Whether you're remodeling or building a new dental office, updating your operatories with new equipment or introducing state-of-the-art dental technologies, Patterson Dental will be your trusted partner throughout the entire process.

• Focus on your patients while Patterson facilitates the office design process
• Connect with leading dental office construction professionals via Patterson
• Benefit from personalized equipment and technology selection assistance
• Create a dental office that you, your staff and your patients will appreciate
• Enjoy a more productive, stress-free and satisfying work environment
• Relax – Patterson's dental practice professionals will provide full service and support from project conception to long after completion
• Maximize your office productivity

Dental Office Considerations
Taking the first step toward a new office build or even purchasing a new piece of equipment can be a rewarding experience when you partner with Patterson Dental. We'll help you ask and answer the critical questions that will lead to your project success.

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Dental Office Design Inspiration and Resources
Looking for ideas to inspire your new design or remodel? Our dental practice professionals have access to hundreds of unique floor plans and inspiring office photos to help you get started.

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From equipment selection to brand-new builds, Patterson will help you ask the right questions to achieve your goals. Pick your room:

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Operatories

• What role will technology play?
• How will operatory technologies influence activities in other areas of the dental office?
• What type of delivery system do you prefer: side, rear or over-the-patient?
• How can your operatory equipment enhance patient perception and their experience?
• In what ways do you envision using dental X-ray and intraoral systems to maximize the treatment process in the operatory?
• How will you integrate technology to enhance your operatory and treatment options?
• Do you plan to integrate patient education into your operatory?

Utility Room

• Did you know that there are different sized vacuums and compressors for different numbers of users (hygienists and doctors)?
• What capacity does your dental practice require?
• Are you looking for additional benefits from a vacuum system? Wet and dry systems offer different opportunities, cost-savings and environmental benefits.
• Where will the room be located in the dental practice and what other things should be taken into consideration: sound, ventilation, etc.?
• What level of access does the staff require?

Reception

• Paper or electronic patient charts?
• Open or private-style reception area?
• HIPAA compliant?
• Will you have a kiosk for patients to check themselves in?
• What first impression do you want to make?
• What items do you want in a patient hospitality area: beverages, entertainment, décor?
• Will you have a dedicated space for children/activities?
• How much seating do you need?
• What type of setting do you want: traditional, modern, clinical?

Office and Consultation Rooms

• Will your office be a private workspace or will you share with others?
• Will you combine the office with the consultation area?
• What other activities will take place in the room(s)?
• What role will technology play in treatment planning and case presentation?

Staff Area/Breakroom

• What amenities will you provide for your staff: refrigerator, lunch table, television, etc.?
• Will study clubs and other activities be hosted here?
• What goal do you have for this space?

Extraoral Imaging Suite

• Where in the dental office will the suite be located?
• How much privacy do you want to offer patient and staff?
• Are you using a 2D or 3D cone beam extraoral imaging product today? If 2D, do you want to plan for 3D?
• Do you plan to use 3D digital imaging now or in the future?

Lab

• Do you perform your own lab work in-house?
• How much space for a lab do you need?
• Would your practice benefit from a lab bench?
• Where in the dental office do you want your lab to be located: close to the operatories or out of sight from patients?

Sterilization Center

• Is your sterilization center as efficient as possible?
• How can you maximize the sterilization process by implementing the latest equipment, such as cassettes and instrument washers/dryers?
• Will the sterilization center be visible to patients?
• Will the sterilization center improve patients’ perception of your practice and fill them with confidence?
• Do you wish to use cassettes?
• Does your sterilization center appear outdated?

Server/Non-Dental Technology Room

• How will you ensure your technology is housed in a secure area?
• What network considerations should be taken into account (e.g., wireless connectivity, concealed wire chassis)?
• What other technologies will be housed in this room: telephone, music system, security system, central patient education server?

At Patterson Dental, we help dental practitioners realize their new dental office dreams. Let us help you:

• Integrate cutting-edge technology and practice-enhancing equipment into your office
• Recommend a floorplan that works for you and the way you practice dentistry
• Update your available treatment options
• Enhanced practice perception
• And much more!

Dental Office Design Inspiration and Resources
See how other Patterson Dental customers across the United States are working with Patterson to enhance their business. Whether they were remodeling, like Dr. Wemmer, or building from scratch like Dr. Spangler, Patterson's dental practice professionals help our customers bring their practice dreams to life. We invite you to learn more from their experiences!