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Working Capital Loans for Dental Practices

Working Capital Loans for dental practices provides short-term funding for day-to-day operations, with typical amounts of $5k – $1M and funding in 1 – 5 days. Dental practice lending is a specialty niche with long terms for acquisitions and equipment.

Last updated October 23, 2026

Why dental practices use working capital loans

Dental practice lending is a specialty niche with long terms for acquisitions and equipment.

  • Imaging and chairs
  • Practice buy-ins
  • Office build-outs
  • Marketing

How it works

Working capital equals current assets minus current liabilities. When cash is tied up in receivables or inventory, a working capital product bridges the gap.

Because the term is short, approval can be faster and requirements more flexible than long-term loans.

Requirements

  • 6+ months in business
  • Monthly revenue of $10k+ typical
  • Recent bank statements
Typical ranges
Amount
$5k – $1M
Term
3 – 24 months
Cost
Varies by product
Speed
1 – 5 days
Credit
550 – 680+

Source: industry estimates compiled by BusinessFundingQuote.com; actual terms are set by each provider.

Other options for dental practices

Comparison of business funding options (industry estimates)
OptionAmountTermTypical costSpeedCredit
Working Capital Loans$5k – $1M3 – 24 monthsVaries by product1 – 5 days550 – 680+
SBA Loans$50k – $5M10 – 25 yearsPrime + spread (capped)30 – 90 days680+
Equipment Financing$5k – $5M2 – 7 years6% – 30% APR1 – 10 days600+
Business Term Loans$25k – $2M1 – 10 years8% – 45% APR1 day – 4 weeks650 – 680+
Business Line of Credit$10k – $500kRevolving; draws 6–24 mo10% – 60% APR1 – 7 days600 – 680+

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