Resources
Everything You Need To Plan With Confidence
Free checklists, guides and reports to help you make informed decisions at every stage of your practice journey.
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Checklists
Short, practical lists you can take into a site visit or a meeting.
New Practice Startup Checklist
A master checklist covering every milestone from location scouting to opening day.
- Shortlist Locations
- Confirm Financing
- Sign Reviewed Lease
- Book Final Inspection
- Covers All Seven Steps
Location Due Diligence Checklist
What to verify about a property before you sign: zoning, plumbing, demographics, competition and lease terms.
- Zoning Permits Dental Use
- Plumbing Readiness
- Demographics Within 3km
- Competitor Distance
- Plus Lease Term Checks
Lease Negotiation Checklist
The clauses every dentist should review or negotiate before signing a commercial lease.
- Permitted Use Clause
- Exclusivity In The Plaza
- Plumbing And HVAC Duties
- TMI And CAM Charges
- Plus Renewal And Exit Terms
Equipment Buying Checklist
A comparison checklist for weighing new equipment against certified pre owned.
- New Versus Pre Owned Cost
- Warranty And Service Terms
- Install Date Versus Build
- Software Compatibility
- Side By Side Comparison Sheet
Hiring And Onboarding Checklist
Steps for hiring hygienists, assistants and front desk staff before opening day.
- Define Roles Needed
- Hire Hygienists
- Hire Front Desk Staff
- Run Onboarding Week
- Ready Before Opening Day
No checklist for this stage yet. The resource pack below includes everything that applies to you.
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Guides
Longer reads for the decisions that deserve more than a checklist.
The Complete Guide To Opening A Dental Practice In Canada
A step by step walkthrough of the full startup journey, matched to the seven step process on this site.
Financing Your Dental Practice
Your financing options, the loan structures lenders normally offer, and how they judge a dental startup application.
Provincial Regulatory And Licensing Guide
A summary of dental college registration and provincial compliance requirements across Canada.
Buy Or Lease, Choosing The Right Path
A comparison to help you weigh owning the space against leasing it, based on your financial goals.
No guide for this stage yet. Ask for the resource pack below and we will send what applies.
Blog
Written As It Happens
A running collection of articles on practice ownership, location strategy and industry trends.
Practice Ownership
Running the business side of a practice, from overhead to case acceptance.
Location Strategy
Reading demographics, competition and visibility before you commit to a site.
Industry Trends
What is changing in Canadian dentistry and what it means for a new practice.
Before You Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
The four questions we hear most, answered before you book a consultation.
How Long Does It Take To Open A Dental Practice From Start To Finish?
Most practices open within six to twelve months, counting from the first location search to opening day. How much construction you need and how quickly permits come through decide where you land in that range.
Do You Help With Buying An Existing Practice, Not Just Starting A New One?
Yes. The platform supports acquisitions, new starts, and expansion into a second location or a DSO structure.
Is There A Cost To Use Dental Space Finder?
It is free for dentists. Dental Space Finder is supported through its partner network.
Which Provinces Do You Currently Serve?
Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia today, with more provinces added regularly.
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