Dental practice loans
Unlock the capital you need to upgrade your practice
Your practice is unique, and so are your financing needs. Rather than spend hours researching countless options, find the best solution for your needs in seconds with our streamlined platform.
Dental practice loans made easy
If you’re looking for a dental practice loan and don’t want to spend hours reading reviews or filling out forms, we make the process simple. With a few pieces of information about your business and financing needs, our platform instantly matches you with leading financial providers that specialize in financing for dental practices. This includes orthodontists, periodontists, surgeons, and more. And when we say flexible financing, we mean it.
You can use the financing for restocking inventory, hiring staff, repairing or replacing equipment, and even renovating your lobby and exam rooms. The money can also be used for advertising to bring in more patients for your current business or to secure a new location if you’re expanding.
Click here to get started and find the best dental practice business loans via our network of trusted partners.

The types of loans for dental practices
You could choose a general small business loan from any one of our financing partners, but there may be a better, more specific solution available. If you want to clear the debt fast, short-term loans could be better for you. When you need to replace X-ray equipment or dental chairs, equipment financing makes more sense as you can use the equipment as collateral to secure the funding.
Here are a few different types of loans for dental practices that are available through our network of financial partners, so you can choose the right one for your needs.
Working capital loans
If you plan to use the financing for operational purposes like part-time staff, restocking inventory, covering rent and utilities, repairing equipment, and upgrading software systems, working capital loans are a great option. They’re designed for immediate business needs and to help keep operations running. They give you the flexibility to use the funds for practically any business expense.
Equipment financing
Need to replace or repair expensive equipment? Equipment financing for dental practices lets you buy or lease new and used X-ray machines, dentist chairs, lasers, CAD and CAM systems, and even autoclaves. Plus, you can typically use the equipment being financed as collateral, which can potentially lower your rate, freeing up your cash flow to fund operations.
SBA loans
When you’re not in a rush and may need larger amounts of financing, SBA loans for dental practices are the best option. The rates are capped and you can apply for up to $5,000,000 in financing, which can be used for virtually any business purpose. SBA loans can be used for opening a new location, renovating your existing one, hiring staff, and even marketing and advertising. Because they’re partially backed by the SBA, the market for these loans is very competitive, and you could wait 30 to 90 days before finding out if you’re approved.

How you can use your dental practice loan
While each type of dental practice loan will be customized based on your needs and situation, you can generally use the funding for almost any business purpose including:
- Hiring staff like hygienists, nurses, office managers, and anesthesiologists for surgeons. You can even hire an extra part-time administrative assistant to help with data entry when your front desk gets too busy.
- Replacing, repairing, leasing, and purchasing new and used equipment and supplies. It can be almost any type of equipment from dental chairs to X-ray machines, syringes and dental dams, scalers, forceps and elevators, and even protective gear for your team.
- Increasing efficiencies in your practice by upgrading software systems and computers, bringing on new technologies for patient care, adding point of sale equipment, and more. When you operate more efficiently, you can make more money, so it’s a wise investment.
- Investing back into your company by renovating your lobby and exam rooms, renting a larger office space if you want to grow your practice, or leasing a new office when you want a second or third location.
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How to qualify with our financial partners
The requirements to qualify for a dental practice loan vary by financing provider. Traditional lenders, credit unions, government agencies, and alternative online lenders are all going to have certain minimum requirements that applicants need to meet to get funded. These may include a minimum amount of time in business (i.e., six months to a year), a minimum amount in annual sales, and an established credit score (from poor to excellent).
Regardless of the amount of time you’ve been in business, your annual revenue, and your FICO score, SmallBusinessLoans has solutions for you through our extensive network of trusted partners. Click here to see your matches now.

How do I get a loan for my dental business?
Getting your dental practice loan is easy with SmallBusinessLoans. Simply follow this process:
Determine the total amount of funding you need (consider equipment, staffing needs, utilities, inventory, etc.).
Click here and fill out the quick form to be matched with providers that specialize in financing for dental practices.
Apply directly with the partner of your choice.
The underwriter will review your application and make a decision.
If approved, you sign the agreement, and the funds can be transferred to your account.
If declined, you’ll be able to apply for a different amount or look for a different financial partner.
Why work with SmallBusinessLoans?
As a dental practice owner, you have unique financial needs for keeping your business running smoothly. That’s where SmallBusinessLoans comes in. Many of our financing partners specialize in providing financing solutions for dentists like you, making it quick and easy for you to get a solution that works. Whether you’re looking to expand your services, hire additional staff, or purchase new equipment, our partners offer a simplified application process with faster approval decisions and fewer requirements than traditional banks. Don’t let a lack of funds hold your practice back. Find the best financing solution in seconds with SBL.


