We are a professional dental team, dedicated to helping our guests achieve and maintain their optimal dental health. Always striving to exceed our guests’ expectations, we will treat them with honesty, care, and respect. The Tooth Ferry team is committed to continuing education and excellence. In this pursuit, we are unwilling to compromise our values. Through the sharing of this mission, we will enhance the lives of our guests. Philosophical Belief No. 1: Treat guests with honesty, integrity, empathy, and our very best skill. Philosophical Belief No. 2: My staff is my most important investment and most valuable asset. Philosophical Belief No. 3: Education with execution will provide a significant practice distinction. Education will allow you to expand the services offered to guests. Once guests develop a faith and trust in you, they do not want to be referred elsewhere. As long as a general dentist can provide care to the standards (or beyond) of the specialist, that doctor can provide care unparalleled for convenience, continuity, and accountability. This ability to provide comprehensive expanded services can only be accomplished when an intensely strong commitment to postdoctoral education is coupled with desire. Our target market is logistically based; we are located on picturesque San Juan Island, thus we plan around the ferry schedule. We serve the entire county, and derive the majority of our guests from local island families.

Design Criteria: Design Summary

Design Criteria: Dental Technology

Fully integrated PMS (Dentrix G5) with digital radiography allows us to easily access guest data Nomad hand held x-ray emitter; avoids the typical clutter associated with wall-mounted emitters Intra oral camera tied to radiography suite shows before & after photos, building value Guest view monitor allows chairside case presentation and acceptance Assistant and Dr. chairside all-in-one touchscreen PCs for charting and signatures Neoss and Nobel Implant systems for implant placement and restoration One-visit restorations via CEREC WaterLase MD for soft and hard tissue procedures Future: anterior and implant crowns, CBCT with Planmeca ProMax 3D, ZOOM whitening system, VELscope, iPlus upgrade from WaterLaseMD by BioLase

Design Criteria: Dental Equipment

Currently installed technology requirements were integrated into our new facility via extensive pre-project planning with our equipment representative with Patterson. Namely, all data-intensive devices are routed via CAT-5e cable directly to the core switch in our server/mechanical room All ops equipped with quick disconnects for water and high-pressure air All plumbing/power/suction/medgas lines are routed via the crawlspace Specialty carts for implant placement, endo, and oral surgery; can be deployed, utilized, and restocked with ease Back and front-loading 12 o’clock console for cassettes, with dedicated utility panels for maintenance/access Directly connected to clinical workstation guest monitors allows diagnostic imagery display plus entertainment Future upgrades: Planmeca ProMax3D upgrades to CBCT, WaterLase MD upgrades to iPlus Additional components: ZOOM whitening, VELscope, CCLAD via STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System®

Design Criteria: Ergonomics

Instrument cassettes and specialty carts allow vastly improved room setup turnaround 12 o’clock delivery combined with back and front-loading 12 o’clock console for cassettes allows increased guest chair access and privacy, while preserving proper posture for doctor Assistant station with work surface, high-volume suction, surgical suction, saliva ejector, and air/water syringe preserves functionality and improves practitioner access Chairside, radially mounted guest monitor allows easy display of pertinent diagnostic data, or entertainment media Central sterilization equidistant from all operatories improves room turnaround time Facility-wide central vacuum Designs for Vision loupes with LED Daylights for all clinical staff

Design Criteria: Aesthetics

The universal initial impression by guests upon entering our office is one of warmth, soothing colors, and impeccable workflow. As guests are exposed to the different phases of their visit, more and more advanced, tightly-integrated technology is revealed. Efficiency in multiple dimensions. At the culmination of every visit, we are thorough and complete. Green and paperless – electronic forms and kiosk check-in for new and existing guests Affects staff positively by allowing them to take pride in our beautiful workplace Acoustics are handled via individualized musical choices (Pandora internet radio) at each operatory. Heavy doors with extensive soundproofing insulation are utilized throughout the facility Guests see our deep roots in the community Guests relax, have a great time, and tell their friends & family!

Design Advice: Dental Technology

TAKE YOUR TIME! Work with an awesome local architect to clarify your design intentions. Make certain a support team of builders, designers, and project managers are closely associated with your architect. Define your needs and ideals for your dream practice. Look at other dental office designs and determine your preferences – the rest will design itself as you clarify your flow, intent, and aesthetic.