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office visit // feature Work of Art by Chelsea Knorr, Associate Editor, Orthotown Magazine Dr. Parul Taneja has an eye for detail. Whether it's treatment planning her latest case or designing her office inside and out, aesthetics are top of mind. Here, she tells us about what inspires her about orthodontics, the direction she thinks the profession is headed and about why she does what she does, and loves it. From the gorgeous architecture of her practice to the smiles she helps create - it's all a work of art. First off, Dr. Taneja, what drew you to ortho? What inspired your career decision? Taneja: We were first introduced to didactic orthodontics in second year of dental school. It drew my interest because it was a field with joint application of physics and biology, both of which were my favorite subjects in school. It made me inquisitive and I explored the subject more with help from some residents. I realized that treatment planning in orthodontics is akin to solving a puzzle, which makes it a thinking-person's game. This is both challenging and fun. The measure of clinical treatment besides function is largely beauty, especially for the patient. We usually look for ideals - beauty is one of them and a more achievable one. This drove my decision to become an orthodontist - it is a cocktail of things that I like. Tell us a little about your practice. How is it laid out? Taneja: Our practice is modern, spacious and minimalistic in design. We wanted to build something unique and pleasing to the eye and it seems we achieved it. It was the concerted effort between us and our team of architects that the practice took its current form. Several designs volleyed between us, some were cast aside and we finally arrived at this one. It is really a result of months of patience and a receptive open attitude from everyone involved. We are delighted with the response from our patients. They tell us the office is sublime. The layout is open and allows ease of movement between the reception, treatment area and the offices. The treatment area has a very high ceiling with a skylight that bathes it with natural light. It is outfitted with chairs from SDS placed in a linear open bay fashion. We also have two private or quiet rooms. The open bay has a seating area for the parents, siblings or friends of our patients. 26 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2014 // orthotown.com Photography by Kent Dayton Photography Name: Parul Taneja, BDS, DMD, MS Graduate From: College of Dental Surgery, Manipal University, Karnataka, India Boston University - DMD University of Oklahoma - Certificate in Orthodontics University of Oklahoma - MS in Oral Biology Practice Name: Greater Boston Orthodontics Practice Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Staff: 8 Web site: www.greaterbostonortho.com http://www.greaterbostonortho.com http://www.orthotown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Orthotown Jan/Feb 2014

Orthotown.com Highlights
Wired for Success: The Customer Service Game
Lower Incisor Extraction – Anyone Have Photos?
Topical Anesthetic for TAD Placement
Staff Treatment and Clocking In
Office Visit: Work of Art
Orthotown Townie Choice Awards
The 10 Most Important Practice Management Statistics Orthodontists Should Track
How to Start More Adult Cases
Stand Up and Stand Out
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Orthotown Jan/Feb 2014