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.

Dental office acoustics involve much more than soundproof walls. From the floor plan and treatment room placement to doors, HVAC and finishes, thoughtful acoustic design can help protect privacy, reduce anxiety and create a calmer patient experience.