Dr. Joe Nguyen has been a fan of ours for many years now. He first contacted us in 2014 to get a few brushing mirrors and a mural. Since then he has themed 3 of his locations from top to bottom, creating some of our favorite underwater themed offices. This video shows off the latest install as well as the inside scoop on IDS from Dr. Joe himself.
Watch the video to hear from Dr. Joe and see a tour of his undersea office decor.
My name’s Dr. Joe, I opened three clinics here in Houston. Started in 2014, knew I wanted something different, unique, definitely want that wow-factor when patients step through the door. Did a little research online, stumbled upon Imagination Dental Solutions (Imagination Design Studios). Picked up the phone, gave them a call and been doing business with them for five years.
The thing that jumps out right away is the different characters that they use, the colors, it’s vibrant. It feels like they’re jumping out at you, it feels really real, feels like you’re going to a theme park and all kids love theme parks!
So you can bring that to your dental office, they’ll definitely come through the door. My first reaction to the final product I was filled with joy! They exceeded all my expectations, the process was very smooth, and everybody was really helpful! They answered all my questions.
Getting into this project, I knew it was a big risk, but after seeing the result of the first practice the second and the third was a no-brainer. It’s a really safe investment, you’ll get your return plus a lot more in return! You truly get what you pay for. Their quality is really good, service is great, it’s not like once they install they’re done. They follow up with you, want to make sure you’re ok. If you have any issues, they come back & fix it for you.
Even though they’re not located in my city, the communication was really good. I don’t want to let that be something that deters you from using them.
Also, with the price too, because you can see the difference in the quality. Just everything, you can tell they’re at the top of the game. There’s other people out there who try to copy them, but it’s totally different, you see it.
So if you’re looking for something that is truly unique and has that wow-factor, and captures people’s attention when they first some though the clinic, without a doubt, don’t hesitate. I definitely would recommend using Imagination Design Studios because it’s worth every penny!
Contact Imagination Design Studios (IDS) to get started transforming your office from a mundane to magical patient experience. Or download our inspiring look book and start imagining the possibilities in your office.
IDS: How many themed offices have you done with IDS?
Scott Savel: This is my third IDS office.
IDS: Do you have more plans for expanding into new locations with more theming?
Scott Savel: Yeah, we found that theming has been instrumental in our success, we’re definitely planning on opening multiple offices and using theming for all of them.
IDS: Is the IDS theming helping you expand faster?
Scott Savel: Tremendous difference. We found that by making the investment, that it sets us apart, especially in pediatrics. We walk into an area and we’re a “category-killer” in that area.
IDS: What’s your favorite part of your office? Favorite prop, room, etc.?
Scott Savel: You know it’s hard to say, all the stuff they do is so cool. I mean every time I do it, it’s amazing, but we tend to center and focus on the game room and the front desk, so I would have to say the game rooms are always the coolest.
IDS: Have your patients or their parents commented on your theming? What have they said?
Scott Savel: They can’t believe it. They’ve never seen a dental office like this before and they wish they had something like that for them. In fact, we’ve used the IDS concept in order to bring in adult patients. So, we market to the children but, we hopefully are able to book the parents when they come in as well.
IDS: How do you like working with IDS, what do you think of IDS?
Scott Savel: Hands down IDS is an incredible company. They’re reliable, they’re super, super organized, they’re incredibly creative, they can handle any need you could possibly want. I’ve always been amazed how they could be out of state or even out of the country in this case and be able to coordinate this job to such perfection. Hands down, they have it down completely, it’s always seamless.
IDS: What do you think are the benefits of office theming?
Scott Savel: Office theming as I said previously, sets you apart. It gives you something. If you look at dentistry as a whole, most dentistry offices are always the same, but the theming sets you apart, it definitely jumpstarts the business.
IDS: Would you recommend IDS and theming to your friends?
Scott Savel: Well no one that’s local, I don’t want any competition! But if you’re gonna open up out of state, I would definitely recommend IDS.
IDS: Do your employees get into the theme, and have they enjoyed their work in that environment?
Scott Savel: Every time I open a new office, every one of my employees wants to work in the new office. They’re always so cool and so different and every time we do it, it just gets better and better. We work off of our original idea, and we go from there.
