Empowering California Dental Entrepreneurs to Launch with Confidence
California is filled with opportunity—but also intense competition. MDent’s proven dental practice startup consulting model equips you with an expert-backed roadmap that shortens your learning curve and helps you avoid the common mistakes that delay profitability.
Our approach is collaborative, personal, and strategic. Whether you’re in San Francisco, Orange County, or the Central Valley, we offer personalized consulting for dentists that’s tailored to your timeline, budget, and goals.
You bring the vision—we bring the blueprint.
From Idea to Grand Opening: Your Complete Dental Office Startup Solution
Every dental startup journey is different, but the steps to success are universal. That’s why we developed a structured, results-driven system to guide California dentists through every essential milestone:
- Steps to start a dental office with a proven timeline and checklist
- Dental office business plan development with financial modeling and growth projections
- Legal structure for dental startups and help with forming a professional entity
- Credentialing and insurance setup to ensure smooth reimbursements from day one
- Office location and lease negotiation tailored to your budget, demographics, and goals
We don’t just advise—we partner with you from concept to opening day, offering both hands-on support and strategic insight.
Dental Startup Strategy That Works—Because It’s Built Around You
What sets MDent apart is our commitment to you. Our process starts by understanding your “why” so we can co-create a dental startup strategy rooted in your values, strengths, and target patient base.
As part of our comprehensive consulting for new dental practices, we help you make smart, confident decisions at every turn:
- Budgeting and loan options for dentists with guidance on lenders, credit prep, and funding
- Dental equipment purchasing guidance to avoid overspending and ensure clinical excellence
- Dental team hiring and onboarding with systems and scripts that build high-performance teams
- Compliance and licensing support across OSHA, HIPAA, and state board regulations
- Dental startup marketing strategy built for visibility, patient trust, and long-term growth
Turnkey Startup Services for Dentists—Done with You, Not Just for You
At MDent, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all template. Instead, our startup services for dentists are modular, customizable, and collaborative. Think of us as your strategic partner—guiding, supporting, and empowering you every step of the way.
Our new dental office consulting includes:
- Branding for new dental practices that reflects your vision and connects with your community
- Website and online presence development with strong SEO and conversion-focused design
- Practice management system setup customized to your workflow and tech preferences
- Dental startup timeline and checklist to keep every task, vendor, and goal on track
- Grand opening support for dental offices with marketing plans, events, and patient acquisition strategies
Whether you’re just starting to dream or ready to sign a lease, MDent delivers turnkey solutions for dental startups that fast-track success without the stress.
Financial Planning for Dental Startups in California
One of the most common pain points for dentists launching their first practice is financial planning—and we’re here to make it simple and strategic. Our consultants guide you through:
- Startup budget planning
- Operational and capital expenses
- Vendor negotiations and cost control
- Loan application preparation
- ROI forecasting
We connect you with lenders who understand the dental industry and help position you for strong loan approval terms. Our goal? To help you open your doors debt-smart and cash-flow ready.
Why California Dentists Trust Maritza Duran & MDent
Maritza Duran, founder of MDent, knows exactly what it takes to build a successful practice—because she’s done it. From dental assistant to office manager to regional director managing 13 practices, Maritza understands the operational, financial, and leadership challenges new owners face.
After launching 15 practices of her own, she created MDent to offer dental entrepreneurs guidance grounded in empathy, expertise, and results. Over the past 20+ years, Maritza has helped hundreds of dentists not only open their practices—but scale and sustain them.
She leads every consulting engagement personally, ensuring each client receives the high-level strategy and grounded, real-world support they deserve.
How Much Does Dental Startup Consulting Cost?
We believe in transparent pricing and flexible support—because no two dental startups are the same. We offer:
- Comprehensive startup packages
- À la carte services
- Project-based consulting
- Long-term mentorships
Many of our clients bundle services like credentialing, branding, and practice management setup for efficiency and cost savings. We also offer guidance on using business loans or working capital to fund your consulting services.