Digital dental design service for labs and clinics

Other dental labs that are short on design capacity, plus clinics with their own scanners and milling machines.

A fee per design or per unit, usually invoiced monthly. Fast turnaround and consistent quality lead to repeat work.

• Trained dental technician with CAD/CAM experience
• Confident with dental design software
• Clear communication and reliability with deadlines
• Self-discipline when working alone

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business
• Check the TGA's requirements for custom-made dental devices and what responsibility you carry for the design
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Patient data: handle scans and files securely and check privacy obligations
• Software licence costs, and relying on a small number of clients

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the computer and software you choose, including licence costs, and any other set-up. Treat this as a guide only and check software pricing first.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many labs and clinics you design for and your workload. Relying on a small number of clients is a risk to plan for.

Check with your local council about running a home-based business. Check the TGA's requirements for custom-made dental devices and your responsibility for the design. Also check professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and privacy obligations for patient scans and files.