Design + Fitout Archives - Bite Magazine https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/category/design-fitout/ Independent dental news, views and reviews Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:16:06 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Perth Dental Rooms: a new classic in dental design https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/perth-dental-rooms-a-new-classic-in-dental-design/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/perth-dental-rooms-a-new-classic-in-dental-design/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:59:23 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=38450 When Dr David Hurst moved his business into an iconic heritage building in Perth, he created a practice that’s beautiful and timeless. By Kerryn Ramsey The decision to close up a practice in one location and re-open somewhere else can be difficult and worrisome. Many factors have to be taken into consideration—there’s no certainty that […]

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Redesigning your dental practice https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/redesigning-your-dental-practice/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/redesigning-your-dental-practice/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:03:37 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=37222 When redesigning your practice—and to guarantee a successful transformation—it’s important to ensure you feel connected to the finished product. By Tracey Porter When husband and wife dental team Dr Yvette Fahey and Dr Rishi Weerasinghe sought professional help to design the front-of-house for their new clinic, Torquay Dental, they knew it was a big job. […]

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Leverage the power of 3D visualisation by virtually exploring your new practice design. https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/leverage-the-power-of-3d-visualisation-by-virtually-exploring-your-new-practice-design/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/leverage-the-power-of-3d-visualisation-by-virtually-exploring-your-new-practice-design/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 23:35:59 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=36851 This article is sponsored content brought to you by Perfect Practice. In the dynamic world of healthcare design, one technological innovation has emerged as a game-changer in the client’s journey: 3D visualisation. This technology allows your vision to come to life even before construction begins!  As leaders in dental fitout design and construction, Perfect Practice […]

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Iconic Dentistry—what luxury! https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/iconic-dentistry-what-luxury/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/iconic-dentistry-what-luxury/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:07:23 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=35657 Opulent and lavishly appointed, Iconic Dentistry takes patient comfort to a new level. By Frank Leggett Iconic Dentistry in Perth, which opened in 2019, reveals how opulent a dental clinic can be in Australia. Looking more like a five-star hotel, this practice utilises comfort and luxury to provide clients with an indulgent experience. The reception […]

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Revitalising your dental practice https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/revitalising-your-dental-practice/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/revitalising-your-dental-practice/#respond Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:36:08 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=34037 Revitalising and updating your practice presents a professional business image, brings a new energy to staff and gives clients a positive first impression. By Frank Leggett There are many factors that can lead to a decision to revitalise a practice. It could be that the space is looking old and tired, the existing design is […]

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Dental design: Precision Dental https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-design-precision-dental/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-design-precision-dental/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:33:18 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=33644 Bright, bold and vibrant, Precision Dental was designed to attract young professionals—and it’s worked beautifully. By Kerryn Ramsey When Dr Billy Choi was setting up Precision Dental in Brisbane’s inner-city suburb of Fortitude Valley, he had chosen a decisive colour palette. The business was branded with dark and light blues on the business logo, website […]

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Revitalising an older building for your practice https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/revitalising-an-older-building-for-your-practice/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/revitalising-an-older-building-for-your-practice/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:02:30 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=26062 It’s no easy feat—revitalising an older building so it retains its original charm. Here are two dental practices that did it right. By Kerryn Ramsey When your practice is located in an older building, there are plenty of pros—and cons. The challenge when renovating is to keep the charisma of the original building but seamlessly […]

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Dreams into reality https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dreams-into-reality/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dreams-into-reality/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:28:33 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=25528 There’s your standard dental clinics and then there’s dental clinics like this one that are designed and built to stand out.  Dr Nisheeth Agrawal has set a new precedence in the Hunter Region with his state-of-the art dental clinic, Tooth N’ Care, opening its doors in late 2021. After careful consideration, local companies Skelcon and […]

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Designing a child-friendly dental practice https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/designing-a-child-friendly-dental-practice/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/designing-a-child-friendly-dental-practice/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:49:09 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=21766 Professional, contemporary, fun, welcoming—the design of a paediatric dental practice has to appeal to kids and parents on many levels. By Kerryn Ramsey Getting the design and look of a paediatric dental practice right is a real balancing act. It needs to reflect the professionalism of the business while still appealing to kids. Colour can […]

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Freshening up your dental practice https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/freshening-up-your-dental-practice/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/freshening-up-your-dental-practice/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 23:41:55 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=21428 First impressions count. Fortunately, there are many quick, easy ways to refresh the look of your practice. By Kerryn Ramsey Running a dental practice is an all-consuming job. You’re involved with every aspect of the business whether it’s client satisfaction, staff issues, equipment updates, HR procedures, accounts or marketing. It’s understandable that when a dental […]

