Designing for Smiles: 3 Ways Space Influences Your Dental Practice’s Profitability
Your office space reflects what you value as an organization. While true in every business, dentistry often requires a greater degree of attention. Patients size up waiting rooms and may couple design and appearance with safety and overall competency. Making sure your space helps increase feelings of confidence can go a long way toward growing your practice. Consider these 3 ways your dental office design impacts profit:
- Patient Privacy
No one likes to be on display when having their teeth cleaned and a lack of patient privacy can present serious consequences, especially under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Styling your examination and procedure rooms so that they are personalized and separate from other office areas can increase patient security. Creating conference rooms and private areas for patients to discuss insurance or upcoming procedures may help protect your business and increase patient satisfaction.
- Positive Experiences
Going to the dentist shouldn’t be a chore or burden. A well-designed space can increase patient comfort. Everything from the feel of the chairs in the waiting room to the windows patients gaze through can impact their overall judgment of your practice’s capability and expertise. Keeping your office well organized and expertly styled communicates that you not only care about patients, but also provide high-quality work.
- Increased Productivity
Typically, hygienists, patients and other office professionals are constantly moving. Constructing a space that allows for the successful flow of people and completion of tasks can dramatically increase both your productivity and profit. Designing clear pathways for patients and professionals can eliminate workplace confusion, reduce appointment lengths and increase safety.
Overall, your goal is to attract more patients and retain the ones you have. Building your space with patients and privacy in mind can help you boost both your productivity and profit. Hiring a licensed, trained contractor can help you take the guesswork out of updating your workspace. Contact a skilled professional for all of your dental office construction needs.