IDS: How do you feel about the quality of the product IDS provides you?
Scott Savel: It’s hands down incredible. The way they actually manufacture the products and if you really look at what they do a lot of it is just hand done. It’s almost like they’re artists. Of course, the installation teams that come in are incredible as well. Literally, no stone is left unturned and they work with you to make sure you’re completely satisfied until the job is done.
IDS: Have you ever received patient referrals from current patients due to the new IDS theming?
Scott Savel: Of course. People see it all the time. Not only that, but IDS helps us with our marketing. You know, a lot of people advertise in newspapers or look to radio, but we’re a real visual concept now. We’ve developed television commercials and certain kinds of billboard advertising that really shows the visual concept and how it sets us apart from everybody else.
IDS: Has your practice increased due to passersby, foot-traffic, and vehicles seeing your theming and bringing new kids to you?
Scott Savel: It’s not even close, absolutely. Every time we open up an IDS themed office, we are jump-started from the get-go. Right away people see it, they walk in, they’ve never seen anything like it, they’re blown away, they can’t even believe it’s a dental office.
IDS: Did you get good value for your money?
Scott Savel: Absolutely. You know, it’s all relative, no one can build what IDS does, no one can do what they do. So, it’s definitely good value because even though the upfront costs are sometimes not small, depending on how deep you wanna go and there’s no end to what you can do with these guys, they can do anything. The point is that when you’re a dentist, you’ll be in business for 15, 20, 30 years, so if you amortize those costs over that time, it actually comes out very cheap compared to how fast you’re building your business.
IDS: If you could plan a whole new office, what theme would you go with?
Scott Savel: Well it’s interesting. I’ve been working with IDS for a while and I’ve done jungle themes and I’ve done space themes. But I gotta say, at the end of the day, our company is called Super Smiles and I like the space theme personally because it transcends to adults and to children, everybody loves it.
IDS: Last question here, if you could get IDS to make anything: the sky is the limit, doesn’t matter cost, your imagination, what would you get them to make?
Scott Savel: They have some people outside the New York area, where obviously real estate is a lot cheaper, where they’re taking large buildings and warehouse space. I’m dying to do an office where I could do the outside of it, because I just believe that is the coolest thing ever that they do. I haven’t done that yet, it’s all been interior work, but if I could own a building and do a complete outside job, which brings people in, inside and out, that would be something I would love to coordinate with them.
Scott Savel is a successful business owner and dental consultant. He has owned 3 offices themed by IDS including a jungle and 2 space themed dental offices.
Contact Imagination Design Studios (IDS) to get started transforming your office from a mundane to magical patient experience. Or download our inspiring look book and start imagining the possibilities in your office.
IDS has gained notoriety as being the go-to company for creating office spaces designed with children in mind. When we design for kids we of course engineer the toughest product available, but we also look at the psychological side of how our creations will help children prepare for an appointment.
For this, we follow the Three E’s: Engage, Entertain, and Educate!
How to Create an Engaging, Entertaining, and Educational Experience for Children Visiting Your Office
Visiting a dentist’s office can be an intimidating experience for children, but with the right approach, it can become a moment of fun, learning, and even excitement! By focusing on engaging, entertaining, and educating young patients, your practice can transform into a space where kids feel at ease and even look forward to their visits. Here’s how:
Engage Children
Passively sitting and waiting for an appointment can cause anxiety to grow, especially for children. At IDS, we believe in engaging kids’ minds and bodies to keep them calm, distracted, and entertained, creating positive memories they’ll associate with your office.
Imagine walking into a space where children can explore, learn, and play while they wait. By providing interactive activities that stimulate curiosity and creativity, you can turn what might be a stressful experience into something they enjoy.
You won’t see faces like this at an IDS themed office:
Young patients aren’t just at the dentist for treatment—they’re there to learn! Engaging kids in understanding their oral health empowers them to take better care of their teeth at home. Whether it’s interactive displays, fun activities, or hands-on games, these moments of engagement set the foundation for healthy habits and confident smiles.
The goal? A better overall appointment experience, smoother treatments, and continued care at home.
