What should be planned before purchasing equipment for a new dental clinic?

Dr. Rockson Samuelstarted 3mo ago3 replies246
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Equipment purchasing should follow the clinical scope, floor plan, electrical and plumbing requirements, infection-control workflow, regulatory obligations, projected patient volume, staffing model and cash-flow plan. Buying equipment before finalising these dependencies can lead to unsuitable utility points, poor ergonomics, unused technology and unnecessary debt.

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What planning mistake caused the greatest delay or cost in your clinic setup?

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Dr. Rockson SamuelGeneral Dentistry, Implant Dentistry & Digital Dentistry·

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