Dr. Nizich relied heavily on Ginger’s dental expertise and experience to help guide their decisions. The Nizichs also received help from Dr. Nizich’s mother, who filled in as a receptionist, and his father, who had a full-time job, but worked on weekends and evenings helping Dr. Nizich with construction, electrical and plumbing work on the building.
Dr. Nizich and Ginger worked tirelessly the first year, averaging five 12-hour days per week. Ginger assisted Dr. Nizich in the operatory the first year, and also performed cleanings in the hygiene room. After the birth of their first child last April, Nizich Family Dental pared down to a four-day workweek and Ginger scaled back her involvement to one day a week of dental hygiene. At the same time, they hired a full-time dental assistant and a part-time hygienist. “Ginger is a huge asset to the practice,” said Dr. Nizich. “I couldn’t have done this without her.”
Technology Meets Nature
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To maximize Dr. Nizich’s resources, Pattillo designed the new practice around the existing floor plan. This money-saving move allowed Dr. Nizich to direct his investments toward practice-building equipment and technology.
A-dec chairs, cabinetry, lights and delivery units were chosen for their durability and ease-of-use. Dr. Nizich selected the latest digital X-ray solutions, including Schick digital sensors, Sirona XG3 panoramic X-ray and Progeny Preva DC intraoral X-ray, for enhanced imaging capabilities. Flat-screen monitors at the end
of each dental chair allow patients to view their images instantly. Patterson EagleSoft software, which Ginger used in other practices for four years, integrates seamlessly with Schick.
The Nizichs made sure to bring nature into the technologically advanced practice. Located just five miles from the mammoth Mendenhall Glacier, Nizich Family Dental’s rustic wood exterior blends seamlessly into the beautiful landscape.
Inside, a cozy color scheme of cream and tan sets off the office’s black A-dec chairs and dark granite countertops. Cherry cabinets and wood floors infuse the space with warmth. Paintings of Alaskan scenery decorate the walls and pay tribute to the state’s unique history. The result is a state-of-the-art practice with a hometown feel. “We want people to think it’s a nice place, but we don’t want them to think it’s overdone, either,” said Dr. Nizich.
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