Sidekick - Winter 2013 - (Page 72)

The Dawson Academy’s Unique Collaboration High up on the 11th floor of a high-rise office tower in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Dawson Academy conducted its world-renowned work of offering continuing education to dental clinicians – a mission it has carried out since 1979 when it was founded by Dr. Peter Dawson. However, the Academy’s office didn’t reflect the level of excellence it is known for. The building was aging, accessibility was poor, parking was an issue, and there was zero visibility on the street. The Dawson Academy faculty Dr. Glenn DuPont and Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson III, and Dr. Ron Kobernick also shared the 11th floor, and worked closely with one another. Together, they came to a conclusion – it was time to move to a new location - one that could be renovated and designed from the ground up to accommodate their independent practices, allow them to share equipment and resources, enhance the teaching environment, and foster close interaction between the doctors, the Dawson Academy, and the students. Joan Forrest, President and CEO of the Dawson Academy, explained: “Our Academy is unique in that all of our faculty members maintain full-time practices, providing relevancy and reality to our teaching. Being collocated with these three outstanding clinicians and their state-of-the-art practices creates an exceptional learning environment. Our students enjoy being able to see and experience the working dental practices of our faculty during their course time.” Henry Schein Design Team Tackles Unique Project Pat Tarrant, Henry Schein Equipment Sales and New Practice Consultant, became involved in the process early on. “I had a working relationship with Drs. DuPont, Wilkerson and Kobernick, as well as with Joan, and they reached out 72 Sidekick | Winter 2013 Left to right: Pat Tarrant, Equipment Sales Specialist; Joan Forrest, President and CEO; Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson III; Dr. Glenn DuPont; Dr. Peter Dawson, Founder; Andrew Guenther, Field Sales Consultant; Dr. Ron C. Kobernick to me. I partnered with them and as we started looking for new locations, I began to share and envision their dream.” With a soaring entryway that leads to the various suites, it is striking, but also welcoming. After a year of scouting potential property, they purchased a building on a highly visible corner in downtown St. Petersburg, and the renovations began. Henry Schein’s national design team, led by Jennifer Rhode, was tasked with a unique challenge – to create efficient spaces that worked for each individual practice, while also designing an overall flow that allowed the doctors and the Dawson Academy to share common spaces, such as the lab, X-ray equipment, mechanical room and staff lounge. And to do it with an eye for creating a beautiful, modern ambiance that was cohesive from one part of the building to the other. “We took the interior of the classic building we purchased down to the bare floors and walls, designed our individual areas, and built out conjointly,” said Dr. Kobernick, whose practice specializes in periodontology, implantology, and adult orthodontics. New Building Connects Clinical Teaching to Patient Care Today, the new building is a shining example of smart design, excellence in patient care and technology, and a warm, inviting environment that puts both patients and Academy students at ease. Between the two practices, there are 12 operatories, outfitted with equipment from Midmark and Pelton & Crane. Overhead monitors provide entertainment to patients, and display digital images captured with DEXIS sensors. Both practices are paperless and utilize Dentrix practice management software and Henry Schein’s eServices to maintain their networks. Each office has its own consultation rooms and spacious sterilization areas, which maintain privacy for the patients and a smooth workflow for the staff. The practices are designed to be open to one another and to the common areas

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Sidekick - Winter 2013

Sidekick - Winter 2013
Table of Contents
Kokodynski Orthodontics
Privileges
Insurance Coding Changes for 2013
Digital Imaging: Enhancing the Delivery of Health and Happiness
Back to Basics: What Do You Need in a Laser?
Same-Day Crowns with the 3M True Definition Scanner and E4D
20/20 Dentistry
Featured Designs
East Kentucky Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PSC
Exclusive Tx STUDIO Software for i-CAT Debuts New Version
Embracing Technology to Streamline Your Practice
Small Town, Big Surprise: 2012 Gendex Sweepstakes Winner
Why Your Team Hates You
TechCentral
The Science of Early Detection
Henry Schein Service
Hutchinson Family Dentistry
Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities
Your First Associate…Growing Successfully
Do You Need a Marketing Plan?
The Dawson Academy’s Unique Collaboration
Professional Practice Transitions

Sidekick - Winter 2013