It's your surgery

Most dentists across the country spend six or seven hours a day in their surgeries. This equates to at least 1,200 hours a year and however you look at it, this accounts for a high proportion of your life. So creating a pleasant, relaxing environment in which you and your patients feel comfortable should be top of your priorities. 

However, our experience has shown people who want a complete new surgery, or a refurbishment, need to take into consideration what they want their surgery to communicate to patients and how they intend to execute the project. So here are a few key points you should think about from the very beginning.

Layout and space

The available space for your surgery cannot usually be changed or increased, unless you are embarking on a significant building project. However, many of the space limitations you might face can be overcome by a great design. Think about the existing position of doors, windows and services and how these work in relation to the position of the chair. ‘Walk through’ your daily routine and this will give you a clear idea as to where the most important equipment needs to be located. Think about whether the surgery will be used for a left or right handed operator – or both.