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Open Your Dental Practice with Profits and Purpose
We personally work 1-on-1 with you to launch your successful startup dental practice. Ideal Practices is the closest thing to a guaranteed, successful practice that you'll ever see so you can experience the QUALITY OF LIFE you deserve.
Our experienced team and industry connections are your keys to profits and purpose.
Are you ready to launch your Dental Practice with profits and purpose?
With our step-by-step guidance, we'll help you navigate the complexities of starting a dental practice,
ensuring you avoid common pitfalls and set up for long-term success.
THE STARTUP DENTIST
FREE Book
The Startup Dentist
FREE Book
In this book you'll learn:
- How the startup process really works and how to eliminate the risks
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How to reverse-engineer a practice that matches your exact vision
- How to negotiate the ins and outs of financing your startup (even if you have student loans!)
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Our proven 13-Stage process that has successfully opened over 800 startup dental practices
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And so much more!
Join us for Dentistry's Elite 2-Day Startup Practice Seminar
LEARN HOW TO OPEN YOUR
PRACTICE IN 2 DAYS
- How to secure financing with the right terms
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Location selection to beat the competition
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Insurance Credentialing and Financial Planning
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How to develop the perfect floor plan to save money and maximize production
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How to implement the Practice. Profits. Purpose. mindset to operate a practice that is giving back to your community and fulfilling your life
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The marketing strategies successful practices use to open with 100 new patients
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Construction and vendor strategies to cut costs
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Colleague panels from industry experts and practice owners who have been where you are
STARTUP PRACTICE SEMINAR
The Startup Practice Blueprint is dentistry's #1 live course that teaches you how to open a startup dental practice in 2 days. This is the only time in the year we open to the public and give non-clients the opportunity to capture the knowledge and proven processes for practice-ownership at a live event.
We answer all the big questions (and things you haven't even thought of yet!) you have BEFORE opening your own practice like:
Our Proven Strategies Will Guide You To Opening Day in 12-18 Months So You Can Practice With
Financial Freedom, Integrity, and Pride
Our elite team follows a proven process to guide you through every step of opening your startup on a set and paced timeline. Each stage is strategically planned to decrease risk and increase success, pride in ownership and freedom.
Success Stories | What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
Success Stories
"the best and quickest ROI I'll ever see."
What Our Clients Are Saying
"At the end of my very first day as an associate at a corporate dental place I went out to my car in a shady part of TN and sat there in the dark for another hour and a half.
I was on the phone completing my vision call with Jayme and Stephen from Ideal Practices. Ideal practices has been my partner in this from day one. Financing during COVID was a pain but when banks refused to lend to me, Kyle led me through all the roadblocks and I ended up with great terms and was fully funded.
Steve Burns probably saved me $80k on equipment and another $80k on the contractor. That's got to be the best and quickest ROI I'll ever see."
I was on the phone completing my vision call with Jayme and Stephen from Ideal Practices. Ideal practices has been my partner in this from day one. Financing during COVID was a pain but when banks refused to lend to me, Kyle led me through all the roadblocks and I ended up with great terms and was fully funded.
Steve Burns probably saved me $80k on equipment and another $80k on the contractor. That's got to be the best and quickest ROI I'll ever see."
Dr. Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan
$1,000,000 in production in his FIRST year
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18 Head-Hunted Masters of Dental Practice Growth
Meet the team who has opened over 3,000 Dental Practices
STEPHEN TRUTTER
CEO
STACEY PETERS
DIRECTOR OF STARTUP MBA
MIKE GHARIB
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING
KYLE OLDING
STARTUP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
STEPHEN TRUTTER
CEO
STACEY PETERS
DIRECTOR OF STARTUP MBA
MIKE GHARIB
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING
How Ideal Practices Helps You
Grow Faster Than Typical Dental Startups
A direct roadmap and expedited timeline to opening.
No detours, no pit stops, no windy roads - we’ll get you straight there with our proven process and our expert team. With over 273 combined years of DENTAL startup experience, we've seen it all.
