To explore and develop a model to maintain and build upon a dental clinic open for all in developing regions, with a primary focus on India

Table 8 Result of dental clinic expenses survey

Expense	Cost
Start-up costs
Construction (or remodeling cost)	Rs. 1205000
Dental equipment cost (including supplies and instruments)	Rs. 924500
Furniture	Rs. 45900
Record filling system	Rs. 12500
Phone /intercom system	Rs. 9300
Computer/data/billing	Rs. 35200
Total start-up costs	Rs. 2232400
Operating expenses
Dentist	Rs. 750000
Dental assistant	Rs. 24000
Billing clerk (or secretary or receptionist)	Rs. 5000
Clinical supplies	Rs. 107900
Office supplies	Rs. 12500
Equipment maintenance	Rs. 21400
Housekeeping	Rs. 13600
Laundry	Rs. 26700
Communications	Rs. 24000
Equipment reserve fund	Rs. 10000
Total operating expenses	Rs. 995100
Total expenses	Rs. 3227500