Who Can Enroll
House surgeons, post graduate students or any dental surgeon who is either planning to establish a new dental clinic or looking forward to expand an existing dental practice.
Need / Purpose:
• Which dental chair should I purchase for my clinic?• What should be the budget for my dental clinic?
• What all licenses and regulatory clearances should I obtain before starting my dental clinic?
• How much should I charge for dental treatments at my clinic?
• Should I purchase RVG / PSP / OPG?
If you're planning to establish a dental clinic and have questions about the essentials of running a successful practice, this course is designed for you. Establishing and running a dental practice involves several critical aspects, including area planning, equipment purchases, hiring dental staff, obtaining legal/regulatory licenses, pricing dental treatments, and more. Our value-added course offers insights into designing a dental clinic setup and practice management requirements for running a successful dental practice. You'll receive comprehensive hands-on mentoring and guidance from experienced dental practitioners, along with coordination from industry partners involved in dental equipment manufacturing and sales. This course aims to help you plan and achieve your dream dental clinic.
Expected Outcomes:
At the end of this course, each participant will:
1. Develop a budget and select an appropriate area for their dental clinic.
2. Gain knowledge about various dental equipment options, their technical specifications, and maintenance requirements. Participants will also learn about different dental equipment manufacturing brands and receive detailed quotations for all planned equipment and instruments from participating vendors and industry partners.
3. Reassess their original budget and arrive at a working budget and area plan for their clinic.
4. Create a detailed plan of their dental clinic.
5. Develop pricing strategies for various dental treatments in their clinic.
6. Receive feedback and suggestions on their planning, budget, equipment choices, and pricing from our mentors.
7. Take home their plan, budget, equipment list, quotations, and treatment pricing for their dream dental clinic.
Learning Objectives of The Course:
1. Participants will learn about regulatory and licensing requirements, sterilization and infection control workflow, necessary equipment and infrastructure planning.
2. Participants will explore available options for dental chairs and clinical equipment, weighing the pros and cons of each and learning about maintenance. They will also have the opportunity to interact with vendors and industry partners or search online to obtain quotations for various clinical equipment.
3. Participants will learn about budgeting for the dental clinic, staffing, treatment pricing, and practice management.
4. Participants will gain insights into fostering positive doctor-patient relationships, as well as developing effective work-life balance strategies.
5. Participants will create a budget, plan, and design their ideal dental clinic, including preparing a staffing pattern and treatment pricing chart for their practice. Finally, discuss their project with mentors and knowledge partners, receiving detailed assessment, guidance, and feedback.
Content And Syllabus:
1. Dental clinic setup
2. Dental equipment and instruments
3. Infection control in dental clinic
4. Regulatory requirements
5. Equipment maintenance
6. Dental auxiliaries
7. Practice management
Teaching And Learning Activities:
1. Theoretical sessions:a. Lectures on various aspects of dental clinic setup and practice management.
b. Introduction to various types of dental clinics.
c. Discussion on legal and regulatory requirements for setting up a dental clinic.
d. Lecture on basic principles of practice management, including marketing, financial management, and patient relations.
e. Interactive session on understanding and managing dental clinic infection control and sterilization.
f. Overview of the role of technology in dental clinic setup and management.
g. Group discussions on challenges faced during dental clinic setup and management
2. Practical sessions:
a. Group project on designing a dental clinic setup plan and presenting it to the class for feedback
3. Guest speakers:
a. Invite successful dental clinic owners to share their experiences on setting up and managing a dental clinic.
b. Invite experts to speak on legal and regulatory requirements for dental clinics.
c. Invite experts to speak on dental clinic financial management.
d. Invite industry partners and dental equipment manufacturers and sales to speak on the dental equipment purchase and maintenance.
Overall, the above activities will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of dental clinic setup and practice management. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to run a successful dental clinic, including understanding the legal and regulatory requirements, financial management, and patient relations.
Resources:
1. Textbooks:a. Managing a Dental Practice by Michael R. Young.
b. Dental Practice Transition: A Practical Guide to Management by David G. Dunning and Brian M. Lange.
c. Dental Practice Management by Sudhanshu Saxena, Sonia Tiwari, and Sukhwinder Singh Oberoi.
2. Professional Associations:
a. Dental Council of India (DCI)
b. Indian Dental Association (IDA).
c. Association of Dental Industry and Trade of India (ADITI).
3. Journals and Articles:
a. Journal of the Indian Dental Association.
4. Software and Technology:
a. Dental practice management software, such as Practo, Dentee, Densmart, Click4Appointment, etc.
Assessment Method:
At the end of the course, participants will be required to demonstrate their understanding of dental clinic setup and practice management through a detailed project submission, which will include:1. Comprehensive Clinic Planning: Participants will be required to prepare a comprehensive area plan for the dental clinic, including a waiting room, working area, sterilization area, cleaning and packing area, radiography area, and any other relevant areas. The plan should be detailed and include layout designs, equipment specifications, and any necessary regulatory requirements.
2. Budget and Financing Proposal: Participants will prepare a detailed budget and financing proposal that outlines the estimated costs associated with setting up a dental clinic, including rentals, equipment costs, regulatory charges, treatment costs, and estimated returns including yearly depreciations. The proposal should be comprehensive and include realistic projections for revenue and expenses.
3. Practice Management Strategy: Participants will present a detailed practice management strategy to a panel of experts. The strategy should cover topics such as marketing, financial management, patient relations, technology, and any other relevant areas. The strategy should be practical and focused on maximizing the success of the dental clinic.
Assessment: The panel of experts will analyze the above submissions and provide feedback to participants regarding the feasibility, practicality, and any modifications required. The feedback will be based on the quality and depth of the submissions, as well as the overall understanding demonstrated by participants.
Schedule:
1. Introduction to Dental Clinic Setup and Practice Management (2 hours)a. Course overview and objectives.
b. Overview of the dental industry and current trends.
2. Legal and Regulatory Requirements (2 hours)
a. Understanding legal and regulatory requirements for dental clinics.
b. Licensing, permits, and certifications.
3. Clinic Design and Equipment (6 hours)
a. Clinic design and layout.
b. Equipment selection and placement.
c. Equipment maintenance and depreciation.
4. Clinical and Administrative Staffing (2 hours)
a. Importance of clinical and administrative staffing.
b. Hiring, training, and management of staff.
5. Infection Control and Sterilization (3 hours)
a. Importance of infection control and sterilization.
b. Standards and best practices.
c. Regulatory compliance and documentation.
6. Radiography and Imaging (2 hours)
a. Understanding radiography and imaging in dentistry.
b. Equipment selection and placement.
c. Radiation safety and regulatory compliance.
7. Financial Management (3 hours)
a. Billing and Insurance.
b. Budgeting and forecasting.
c. Treatment costing.
d. Taxation.
8. Practice Management Software (1 hours)
a. Overview of practice management software.
b. Selection and implementation.
9. Marketing and Branding (1 hours)
a. Marketing strategies for dental clinics.
b. Branding and differentiation
10. Patient Relations (1 hours)
a. Communication skills for dental professionals.
b. Creating a positive patient experience.
11. Work Life Balance (1 hours)
a. Mental health of the practitioner.
b. Taking breaks and hobbies.
12. Project Submission and Assessments (6 hours)
a. Project on clinic design and equipment selection.
b. Project on infection control and sterilization.
c. Project on financial management and budgeting.