Acceptable Dental Corporation Names

Are you a dental professional who wants to open a professional practice? If so, you need to know the acceptable dental corporation names to use. 

I can help you with setting up your corporation and naming it. Contact me and my staff anytime, day or night. Book a call to speak to us here: https://mollaeilaw.com.

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What are Acceptable Dental Corporation Names? 

Before you decide on acceptable dental corporation names, you need to think about the impression you will make with the name you choose. Select a name that makes it possible for people to easily recognize your dental practice.

You do not want potential patients to think that your name refers to anything but dental services. By choosing a name that identifies your services and profession, you can make the name an advertising tool as well.

If you plan to open a specialty practice – one that highlights orthodontics, periodontics, or prosthodontics, you need to include those words in your practice’s name. Again, make sure people can readily see the services you provide.

What Tips Should I Follow When Choosing Dental Corporation Names?

To select dental corporation names, you want to make sure that the final name is short and easy to remember. If someone refers your practice, you want to have a name the stands out in a person’s mind – a name that is easy to say and read.

What to Ask When Choosing a Name

Ask yourself these questions:

• Can I use my last name to identify my practice? If you have a last name that is hard to pronounce, you may need to select another option.
• Can I easily write the name or say it?
• Can other people easily write the name and say it? (You might write down the name you like and give it to several friends to say out loud. Test to see if they can easily say the name and can commit it to memory.)
• Is it a friendly and welcoming name? For example, The Dental Smile Center sounds friendlier than Professional Dental Services. (A friendly and welcoming name attracts more people, as it gives them more confidence to use your services.)

Keeping your name short and memorable will make it easier to attract patients or encourage patients to refer your practice. If you wish to name a dental clinic, which you plan to incorporate, you might use a dental name generator for inspiration.

Researching Dental Corporation Names for a Fictitious Business Name

You need to research dental corporation names to check on any special rules for using a fictitious business name with your state’s dental board. 

For example, dental association rules mandate dentists use words, such as “Dental Practice,” “Dental Office,” or “Dental Group.” Next, you need to check that the name you wish to use is not already in use in the county where you open your practice.

Again, you can get the naming assistance you need by contacting me. Email sam@mollaeilaw.com to make sure the name you select complies with the standards of your profession.

If the fictitious business name you wish to use has not been taken, you need to submit it to your dental licensing board. You may also want to make sure the name has not been trademarked either.

Avoid any legal controversies by running the above checks.

When Choosing Dental Corporation Names, Plan for the Future

When choosing dental corporation names, you may think it is less worrisome to simply use your own unique name when naming your practice. After all, people can easily identify the name and you don’t have to worry about possible trademark issues. 

However, this strategy may not work, especially if you plan to include a partner at a later date or sell your dental practice. In addition, you may want to change specialties, add to your services, or expand your practice to more than one location. You may even end up moving to a different location.

Therefore, when choosing a name for your practice, you also have to keep possible future events in mind.

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Trademarking Dental Corporation Names

If you have chosen some corporation names that you like, you may want to trademark the name you finally select. Trademarking the name makes it your name legally.

I can help trademark your dental name and protect your practice. Contact me anytime to arrange a consultation. Email sam@mollaeilaw.com today.

Requirements to Follow for Selecting Dental Corporation Names

If you set up a dental corporation, you must follow certain naming requirements for choosing dental corporation names. For example, the name of the dental professional corporation must feature the name or last name of 1 or more of the present, prospective or past shareholders. 

What You Must Add to the Name

You must include the words, “Professional Corporation,” “Corporation,” “Dental Corporation,” “Prof. Corp.,” “Corporation,” “Corp.” “Inc.,” or “Incorporated.”

If you use a fictitious business name for your dental corporation, you must file a fictitious name statement in the county of the location of your practice. This name covers any name for a dental practice that does not include the last name of the dentist who owns the practice.

The name may also suggest that the dental practice has more dentists than the actual number of owners.

When Choosing Dental Corporation Names, Focus on Your Patients

To choose acceptable dental corporation names, you need to select a name and brand that appeals to your target audience more than it does to you. 

While it may be your practice and career, you still need to remember you are not your target market. Therefore, the name you choose must meet your personal marketing vision and appeal to potential patients. Both you and your patient-base must like the name you choose.

What To Do Next

I can help you with choosing dental corporation names and establishing your dental professional corporation. However, you need to choose a name before you begin.

Naming your practice will help you move ahead with setting up your practice and with incorporation. Contact me anytime to schedule a consultation. Email sam@mollaeilaw.com now.

Email sam@mollaeilaw.com or to book a call to speak to us here: https://mollaeilaw.com/start