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The digital clinic can be more complex than a regular individual private practice, which generally presents lower complexity, operational costs, and levels of document digitalization and a smaller professional administration team. Therefore, the operation of a digital dental clinic is similar to a business company, something that dentists may not be used to. Potentially higher financial investments are necessary to equip a digital dental clinic, which makes it difficult for any clinic to enter the market. It is noteworthy that these issues are less likely to be experienced by larger dental clinics and hospitals.

A digital dental clinic can be potentially bigger than a regular practice, but not necessarily a more profitable business. As a practice grows and enlarges its operation, facilities, and employees, there is an increase in profits and liabilities in the same proportion. Therefore, in the real world, studies of economic viability of dental clinics, or related to some specific equipment incorporation, can determine if a company will perish or thrive. More than ever, a successful dental practice needs a combination of highly skilled dentists and entrepreneurial skills.