A former drugstore may offer the visibility, parking and footprint a dental practice needs. But what makes a retail building worth converting? Robert Wade explores the architectural decisions behind turning a former Rite Aid into a pediatric dental practice.

A child and a parent can walk into the same pediatric dental office and experience two completely different spaces. Good design has to understand both.

Great dental practice design isn't just about aesthetics—it shapes patient trust, improves staff workflow, and creates experiences people remember. Here's why thoughtful design has become one of the most valuable investments a practice can make.