$9,055.00 SAVED: For a sole practitioner, one operatory of equipment, cabinets and central systems were quoted at $32,916.50 by a local supply house.  The dentists paid $23,816.50 for design, construction supervision, equipment, delivery and installation.

$15,524.00 SAVED: For a sole practitioner, equipment and cabinets for a two-operatory office were quoted by a local supply house at $57,615.00.  The dentist paid $42,091.00 including design fees, construction supervision, cabinets, equipment and installation.

$21,548.80 SAVED: For a partnership, equipment and cabinets for a four-treatment room office were quoted by a national supply house at $103,698.00.  The partners paid $82,149.20 including design services, construction management, equipment and cabinets.

$33,553.20 SAVED: For a sole practitioner, five-operatory equipment and cabinet order was proposed at $128,602.50 by a major supply house.  The project cost came in at $95,049.30 including design, technical support, project supervision, equipment and cabinets.

$44,400.00 SAVED: For a group practice, 3,000 square feet office build-out was quoted at $185,000 by the building owner.  Through competitive bidding, a low bid of $140,600.00 was obtained which the building owner agreed to match with identical specifications.

$73,167.00 SAVED: For a group practice, equipment and services for eleven treatment rooms were quoted at $251,371.00 by the group's local supplier.  Competitive bidding reduced the cost to $178,204.00 including design fees and construction management.