From idea to Grand Opening in 12-18 months
We've done this HUNDREDS of times so unlike opening a practice on your own, there are no detours or un-knowns. With over 273 combined years of DENTAL startup experience, our proven processes and expert team will take you from Vision to Grand Opening in 12-18 months.
You will allocate budget to areas that help you grow instead of wasting it on areas that won’t
For instance, your first instinct may be to spend big on a highly visible location, but we tell you to put that money into marketing expenses and get a location a few blocks over!
Financial planning to make your dream a reality
Your Startup Advisor will build your business plan that includes financial forecasts and projections that will get you funded. Our advisors have dental banking experience and we know exactly what lenders are looking for and the terms you should accept.
You’ll have all the training to run a profitable business
You're a dentist and you aren't trained to run a business. That's why your Startup MBA Advisors work with you for 5 months to get you credentialed, help you hire the right team and implement the software and business processes that create profitable businesses.
You’ll have connections to lean on!
When you’re a client of Ideal Practices, you’re a client forever. We cheer for you, celebrate your successes, and we happily promote your growing practice. After your Grand Opening, you may be invited to participate in Mastery Elite for continued support from the Ideal Practices team and your peers.
You will be able to dodge all the unexpected situations and costs that most startups face within their first year
We'll save you time, heartache and money that can be invested back into your business by developing the systems that let you avoid the typical risks and headaches of a new business.
We will negotiate your bank terms, lease agreement, equipment and construction contracts
Through our experienced negotiations, Dr. Andrew was able to get 2.5 years of FREE rent. Another Dr. was able to cut $221,000 in equipment and construction costs because of our negotiations.
We will negotiate your bank terms, lease agreement, equipment and construction contracts
Through our experienced negotiations, Dr. Andrew was able to get 2.5 years of FREE rent. Another Dr. was able to cut $221,000 in equipment and construction costs because of our negotiations.
Client Case Studies & Success Stories
Dr. Lauren
"Prior to working with Ideal Practices, banks were only willing to loan a certain amount to a new dentist. But working with Ideal Practices – it was night and day. Banks started talking to us and gave us money to build this practice.
We saw 60 new patients in the first month and that’s being open only 2 days a week. I’m setting my own schedule. I couldn’t be happier."
We saw 60 new patients in the first month and that’s being open only 2 days a week. I’m setting my own schedule. I couldn’t be happier."
Dr. Bryan
"You know we’ve seen 200 patients and we’ve been open 2 months. I know so much of that has to do with all the work that went into making this place feel special, look special. You know when you come in it doesn’t feel like a dental office.
We’ve had incredible online reviews already talking about, ‘you are going to enjoy coming to our dental office’"
Dr. David
"Ideal Practices was responsive right away. They pointed out issues the architect missed and while they listened to my vision, they also gave constructive criticism that has led to a full schedule since opening day.
We’re at 1,000 new patients after just one year and I don’t think we would have been here without Ideal Practices."
We’re at 1,000 new patients after just one year and I don’t think we would have been here without Ideal Practices."
Exclusively for Associate Dentist
Exclusively for Associate Dentists
World’s leading consulting firm for Associate Dentists
Who We Are
Ideal Practices is the world’s leading consulting firm for dentists who desire to open successful private practices. Thousands of doctors have reached profitable practice ownership using our unique 13-Stage process for both startup practices and relocation projects.
Not only does Ideal Practices help open more startups than anyone in dentistry, every single startup is 100% customized and unique because you, the vision you have for your future and how you want to practice dentistry is unique.
No cookie cutter business plans here. No templates to download. No kickbacks from vendors or contractors. Just reliable, honest guidance, processes and strategic planning from a team who's done it thousands of times.
At Ideal Practices, the only thing we can’t do for you is fix a crown. We’ll leave that to you.
At Ideal Practices, the only thing we can’t do for you is fix a crown. We’ll leave that to you.
