This 9-step strategic planning process outlines how to develop a strategic plan for a dental practice: 1. Describe your vision for the ideal future practice. 2. Assess the current reality by seeking input from stakeholders. 3. Map out the steps needed to transform each area from current reality to the future vision. 4. Compile a list of all the journeys or processes that need to occur. 5. Select 1-3 year goals that will dramatically change the practice. 6. Choose 90-day objectives to work on achieving the goals. 7. Create action steps for each 90-day objective. 8. Document the vision, goals, objectives, and action steps to