Dental Office Design

Dental Office Design 

Dental office interior design is more important than you think. Not only does it make your space seem more professional, but it can also help to put nervous patients at ease. A good dental clinic should be calm, comfortable, yet also authoritative. 

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, our informative guide is here to help. We have included dental office design ideas below from color inspiration to tips and tricks to make a dental office that your customers will want to visit and your employees will want to work.

 FENIX offers a range of innovative materials that are matte, soft to the touch and durable. Perfect for elevating your dental office. Why not get your free sample today?

Have a Budget in Mind

Before starting any big design project, you must always ensure that you have a specific budget in mind. This will make it a much quicker process when speaking to contractors and interior designers you want to get on board. You might even want to hire a project manager to help you with costs if that’s not really your area of expertise. 

You also should make sure that you factor a little bit of contingency money into your budget, just in case things don’t go to plan. Your future self will thank you.

Calming Color Schemes

When you walk into a dentist, you’re often feeling anxious, right? So the last thing your customers are going to want is to be blinded by bright colors. Instead, you should opt for calming, neutral colors. Try creams and pastels to provide a tranquil feel and help your customers feel more relaxed and at home. After all, when creating a commercial environment the customer must always come first. 

At FENIX, we have a range of innovative materials in neutral colors that are perfect for complementing your calming dental clinic color scheme. Get your free sample here.

Dental Office Layout

When creating the perfect dental office layout, it’s important to prioritize space. You don’t want your dental office to be cramped and uninviting, especially in the reception area. In this instance, keeping the front desk a reasonable distance from the seating area of the waiting room would be a good idea.

Another important aspect of your layout you should also consider is flexibility, as waiting rooms can soon fill up on busy days. For example, your dental practice may benefit from turning one of your unused break rooms into an overflow space for patients.

 It’s also important to have the dental chair as the focal point of the room, and that’s in the middle. This means you can prioritize your customer or patient at all times. You should also have ample space on your countertops for any tools or paperwork you may need. Top tip: materials used for countertops should be easy to clean and hard wearing. FENIX ticks all of the boxes. 

Add Some Homely Touches

As previously mentioned, the dentist can make people feel nervous at the best of times. That’s why you might want to consider adding some soft furnishings and finishing touches to make your customers feel comfortable and at home. Why not try out a comfy sofa in the waiting room? Or a few pillows and a coffee table filled with books and magazines to help customers take their minds off their impending treatments. To really set the mood, you could also add a television and some artwork on the walls. 

Invest in a Kid-Friendly Space

For children, the dentist can definitely be scary. When starting your design process, why not consider adding something to make it a little bit more fun. It doesn’t have to be over the top. But a space where kids can play some games or talk to each other whilst they're waiting to see the dentist could make things a bit easier for them,

and their parents. Consider a children's waiting room with fun pictures on the wall, games, and televisions. You could even build a little nook in the corner for children to feel more at home. 

Invest in The Best Technology

There is no point in investing in the best dental clinic design if you don’t have the best technology to match. It’s important to move with the times and stay in touch with the latest technology in order to make sure your customers have the best treatment possible. If you pair the best dental technology with the most professional design, you’re going to have happy customers.

It is important, however, to bear in mind that different bits of technology and equipment you use may need a bigger space in your clinic. So it might be a good idea to invest in what you need before you start the design process. If you’re looking for the best in innovative materials to go alongside your modern technology, FENIX’s selection might be ideal for you. Delivering on-trend Italian design, all of our materials are matte, durable and soft to the touch, making them the perfect choice for a dental clinic. 

Always Use a Professional

Designing a dental office is not something you should consider DIYing yourself, especially if you have no experience in the field. Unlike a home, a dental office has to be safe, sanitary and suitable for customers, therefore you should definitely hire a professional contractor and interior designer to help you along the way. 

We hope you found this guide useful. For more information about FENIX on how you can use our materials in your next dental office transformation, check out our about page. You can also get a free sample of FENIX NTM, FENIX NTM BLOOM and FENIX NTA today.