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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 39 MIN

Designing a Dental Practice That Actually Works: Lessons from 1,000+ Buildouts

from Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights · host Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn | Dental industry coaches & Education leaders

✍️ Designing a Dental Practice That Actually Works: Lessons from 1,000+ BuildoutsIf you’re planning a dental startup, expanding your dental office, or just want to avoid costly construction mistakes, this episode is packed with must-know insights from someone who’s seen it all. Mike D’Inzio sits down with Steve Anderson, founder of Denco Dental Construction, to unpack what makes a dental practice functional, profitable, and built to last.With over 1,000 dental office buildouts under his belt, Steve shares his most valuable lessons on floor plan layout, operatory design, workflow efficiency, mechanical systems, permitting pitfalls, and more.💡In this episode, you’ll discover :How to design a dental practice that supports team productivityThe #1 mistake dentists make during construction (and how to avoid it)Why your workflow should shape your floor plan—not the other way aroundWhat “Design-Build” really means and why it saves time and moneyThe truth about waiting room space and post-COVID patient flowHow smart design choices can increase production from Day OneWhether you're working with an architect, a general contractor, or going it alone—don’t make design decisions until you hear this.🎧 Hit play and learn how to build a practice that works as hard as you do.Guest Steve Anderson/Denco Dental Construction https://www.dencodental.com(480) 201-7479 [email protected] Anderson's book – Blueprints for Success (link below 👇)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNYLYK6?binding=paperback&qid=1742878073&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkReview us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - Your feedback helps us bring more unscripted & valuable content to your practice and other on the ownership journey!  Watch uis LIVE on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@dentalunscriptedYou can ask Questions during LIVE STREAMS and be a part of conversation!Michael Dinsio is a Dental Startup Consultant and can partner with you through the entire startup process. Learn more about what he does and can do here: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/dental-practice-ownership/starting-a-dental-practice/#DentalStartup #DentalOfficeDesign #PracticeOwnership #DentalConstruction #DentalBuildout #DentalWorkflow #DentalConsulting #DentistryBusiness #DentalContractor #DesignBuild

✍️ Designing a Dental Practice That Actually Works: Lessons from 1,000+ BuildoutsIf you’re planning a dental startup, expanding your dental office, or just want to avoid costly construction mistakes, this episode is packed with must-know insights from someone who’s seen it all. Mike D’Inzio sits down with Steve Anderson, founder of Denco Dental Construction, to unpack what makes a dental practice functional, profitable, and built to last.With over 1,000 dental office buildouts under his belt, Steve shares his most valuable lessons on floor plan layout, operatory design, workflow efficiency, mechanical systems, permitting pitfalls, and more.💡In this episode, you’ll discover :How to design a dental practice that supports team productivityThe #1 mistake dentists make during construction (and how to avoid it)Why your workflow should shape your floor plan—not the other way aroundWhat “Design-Build” really means and why it saves time and moneyThe truth about waiting room space and post-COVID patient flowHow smart design choices can increase production from Day OneWhether you're working with an architect, a general contractor, or going it alone—don’t make design decisions until you hear this.🎧 Hit play and learn how to build a practice that works as hard as you do.Guest Steve Anderson/Denco Dental Construction https://www.dencodental.com(480) 201-7479 [email protected] Anderson's book – Blueprints for Success (link below 👇)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNYLYK6?binding=paperback&qid=1742878073&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkReview us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - Your feedback helps us bring more unscripted & valuable content to your practice and other on the ownership journey!  Watch uis LIVE on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@dentalunscriptedYou can ask Questions during LIVE STREAMS and be a part of conversation!Michael Dinsio is a Dental Startup Consultant and can partner with you through the entire startup process. Learn more about what he does and can do here: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/dental-practice-ownership/starting-a-dental-practice/#DentalStartup #DentalOfficeDesign #PracticeOwnership #DentalConstruction #DentalBuildout #DentalWorkflow #DentalConsulting #DentistryBusiness #DentalContractor #DesignBuild

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