Building Bloom Dental Co: From Concept to Certification with Dr. Toni Torres

In this episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' host welcomes Dr. Toni Torres to discuss the real-time progress of her new practice, Bloom Dental Co. Dr. Torres shares updates on passing building and fire inspections, securing a certificate of occupancy, and navigating construction challenges. Key topics include tenant improvement allowances, contractor communications, and the importance of daily onsite visits. The episode also explores the intricacies of logo design, interior choices, and selecting appropriate floor materials. New dentists and those planning startups will benefit from Dr. Torres's experiences with budgeting, custom cabinetry, and signage requirements. Toni also poses questions to the audience about personalized patient welcome screens to gather further insights.

00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:58 Meet Dr. Toni Torres
01:34 Fun Icebreaker Questions
02:38 Apple TV Favorites
04:09 Bloom Dental Co Updates
05:19 Navigating City Hall and Business Licensing
12:08 Office Furniture and Design Tips
15:28 Construction Journey Begins
36:25 Setting Up the Operatories
37:11 Imaging and Consultation Room
37:47 Cosmetic Dentistry and Aligners
38:47 Botox and Sleep Courses
39:48 Construction Challenges and Change Orders
42:48 Cabinetry and Room Setup
45:04 Flooring and Paint Choices
52:25 Signage and Logo Design
01:05:19 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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