Mastery Elite for Year One and Beyond
Continued Support
The Mastery Elite community is a year-long program exclusively for Ideal Practices clients.
This group is a prestigious community of startup dentists studying the best ways to serve their communities, increase profits, improve systems, support your wins and lean on each other through the challenges.
The intimate nature of the group creates a trusted network of practice owners who have been where you are now as well as Faculty advisors and Startup MBA Advisors who guide you though your first year of ownership and beyond.
From bi-annual retreats, monthly meetings, continued education and a faculty-led virtual community, we are with you through every step of your startup journey.
Ideal Practice Clients
sleep easier knowing they’ve got the best dental startup team by their side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me with marketing?
I'm in the middle of construction. How can
you help me?
Unfortunately, you might be too far along. We can only take on a limited number of clients each month. For that reason, we focus on clients who are at the very beginning stages of the process. Do not sign a lease, start construction, or choose a site before scheduling a consultation call with our team.
How do I know the investment to work with
Ideal Practices is worth it?
We have saved many dentists much more than our fee in just equipment costs alone.
But don’t take our word for it, read through our client reviews and case studies here.
But don’t take our word for it, read through our client reviews and case studies here.
How are you different from other startup consultants?
I only want demographics research...can
you do that?
Relying on demographic reports without strategic research is often times the reason behind a slow growing startup practice. Great and effective demographic research goes far beyond just looking at numbers and ratios. We have an in-house team for our demographics research lead by Stephen Trutter and Mike Gharib.
With that being said, we don't work with dentists who only want a demographic report. A successful dental practice is built on the foundations of our entire 13 stages. We will lead you through the entire process to launch a successful startup dental practice. The decisions you make from the beginning in correct demographics for your situation, vision and growth will have direct correlation to the decisions you will need to make as you move forward in your journey towards a profitable and successful startup dental practice.
What kind of doctors do you help?
Our team's expertise and our proven track record is in dentistry. We work with all kinds of dentists, including pediatric dentists, general dentists, orthodontists and periodontists.
Is there consulting after I have opened up my practice?
The Mastery Elite community is a year-long program exclusively for select Ideal Practices clients.
This group is a prestigious community of startup dentists studying the best ways to serve their communities, increase profits, improve systems, support your wins and lean on each other through the challenges.
The intimate nature of the group creates a trusted network of practice owners who have been where you are now as well as Faculty advisors and Startup MBA Advisors who guide you though your first year of ownership and beyond.
From bi-annual retreats, monthly meetings, continued education and a faculty-led virtual community, we are with you through every step of your startup journey.
Can you help me acquire a practice?
We believe in staying in your zone of genius. Since our team specializes in scratch dental startups, we only work with dentists seeking to start a new dental practice.
I have my space, can I hire John as my
floorplan designer?
John Malone is our amazing designer (he's designed over 4,000 dental practices after all). I am not surprised you would want to work with him!
However, his service is part of our 13 Stages Service and is not available as a standalone service.
However, his service is part of our 13 Stages Service and is not available as a standalone service.
I have already opened up, can you help me grow my practice?
We only offer post-opening consultation services to clients who launched their practice with us.
Do you help with lease negotiation?
Yes! We are here to help you negotiate leases, real estate, financing, equipment, etc…. But only as part of our core 13 Stages Service. We do not offer any services as standalone services.
How do I work with you?
If you are an associate dentist practicing in the United States, then schedule a consultation call with our Startup Specialist today.
During the call we will discuss your current situation, your vision, your goals, and next steps in the process. This free, no obligation call could change your life. We can't wait to hear about your dreams!
During the call we will discuss your current situation, your vision, your goals, and next steps in the process. This free, no obligation call could change your life. We can't wait to hear about your dreams!
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As part of our passion for global entrepreneurialism, we fund 10 new startup businesses in underdeveloped countries every time an Ideal Practices client opens a new practice. By the year 2024 this effort will empower 4000 new entrepreneurs worldwide.