📊 A dashboard that shows your progress
See how close you are to your first patient, your next step, every decision you've made, and what you did recently, every time you come back.
For California RDHAPs
Your own RDHAP practice, one small step at a time.
Finishing the program is the easy part. ChairStart turns everything after it (licensing, permits, insurance, supplies, finding patients) into a few clear tasks at a time, with a coach to answer your questions along the way.
Built with experienced RDHAP faculty. No credit card needed.
You have the license. Now what?
New RDHAPs tell us the same thing: the clinical skills are there, but the business side is a maze. Which permit comes first? Sole proprietor or corporation? Which suppliers? Who will actually see my patients? A 50-item checklist doesn't help. Someone walking beside you does.
“Where do I even start?”ChairStart gives you the next 3 quests, not 300.
“Is this right for my situation?”Each step is tailored to your practice type, budget and time.
“I keep putting it off.”Progress, streaks and goals keep you moving toward your first patient.
How it works
From “just licensed” to your first patient
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Answer 5 quick questions
Where you are, the kind of practice you want (nursing homes, home visits, schools or an office), your time, budget and payers. Your plan shapes itself around you.
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Follow a few quests at a time
Each quest explains why it matters, lets you compare options with pros and cons, and gives you a short checklist with links to the right agencies and vendors.
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Ask your coach anything
Stuck? The AI coach knows your plan and follows the faculty's guidance. It searches the web when you need current, local answers, like facilities near you or supply prices.
The journey
Nine goals, one at a time
- 🧭Find your fit
- 📜Make it official
- 🛡️Protect yourself & patients
- 🧰Gear up
- 💳Get paid
- 🤝Find your patients
- 🦷First patient!
- 🚀10 patients
- 🌱Sustainable practice
Still in the program, or planning a brick-and-mortar office? Extra goals for licensing and securing an office appear automatically.
What's inside
Everything in one place
🧰 A supply kit you build over time
87 items across PPE, disposables, instruments, preventive, equipment and emergency. Mark each one Need, Ordered, Have or Running low, and get a shopping list grouped by supplier.
🏷️ Honest supplier comparisons
Net32, Scott's, Darby, Safco, Henry Schein, Patterson, Benco and more, each with its strengths and tradeoffs, so you can pick a low-cost main supplier and a fast backup.
💬 A coach on every step
Tap a suggested question or type your own. Answers are short and practical, and end with one thing you can do today.
🎓 Built with RDHAP faculty
Steps and guidance come from experienced RDHAP faculty and their course materials. The coach follows that guidance over general internet advice.
🔒 Private by design
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Questions
Frequently asked
Who is ChairStart for?
California dental hygienists who are in an RDHAP program, recently licensed, or practicing as an RDH and ready to start their own RDHAP business, whether mobile, school-based or office-based.
How much does it cost?
ChairStart is free during early access. We'll always tell you well in advance before anything changes.
Does it replace an attorney, accountant or the Dental Hygiene Board?
No. ChairStart is educational guidance that helps you understand the steps and ask better questions. Always confirm legal, tax and licensing details with the Dental Hygiene Board of California and qualified professionals.
How accurate is the AI coach?
It's very helpful, but AI can make mistakes. It's instructed to follow faculty guidance, to say when it isn't sure, and to point you to official sources. Double-check anything important.
Can I enter patient information?
Please don't. ChairStart is for planning your business, not for patient records.
Can I do it at my own pace?
Yes. Your progress saves automatically, and the dashboard shows exactly where you left off. Your supply kit never blocks your other steps.
Your first patient is closer than it feels.
Answer 5 questions and get your first three quests in under two minutes.
Start your plan, free