Entertain Children
Time flies when you’re having fun! This phrase exists for a reason. The busier someone is during a time interval, the faster that time interval will feel like it has passed. There is a lot less time for a child to get anxious, bored, or build up tension about an upcoming procedure if they are lost in play.
“Data analysis shows that the introduction of distraction conditions was associated with more calm behavior and less fine and gross movement, suggesting significant calming effects associated with the distraction conditions. Data also suggest that positive distraction conditions are significant attention grabbers and could be an important contributor to improving the waiting experience for children in hospitals by improving environmental attractiveness.”
The proof is in the reviews from parents. Taken from actual online reviews of our clients:
“Makes coming to the dentist fun and something to look forward to!”
“My son left the dentist with a huge smile, asking to come back again!!”
“If you’re a kid and you need to go to the dentist, this is the place to go! The atmosphere is fun, friendly, and eases the anxiety of seeing a dentist!”
If our theming isn’t fun for kids, then we’re not doing our jobs!
Educate Children
Last, but not least, we want to encourage the education of your patients when they visit your office. While making sure kids are having fun is our main goal, we want to ensure that we have an impact on the health of children as well.
Chair-side education is the current model for delivering information to patients. But is this the best way for them to absorb information? Studies show that using passive learning vs active learning creates a stark contrast in the retention of a lesson.
When you were a student, did you learn more in a lecture hall or when you were actively working on a patient’s mouth? Kids are the same. Passive learning disempowers the student and takes the fun out of learning.
It is important that education is fun at a young age. Research has shown that if students do not consider a learning activity worthy of their time and effort, they might not engage or may even disengage all together in response (Fredricks, Blumenfeld, & Paris, 2004).
A large tooth with a cavity that emits a foul stink when you press a button gives a vivid demonstration of what actually happens to a rotten mouth. That’s a memorable way to teach good dental habits!
IDS theming is not an expense; it is an investment in your business.
Invest in Your Patients
Valuing your patients and their families sets them up for a lifetime of positive health outcomes. And the environment you create can help you achieve a better patient experience.
Reduce patient anxiety and enhance their relaxation
Prime patients and families for their appointments
Create positive dental care experiences
Invest in Your Business
Maintain your edge in the crowded dental service space. Attention to details in your niche can transform your environment and overall patient satisfaction…whatever your dental niche.
After creating this amazing 1920s style train themed office we returned to have a chat with the owner, Dr. Jed Snatic, to see how he and his patients feel about their new IDS pediatric dental office decor.
You can see clips of the interview in the video or read the full transcript below.
IDS: What have your patients and their parents said about the decor?
Dr. Snatic: Well when we were working with IDS to design this, we struggled with whether to go for a younger age or an older age, and as it progressed we decided to go for a more authentic train station, 1920s-era, and when we did that we found that everybody liked it, from grandpa right down to the one-year-old. They all love it!
IDS: And what do you personally think about the theme of the office?
Dr. Snatic: My partners and I couldn’t be prouder of the way it has come out. It’s so unique and it’s such a blast from the past, it’s almost like a tribute to the railroad days in early Alberta. Our shopping mall here is a train-themed (area), and it’s called Chestermere Station, so we couldn’t be happier with our investment.
IDS: What’s your favorite part of your new themed office?
Dr. Snatic:The train! I would say when we originally designing the office, ‘There’s no way you can make a train station without a train’ so really the engineering marvel was to put it up against the windows to allow room for it to fit into the space without it eating up all of our waiting room. As you may know, real estate is expensive here in Chestermere so I think the train is the bomb.
IDS: You recently moved into this space. Can you talk about expanding into this new location and how this encouraged you to theme your new office?
Dr. Snatic: Yes, well it was probably 2-2.5 years ago when it started to come to critical mass at our former office and we knew that would be running out of space. So we went looking and found this larger location. We wanted to attract a lot of specialists to work out of here, so spending extra on the waiting room, for the ‘pop’ to get the kids and the moms in and to enjoy the place, seemed like a worthwhile investment. In one year we’ve gone from, you know, a startup, to full-on busy and I’m sure we’ll have that same issue [with too many patients] within 2 to 3 years.
IDS: How do you think that the theming has helped your office?
