Guides
Dental office build-out guides
Everything between signing a lease and seeing your first patient: the cost, the layout, construction and permits, equipment, IT and network setup, who holds your passwords, keeping an equipment inventory and valuing it when you sell. Vendor-neutral, written in plain English.
- Build a Dental OfficeHow to build a dental office in 2026: budget, lease, timeline and financing. 17 guides, key cost and schedule benchmarks, and free planning tools in one hub.17 guides →
- Dental Office DesignDental office design in 2026: square footage, operatory sizes, specialty floor plans, sterilization and finishes. 24 guides and free 3D layout tools in one hub.24 guides →
- Dental Office ConstructionDental office construction in 2026: contractors, permits, inspections, NFPA 99, shielding and the certificate of occupancy. 26 guides plus a free tracker.26 guides →
- Dental Equipment PlanningDental office equipment list for 2026: startup lists, budgets, chair utilities, compressor and vacuum sizing, imaging rooms and lead times. 19 guides.19 guides →
- Dental Office IT SetupDental office IT setup in 2026: network design, drops per operatory, Wi-Fi, VLANs, HIPAA, backups and cost. 21 guides and the live 3D Studio in one hub.21 guides →
- Own Your Dental PasswordsDental office password management in 2026 starts with ownership: your practice owns its accounts. 9 guides on MSP handoffs, BAAs, IT contracts, registrations.9 guides →
- Dental Equipment InventoryDental equipment compatibility in 2026: sensor, CBCT and PMS bridges, plus what to record in your inventory, warranty registration and handover. 8 guides.8 guides →
- Dental Practice AppraisalDental equipment appraisal in 2026: equipment value and depreciation, practice valuation methods, leasehold improvements and buyer due diligence. 9 guides.9 guides →
Free tools
- FloorStack StudioA 3D IT plan of your office with every device placed, from your own floor plan.Live
- Dental equipment inventory template (CSV)A spreadsheet template for serials, warranties, service dates and owner of record.Download
- Build-out cost calculatorEstimate budget and schedule from your square footage, operatory count and region.Coming soon
- Dream practice builderSketch rooms, operatory counts and layouts on your own suite before you pay for drawings.Coming soon
- Compressor & vacuum sizing calculatorSize the compressor and vacuum to your chair count, then confirm with your dealer.Coming soon
- Permit & inspection trackerTrack every permit, inspection and sign-off through the certificate of occupancy.Coming soon
- Network & IT plan generatorTurn your floor plan into a drops, rack, Wi-Fi and VLAN plan.Coming soon
- Credential ownership checklistList every admin account the practice should own, with a “password hostage” letter template.Coming soon
- Compatibility checkerCheck sensors, CBCT, pano and practice-software bridges before you buy.Coming soon
- Equipment inventory & appraisal reportBuild an equipment inventory with warranties and an appraisal-ready report.Coming soon