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Designing your dental practice? Be inspired by these two Hobart practices https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/designing-your-dental-practice-be-inspired-by-these-two-hobart-practices/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/designing-your-dental-practice-be-inspired-by-these-two-hobart-practices/#respond Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:30:00 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=19508 Designed to look warm, calm and welcoming, two Hobart practices are turning heads and winning clients. By Kerryn Ramsey These days, inventive design is turning dental practices from white, clinical spaces into warm, inviting practices. Materials and colours are used to set the tone while casual furniture and integrated fittings complete the look. Two practices […]

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Fitout: Haven for top paediatric care https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fitout-haven-for-top-paediatric-care/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fitout-haven-for-top-paediatric-care/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:15:37 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=15668 When one of Sydney’s top paediatric dentists set up a private clinic, he enlisted the help of Dental Fitout Projects and A-dec dealer, Presidental, to come up with the perfect design solution. Design Brief Dr Venkatesh Bhardwaj (‘Dr Ven’) of Macarthur Paediatric Dentistry, Camden wanted a relaxing environment for young patients—and equally importantly—their parents. Dental […]

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Repurposing an old building https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/repurposing-an-old-building/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/repurposing-an-old-building/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:38:50 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=14296 Repurposing an old building into a modern dental practice creates a unique and inviting work space. But there can be problems on the way. By Kerryn Ramsey Dr Tynan Corbett’s former leased practice in Woodend, Victoria, was just across the road from the local red-brick post office. As a landmark of the town in the […]

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Designing a dental practice … here’s how https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/designing-a-dental-practice-heres-how/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/designing-a-dental-practice-heres-how/#respond Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:30:20 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=12728 Designing a dental practice that brings in the right clientele involves much more than getting the colour palette just so and choosing the right furniture. Rachel Smith reports If you’re considering revamping your existing dental practice or are designing a brand new practice, there’s a lot to consider. Of course, clinic function should be top […]

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Erko edge https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/erko-edge/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/erko-edge/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:56:03 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=8574 The Sydney suburb of Erskineville prides itself on being design-savvy with an industrial edge-and Erko Dental fits right in, discovers Kerryn Ramsey. The inner-city Sydney suburb of Erskineville is often referred to as a village due to its community feel, diverse eclectic population and string of shops, pubs and cafes. It has an arty, slightly […]

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Welcome to the comfort zone https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/welcome-to-the-comfort-zone/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/welcome-to-the-comfort-zone/#respond Mon, 11 May 2015 23:24:23 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=5964 A clear design vision and an effective business model has seen Dr Patrick Dang and Lisa Le grow Pyrmont Dental Health into a three-practice concern in just eight years. Kerryn Ramsey reports One of the biggest frustrations that dentists face is the time and energy taken up with non-clinical business matters. Whether it’s staffing and […]

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Small pleasures https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/small-pleasures/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/small-pleasures/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:47:07 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=5072 When a Perth dentist decided to create a boutique practice, the first person he turned to for help was his designer brother. Kerryn Ramsey discovers the brotherly bond. ‘‘I have a lot of respect for people who want to own a string of practices with 15 dentists and a staff of 150,” says Dr Hooman […]

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Riding the green wave https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/riding-the-green-wave/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/riding-the-green-wave/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:22:38 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=3882 Two suburban dentists found that a green practice takes real commitment but the rewards and satisfaction more than make up for it. By Kerryn Ramsey In front of the Churchill Eco Dental Care practice in Sydney’s northwest, a set of three sculptural teeth act as an artistic beacon for dental professionalism. But when you look […]

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Marble marvel https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/marble-marvel/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/marble-marvel/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2013 02:09:10 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=3197 A marble-clad exterior is just one of the awe-inspiring elements in this newly designed practice in the Melbourne suburb of Beaumaris. By Kerryn Ramsey It’s common for diligent dentists to refer to their practices as a ‘home away from home’, but for Dr Valence (Val) Roberts, his surgery and residence are beautifully entwined. His private […]

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Cracking the code https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/cracking-the-code/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/cracking-the-code/#respond Wed, 08 May 2013 09:28:43 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=2639 How do building codes affect your decisions when establishing a surgery? Bill Bennett investigates Like other healthcare practices, dental surgeries are subject to a wide array of national, state and local building codes covering everything from electrical compliance, shielding X-ray equipment to the number of car parks. Yet often these details are the last thing […]

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Grand design https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/grand-design/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/grand-design/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:45:06 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=2348 Choosing to build your own practice doesn’t have to be a painful operation. Get yourself a second opinion about the best techniques in surgery design. By Kerryn Ramsey A common mistake when designing a dental practice is to take on the whole kit and caboodle yourself—from finding the location to choosing the interior colour palette. […]

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Internal affairs https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/internal-affairs/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/internal-affairs/#respond Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:08:52 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=1997 Innovative dental surgery design can act as an extension of your practice’s brand identity. But it must be true to the ethos of the practice. By Sarah Hollingworth The notion that ‘form follows function’ might be more readily associated with 20th-century modernist architects and industrial designers but, for dentist Dr Hieu Le, it became the […]

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