Dr. Snatic: Oh, I’m sure everybody here thinks it’s been a huge success for the town of Chestermere and the area. The staff like it, the parents like it, and the kids love it the most.
IDS: Any final thoughts?
Dr. Snatic: Yup, I’d just like to thank the team at IDS for delivering just such a beautiful, beautiful place and something so unique and fun to work at that you actually enjoy driving to work every day.
That’s a huge feather in our caps and we couldn’t be happier with our investment, and so are our patients.
Dr. Snatic is a father, lifelong learner, entrepreneur, and passionate professional. He prides himself on being able to treat most dental issues under one roof at his clinic.
Contact Imagination Design Studios (IDS) to get started transforming your office from a mundane to magical patient experience. Or download our inspiring look book and start imagining the possibilities in your office.
Awards are an honor to receive, as well as a great way to boost the reputation of your business. Let’s look at how an award can help your business.
Awards are a form of “social proof”. Social proof is the influence that the actions and attitudes of other people have on your own behavior and decisions. By showing that your business is recognized for its quality, you will help ease the minds of potential customers. Other examples of social proof are testimonials, ratings, and celebrity endorsements.
How Do You Find Awards?
The easiest way to find awards to apply for is to search online for industry-specific awards available in your city, state, or country. Small business awards often contain multiple categories in which you can nominate yourself.
Magazines, newspapers, and websites love to run “Best of…” contests and issues.
You can even check out mom blogs and parent groups for more award opportunities.
Be sure to use your unique IDS themed office to get more attention when you apply for awards. Once you start winning you can promote yourself as an “award-winning dental office” or that you are “voted the best childcare facility in Montana”.
Here Are Some Simple Ways You Can Use an Award to Market Your Business:
1. Get Your Award in the News
Send a press release to your local paper to announce your accomplishment. Local news crews are always looking for fun feel-good stories and will likely be interested in your story, especially if you have a visually interesting IDS themed office. This will get your name out there in an organic way that’s less intrusive than traditional advertising. You can also post these news stories to your own social media, so it’s a win-win.
2. Announce Your Award
Announce your award on social media or add it to the cover image. Social media is a great place to get excited about an award. Post a photo of you and your staff cheering and holding the award to make it more personal.
3. Put Your Award on Your Website Bio
Add the words “Award-Winning” to your company bio or list the award with your patient testimonials. We’ve seen many dentists add them to the footer of their website as well.
4. Display Your Awards
A printed banner, plaque, or even a sticker on your front door allows old and new customers to see your awards.
You’ve probably seen signs on your favorite pizzeria that say “Voted Best Pizza” or a TripAdvisor sticker at a tourist attraction. These are social proof that these are places you want to check out. Why not do the same for your office? Dental, medical, childcare, and other healthcare facilities can benefit greatly from easily recognizable symbols of excellence. Make sure it’s visible in areas where guests and patients frequently visit, such as the reception area.
5. Add Your Awards to Your Marketing Materials
If it’s a big win, go one step further and add it to your printed collateral that goes out to clients and colleagues: at the bottom of your letterhead, in the corner of your reminder postcards, or under your logo as a tagline. Highlighting the award can serve as a powerful endorsement and set your business apart from competitors.
Bonus Tip: Engage with the Local Community:
Organize a community event or special promotion to celebrate the award. This can include hosting an open house, offering discounts or special services, or partnering with local businesses for joint promotions. Engaging with the local community not only celebrates your achievement but also strengthens your connection with potential patients.
These are only a few ideas to get you thinking. Getting positive press for your unique office is easy once you get started. Good luck with your awards!
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IDS is Proud to Accept the Alberta Business Awards – Marketing Award of Distinction
The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and contribution to their community while having developed business acumen & management practices to ensure long-term sustainability. To date, over 250 companies have been named Alberta Business Award of Distinction recipients. We are proud to count ourselves among that number.
Marketing Team Heads Victoria Mitchell and Micaela Blondin
Alleviating Patient Anxiety Through Office Theming
This paper focuses on techniques for alleviating dental anxiety, fear, and phobias through positive interior support design and environmental distractions.
