“As a parent, if my kid really likes going somewhere, I’m going to keep taking my kid there,” Healy said. “I’ve had a lot of patients that drive by and see it and they say, ‘My son or daughter wants to come here because of seeing this.’ It’s a built–in advertisement of what services I have to offer, and if you have something that no one else has, people want to come there.”

Healy was committed to being completely paperless in his new office, and brought in equipment and technology to prepare his practice for the future. As many parents can attest, children can be tough on furniture, so Healy chose A–dec chairs. He also implemented wireless X–ray from Schick. Parents have taken note of what Healy chose for their children. “They notice you’re making an effort to provide the best care for their kids — which are basically their most prized possession. They appreciate it,” he said. “Beyond that, my staff absolutely loves it, and we are so efficient because of all the things they’ve embraced.”

It’s been quite a change for Healy, who was part of a group practice before building new. His new practice has 12 operatories with the potential to grow to 17. At more than 6,300 square feet, it’s much more space than he had previously. He knows it was an investment to select the best technology and create a unique space for his patients, but he’s reassured that it was the right decision every day.

“Not a day goes by that a parent doesn’t go out of their way to tell me what a beautiful office it is,” Healy said. “They’re grateful. I always hear about how their child has been afraid forever, and they saw this place and they love it. The future of my specialty is obviously children. Anything we can do to make that better is a victory for all of us.”