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How Much Will Your
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Compare dental equipment, software, payment terminals & patient finance — get a complete cost breakdown tailored to your practice.

£80K–£300K
Typical Setup Range
20+
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Your Practice

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💡 Pro tip: The fit-out is usually the biggest variable cost. Getting 3+ quotes from dental fit-out specialists can save you £10,000–£30,000.
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Dental Equipment

Per-surgery items × your surgery count; shared items once

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Prices ex. VAT, typical UK 2024–25 market rates. Per-surgery items multiply automatically.

Dental Treatment Unit / Chair × surgeries
The centrepiece of every surgery
£8,500
Digital X-ray Sensor (Intraoral) × surgeries
Digital sensors vs. film — most new practices go digital
£2,800
OPG / Panoramic X-ray practice-wide
Shared across surgeries. Some practices lease or refer out.
£8,500
Autoclave / Steriliser × surgeries
Required for CQC compliance — one per surgery recommended
£3,200
Dental Compressor practice-wide
Oil-free medical grade — size depends on surgery count
£2,200
Handpiece Set × surgeries
High speed, low speed & contra angle per surgery
£1,800
Intraoral Camera × surgeries
Boosts patient communication & treatment acceptance
£1,500
Ultrasonic Scaler × surgeries
Essential for hygiene appointments
£900
Curing Light, Apex Locator & Misc. × surgeries
Per-surgery small items
£1,500
Digital Intraoral Scanner practice-wide
Eliminates traditional impressions — boosts patient experience & lab efficiency
£13,000
ℹ️ UK suppliers include Henry Schein Dental, Dental Sky, DentalPlanet and Prestige Dental. Equipment finance available from Wesleyan, Hitachi Capital and Lombard Asset Finance.
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Practice Management Software

Select your PMS — pricing updates based on your surgery count where applicable

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Dental CRM Software

Patient lead management, recall & marketing automation

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CRM systems help you convert enquiries, automate recalls and grow your patient base.

💡 Tip: If you choose Flossly as your PMS, the CRM is included at no extra cost — saving you up to £2,400+ per year vs. a separate CRM tool.
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Card & Payment Terminals

Compare setup costs & transaction fees

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year 1 cost

Estimates based on £15,000/month card turnover (typical early-stage private practice).

Provider Terminal Cost Monthly Fee Transaction Rate Est. Annual Cost*
ℹ️ *Annual cost based on £15,000/month card volume. For NHS practices, check BACS/NHS payment rules before selecting a provider.
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Patient Finance Options

Grow treatment acceptance — key revenue driver for private practices

Most UK dental finance providers charge zero setup and zero monthly fees. Most practices sign up with 2–3 providers.

ProviderSetupMonthly FeeRetailer CommissionPatient PlansBest For
Tabeo
Zero commission		 £0£0 0% (patient pays interest) 12–60 monthsRisk-free launch, high acceptance
Medenta
FCA regulated		 £0£03–6% 0%, 6, 12, 24 monthsFlexible plans, NHS/private mix
Chrysalis Finance
High-value tx		 £0£04–5% 0%, 6, 12, 24, 60 monthsImplants, orthodontics, smile makeovers
DivideBuy
Instant approval		 £0£03% 0% up to 12 monthsQuick checkout, high approval rate
Premium Credit
Insurance funding		 £0£02–4% Monthly instalmentsInsurance premium & membership plans
💡 Tip: Tabeo is popular for new practices — zero risk, you always get paid in full. Layer in Chrysalis for high-value implant/ortho cases.
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Setup & Compliance Costs

Regulatory, legal and operational setup

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Marketing & Digital Presence

Getting patients through the door from day one

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first year

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Your Estimated Squat Practice Investment

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Cost Breakdown by Category

Where your investment goes

🔧 Equipment

💻 Software (Year 1)

📋 Setup & Compliance

📣 Marketing (Year 1)

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Your Selected Software Stack

Annual running cost summary

✦ Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Startup Costs

1️⃣Finance your equipment — Spread £30,000–£60,000 over 5 years via dental equipment leasing (Wesleyan, Hitachi Capital, Lombard). Typical monthly cost ~£550–£1,100/month instead of a large upfront payment.
2️⃣Get 3+ fit-out quotes — Fit-out costs vary enormously. Comparing Henry Schein, Medlink and local dental contractors can save £10,000–£30,000 on this single item.
3️⃣Consider refurbished equipment — Quality refurbished dental chairs, autoclaves and OPGs save 30–50%. Dental Sky and Prestige Dental are reputable UK suppliers with warranties.
4️⃣Choose an all-in-one PMS — Flossly at £149/month flat (unlimited surgeries) with built-in CRM & recalls can be significantly cheaper than per-surgery pricing as your practice grows.
5️⃣Start with Tabeo for patient finance — Zero commission means you keep 100% of treatment revenue while still offering finance to patients. No monthly fees, no risk.

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