#1 office remodel by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Design Innovation Awards

The ADA Council on Dental Practice announced the winner of the inaugural Design Innovation Awards, which recognize excellence in dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetics appeal, function and design.

The winner in the “remodel” category went to Dr Robin Henderson of Clarkston, Washington.

The practice received the most votes at the ADA Practice Excellence area on the Exhibit Hall floor during ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco. The ADA Council on Dental Practice had narrowed the field of applicants down to the top three contenders in each category. Annual meeting attendees who viewed the finalists’ submissions voted for a winner in each category.

Judging criteria for the contest included esthetics appeal, such as use of color, light/windows and theme; utilization of technology; function and efficiency; innovation; and how well the design has accomplished the entrant's objective.

Dr. Robin Henderson's office is a 3,200-square-foot practice that was formerly a longtime chiropractor’s office. Today, the practice includes an area dedicated for the dental team with large private lockers, kitchen, break and conference rooms.

According to Dr. Henderson, the remodel design began with a focus on the new patient experience. The practice’s new patient room includes glass walls adorned with a large fingerprint, which serves as a reminder that each patient is unique and deserves a unique treatment plan.

"I wanted an office that better reflected the level of care provided by my team, that accommodated a digital workflow and improved access for my patients," said Dr. Henderson, adding that winning the Dental Innovation Awards is a meaningful recognition to those who worked on the project. The renovation began in November 2016. The practice began seeing patients in September 2017.

"This isn’t just a win for my practice, but for our entire community, which makes it so much more rewarding," Dr. Henderson said.