Reports of dental anxiety in up to 74% of children and adolescents imply that anxiety is a major concern in dental offices. Pediatric dental theming vastly improves patient experience by relieving anxiety, fear, and phobias from a young age. It is also possible to have a significant positive impact on the duration of a patient’s life, as well as future generations by halting the cycle of dental avoidance through office theming.
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This report highlights several support design techniques and delves into the reasons why theming in medical environments is so crucial to patient wellbeing.
Talk to an IDS Creative Consultant today to find out more about alleviating patient anxiety with decor, from how wall color affects mood to waiting room distractions. 1-888-884-4102
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Creating an unforgettable themed space takes more than imagination—it requires precision, innovation, and expertise. At IDS, our Computer-Aided Design (CAD) team plays a pivotal role in transforming your vision into reality. Led by Casey, the head of our CAD department, we’re taking you behind the scenes to see how we combine creativity with engineering to deliver world-class custom fabrication and theming solutions.
From Concept to Reality: Bringing Your Space to Life
The CAD department is where our themed spaces start to take shape. Using concept sketches as a foundation, we create detailed designs that account for space planning, structural engineering, and compliance with building codes.
One critical part of this process is ensuring accessibility. As head of the CAD department, Casey ensures every design adheres to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Barrier-Free Design requirements. These considerations guarantee a safe, inclusive environment for all who visit your space.
Custom Fabrication and Scaled Perfection
When your project reaches the CAD stage, we integrate your architectural plans into specialized software, creating a 3D model of your space. This allows us to precisely scale the theming elements to fit your office while designing the internal steel structures that will safely secure them.
This step is vital to ensuring your custom-fabricated theming is not only engaging and visually stunning but also structurally sound and safe. The 3D models serve as a blueprint for routering foam blocks, providing a solid base for our sculptors to craft detailed, life-like designs.
In-House Manufacturing Excellence
At IDS, we believe quality control is non-negotiable, which is why we handle every step of the process in-house. Our manufacturing facilities in Alberta and Florida allow us to maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship. Every piece of theming we create is designed to be “kid-proof,” a term we use to reflect our focus on durability and safety.
What can they touch?
What can they climb on?
How will we ensure their safety?
These are the questions we answer during the custom fabrication and manufacturing process. From the internal steel structures to the sculpted exteriors and colorful finishes, every element of your theming is engineered to endure years of wear and tear.
Durability Meets Imagination
The CAD team is responsible for ensuring that every element of your 3D theming is meticulously designed and built to last. From the initial sketch to the final installation, we combine engineering expertise, custom fabrication, and manufacturing precision to deliver results that exceed expectations.
When you partner with IDS, you can trust that your themed space has been engineered from the inside out to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment that stands the test of time—and enthusiastic testing by your youngest visitors.
From our artists to our engineers, we pride ourselves on the level of expertise each team member brings to the projects we create. Our experts want to offer some insight into their work and offer professional advice to help your dental office reach its full potential.
Casey
CAD Manager Mechanical Design Technology Certificate Joined IDS in 2010
Dr. Leslie Jacobs is a successful pediatric dentist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Jacobs was kind enough to take some time to tell us about her experience with IDS and how it has impacted her practice. Take a look at her storybook office.
Watch the video to see a tour the story book themed office decor.
IDS: Dr. Jacobs, how were you introduced to Imagination Dental Solutions?
Dr. Jacobs: I attended a pediatric dental meeting several years ago where I passed by the IDS booth and picked up a brochure. Once I saw the fun and creative work they were doing, I knew I wanted my office to be built by them.
IDS: Your office is very unique, where did the theme come from?
Dr. Jacobs: When I was in college, I wrote a children’s book called The Adventure of the Tall Giraffe and the Short Duck. It’s a wonderful story about how we are all unique in our own ways, which makes each and every one of us special. After talking with Dave (IDS’s President) we decided the best theme for the office would be telling the story from my children’s book. IDS built an amazing office based on the characters in my book and really brought everything to life! The transformation of my practice has been wonderful, absolutely wonderful!
IDS: Are you pleased with the results?
Dr. Jacobs: I couldn’t be happier! Dave and the IDS team were so great to work with. They took the time to create all of the characters in my book so accurately while bringing their own ideas to life as well. The end result is just so amazing. The kids love it, my staff loves it, and I absolutely love it!
