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American Dental Association. Building or Refreshing Your Dental Practice

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Building or Refreshing Your Dental Practice

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Building a Team You Can Trust

Chapter 1: Building a Team You Can Trust. By Gordon F. Osterhaus Jr., D.D.S

Assembling Your Team

Dental Equipment Consultant/Supplier

Commercial Real Estate Agent/Broker

Financial Lender

Architect/Designer

Creating a Complete Set of Construction Documents

Obtaining a Permit from Your Municipality to Begin Construction

Creating a Custom Dental Equipment Specification Sheet with Your Dental Equipment Consultant/Supplier

Custom Dental Equipment Specification Sheet Checklist

Designing Cabinetry for Your Office

Monitoring the Contractor Bidding Process

Completing the Design Phase for Your New Office

Contractor

Technology Specialist

Accountant

Attorney

Practice Management Advisor

Summary

Cited Resources/Recommended Readings

Chapter 2: Financial Planning

Chapter 2: Financial Planning. By Wells Fargo Practice Finance

Manage Your Financial Profile

Factors Used in Calculating Credit Scores

Five Actions That Can Ruin Your Credit Score

Ten Simple Steps Towards a Healthy Financial Profile

Investigate the Financial Implications of Your Project

Advantages of Remodeling an Existing Practice

Investment Benefits for Ground-Up Projects

Five Good Reasons For Building Your Dental Practice:

Factor Growth into Your Decision

Can I Afford a Practice Expansion or Remodel?

Understand Your Financing Options

Conventional Financing

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans

Specialty Lender Financing

Select a Lender Who Can Meet Your Needs

Different Approaches to Lending Decisions

Getting Prequalified

Take Advantage of Cost-Saving Opportunities

Use Cost Segregation to Reduce Building Costs

Take Advantage of Section 179 Deduction

Summary

Chapter 3: Location Selection and Siting Concerns

Chapter 3: Location Selection and Siting Concerns. By John Adams, A.I.A

A FEW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT TERMS

Due Diligence – First Steps

Due Diligence – Phase Two

Surveys and As-Builts

Title Report

Feasibility Study

Site Plan – Buying Property

Space Plan – Leased Spaces

Utilities

Geotechnical Study

Hazardous Materials

Building Inspection

They Did It. Why Can’t I?

Summary

Appendix 1. Property Survey Requirements

Appendix 2. Pre-Application Meeting: Questions You Should Ask

Chapter 4: Dental Office Equipment and Technology

Chapter 4: Dental Office Equipment and Technology. By Don Hobbs with clinical recommendations by Mark Tholen, D.D.S., M.B.A

Building Site and Office Space

Number of Operatories

Determining Your Preferred Delivery System

Dental Chair and Dental Stool Designs

Operatory Cabinetry

Operatory Lights

Dental Handpieces

Dental Lasers

Sterilization Area

Sterilization Cabinetry

Sterilizers/Autoclaves

Instrument Cassettes

Handpiece Care/Maintenance Systems

Mechanical

Imaging. Digital Panoramic X-rays

Digital Intraoral Sensors

Intraoral Cameras

Cone Beam CT

X-ray Digital Processors

Diagnostic Software

Computer Network and Practice Management Software

CAD/CAM Technology/ Digital Impressioning

Summary

Contributor Biography

Chapter 5: Office Layout

Chapter 5: Office Layout. By Michael Unthank, D.D.S., Architect

Planning Your Space

Top 10 Things to Consider When Planning Your Dental Office

Determining the Size of Your Practice

Choosing a Location

Condense and Integrate

Treatment Area

Summary

Additional Resources

Sample Design Program

YOUR DENTAL TEAM

Your Space

FINANCES

Current Practice Financial Information

DESIGN DETAILS. Reception/Waiting Area

Business Area/Office

Business Equipment

Treatment Area

Technology Alcove

Sterilization Area

Lab

Radiography

Image Processing

Doctor’s Office(s)

Staff Lounge

Other Considerations

Chapter 6: Interior Design

Chapter 6: Interior Design. By Joe Miller, A.I.A

Why an Architect/Interior Designer?

