Fourth Interview by Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing

Fourth interview in a series on office design with Kevin Henry of PennWell Publishing: Establishing a base budget.

Third Interview by Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing

Third interview By Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing in a series about office design. Importance of detail on construction documents.

Second Interview by Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing

Second interview By Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing in a series about office design.

"Kevin Henry of Dental Economics talks with Garrett Ludwig of Diversified Design Technologies about a key component often missing in dental office design"

First Interview by Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing

First interview By Kevin Henry of Pennwell Publishing in a series about office design.

"Kevin Henry of Dental Economics talks with Garrett Ludwig of Diversified Design Technologies about a key component often missing in dental office design"

Case Studies

No Way In-First of Two

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105069790189-69/No+Way+In+-+First+of+Two.pdf

No Way In-Second of Two

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105069790189-66/No+Way+In+-+Second+of+Two.pdf

Teaching At Its Very Best

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105069790189-68/Teaching+At+Its+Very+Best.pdf

Up To Your Waste In Water

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105069790189-78/Up+To+Your+Waste+In+Water.pdf

Creative Solution To An Impossible Dream

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105069790189-67/Creative+Solution+To+An+Impossible+Dream.pdf

2000% Return On Investment

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105069790189-71/2000%25+Return+On+Investment.pdf

Testimonials

"Thank you, Garrett, for creating my dream dental office. I had a vague vision and you made it into existence.  Everyone says 'wow' when s/he enters my dental office & over time I got used to it.  I just went to another dental office open house, and realized how fortunate I was to have met you, Garrett, at Yankee and timing worked out that you were able to help me.  The other dental office lacked efficiency, security, and just common sense.  Of course it was designed by a dental supply company who also sold the dentist a lot of unnecessary stuff.  Those off-the-rack type cabinets and stericenter take up so much room, whereas in my office I don't have to move so much, saving my energy so I can go home to my family refreshed and not burned out.  The sad truth is that I could have been that other dentist without your help.  I also realized that dental office design is much more than just the layout of the space.  Since we moved into the new space you created, I and my team have less physical pain, better mood (we love coming to work!), and therefore better dental work. We have pleasant work days. We can retain better staff.  The practice revenue increased 50%- so I and all my team members got raises.  I really appreciate your integrity, honesty, initiatives, and kind smile.  I learned so much- about construction but also how to deal with people, how to manage stress and how to live a better life from you.  In retrospect, the best thing I did was to have you lead me in all aspects of construction, including looking at the potential spaces, reading the lease, dealing with all vendors on my behalf.  My one regret is I didn't listen to you for everything.  The things I said "no, Garrett, this is MY dental office and I want it this way," well, those things I wish I listened to you.  It is so refreshing to know that you put my best interest at all times, not just make money off of me.  And the best part of all is that now I have a trusted friend who I can call at any time.

Kristen Dority, D.M.D.

Absence of Pain Equals Absence of Pathology! Right?

How disturbing is it when a patient refuses routine diagnostics simply because they have no symptoms and they wish to save money? How distressing is it to have to treat that patient for a preventable disease that has finally progressed to a symptomatic, intolerable or critical state? To make matters worse, how unsettling would it be to have that patient disregard your treatment plan simply due to their reluctance to expend the time or funds; despite your assurance of a favorable prognosis?

Although there is no comparison to the element of human suffering associated with disease, the time and expenses that accompany the discovery and management of preventable conditions transcends all aspects of life. Awareness is the key to homeostasis- be it physical health of fiscal health. We are frequently reminded by utility companies through MC Hammer’s message, “You can’t touch that…” to be mindful about power-line safety. And the business of “Call Before You Dig” is inundated with requests from contractors and homeowners daily to accommodate everything from underground utilities to pet-containment systems. In kind diagnostic health care testing and outpatient surgical facilities are cropping up in every community. We are truly the Information Generation.

So, it would be prudent to ask ourselves: Is that a cable or telephone line- or might it be a power line that could render severe burns or electrocution; might that shallow ditch penetrate a utility feed and interrupt service for several days; is that a sebaceous cyst or a malignant growth; is the new suite harboring any construction challenges or budgetary concerns that will challenge the success of my project? We live in a “pay now, or pay later” world.

Prevention, management and the administration of curative measures will assuredly save you money, and efficient and functional planning will guarantee a substantial return on investment. As physicians and dentists you are uniquely aware of the benefits and value of preventative measures and focused remedies. It is not worth taking a risk when it comes to making the largest investment of your professional career the creation of a facility that will support and enhance your ability to deliver your professional services and support the well-being of your family? 

Our mantra regarding responsible design is best summarized in our Mission Statement: “Our company slogan, “Profit By Design” speaks to the purpose as well as the effect of design and engenders our philosophy that responsible design will assure a return on investment. To that end, we are committed to the creation of an office facility that reflects your professional image and enhances efficiency and productivity, while stringently managing the cost of its development.”

Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it. - David Starr Jordan

Your prescription for design and project management is ready for you at designrx.biz or call 800-622-5563. It’s painless, and the results are guaranteed. Garrett Ludwig founded Diversified Design Technologies Inc. in 1971. The company has specialized in the design and  construction of private-practice, health-care facilities since 1975. During that time, he has designed more than 300,000 square feet of professional office space. He has a U.S. patent on his emergency services “crash cart” design. Ludwig has shared his

experience in dental office design in numerous trade publications, and continues to lecture on the subject throughout the United States. He can be reached at (800) 622-5563 and garrett@designrx.biz. Visit his Web site at http://www.profitbydesign.us.