AJ Barber 8 Principles | Page 2

Successfully building, upgrading, or expanding your dental practice requires a tremendous deal of advance planning and careful thought to generate a practical and effective design. Using our industry knowledge we have developed eight basic principles to consider when designing your ideal practice: 01 02 03 04 You need more than a builder to help create your ideal dental practice. You should look to engage a knowledgeable and trusted team at the planning stage, from a real estate agent and financial planner to a designer. A knowledgeable team will save you money in the long run. Inexperience = costly problems! An effective practice design should reflect the overall vision you have for your dental practice. This will allow your design to incorporate the look and feel of your brand. A business plan will help identify future growth and most importantly allow you to create a suitable budget for your project! Numerous factors affect whether a site is the right fit for your needs. Once you have assessed the location, you also need to look at the suitability of the premises. A few key things to consider are size, planning controls (such as parking, access and facilities for disabled patients) and the capacity for the required services (hydraulics and electrical). The decision about what equipment to buy is one of great importance. As well as allowing you to be as efficient as possible your equipment should also be capable of adapting to your future needs. Ensure you assess the long term service provided by the supplier. ENGAGE A KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM HAVE A VISION, BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET ENSURE YOUR SITE IS RIGHT SELECT THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY