Planning & making a list of the expenditures is a very difficult task. But don’t worry we are here to help you.

FocusDental.in – One of the biggest online dental e-market stores in India has elaborated a nice list to explain the young dentists all the basic requirements and expenditures on setting up the dental clinic.

The first step is to visualize and get even the minor details on paper. Basically, you need to ask yourself a lot of questions and ensure that you have satisfactorily answered all of them. If possible meet a few practicing dentists from the area where you want to start the clinic and get their opinion. Some of the important aspects of planning have been discussed below.

The planning process will involve working on the following activities:

• Finding the right place: A minimum requirement of 200 – 225 sq ft for a single chair practice (in a city like Mumbai even 150 sq ft should be OK). Get a property broker to help you find the right place.
• Getting proposals from suppliers for equipment…
  1. Dental Chair Choice of the chair depends largely on the budget. A wide range of chairs are available in the market. Best place is a conference trade exhibition as one can compare the price, deal as well as check out the actual size. Important to check the inlet-outlet points, spittoon size & position.Depending on the budget one can mix & match an average chair with good quality unit/trolley. in day to day practice smooth functioning of the air-rotor, air motor etc is far more important than the comfort of the chair. An electrical chair is a better option with the facility to have additional points, attachments in future. Doctor stool’s comfort & height is another important point. Some stools cannot be raised higher & could cause a problem due to the awkward arm/elbow position especially since we nowadays tend to work for a longer period at a time.

  ---

  ---

  1. Compressor
     1. 2 HP Compressor is advisable if the suction is not motorized (though motorized suction is a better option in the long run)
     2. Care must be taken to avoid/reduce the noise made by the compressor & the position planned along with the chair.
     3. Plug point to be next to the compressor but the switch should be on the chair side panel.
     4. Compressor tubes to be underground.
  2. Ultra Sonic Scalier
  3. X-Ray machine/ RVG
  4. Curing Light
  5. Sterilization
     1. Autoclave
     2. Ultra Sound Cleaner
     3. Glass bead sterilizer – for undo files, burs etc
     4. UV chamber
• Getting budget and time estimates from interior designers…One should not compromise on the quality & number of electrical points, cables etc. Visualize your practice 3-5 yrs down the road & plan.The interior cost could be anywhere between 1000 Rs/sq ft to 3000 Rs/sq ft or more.If one is likely to have 2 chairs in the near future, better to have plumbing & electrical arrangements made right at the beginning.

• Other activities of the Planning Process would include…
  1. Investigating regarding landlines & broadband in your area for telephone & internet access.
  2. Project feasibility study involving sitting with an accountant and calculating the Cash Flow, Return on Investment, Months required for break-even etc.
  3. If financing from bank take your project report and meet at least 10 banks so that you can choose the bank that gives you the best rate of interest. Consult your accountant before you finalize with the bank.
  4. Spreading the word around talk about your new venture wherever you go and meet people in your social network. While the interior work is being done, you can have a hoarding informing passers-by about your clinic.

Now that the planning process is over and you are completely aware of how the clinic is going to look like when it shapes up, it’s time to commit and turn your dream into a reality.

Now how to set the clinic?

OK ! Money arranged & Planning done! What’s Next?

See Next Slide