cove dental 10 minutes from home
Cove Dental is the brand new practice of Dr. John Hills and his wife, Bomi, in the Sydney suburb of Lane Cove, 10 kilometres from the CBD across the Harbour Bridge. The University of Sydney graduate had been looking to establish his first practice for a number of years and has finally made the move. […]
top 5 design current trends for surgery waiting rooms
Long gone are the days of whitewashed walls and cold tiled floors – surgery waiting rooms are taking a deliberate step away from the antiseptic-scented, fluorescently-lit clinical space to embrace a warm and welcoming environment. By creating a waiting room that is less ‘sterile-office’ and more reflective of a hotel room or home, you can […]
handling kids in the dental chair
Dealing with younger patients involves a certain degree of finesse, as well as a unique personality that children can warm to. This, more than your medical techniques, is what can make or break a child’s experience in a dentist’s office. Most of these traits are common sense – be conversational (to their level), be happy […]
find the right surface finishes for your practice
Designing a waiting room is more than what you think looks good. Aesthetics, functionality and practicality all play major roles in deciding what goes into your new waiting room. A dental practice’s waiting office serves very specific functions, and these can be overlooked if you don’t have the correct mindset. Some of these functions include […]
stress-free pets: designing your veterinary office for a good experience
While going to the vet can be a rather stressful experience for any pet, the layout of the office can go a long way in decreasing trauma. A well-designed layout welcomes pets with friendly staff, employs an efficient system for performing surgeries and examinations as quickly and as painlessly as possible, and maintains a pleasant […]
how the design of your practice can help to keep your patients calm
Whether you’re a doctor or a dentist, patients can become quite anxious when they are waiting in your surgery or clinic practice. What you might not realise, is that there a few simple design aspects that you can implement within your space to help your patients to feel as relaxed as possible. Hit the roof […]
surgery fitout – why colour matters
If you’ve got a few minutes it’s worth visiting the Pantone website and having a look around. Pantone is a multi-million dollar global company that specialises in colour. It identifies trends and puts together palates that guide everything from what’s on the fashion catwalk to the colour of your home interiors. There is a huge amount of […]
5 most common mistakes in surgery fitouts
1. NO BUSINESS PLAN This normally is a fatal oversight. The Project Managers Institute of Australia have a fine motto which sums this up: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Preparing a business plan not only gives a budget and goals to work towards, it also reassures the bank that you understand […]
The three most important elements of a surgery fitout
When you walk into a well thought out dental practice or medical surgery the layout always appears effortless. However the best practices have a great deal of thought and planning behind their seamless look. Here are the key elements that must be carefully considered while you’re establishing or updating your healthcare clinic. DESIGN First and […]
Surgery Waiting Rooms – How to Keep the Patient Satisfied
It’s a common expectation from patients that there will be a bit of a wait at their medical centre, especially towards the end of the day when appointments have gone overtime and patients who have been running late have pushed back the schedule for the entire day. While its up to every clinic to try […]