IDS: Were there any surprises for you once the office was complete?
Dr. Jacobs: I know a lot of dentists contact IDS because they want to use their products as a marketing tool. That was less important for me as I had an established practice already and I really just wanted a special place for my patients to enjoy. The surprise for me was how well my themed office was received in the community. Everyone just loves the work that IDS created and it really has helped my practice grow even larger. It really is the best way to market yourself as a dentist.
IDS: Would you consider building another office with IDS?
Dr. Jacobs: Are you kidding? I wouldn’t build another office without them! They are so easy and fun to work with and the quality of their work is outstanding. I cannot imagine having an office that isn’t themed by IDS.
IDS: Do you have any advice to other dentists that are considering using IDS to theme their office?
Dr. Jacobs: Firstly, do it! Secondly, don’t limit yourself to what you have seen on their website or in their brochures. These guys do incredible work but really try to make your office unique. I am so glad I had my book brought to life by IDS. It makes my office that much more special for me. It was a big financial investment, but it was worth every penny. IDS is a really creative company that understands the dental industry, and they use their skills to make the best office possible.
Dr. Leslie Jacobs is a pediatric dentist in Lafayette, Louisiana, but she is so much more than a dentist. She served in the US Army Reserve for 8 years and served in Desert Storm to put herself through dental college. Currently, Dr. Jacobs serves on the board of Healing House for Grieving Children. She is the mother of two daughters, Callie and Chloe.
Proceeds from Dr. Leslie Jacobs’ children’s book The Adventure of the Tall Giraffe and the Short Duck are donated to Healing House for Grieving Children.
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Contact Imagination Design Studios (IDS) to get started transforming your office from a mundane to magical patient experience. Or download our inspiring look book and start imagining the possibilities in your office.
Technology is constantly evolving. In the past, patients were only able to view your dental office once they arrived at their appointment. With the improvement of cameras and the widespread influence of Google Maps and images, it is easier than ever to let your patients step into your office without ever leaving the comfort of their own homes.
Google offers a feature called “Google Street View” for businesses, which allows users to virtually tour the interior of a business. This is often used for restaurants, shops, and other establishments. But it can be used for dental offices too!
Add a Google Office Tour to Your Business Profile to Make Your Business Page Stand Out
From Google:
When searching for businesses, consumers use mapping products 44% of the time. Listings with photos and a virtual tour are twice as likely to generate interest.
What is a Google Street View?
Google Street View photo shoots allow Google-certified photographers to create spherical images that are linked together through an easy-to-navigate interface. By clicking on the arrows on a virtual office tour, your potential patients are able to explore your whole office and get excited about the theming you’ve used throughout your practice.
Here’s How to Add a Street View Tour to Your Google Business Listing
There are 2 easy ways to add an interior street view tour to your business listing.
Here are general steps you can follow to add a Google Office Tour to your business page using Google Street View:
Create a Google My Business Account:
If you don’t already have a Google My Business account, create one by going to the Google My Business website and following the instructions to set up your business profile.
Verify Your Business:
Google will require you to verify your business ownership. This is typically done through a postcard sent to your business address with a verification code. Follow the instructions provided during the verification process.
Access Google Street View:
Once your business is verified, log in to your Google My Business account.
Navigate to the ‘Photos’ Section:
In your Google My Business dashboard, find the “Photos” tab or section.
Upload Interior Photos:
Add high-quality photos of the interior of your business. These photos will be used to create the virtual tour.
Hire a Google Street View Photographer:
While you can upload your own interior photos, hiring a professional Google Street View photographer is recommended for a more polished and immersive experience. You can find a trusted photographer through the Google Street View website. Hire the Google Street View team here.
Work with the Photographer:
Coordinate with the photographer to schedule a photo shoot of the interior of your business. They will capture 360-degree photos to create the virtual tour.
Review and Publish:
Once the photos are taken, review them to ensure they represent your business accurately. Then, publish the virtual tour to your Google My Business listing.
Promote Your Virtual Tour:
Share the virtual tour link on your website, social media, and other online platforms to showcase your business to potential customers.
