For a new location or renovation, start with the floor plan: where reception staff work, which rooms need computers, where network equipment will live, and how devices will connect. Coordinate the IT requirements with your dental software and equipment suppliers before installation dates are set.
For an existing practice, review the equipment inventory, administrator access, software subscriptions, internet and phone services, and backup arrangements. A documented handover helps the incoming team understand which systems they own and who supports them.
Agree on a change window, a rollback plan, and a checklist for staff to verify application access, printing, shared files, and calling before normal appointments resume.