If you’ve been practicing for any length of time, you know the dental cabinets you choose for your operatories can have a profound impact on the health, productivity and profitability of your entire dental team. Specialized cabinets engineered by experts and designed specifically for the dental operatory environment not only performs better, it lasts [...]
For Dr. Paige Volentine of Ruston, Louisiana, the motivation to update her practice was simple. “I wanted to work in an environment that represents my skills as a clinician,” she says. The reality is that today’s patients look at your office through a more sophisticated lens. Perception is everything. Your physical space is seen [...]
Your ability to see—and perform—depends greatly on your dental light. While a general dental operatory light should satisfy normal visual requirements, some procedures require greater visual clarity and illumination. Three properties are essential for providing good dental lighting in the oral cavity: Dental light continuity – A “clean” and uniform light pattern, free of [...]
What’s the style of your dental office? Are the furnishings classic, transitional or modern? Does the layout support efficient traffic flow? So many design elements affect the feeling of an environment, from layout and aesthetics to decorating style. But without a doubt, one of the biggest components is color. Color is a powerful design [...]
The sterilization center must meet the specific needs of your practice. Look for setup options and different modules that let you arrange equipment according to your staff’s preferred way of working. The more flexible those options are, the better. Here are some top questions to consider when buying a sterilization center: Q. Is the [...]
Sterilization is a vital, but time-consuming, part of the daily routine in a dental office. So naturally, a centrally located sterilization center that maximizes flow, efficiency and materials turnover is key. But let’s take that a step further. The sterilization center should reflect a process-based design system. One that follows a streamlined process to [...]
When purchasing dental equipment, dental stools are generally that last piece considered or discussed. Ironically, your dental stool is the one item you will use in your operatory more than any other. Doesn’t it make sense to start your purchase with the one piece that most directly affects your health and comfort at the [...]
Designing or remodeling your dental office takes a lot of up-front planning—and there’s certainly no shortage of advice to follow. But just as important are those things you may not think about. Here are five dental office design considerations to add to your list: 1. Plan for adequate sterilization. The sterilization center is literally [...]
Freestanding cabinetry offers both design and financial benefits. Dental cabinets manufactured by dental equipment companies are engineered and designed specifically to meet the many requirements of a dental environment. You can be assured of the appearance and quality of your dental furniture, as you get to see, touch, and choose from various configurations. With custom [...]
Trent Watrous, CPA, CFE, CVA and renowned speaker, specializes in the dental industry. In a recent conversation, he shared his top five tips to set dental practices on the road to a healthy financial 2018. If you don’t know the answer to any of these tips, your CPA can partner with you to analyze your [...]