Practice Design

Improving your dental practice is pricey, so it's important to consider the payment option that works for you.

Being environmentally friendly doesn’t necessarily mean losing money, sometimes it actually helps you be more profitable.

To ensure success when opening a new office, keep these six things in mind.

What you need to know while you're making your dream dental space.

This vital part of the operatory is often overlooked, so here’s what to consider when planning your practice.There are many important parts of a dental practice, but perhaps none is more important than the dental delivery system. It is the engine that moves dental procedures and care forward, and any design (or redesign) of an operatory must include a consideration of the delivery system.

Exploring the benefits of armrests for dental practitioners.

Why your design decisions have a much bigger impact than you might think.

Not being mindful of ergonomics can lead to an unwanted, early retirement.

Having the right equipment – and knowing how to use it – is crucial.

Having the right equipment – and knowing how to use it – is crucial.

The new line of dental consoles is designed to embrace digital integration.

From picking out paint colors to selecting cabinetry, design decisions can impact your practice for years to come.

How ambient technologies can make your dentistry better.

When it comes to office renovation and dental cabinetry, planning for the future is critical for the success of your practice.

The CORE package provides the complete essentials needed for a strong foundation in any dental operatory setting.

A look at how the all-important aspect of customer service can be improved in your practice.

If your dental practice's décor has seen better days, it’s time to initiate a practice makeover. It will give you a competitive edge in today’s challenging dental market.

Many dentists spend a great deal of time and money designing a stunning website and fleshing out their online profiles, but how can they ensure that their physical presence is on par as well? Here are 5 things you can do to ensure your practice stands out.

Dr. Walker remembers vividly being in pain, sitting in the middle of an exam during her dental school days. Her shoulders hurt. Her back hurt. She could think of little other than counting the minutes until she could be done and lying flat on her back in her room.

When asked about the biggest mistakes that dentists make when planning an office redesign or new office build, Dr. Mark Tholen is quick to answer.

I can’t help but speculate that the aversion to performing a feasibility study is as much emotional as it is financial. Clearly, there is a cost factor that may dissuade the fiscally faint of heart-despite its proven worth.

No matter a lab's size, at some point, the facility and office space needs to change. Every dental lab owner has faced this reality, and NevinLabs (a division of DentalEZ) believes it has found a workable solution to help every one of those lab decision makers.

Would you ask a patient to invest in veneers before treating their dental pain? Not likely! Nor would you have your car painted if it needed a transmission, brakes, tires and a front-end alignment. So, why would you consider refreshing your office (fit and finish) without first addressing the challenges that have evolved since the days that the carpet was new, the paint was fresh and the wall coverings were in style? 

We’ve all heard the saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Well, what you told us, among other things, in this year’s dental office design survey is that even if you think it is broke, you’re still not going to fix it any time in the near future.

Dr. Steven Koos looks out of the window of his Chicago oral and maxillofacial surgery practice he opened in 2008 and sees change on the horizon.

Dental Products Report asked Garrett Ludwig of Diversified Design Technologies to list the main errors he has seen dentists make through the years when planning a new dental office or redesigning their existing space.

From the floor of the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Crissy Treon of Midmark gives you a look at the new online Color Selector for Midmark's Artizan Expressions line.

Ritter Dental USA is this week introducing its new Ultimate Comfort dental unit at during the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

DPR caught up with Midmark Product Manager Crissy Treon at the Greater New York Dental Meeting in New York City to preview the new Artizan dental cabinetry, which combines advanced functionality and a sleek, modern look for a more upscale dental space.

Practicon is now offering several additional designs of the beautiful, easy-to-install Durastrong® Sky-Scapes® light panels.