Head of Medical Law Practice
Specializes in medical, corporate, and migration law. Has extensive experience working with medical and pharmaceutical businesses, particularly in licensing, circulation of medicines, and comprehensive legal support of healthcare institutions, including corporate, tax, and employment matters, as well as market entry projects of foreign companies into Ukraine.
Dental practice license in Ukraine
Opening a dental office or a modern dental clinic is not just an investment in equipment and renovation of the premises. Before starting to see patients, it is necessary to go through the licensing procedure for medical practice and ensure the institution complies with legal requirements.
In practice, dentistry is one of the areas where owners most often face legal difficulties. Inappropriate premises layout, mistakes during document execution, or an incorrectly defined operating model can lead to delays in opening the clinic and additional financial costs.
We will consider what is necessary to obtain a dental practice license, what requirements are set by the Ministry of Health, and how to avoid typical mistakes even before submitting documents. For a guaranteed result, many entrepreneurs choose professional legal services for medical business.
Who must obtain a dental practice license
A medical license is required for every business entity that plans to provide dental services to patients.
This can be:
- a single-doctor dental office;
- a private dental clinic;
- a network of dental centers;
- a dental department of a multidisciplinary medical center.
It does not matter whether the activity is carried out as an individual entrepreneur (Sole Proprietor / FOP) or a legal entity (LLC, public association, association, or even a charitable foundation). If the institution provides medical care in dental specialties, obtaining a license is a mandatory legal requirement.
Where to start when opening a dental clinic
Many entrepreneurs start with renovating the premises or purchasing dental units. However, this approach often leads to additional costs.
It is much more effective to determine the following before starting the project:
- in what format the institution will operate (Sole Proprietor / FOP or LLC);
- what dental specialties will be declared;
- how many dental offices are planned to be opened;
- whether doctors of different specializations will work;
- what equipment is needed specifically for the planned services.
It is these decisions that will determine the requirements for the premises, staffing, and the package of documents for obtaining a license.
What dental specialties can be included in the license
One of the most common mistakes is the desire to specify only one specialty, although the clinic actually plans to provide a much broader range of services.
Depending on the area of work, the license may include, in particular:
- dentistry;
- pediatric dentistry;
- orthodontics;
- orthopedic dentistry;
- surgical dentistry;
- therapeutic dentistry.
It is important to understand that each of these specialties has its own requirements for staffing and material and technical base. If the clinic plans to expand the list of services in the future, this should be taken into account at the preparation stage for licensing.
| Assessment criterion | Dental office (Sole Proprietorship / FOP) | Private dental clinic (LLC) |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational form | Individual entrepreneur (Sole Proprietor) | Limited Liability Company |
| Number of specialties | Basic directions (therapy, general dentistry) | Expanded spectrum (surgery, orthopedics, orthodontics, etc.) |
| Staffing | Dentist (possibly with a nurse) | Team of specialized professionals and a medical director |
| Requirements for premises | One or more adjacent rooms designed for the work of one or two doctors | Separate areas for patients (reception, waiting areas, wardrobe) and service areas for staff (break rooms, changing rooms, management offices, storage rooms for inventory and medical waste). Offices for specialized professionals (therapists, surgeons, orthodontists) with an appropriate work schedule for each workplace. |
| Medical waste | Waste disposal contract | Organized waste management system and a contract for systemic service |
What documents are needed to obtain a license
To obtain a license, the following are submitted to the Ministry of Health:
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Information on the state of the material and technical base, availability of personnel, and their qualifications; 📄
Inventory of documents in two copies. |
What owners of dental clinics often forget
Obtaining a license is just one element of the legal operation of a dental institution.
Additionally, it is necessary to:
- conclude a medical waste management contract with a licensed company;
- provide appropriate equipment according to the equipment schedule;
- organize the maintenance of medical documentation;
- choose a medical information system (MIS) to work with eHealth (ESOZ);
- formalize employment relations with medical workers.
Typical mistakes when obtaining a license
Over the years of work, we regularly encounter similar situations. Most often, owners of dental offices:
- choose premises without prior legal analysis;
- buy equipment that does not match the planned types of activity;
- do not verify doctors’ documents before employment;
- incorrectly determine the list of dental specialties;
- postpone legal support until the moment of document submission.
Most of these mistakes can be prevented at the initial stage of project implementation thanks to the involvement of a specialized medical lawyer.
How we help obtain a dental practice license
Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm supports the opening of dental offices and clinics on a turnkey basis throughout Ukraine.
Our support includes:
- analysis of the concept of the future institution;
- inspection of the premises before the start of renovation;
- consultations on choosing a Sole Proprietorship (FOP) or LLC;
- analysis of doctors’ and medical personnel’s documents;
- formation of the optimal list of dental specialties;
- preparation of the full package of documents for the Ministry of Health;
- support of the license acquisition procedure;
- assistance with license expansion or opening new offices.
Opening a dental clinic is a complex process that requires flawless legal execution. Entrust the acquisition of a medical license to the professionals at Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm to avoid fines, delays, and be guaranteed to start seeing patients as soon as possible. Leave a request for a consultation today!
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Is it possible to open a dental office as a Sole Proprietor (FOP)?
Yes. If a dentist operates independently, they can work as a private entrepreneur provided they comply with legal requirements and obtain a medical practice license.
Is it mandatory to include all dental specialties at once?
Only those specialties in which the institution actually plans to provide medical care are included in the license. In the future, the list of specialties can be expanded by submitting an application for the expansion of the medical practice license.
Is it possible to work in leased premises?
Yes. The legislation allows conducting medical practice in leased premises provided that they meet the requirements of the Licensing Conditions and the right of use is properly formalized (there is a lease agreement).
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