Office Design & Construction Articles

To Expand or Not to Expand: Making the Decision That is Right for Your Practice

by Virginia Moore | Published 03/29/2007 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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Expanding your facility, whether it involves remodeling, moving or building, is one of the most important decisions a practice will ever make. The financial investment is likely to be substantial, and the logistical considerations must be carefully planned for as well.

Using Cost Segregation To Reduce Building Costs

by Allen Schiff | Published 03/29/2007 | Office Design & Construction : Dental |  Financing & Financial Planning : Dental

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While there are many reasons to improve your current facility or purchase a new building for your dental practice, there is one you may not have considered.

5 Principles for Designing Your Practice

by Allison Farey | Published 01/20/2013 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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Successfully building, upgrading or expanding your dental practice requires a good deal of advance planning and careful thought to generate a realistic and functional design. As you work to visualize and define your practice design, consider incorporating the five principles used by the Dental Office Design Competition (DODC) panel of judges when evaluating competition entrants.

Getting Your Ducks in a Row

by Richard Armstrong | Published 03/15/2007 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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Migrating ducks instinctively know that their survival depends on the leadership of one individual. Following the lead duck, they have the best chance of staying on course. Failure to follow the leader puts the flock at risk of being scattered in all directions. As you embark on your new office project, you can learn a lot from these ducks.

Could Your Dental Office Be a Design Competition Winner?

by Author Not Available | Published 02/02/2011 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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If you’re planning to build, expand or remodel your dental practice, think how great it would be to have a library of outstanding dental office designs available to review for ideas and inspiration. And once your practice is completed, wouldn’t it be rewarding to receive recognition from your peers for the excellent planning you’ve put into your design?

Tips for Submitting Your DODC Entry

by Author Not Available | Published 02/02/2011 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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Have you recently built, expanded or remodeled your dental practice? Then consider entering the Dental Office Design Competition (DODC), sponsored by Wells Fargo Practice Finance, Dental Economics, the American Dental Association and ADA Business Resources^SM. The nationally recognized competition gives you an opportunity to receive recognition from your peers for the excellent work you have accomplished.

Building Green From the Ground Up

by William D. Pruett | Published 04/01/2010 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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There is typically a premium to building green, despite a number of green elements that can be incorporated with little impact on the budget. But the long-term payback in healthier offices can be significant.

Anatomy of the Green Dental Client

by Susan Beck | Published 04/01/2010 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental |  Office Design & Construction : Dental

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The difference between a "client" and a "patient" may not seem important. But those dental offices that understand the difference are finding themselves virtually recession-proof.

Designing for the Environment

by David J. Ahearn | Published 04/01/2010 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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Many of us are thinking “green” as we design our new dental practices, working to incorporate sustainable materials and methodologies to help support the environment.

The Power of Design to Enhance Your Practice: How to Avoid Errors and Build In Success

by Michael Unthank | Published 10/09/2010 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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Your office environment is the ultimate reflection of your skills as a dentist and the professionalism of your team. Take a look around your office. What does it say about your practice?

What Is Your Brand?

by Michael Unthank | Published 10/14/2010 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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In the Old West, branding signified a rancher’s ownership, prestige, and identity. In the new frontier of dental marketing, branding has taken on a similar meaning, expressed in a host of crucial decisions. These decisions can make the difference between a static, struggling practice and one which thrives and grows.

Dental office design trends in the "new economy"

by Michael Unthank and Geri True | Published 02/20/2013 | Office Design & Construction : Dental

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