There are many benefits of refurbishing or relocating your dental practice, and although the decision to make such major physical changes to your surgery is usually secondary to your other financial concerns, most practitioners find that they receive more than the obvious benefits with a new surgery.
The opportunity to streamline the operation of your practice and attract new patients can be immensely profitable to your business. By increasing the functionality of your surgery, the productivity of your staff will improve. Patients will also feel more comfortable in a fresh, private, well-organised practice.
After about ten years, the furnishings and fittings in most dental practices become worn. Visual styles also change - so much so that even the most brilliant design in 1997 can simply highlight the age of your practice today. Patients expect clean, modern surgery design and associate it with the highest standards in healthcare.
Most commercial leases are for five years, so the end of your second lease is often a convenient time to consider relocating your practice. Generally, the life of your equipment is also about ten years, considering changes in technology and the availability of spare parts.
The main factors involved in the decision regarding a new surgery are room for expansion; practice image; privacy for patients and staff; movement and functionality; standards of hygiene; and the age of equipment.
Relocating to larger premises allows for the expansion of your surgery and the facilities to take on more staff, and therefore, more patients. Space adjoining your existing premises may be available, and it is valuable to be aware of such opportunities.
