Kozlowski and her husband and practice director Michael Brielmann decided to start from scratch and build the practice they envisioned. “We decided we were going to do it on our own and make it the greatest practice possible,” Kozlowski said.

Kozlowski had a very strong vision for her new practice: she wanted her patients to get all of their dental needs met in one location with an emphasis on educating her patients about the connection between their oral health and their overall well–being. To accomplish that goal, she knew that she would need the latest equipment and technology, plus ample space for specialists to work in the office.

Working with a landlord who is also a family friend, they found the ideal space in Locust Valley in a beautiful new building that had state–of–the–art technology compatibility and numerous large windows that would bring natural light into every operatory. “It was by far the nicest and most adaptable space in town,” Brielmann said.

Once they leased the space, Brielmann began working with both Patterson Dental and another supplier to create floor plans. Initially, he wanted to see which supplier provided the best floor plan, but he quickly realized that he had put the cart before the horse. “Until we decided which equipment we were using, we couldn’t lay out the floor plan,” he said.

Brielmann did exhaustive research on both dental suppliers to identify which would provide the best technology, equipment, support and value. After viewing a demonstration of Eaglesoft practice management software, they knew that Patterson Dental provided the best opportunity. “It was apparent that Eaglesoft software is superior in every way,” Brielmann said. “And we knew that our equipment had to work with the software we chose. It turned out that Patterson has the resources and the best equipment.”

Kozlowski and Brielmann spared no expense to bring the best equipment and technology into the new practice. They toured other practices and visited multiple manufacturers, but no other ›› manufacturer could offer the integration, quality and beauty of A-dec. “I think by spending the extra money, it will enhance the patients’ experience and their practice lifestyle,” said Patterson Dental Equipment Specialist Robbie Manziello. ”They want a patient to say, ‘Wow’ and tell a friend and tell another friend – and they will.”