath: How Dental Startups Can Triumph Over Corporate Dentistry
Are you an associate dentist contemplating the path to practice ownership? In this episode of “The Startup Dentist,” I delve into the strategies that can help dental startups thrive even in the shadow of corporate giants.
The landscape of dentistry …
Avoiding Real Estate Mistakes: Essential Tips for Dental Startups
Opening a new dental practice is an exciting journey, but one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is regarding your real estate. In the latest episode of “The Startup Dentist,” Stephen Trutter, CEO of Ideal Practices, shares invaluable advice …
Startup vs. Acquisition: Which Path Fits Your Dental Practice Dreams?
Deciding between launching a new dental practice and acquiring an existing one can shape the trajectory of your dental career. This blog, based on insights from a recent Ideal Practices podcast episode, explores the strategic considerations involved in each option …
How to Get 100 Patients in Your First Month: Proven Marketing Strategies for Dental Startups
Starting a new dental practice is an exhilarating journey filled with opportunities and, unfortunately, numerous potential pitfalls. Many dentists embark on this venture with a DIY mindset, only to encounter unforeseen challenges that can hinder their progress—or worse, jeopardize their …
Avoiding DIY Disasters: Essential Strategies for New Dental Practice Owners
Starting a new dental practice is an exhilarating journey, filled with opportunities and, unfortunately, numerous potential pitfalls. Many dentists embark on this venture with a DIY mindset, only to encounter unforeseen challenges that can hinder their progress—or worse, jeopardize their …
Thriving Beyond Launch: 3 Strategies for Long-Term Dental Practice Success
In a recent episode of The Startup Dentist Podcast, I’m sharing valuable insights drawn from my extensive experience with over 800 dental startups. This episode serves as a crucial guide for dental professionals at any stage of starting their own …
Is Now YOUR Moment for Dental Practice Ownership (Podcast)?
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about being your own boss? About crafting your ideal dental practice, calling the shots, and making a real difference in your patients’ lives? If so, you’re not alone. Many dental professionals reach a point …
Dental Startup Practices: Insurance Credentialing is the Key to Your Success
When you open a new dental practice, you kind of need to know how you’re going to get paid right? Ummm yes! The insurance portion of starting your own dental office is frightening for most new practice owners. So let’s
Don’t Choose a One Man Band to Help Launch Your Startup Dental Practice
If you’re anything like the hundreds of dentists we’ve helped here at Ideal Practices, you’ve likely been dreaming of opening your own practice from the moment you sent in your application to dental school…
Understanding those dreams, the kind that …
Why You Need a Team To Start a Dental Practice
If you’ve read our blog on the 13 steps to a successful dental startup, you understand the timeline that we use to excel our client’s dental startup journey.
What you may not understand is how exactly the Ideal Practices
Surround Yourself With Experts When Opening A Dental Startup
This month Stephen Trutter, President of Ideal Practices, sat down with Marv Nelson, President of A-dec Corporation. In this interview you will learn from two dental industry experts about what it takes to move from associate dentist to successful startup …