Building a Startup Dental Office: Essential Insights on Construction Costs, & Process

Dive into Dental Unscripted’s Shark Week!  Mike Dinsio brings in Dustin Long of Big Sky Construction to unpack the essentials of dental construction for practice startups. Discover how the design-build model can streamline your project, saving time and avoiding budget overruns. Learn about some critical due diligence factors for selecting that perfect space. Navigate permits, manage costs, when working with a GC that has insights on why construction eats up 70-80% of your startup budget. Dustin shares his expert tips on the timelines (14 weeks from permit to patient-ready!) and why costs per square foot vary dramatically between markets like Seattle and Texas. Whether you’re a new dentist or an established practice owner planning a dream office, this episode delivers actionable advice to build smarter. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify, visit dentalunscripted.com for archived episodes, and connect with Big Sky Construction for your next project!Visit Michael Dinsio at NEXT LEVEL CONSULTANTShttps://nxlevelconsultants.com/dental-practice-ownership/starting-a-dental-practice/His expertise helps dentist get into ownership as a consultant and startup coach.