If you’re an associate dentist thinking about opening your own practice, you’ve probably realized something already. Everyone has advice, and everyone claims to be an expert.
Here’s the issue.
Startup dentistry is not the same as managing an established practice.
In this episode of The Startup Dentist, I talk about what truly separates the best startup dental consultant from everyone else. The biggest mistake I see associates make is hiring guidance that knows how to fix problems later, not prevent them early.
A real startup consultant specializes in taking a practice from zero patients, zero team, and zero systems to opening day with clarity and control. That means more than handing over vendor lists. It means helping you understand demographics that actually fit how you want to practice, preparing you for lender conversations with a real strategy, and building budgets that don’t fall apart halfway through the project.
Strong startup guidance shows up in the details. Real estate negotiations done right the first time. Construction and equipment decisions that stay within budget. Systems built from scratch instead of patched together later.
Most importantly, the best startup dental consultant helps you avoid expensive mistakes before they happen. If ownership is on your horizon, this episode will help you ask better questions and choose guidance that sets your practice up for long-term success.