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● 15 Spots Left · April 25, 2026
The exact process 900+ dentists followed to open a practice, avoid costly mistakes, and fill their schedule from day one.
8-Hour Virtual Event · Saturday, April 25, 2026
Five experts. Course materials. Live Q&A. The same framework our consulting clients use. Not a webinar. Not a pitch. The full roadmap.
Apply Now
15 spots left. Applications close April 20, 2026.
Takes about 60 seconds. We'll be in touch within 1-2 business days.
From Dentists Who Followed This Framework
“In our first year, we were able to get over 2,000 new patients. We grew from 3 to 9 team members, surpassed a million dollars in collections, and expanded from 3 to 6 operatories.”
Dr. Andrew & Dr. Tim
Twin Teeth Family Dentistry, Paducah, KY
“Just short of 9 months in. Already produced $849K since opening. Stopped taking new patients for 4 of my 5 PPO plans because we are almost 2 months out for a new patient exam.”
Moxie Dental
Ideal Practices Client
“The office was profitable from the very first month, and in fact, did better than my long-term full-time profit projection. Joining with Ideal Practices for my startup will forever be etched as one of my best life decisions.”
Dr. Arth
Ideal Practices Client
“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. Marcus
Ideal Practices Client
“We hit the ground running, we had no openings the first day. We were filled with patients right from the start. It's something special when you walk into a practice that you have created.”
Dr. Lindsay
Ideal Practices Client
“Dr. Gerry opened a successful dental startup practice with nearly 300 patients in just 6 weeks.”
Dr. Gerry
Ideal Practices Client
Results reflect typical client outcomes and are not a guarantee.
Two Versions of Your First Year
| DIY / Going It Alone | Startup Practice Blueprint™ | |
| First-year collections | $400K - $500K industry average* | $750K - $850K typical* |
| Patients at open | Empty schedule, hoping for walk-ins | Patients already booked before opening day |
| Floor plan | A layout designed to sell you equipment, not optimize your workflow for the next 10+ years | Custom design built around your vision, patient flow, and long-term production |
| Equipment & construction | Overpaying by tens of thousands | Every bid reviewed, one client saved $160K+ |
| Lease & contracts | Locked into terms that cost you tens of thousands over a 10-year lease | Every clause reviewed so you don't sign something you'll regret for a decade |
| Time to leave associateship | 2+ years after opening | Within 5 months of opening* |
| Business training | Googling "how to hire a dental hygienist" | Startup MBA™ covering hiring, systems, and operations |
*On average. Results reflect typical client outcomes and are not a guarantee.
What You'll Walk Away With
The Full Roadmap, Not Just the Highlights
What You'll Cover in 8 Hours
This isn't generic advice you could find on a podcast. It's the proprietary methodology Ideal Practices has developed over nearly 1,000 practice launches, the same frameworks our consulting clients use.
Vision First, Not Location First
Most dentists start by looking at real estate. That's backwards. We'll show you why every decision flows from your vision, the practice you want, the life you want, the patients you want to serve, and what happens when you skip this step.
The 3D Location Framework™
Choosing where to open is the most expensive decision you'll make. We'll walk you through the three dimensions of location selection, and why most dentists only consider one of them.
Financing & Loans
What lenders actually look for, how doctors fund $750,000+ projects without $500K in the bank, and how to position yourself before you start talking to banks.
Floor Plan Design
Your floor plan shapes your efficiency, patient flow, and production for the next decade or more. You'll learn how to think about design decisions the right way, and why the "free floor plans" from equipment reps can trap you in an inefficient space for years.
Construction & Equipment
Where the money goes, where it gets wasted, and the negotiation strategies that save dentists who follow this framework tens of thousands. One client saved $160K on equipment and construction alone.
Marketing That Fills Your Schedule
How dentists who follow this process open with patients already on the schedule, using systems you'll start building months before your doors open.
The Startup MBA™
Dental school taught you dentistry. It didn't teach you how to run a business, how to hire, how to build systems, how to actually operate a practice. That gap is where new owners struggle most. We'll cover what you need to know before opening day and what matters most in your first 90 days.
The dentists in those testimonials started exactly where you are right now.
Apply for Your Spot →Your Five Experts
Stephen Trutter
CEO
900+ launches guided
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Mike Gharib
Director of Consulting
10+ years in dental banking
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John Malone
Floor Plan Design Expert
7,000+ dental floor plans
Steve Burns
Equipment, Construction & Technology
Saved one client $160K+
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Stacey Peters
Senior Startup Advisor
Leads the Startup MBA™
Why Most Associates Stay Stuck
You're producing for someone else. Building their equity. Following their systems. Working their schedule.
And every time you think about ownership, you hit the same wall:
Where do I even start?
You've Googled it. You've asked around. You've listened to podcasts and sat through CE courses that were really just sales pitches. Everyone has an opinion. The equipment rep. The real estate agent. The guy on Reddit who opened last year and thinks he's an expert now.
Meanwhile, your classmates are opening practices. Some are thriving. Some are struggling, trapped in something they built wrong.
And you're still not sure what the right next step even is.
The real fear isn't staying an associate.
It's becoming a struggling owner, $750,000 in debt, stuck in the wrong location, with a practice that drains you instead of fulfills you.
This Event Is Application-Only
The Startup Practice Blueprint™ is for associate dentists who are seriously considering ownership. We review every application personally to make sure this day is tailored to where you are in your journey.
That's why attendance is limited to 75. This isn't a passive webinar with hundreds of silent attendees. You'll have the chance to ask questions, get answers specific to your situation, and actually engage with the material. That's also why past attendees call it the best CE they've ever attended.
The application takes about 60 seconds. After we review it, we'll schedule a quick call to answer any questions you have and make sure it's the right fit.
This is for you if:
Skip the Guesswork. Launch With the Full Framework.
Applications close April 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Only 15 spots remain.
Apply Now →60-second application · We'll call you within 1-2 business days