Podcast: Key mistakes to avoid when remodeling your dental practice

The decision to remodel a dental practice is one of the biggest (and most costly) decisions that a dentist will make during his or her dental career. How does a dentist ensure that, when the time is right, the decision is not only the right one but that it is done the right way?

Tim Palmer.

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," I interviewed Tim Palmer from A-dec about updating a dental practice after purchasing it. We discussed the importance of having a vision for the practice and assembling the right team to make that vision a reality. We also talked about common budget pitfalls and the importance of future-proofing the practice. Palmer emphasized the value of buying quality equipment and the need to allocate space for information technology (IT) infrastructure.

In this episode, Palmer provides valuable insights and advice for dentists looking to update their practices, and it's well worth your time to listen to this episode.

Podcast takeaways

• Having a clear vision for your practice is crucial when updating it.
• Assemble a team of professionals, including an architect/designer, general contractor, equipment specialist, designer, and IT specialist.
• Plan ahead and allocate enough budget for electrical and IT infrastructure.
• Consider the long-term value and efficiency of equipment when making purchasing decisions.
• Allocate space for IT infrastructure and future expansion.
• Take advantage of resources and tools provided by dental equipment manufacturers.

Podcast chapters

00:00 -- Introduction and background
01:39 -- The importance of a vision for your practice
03:40 -- Avoiding budget pitfalls
06:43 -- Future-proofing your practice
08:10 -- Allocating space and repurposing old chart storage space
11:17 -- Investing in quality equipment
13:23 -- Future-proofing and IT infrastructure
15:31 -- Final thoughts and conclusion

This conversation follows a recent discussion we had on the core areas to assess when purchasing a dental practice. You can hear our talk, which is filled with some great information, by clicking here.

You can also learn more from A-dec about this topic and plenty of others when it comes to your practice by visiting the company's resource center.