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Foad Ahmadi

Dental Real Estate Services

Dental space has specific requirements most commercial brokers overlook. I’ve represented dental practices — from single-doctor startups to multi-location groups and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) — in site selection, lease negotiation, renewals, and purchases across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.

What Makes Dental Real Estate Different

Specialized Infrastructure

I evaluate target submarkets against patient demographics,
competing practices, and visibility.

Significant Capital Investment

Dental practices often invest $250–$400+ per square foot in tenant improvements, making it essential to negotiate lease terms that protect that investment.

Zoning & Permitting

Dental offices require careful evaluation of zoning, parking, ADA compliance, and permitting requirements to avoid costly delays and unexpected expenses.

Practice Growth Starts with Location

The right location, visibility, demographics, accessibility, and parking directly impact patient acquisition, long-term practice growth, and overall practice value.

Long-Term Strategy

A well-negotiated lease or building purchase should provide flexibility for future growth through renewal options, expansion rights, assignment provisions, and opportunities to build long-term equity through ownership.

Plan Your Next Move

Frequently Asked Questions

Timelines vary by scope, but plumbing and electrical work for a new operatory buildout is one of the biggest schedule drivers — worth confirming with your contractor before signing a lease with a tight move-in date.
Sometimes, but it depends on the building’s existing plumbing stub-outs and the landlord’s willingness to allow the work — I evaluate this during site selection so it doesn’t become a surprise after you’ve signed.