Remember that features and processes on online platforms can change, so it’s a good idea to check the official Google My Business guidelines or contact their support for the most current information.
First Impressions are Key to Gaining New Patients
By providing a beautiful and colorful virtual office tour to explore, you get the chance to grab the attention of potential clients from the very first look. Virtual office tours are easy to add to any website and adding business photos may correlate with a higher local search ranking.
Whether you have a small practice or several large ones, including a virtual office tour for your patients to explore is as obvious as brushing your teeth.
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Hire the Google Street View team to come to your office to create a virtual tour for you.
Educating patients, especially children, requires creativity, expertise, and a deep understanding of how to make learning both fun and memorable. At Imagination Design Studios (IDS), our dental education stations bring interactive learning to life, transforming your office into a space where patients of all ages can engage with important dental concepts.
Production Manager April, an expert in designing museum displays and engaging educational activities, leads the charge in creating these captivating stations. With her background in designing focal points that attract attention, building safe interactive environments, and making education fun, she ensures that every education station is impactful and durable.
Here Are the Questions I Ask Myself During Every Project We Create Here at IDS:
Will the target audience be engaged and find it appealing?
Is the content clear and are the learning outcomes relevant to what you want to express?
Is it durable, safe, and robust enough to handle children?
If there are moving parts or any electronics, is there a plan for ongoing maintenance?
Part of the education we provide is through interactive displays and education stations. These are a great way to engage both children and adults and can be a fun way to draw people in for a more appealing and memorable dental experience.
Our latest tool for helping dentists educate patients is the Education Station. Whether it’s a feature in your waiting room, or a dedicated educational room filled with different stations that teach various aspects of dental care, there is a lot we can teach young patients about their teeth.
What Are Dental Education Stations?
Education stations are interactive tools designed to engage children and adults, making dental education an enjoyable and memorable experience. Whether they’re placed in your waiting room or set up in a dedicated education area, these stations help teach young patients about their teeth in ways they might never experience at home.
Key Features of IDS Dental Education Stations
IDS designs custom dental education stations to suit your office’s theme and space. These stations include:
Giant Mouth Models: Children learn proper brushing and flossing techniques using oversized toothbrushes.
Interactive Cavity Displays: Hands-on stations let kids touch and smell giant teeth with stinky cavities, creating a memorable learning moment.
Microscopes with Plaque Samples: Real plaque is shown up close, paired with illustrated graphics explaining why oral hygiene matters.
Custom Quiz Apps: Digital quizzes test patients’ dental knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
These tools combine sensory experiences—like touch, smell, and visual aids—with hands-on tutorials and engaging games, appealing to diverse learning styles and age groups.
Designing Interactives That Are Strong Enough for Kids
Children are curious, energetic, and often rough with interactive displays, so durability is non-negotiable. That’s why we design education stations with high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail.
Questions like “What is the best case to protect this tablet’s screen?” or “What size screws ensure maximum stability?” guide our process. By focusing on these details, we ensure that every element of your interactive display can withstand daily use while delivering your educational message effectively.
Our designs prioritize:
Ease of Maintenance: Moving parts and electronics are built with maintenance in mind, minimizing downtime.
Safety: All components are tested to ensure they’re safe for children.
Durability: Materials are chosen to resist wear and tear, ensuring your investment lasts.
Why Choose IDS for Dental Education Stations?
At IDS, we specialize in creating custom educational displays that transform offices from mundane to magical. Our focus on combining interactive learning with durable design makes us the ideal partner for crafting an engaging and educational patient experience.
By adding dental education stations to your office, you:
Enhance patient engagement.
Make dental visits less intimidating for children.
Reinforce important oral hygiene habits in a fun way.
Let’s Transform Your Office Together
Whether you’re looking to add a single interactive feature or completely revamp your office with a suite of dental education stations, IDS is here to help. From design to installation, we’ll ensure your office becomes a place where education meets inspiration.
From our artists to our engineers, we pride ourselves on the level of expertise each team member brings to the projects we create. Our experts want to offer some insight into their work and offer professional advice to help your dental office reach its full potential.
April Pre-Production Manager Exhibit Design Diploma Joined IDS in 2011
