1	Dental Office Design for a New Decade Capturing Your Practice Vision through Design Details “Addressing Today’s Unique Dental Economy” Gary T. Lowery Atlanta Design Associates
2	1 Year Dental Market
3	L.E.E.D. Certification Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design A LEED-certified building conserves energy, saves water, uses recycled materials, provides a healthy indoor environment, & reduces construction impact on the environment Highlights innovation in sustainable design
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19	BLENDING DENTISTRY, BUSINESS, & ARCHITECTURE
20	STRATEGIES FOR PRACTICE TRANSITION EXPAND PRACTICE TO SUPPORT MULTIPLE DENTIST & FUTURE TRANSITION EXPAND PRACTICE TO SUPPORT SLOW TRANSITION OF EXISTING PRACTICE ENHANCE PRACTICE TO SUPPORT FAST TRANSITION OF EXISTING PRACTICE MAINTAIN EXISTING PRACTICE FOR TRANSITION
21	DESIGN PROCESSES BASIC DENTAL DESIGN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
22	LEVELS OF DESIGN Functional Floor Plan Front Desk Soffit w/ Lights 8’-6” Ceiling Height Laminate or S.S. Countertops Acoustical Tile Ceilings 2 Ceiling Heights Simple Architectural Detail Limited Use Of Special Lighting Primarily Fluorescent Lighting
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52	"RECENT PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST..." RECENT PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST SHOW DRAMATICALLY REDUCED CONSTRUCTION COSTS PLANNING , PAYING AND ROI GREEN DENTAL OFFICES WITH AN ROI DEVELOPMENT LEVELS OF A DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGE THE BUDGETS OF THE PROJECT DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE “CREATIVE FACILITY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES”
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54	"Use in wet environment" Use in wet environment Full mouth scan in under two minutes Both visual and audible signals for caries detection Traffic light concept-green is healthy, continue; red-stop, investigate Audible beep increases in frequency
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56	"An Oral Lesion that is" An Oral Lesion that is VELscope Positive Appears Dark in Color
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60	L.E.E.D. Certification Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design A LEED-certified building conserves energy, saves water, uses recycled materials, provides a healthy indoor environment, & reduces construction impact on the environment Highlights innovation in sustainable design
61	LEED Point System (For Commercial Interiors) Certified – 21-26 points Silver – 27-31 points Gold – 32-41 points Platinum – 42-57 points
62	DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS OF A DENTAL PRACTICE
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64	COST SEGREGATION COST SEGREGATION IS AN IRS APPROVED METHOD OF SHIFTING A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE DEPRECIABLE BASIS OF YOUR BUILDING FROM 39-YEAR LIFE PROPERTY TO FIVE-, SEVEN-, AND 15 YEAR LIFE PROPERTY, YOU CAN GREATLY ACCELERATE YOUR ANNUAL DEPRECIATION AND REDUCE YOUR TAX LIABILITY, GENERATING IMMEDIATE CASH FLOW.
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66	"Ben Massell Dental Clinic…14^th Street" Ben Massell Dental Clinic…14^th Street; Atlanta, Georgia
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68	Ben Massell Dental Clinic - Treatment Area
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71	"RECENT PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST..." RECENT PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST SHOW DRAMATICALLY REDUCED CONSTRUCTION COSTS PLANNING , PAYING AND ROI GREEN DENTAL OFFICES WITH AN ROI DEVELOPMENT LEVELS OF A DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGE THE BUDGETS OF THE PROJECT DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE “CREATIVE FACILITY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES”
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92	PROJECT SCHEDULE
93	CASE STUDY #1 General & Cosmetic Dentistry 2,662 SQ. FT. 6 Treatment Rooms (with extra dental space) Purchased & Renovated an Existing Structure Original Purchase: $350,000 (including extra rental space) Soft Cost: $10,000 Construction Cost: $170,000 Dental Equipment: $100,000 I.T. Cost: $15,000 Furnishings & Art: $20,000 Total Cost: $665,000 Monthly Cost Per Chair: $1,000 +/- (adjusted for rental space cost) % of Gross Increase: 15% and Rising
94	CASE STUDY #2 General Practice 2,572 SQ. Ft. 5 Treatment Rooms Lease Space in High Rise Rent: $5,000 Month Soft Cost: $18,000 (Doctor Paid $12,000) Construction Cost: $213,000 (Doctor Paid $123,000) Dental Equipment: $165,000 I.T. Cost: $20,000 Furnishings & Art: $18,000 Monthly Cost Per Chair: $1,700 +/- % of Gross Increase: 20% – 25%
95	CASE STUDY #3 General Dentistry 4,270 SQ. FT. 9 Treatment Rooms New Building with Rental Space & Extra Land Land: $225,000 (including land for future development) Soft Cost: $65,000 Construction Cost: $985,000 Dental Equipment: $120,000 I.T. Cost: $20,000 Furnishings & Art: $20,000 Total Cost: $1,435,000 Monthly Cost Per Chair: $1,200 (adjusted for rental space cost) % of Gross Increase: 30% +/- (add 3^rd Doctor)
96	"RECENT PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST..." RECENT PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST SHOW DRAMATICALLY REDUCED CONSTRUCTION COSTS PLANNING , PAYING AND ROI GREEN DENTAL OFFICES WITH AN ROI DEVELOPMENT LEVELS OF A DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGE THE BUDGETS OF THE PROJECT DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE “CREATIVE FACILITY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES”
97	DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE “TREATMENT ROOM INVESTMENTS & PRINCIPLES” INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFIT ERGONOMIC PRINCIPLES THAT REDUCE STRESS IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY WITH AN IMMEDIATE ROI
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110	WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL RADIOLOGY Immediate image after exposure (w/sensors) Less radiation Less chair time for staff and patient Fewer retakes Better diagnostic capabilities (17” monitor vs. 2” film) No dark room! Eliminates film: - Processor chemicals - Processor Repairs & maintenance - Processor cleaners - Film mounts
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133	DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE “RECENT DESIGNS INCLUDING REMODEL & EXPANSION PROJECTS” ESTABLISH FUNCTIONAL ZONES TO CONTROL THE WORK ENVIRONMENT THE CREATIVE PROCESS CAN BE AFFORDABLE AND TIMELY
134	ESTABLISH FUNCTIONAL ZONES TREATMENT Treatment Rooms Hygiene Rooms PUBLIC Reception Area Business Office Consultation Patient Toilet
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144	DENTAL OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE “CREATING AN IMAGE THAT MATCHES YOUR MARKET” AFFORDABLE IDEAS THAT HAVE AN IMMEDIATE AFFECT ON IMAGE GOING GREEN WITH INTERIOR DESIGN PRODUCTS THE STEPS TO IMAGE DEVELOPMENT THAT FOCUS ON PRACTICE GROWTH LEVELS OF DESIGN: 1 BASIC 2CUSTOM 3PREMIER
145	CREATE A DISTINCT IMAGE
146	THE CREATIVE PROCESS A Creative Professional w/ Dental Design Experience A Design Firm w/ Resources Outside Of The Current Office Quality Time w/ The Dentist Outside Of The Current Office A Quality Relationship w/ The Design Team
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