Ladd Dental Group

 Setting up a fully functional dental operatory requires a range of utilities and infrastructure to ensure smooth operations, patient comfort, and compliance with health regulations. Below are the key components and approximate costs associated with adding a new dental operatory: 1. Utilities and Infrastructure a. Electrical Power outlets for equipment like chairs, lights, curing lights, autoclaves, and X-ray machines. Dedicated circuits for high-power devices (X-ray units, air compressors, suction units). Backup power for critical equipment in case of power outages. Costs: ~$1,500 to $3,000, depending on existing electrical setup. b. Plumbing Water supply for sterilization, dental units, and handwashing. Drainage for dental sinks, evacuation systems, and sterilization areas. Compressed air for handpieces, air-water syringes, and cleaning systems. Costs: ~$2,000 to $5,000 for water, air, and suction lines. c. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Proper air c...

  LADD Dental Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brad Lenos as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a proven track record of success in the dental industry, Brad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization. As COO, Brad will play a pivotal role in driving our mission to provide exceptional dental care across all our locations. Here’s what you can expect from Brad's leadership at LADD Dental Group: 1. Streamlining Operations Brad is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of our 10 dental offices. By standardizing procedures and implementing best practices, he will ensure that each office runs smoothly and consistently. His focus on quality control will maintain the high standards our patients expect, while his strategies for efficiency improvement will help reduce costs and boost productivity. 2. Elevating Staff Performance A key part of Brad's role will be overseeing the recruitment, training, and development of our staff....

  Dentist Near Me | New Dental Operatories   Check out our new dental operatories in Logansport ! We recently added 3 new dental chairs, which brings the total number of dental ops in our office to 7. In this blog, you will see Dr. Ladd giving an overview on how to best use the newest Forest Dental Chair. We also purchased a brand new dental air abrasion handpiece, and Dr. Ladd provides some clinical insight into that dental technology as well!  As you can see in the videos, we are super excited with how our dental office expansion turned out, and we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kelsey McCoy to our growing dental group . If you are looking for a dentist the whole family can smile about, give our remarkable team a call today!     

  Dental Ops | New Dental Office Near Me   Check out our beautiful, state-of-the-art dental office in Wabash! This is what your teeth cleaning appointments could look like here with us:    As you can see, we have split our dental office into two halves. We have a hygiene wing and a dentist wing in our facility to keep things more organized and efficient for patients and staff. Check out what our dentist ops look like:    As you can see we have place both our x-ray and imaging room, along with our sterilization room in the middle of the facility so that both the hygiene and doctor teams can easily access both areas! Take a look at the video below and check out how the overall office flows together:       The last area to focus on is the patient intake area and lobby. This is another important feature of a dental office that needs to flow well. As you can see here, we have 2 different entrances for patients to enter the back. We h...