Dr. Mark Tholen has over 30 years of experience in dentistry, including clinical practice and obtaining an MBA from the University of Texas. He is a former CEO of a premier dental office design firm that created over 3,000 offices in various locations worldwide. Dr. Tholen is also a published author of three dental textbooks and has given lectures worldwide. He currently serves as the principal instructor of “Inspiring Success”, a dental office design seminar sponsored by A-dec of Newberg, Oregon.
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Choosing the appropriate equipment for a dental office is essential for the practice’s success. The vendors dentists collaborate with can significantly impact the outcome of a project. Our partnership program offers equipment manufacturers the resources and materials needed to become valuable allies for your clients as they plan for their future. Would you like to discover more? Get in touch with us today.
When we embark on designing a general office, we are driven by very specific objectives to ensure the utmost success of your dental practice. Our primary goal is to create a timeless appearance, allowing your office to maintain a fresh look for at least 20 years, considering the average doctor occupies an office for 18 years before moving or retiring. Additionally, we focus on designing a floor plan that maximizes production while minimizing team stress. This is achieved through our unique dental office design principles, developed by our architectural team over many years of observing the movement of dental team members within the office.
Efficient operatory design is another crucial aspect we emphasize. We aim to minimize repetitive movement during patient treatment by analyzing every action both the doctor and assistant make in the operatory, such as adjusting the operating light, reaching for a handpiece, or looking in and out of the oral cavity. Our designs effectively guide treatment team movement to significantly reduce repetitive motion. Finally, we make it a priority to create a high-trust, low-fear environment. Gaining patients’ trust is essential for them to accept proposed treatment plans and care, and we understand that anxious patients are less inclined to make purchases. Trust our expertise to build the dental office of your dreams, optimizing efficiency and promoting a patient-friendly atmosphere.
Intentionally designing your dental office to support you, your staff and your patients distinguishes it from the competition and lays the foundation for long-term success. We’ve designed thousands of offices, winning ADA Design awards over and over for a reason. You have a vision for the future of your practice. THE Dental Office Design helps you make it a reality.