Setting Yourself Apart

Design that Reinforces the Brand

Dental Office Design in the Digital Environment

Presentation of Colors, Finishes and Fixtures

Three-Dimensional Images

Flooring

Walls

Ceilings

Cabinetry

Doors

Light Fixtures

Plumbing Fixtures & Faucets

Accessories

Furniture

Interior Renovation

Three Categories of Your Dental Office Interior Design That Will Substantially Affect Cost

Cabinetry

Lighting

Plumbing

Plumbing Fixture Reduction Checklist

Dental Office Design in the Retail Environment: Interior Design as Signage

Five Exciting Materials or Systems to Incorporate into Your Office Design

Reclaimed Wood and Bark Veneer Laminates

Wool Felt Panels

Barn Door Hardware

Warm Metals

Digital Art

Summary

Chapter 7: Cost-Effective Design

Chapter 7: Cost-Effective Design. By David Ahearn, D.D.S

Room Yield

Office Layout and Systems: Room-centric vs. Office-centric

The Psychology of Spaciousness

First Impression – Visual Cues

Second Impression – Visual Measuring

Third Impression – Atmosphere

The Evolution of Treatment Room Design

Overall Office Layout in a Lean Environment

Sterilization Area

Patient Consultation Area

Front Desk and Administrative Spaces

Staff Lounge and Meeting Space

Summary

Chapter 8: An Experiential Approach to Dental Office Design and Branding

Chapter 8: An Experiential Approach to Dental Office Design and Branding. By Nikki Skomal, Associate I.I.D.A

The Power of Your Practice Brand

Providing a Sensory Experience for Your Patients as Part of Your Brand

Sight

Sound

Touch

Smell

Taste

Four Ways to Create a Brand that Your Patients Will Remember. Establish a color scheme

Create a unique and easily recognizable logo

Commit to your brand

Jumpstart your new brand with a unique promotion

Creating “The Experience”

Design Implications

Branding Implications

Qualitative Variables

Summary

Chapter 9: Exterior Considerations

Chapter 9: Exterior Considerations. By Bruce Morrison, Jacque Russo, D.D.S., R.N., and Stephanie Morgan, R.I.D., L.E.E.D

Placing Your Building. Orientation

Door Locations

Structure

Utilities

Visibility, Access and Security

Signage

Access

Security

Building Design and Construction

Construction Types and Materials

Landscape Architecture and Design

Summary

Contributor Biographies

Chapter 10: Ergonomics in the Operatory

Chapter 10: Ergonomics in the Operatory. By David Ahearn, D.D.S

You Can’t Use What You Can’t Reach

Operatory Layout and Biomechanical Ergonomics: Visibility, Positioning and Posture

Visibility

Positioning

Posture

Summary

Contributor Biographies

Cited Sources and References

Chapter 11: Creating a Green Office Environment

Chapter 11: Creating a Green Office Environment. By Stuart Silk, A.I.A., and Carrie Anderson, L.E.E.D. A.P

Green Office Remodel

Green Office Tenant Improvement

Green Building for New Construction

Building Certification

Building Your Project Team

Summary

Contributor Biographies

Chapter 12: Legal Issues Affecting Dental Office Design

Chapter 12: Legal Issues Affecting Dental Office Design. By the ADA Division of Legal Affairs

Applicable Laws

Americans with Disabilities Act

Renovations/Alterations

New Construction

Landlord-Tenant Issues

Tax Relief

Technical Assistance

State and Local Laws

Other Laws and Regulations

Ergonomics

Waste Management

HIPAA and Data Security

Summary

Chapter 13: Dental Office Design Competition: Case Studies

Chapter 13: Dental Office Design Competition: Case Studies. By Wells Fargo Practice Finance

DODC: An Inspiration to Assist New Doctors

Determining a Design Competition Winner — Five Key Criteria

Understanding Competition Categories

Dental Office Design of the Year — Small Practice

Dental Office Design of the Year — Group Practice

Dental Office Design of the Year — Outstanding New Dentist Practice

Dental Office Design of the Year — Outstanding Specialty Practice

Dental Office Design of the Year – Outstanding Design Efficiency

DODC Case Studies

Tips for Submitting Your DODC Entry

Completing the DODC Entry Form

Benefits of Participating

Contributor Biographies

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A Guide to Dental Office Design

Chapter 1: Building a Team You Can Trust Gordon Osterhaus, D.D.S.

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Spend more up front to hire the companies willing to create a custom dental equipment specification sheet for you. They will save you many times the cost of this investment, as well as time delays and complications.

When your architect is ready to send the finished set of construction documents to the city for review, ask him to delay sending them out to bid until your equipment consultant/supplier has reviewed the plans one last time. The consultant/supplier should review the mechanical, electric, and plumbing pages for any remaining omissions, discrepancies, or errors in the dental equipment requirements.

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