Dental Tribune UK Edition, October 11-17, 2010, No.25 Vol.4

17Practice ManagementOctober 11-17, 2010United Kingdom Edition LEADERSHIP IN PAIN CONTROL THAT SHAPES THE DENTAL WORLD Dental Professionals throughout the world use over 500 million cartridges of Septodont anaesthetic every year, trusting Septodont for a full range of products used in anaesthetic procedures, including; topical, needles and syringes. Our pain control range has been designed to serve the needs of dental professionals in more than 120 countries, offering the largest choice of molecules, pharmaceutical forms and pack sizes.* Our expertise in manufacturing, combined with the approval of health authorities around the world is your guarantee of the quality and reliability of our products, making Septodont your partner in pain control. *Not all products are available in every country. Tel: +44 (0) 1622 695520 Septodont Ltd www.septodont.co.uk of contractors involved in deal- ing with the different elements of either a new build or refurbish- ment, but it is prudent to take the counsel of fellow dentists who have been through the same process to ‘…stick with one De- sign and Build company!’. Den- tists who are happy with their lo- cation will opt for refurbishment over moving site. In this instance, they will need to consider certain aspects when modifying existing infrastructure, particularly if they have space constraints or occupy a listed building. Other dentists will want to build from scratch so as to have a practice that em- bodies their own unique vision. In terms of design, new builds have a distinct advantage over refurbishment projects due to the ‘blank canvas’ element involved. Tweaking design plans The good news for dentists is that the design-and-build in- dustry for dental practices has become increasingly more re- fined over many years of ex- perience. Thanks to modern technology, the visualisation of finished projects through the aid of computer design allows den- tists to see and tweak the plans before committing to the final design. These Design and Build companies make it their busi- ness to stay abreast of impending changes so that they can then be incorporated into their designs to help ‘future proof’ projects as much as possible. Contrary to popular belief, new-build practices do not have to be bank-breakers either. In fact, working with a company that fully understands the pluses and negatives of a building can often highlight that refurbishing an old building is far more expen- sive than converting new premis- es into a state-of-the-art surgery. Avoiding pitfalls For many dentists, construc- tion is not their forte, so having a mentor on this side of things can be a huge advantage. For ex- ample, using a design-and-build company can help dentists avoid the numerous pitfalls involved in employing multiple contrac- tors, and provide peace of mind by overseeing the entire project from inception right through to completion, while providing the all-important after-sales care and service. For the positive long-term future of your prac- tice, getting it right is crucial, as it provides a powerful lasting im- pression on your patients and a motivating environment in which staff can work. DT About the author Appointed in 2006, rugby enthusiast and family man Chris Davies has led Genus’ new dental division to secure a significant share of the market. For more informa- tion on refurbish- ment, design and new build projects, contact Genus on 01582 840484, email info@ge- nusgroup.co.uk or visit www.genusin- teriors.co.uk. Get the quality you want with a profes- sional Design and Build company