Ladd Dental Group

 There are milestones in every journey that deserve to be celebrated, and today we are incredibly grateful to celebrate our first month of caring for patients at LADD Dental Group of Rushville . When we opened our doors just one month ago, our goal was simple: to provide Rush County families with exceptional, compassionate dental care in a welcoming environment where every patient feels like family. Looking back on this first month, we couldn't be more thankful for the warm welcome we have received from this incredible community. Dr. Olsen Cottle and our entire Rushville team have been humbled by the trust that so many individuals and families have placed in us. Every new patient, every familiar smile, and every opportunity to help someone improve their oral health reminds us why we chose this profession.At LADD Dental Group , we believe dentistry is about much more than teeth. It's about building lifelong relationships, helping patients feel confident in their smiles, easing...

  Dental office build-outs are tougher than ever to pencil right now—and it’s not just one factor, it’s the perfect storm. Construction costs remain elevated. What used to feel predictable—plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, equipment install—now comes with wide variability and frequent surprises. Add in longer lead times, and projects stretch further than planned, tying up capital. Interest rates have changed the game. Debt that once felt cheap now carries real weight, which means every dollar invested in a build-out has to work harder to generate a return. Labor is another challenge. Skilled contractors are in high demand, which not only drives up cost but can also impact timelines and quality if you’re not working with the right partners. And then there’s reimbursement pressure. While costs to build and operate dental offices continue to rise, insurance reimbursements haven’t kept pace—making it harder to justify large upfront investments purely on traditional models. All of this...

 When it comes to choosing a dentist , the decision can feel overwhelming. After all, your oral health is integral to your overall well-being, and finding a place where you feel comfortable, confident, and cared for is essential. If you're on the hunt for a new dentist , let us introduce you to Ladd Dental Group —a practice that’s committed to providing exceptional, personalized care for every patient. Here’s why Ladd Dental Group should be your dental home . 1. Comprehensive Care for the Whole Family Whether you're seeking routine cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, or specialized treatments, Ladd Dental Group has you covered. They offer a wide range of dental services that cater to every member of your family, from toddlers to grandparents. This ensures that you can visit one office for all your dental needs , making it easier to maintain consistency in care. 2. Experienced and Compassionate Team The team at Ladd Dental Group isn’t just highly skilled in their field, but they...

 If you’ve been involved in the planning or expansion of a dental practice in the past few years, you’ve likely felt the sting of rising construction costs. Since 2020, the cost of building and equipping a dental office has skyrocketed, largely due to the sharp increase in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for construction materials and labor. These rising costs have had significant implications for dental professionals looking to open or upgrade their practices. Understanding PPI and Its Impact on Dental Construction The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their goods and services. It serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting inflationary pressures within specific industries—including construction. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PPI for construction-related materials has surged due to a combination of supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and increased demand. This inf...

 Dental Expenses | Cost Of A Dental Office Build Out  Have you ever wonder what the cost is to build out a dental office ?  In this blog, we will give a break down of the average cost of a build out, and also highlight some of the big ticket items. We will also use examples from our new dental office we built in Wabash Indiana back in 2020.   The cost of building out a dental office can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including the size and location of the space, the specific features and equipment required, and the level of customization desired. Some estimates suggest that a basic dental office build-out can cost between $250,000 and $500,000, while more elaborate or specialized facilities could cost upwards of $1 million or more. The most expensive part of the dental office build out is the need for additional plumbing and electrical to the doctor and hygiene operatories. Other factors that can impact the cost of a dental office build-out inc...

  Dentist Near Me | Dental Office Expansion  We have made a few blog posts about our dental office expansion, and I wanted to fill you guys in on the latest. As of today, we have installed the new dental chairs and hooked them up to their power supply, we have painted all of the rooms, and we have also upgraded our compressor and vacuum system as well. In total, we added 3 dental ops and opened up our sterilization area to make the office flow better.  Overall, we are very please with how our dental office expansion turned out, and Dr. McCoy is going to have a state of the art facility to practice out of! If you are looking for dental care the whole family can smile about, give our remarkable team a call today!     

  Dentist Near Me | New Dental Office   Check out the blue prints of our new dental office in Wabash. As you can see, we put a huge emphasis on creating an open feel with a ton of natural light to help reduce our patients dental anxiety . Having the office divided into the doctor and hygiene wings of the facility have been so convenient for both our patients and staff. Check out our blue prints below:     Check out the progression of our dental office build-out below. It has been truly remarkable to watch the blue prints turn into reality!!    From the moving dirt stage, we then moved onto putting up the skeleton of the dental office. Morton Builders did the work and they did an awesome job!!     Here is one more example of what the interior of our dental office looks like before we started working on the interior of the building!!    And this is how our dental office officially turned out!! ...

 Building A New Dental Office | Dental Office Build Out   Thinking of building a new dental office ?! There are a lot of things to think about and a couple of very important factors that need addressed at the start of the build out. In this blog, we are going to highlight some of the important aspects of a dental office build out and give you some insights into how we designed our new dental practice in Wabash!     Plumbing and electrical work are the two most important factors to consider when building a dental practice ! To run a dental chair effectively, you need electrical and plumbing to hook up to the chair. This takes a lot of pre-planning because it is very difficult and expensive to add these features later. Patterson Dental helped us a ton with getting our dental chairs fully operational in our new office!    Technology is another huge factor that needs to be planned ahead of time. In the dental field, we rely mightily on technology, and...