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ally collected ideas and refined our vision for the new office,
which opened in 2006. By the time she was ready to begin con-
struction, we knew exactly how we wanted the office to be
designed in terms of its look, feel, and patient flow. All the plan-
ning paid off, and the office is virtually perfect.”
Beach may be what you see, but comfort and fun are the under-
lying goals of this design, and it is right on the mark. Palm trees
and orchids give the office a tropical and spa ambiance. The
reception area feels more like a home than a dental office, with
cozy seating and an interactive play table for tots. Family mem-
bers can watch a movie on the flat screen television, or enjoy a
cool drink of bottled water at the “tiki hut”, surrounded by a
handpainted mural of a beach scene complete with a vintage
Woody. Seating in the “hut” can be used for kids to do home-
work or for parents to work on their computer. Dr. Rozas has
wireless internet connectivity in this area for working parents
to catch up on emails while their children are in treatment.
In the “Brush Up” area, a large mirror encircled by seashells is
mounted over three sinks, each at a different height to accom-
modate patients of all ages. The adjoining “Shark Shack” houses
arcade games and serves as a “hang out” for tweens and teens.
A saltwater tank sparkling with brilliantly colored fish stands in
the center of the area. Every corner of the office, including the
Dr. Rozas’ team’s goal is to make each patient feel welcome and valued at
every appointment.
treatment rooms, is brimming with beach paraphernalia, sig-
nage, and souvenirs.
Designing an experience
The treatment rooms are each separated from the hygiene bay
by glass, making the entire area open and bright. “Patients and
parents alike appreciate being able to see their surroundings,
Comfort and fun are the underlying
goals of the design of Dr. Melissa
Rozas’ office. The reception area feels
more like a home than an office, with
cozy seating and an interactive play
table for tots. Palm trees and orchids
give the office a tropical feel.
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