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"
Monday, December 31, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Case Studies
Teaching At Its Very Best
Up To Your Waste In Water
Creative Solution To An Impossible Dream
2000% Return On Investment
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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.
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