"The Zombeks were looking for an inviting space that was open and comfortable," said Don Grose, a Patterson Dental equipment specialist from the Raleigh, N.C. Branch. "They had a vision of showcasing their technology, without presenting an intimidating clinical feel for their patients."
The eight operatories are open, but feature A-dec cabinetry and central consoles set between work areas to allow for privacy. Dr. Zombek also purchased high quality, A-dec Cascade 1040 and 511 chairs for the treatment operatories out of consideration for her patients who require longer procedures. She has been pleased with the feedback. "People notice," she said. "They notice that things are more comfortable."
Dr. Zombek recommends that other dentists invest in quality equipment. "When you're considering the bottom line and wondering, ‘Do I spend this or do I get this desk and the most comfortable chairs, or do I go with the ones that are a little less expensive?' In my opinion, when you're doing it, you might as well do it the way you want to and not let the money dictate," she said.
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Dr. Zombek and her husband traveled with her Patterson Dental team to the A-dec facility in Newburg, Ore., to view and select equipment. "The Patterson Dental reps are awesome," she said. "I couldn't have done this without them."
Incorporating Technology
The doctor enjoys performing implants and credits her GALILEOS cone beam as one of the most important tools in her practice. Dr. Zombek is so impressed by this instrument that she'll have some of her Clayton patients travel to her Rocky Mount office in order to use it for diagnosis and treatment.
"My cone beam has made a huge difference in the way I do everything," Dr. Zombek said. "It means that we refer out less because we feel more confident in what we can see and what we can do. It make it easier to place implants, too." Dr. Zombek is presently participating in the Medical College of Georgia's Maxi course for implant dentistry and will sit for the AAID exam this December.
She also is a fan of Patterson's Eaglesoft practice management software, which has made managing patient information more efficient. "We are totally paperless. We do not have paper charts," she said crediting the software. "It's a very user-friendly program."
