The floorplan of a facility isn't designed arbitrarily— there's a purpose behind the placement of each room. While some companies incorporate open floorplans, others have dedicated rooms in specific locations.

For dental practices, this process is even more critical since the design affects both its aesthetic and utility.

Not sure where to start? Don't worry, we’ve got you covered.

Let's take a look at everything you need to know about dentist office floor plans.

Room Placement

While it can be tempting to design your floorplan based on what rooms your patients will encounter first (such as initially focusing on reception), it's important to design the operator first.

Since every room in the practice supports the operatory, it only makes sense to make it your main focus. Afterward, you'll be able to slowly work out the placement of other major rooms and amenities.

It's important to note, though, that a sterilization area should be located in or near the center of the facility. This will allow your team to access the room throughout the day without any trouble.

Space Within Each Area

The rooms of your practice won't be able to serve their purpose if there's not enough space within them. This is especially true if you have a decent-sized team, as having their work areas overlap may lead to conflict and a loss of productivity.

You should also consider necessary spaces (such as storage) that you'll need extra room to incorporate.

While your clinic rooms can be designed around function, your reception area should include an open floorplan that also has space for children if you have a large number of family clients.

Consider Equipment

Your floorplan may need to be modified in order to accommodate the equipment that you have.

Since the necessary extra space will vary from practice to practice depending on the facility's needs, it's crucial to sit down and map out each area of your clinic.

As long as the equipment doesn't make the room feel cluttered or you don't experience difficulty in operating it, you shouldn't encounter any issues.

Optional Areas

Depending on what services your practice provides, you may need to consider extra rooms in your floor plan. These typically include:

• A laboratory
• Space for digital imaging
• A mechanical room

As with equipment, the need for these areas (or similar ones) will vary between practices. Once the core placement of the facility's rooms has been decided, you'll be able to determine where optional areas should be incorporated.

Understanding The Development of Dentist Office Floor Plans Can Seem Difficult

But it doesn't have to be.

With the above information about dentist office floor plans in mind, you'll be well on your way toward ensuring your facility's layout is the right one for you.

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