Ladd Dental Group

 Budgeting for Capital Expenditures (CapEx) in a dental office depends on the size, age, specialty, and growth trajectory of the practice. Here's a breakdown based on current benchmarks and how it's changed over the past decade: 🧮 Typical CapEx Budget for Dental Offices (2025) Practice Type Annual CapEx Budget (as % of Revenue) Notes General Practice 4–7% Includes chairs, imaging, computers, minor remodels Specialty (Ortho, Oral Surgery) 6–10% Higher tech needs (e.g., CBCT, scanners, sedation) New or Fast-Growth Practice 8–12%+ Heavier initial investment and scaling Per Operatory Average Annual CapEx: $5,000–$10,000 Larger Projects (every 7–10 years): $250,000–$600,000+ for remodel or expansion 📈 CapEx Trends Over the Past Decade Year CapEx Trend vs Revenue Drivers 2015 ~2–4%     Focus on digital radiography and EHR 2020 (COVID-era) Spike in PPE and HVAC CapEx     Infection control investments 2023–2025 6–10% average in modernizing offices ...