contemporary style and substance
The fine balance of beauty, workflow and ergonomics lies at the heart of any successful dental fitout. Not surprisingly, that was what Dr Nerissa Green and Arturo Olivares set out to achieve when they envisioned the internal construction of Charlestown Orthodontics, a specialist clinic located in Newcastle. Dr Green co-owns the practice with her husband Mr Olivares, who is also the […]
new paediatric practice for sydney’s upper north shore
Specialist Paediatric Dentist, Prashanth Dhanpal, journeyed half way ‘round the world before finding a home in Sydney’s northern suburbs. Dr Dhanpal trained at undergraduate level in India and then completed his Masters and Advanced Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry in Hong Kong. Arriving in Sydney in 2010, he is one of a very few specialist Paediatric […]
designing healthcare spaces that work
As it appeared in the Australian Podiatrist Magazine Dec / Jan 2017 issue Perfect Practice is an industry leading Australian family owned and operated, healthcare construction fit-out business. Perfect Practice offers an end to end solution that integrates design, budget planning, scheduling and construction to create stunning, timeless practices. For more than a decade, Perfect […]
avalon beach family dental
Sydney’s Northern Peninsula starts at Manly and ends at Palm Beach and hosts some of Australia’s best-known swimming beaches and surf breaks. Avalon is one of those and Avalon Beach Family Dental is Dr Astrid Kylstra’s fun, vibrant new practice located some 40km from the Sydney CBD. Twenty years after graduating dentistry at UQ, Dr […]
mid-century cottage makeover
In a resto-renovation that would rival the reality TV show “The Block”, a simple weatherboard cottage has been completely renovated for its new life as “time warp” orthodontic practice. Dr Nerissa Green, who operates Charlestown Orthodontics, had to negotiate a raft of planning approval hurdles aimed at retaining the “residential façade” and character of the […]
flooring in veterinary clinics
Just like any other healthcare design project, flooring plays an important part in the design of a veterinary clinic. Choosing the right flooring is crucial. It can save money in the long-term and keep staff and clients safe. Flooring in a veterinarian clinic should be: Durable: Flooring that can withstand chemical agents, spills, animal accidents and […]
wayfinding signage in healthcare design
Wayfinding refers to signage and information systems that guide people through an environment and enhance their understanding of a place. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in a medical practice or dental clinic, which is why it’s so important to have an effective wayfinding system. Wayfinding should: Reduce stress and frustration Increase patient accessibility Make the […]
important design elements of a dental clinic
When it comes to designing a dental clinic, the first thing to take into consideration is the space and how best to utilise it. Does the space have enough rooms for the amount of surgery, sterilization and equipment rooms a dentist wants to have? Visiting the dentist often causes a lot of anxiety and […]
design considerations for healthcare staff
Workspace design has long been linked to employee health and productivity, and it’s not any different in the healthcare industry. Evolving trends have put an increased focus on staff needs, as well as those of patients. Employees in the healthcare industry often work long, gruelling hours and they need to have a place to decompress […]
the perfect home for the good dentist
Dr Garreth McBride readily admits that calling his new practice The Good Dentist was a ballsy move. However, after working with a marketing consultant to help him stand out and with no desire to name his practice after the street it was on or the suburb it was in, the affable Irishman settled on a […]
