Synergy Practices Dental Podcast

In this week’s Red Card, Sasha works with a builder with not much dental experience who’s working with a doctor and reached out with a few questions.  The dentist has found a location on the second floor of a building with a beautiful view.  The Red card here is that when the initial visit was made, the builder noticed there was an overhang as a design feature.  The bigger issue is that the builde...

In this week’s episode, Sasha is joined by one of Arminco’s newest Consultants - Tiffany Guido.  Tiffany has a background in dental, specifically 10 years specializing in oral surgery - working as a dental assistant, also holding positions as an office manager, and is very knowledgeable about the industry.  Our dental consultant are resources for our doctors and are available to answer any questio...

In this week’s episode, Sasha Hewadpal is joined by Bryan Frederick; Arminco Consultant.  Bryan has been in the dental industry for over 40 years and comes with a wealth of knowledge, and is the editor of the “Ask Dental” journal tailored to the dental community.  Sasha and Bryan discuss how the dental industry has transitioned and evolved into what it is today, as well as tips as to how to get st...

In this week’s episode, Sasha is joined by Arak Safarian; Consultant for Arminco, Inc. for 10 years.  Araik comes with a wealth of knowledge, tune into the information he shares; from what to look for in an HVAC system, the different types of units, what to look for with the right unit for your space and so much more!  Araik breaks downs the pros and cons in the different types of HVAC, this is on...

Sasha Hewadpal breaks down how our industry is being affected by things like delays, material increase and the new norm that we’re living in.  With the demand of projects being higher than usual and the material supply not what it usually is, we are finding a lot of obstacles but nothing that can’t be overcome.  There are also many high delays specifically with dental equipment.  Being able to und...

In this week’s episode, Sasha catches up with Arminco’s very own - Penny Gulick; Director of Architectural and Design for Arminco, Inc.   Penny dives into what to look for when designing a dental or medical practice, focusing on design.  From how design has changed in the past few years, to what the “first impression” area is,  which is also where the right investment is recommended.   We bread do...

In this week’s episode, we dive into ambulatory care - what it is and how to go about it.  Our team goes over what to look for and where to even start with this process, having a study period is crucial to really understand the full scope of what you’re getting into prior to finalizing the agreement.  Having the right information and all of the information is key in any scenario.  Artin and Sasha...

In this week’s episode, Sasha and Artin take you down the lane of mechanic liens.  We’re working with a doctor out of the PA area whose project has been 99% completed, paid the contractor in full and now has subcontractors who he never spoke to reaching out to him threatening with a mechanic lien.  There are minor punch lists that need to still be completed, needless to say, the doctor is very con...

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by a special guest - Dr. Ingrid Murra.  Dr. Ingrid Murra, DDS, MMSc is a Harvard-trained orthodontist and the founder and CEO of Two Front, the collaborative care platform connecting dentists and orthodontists to provide the most convenient and efficient Invisalign.   Artin and Sasha dive into what Two Front does and how it can help doctors across the industry....

Doctor called in with a project out of North Carolina. He signed with a local contractor in April of 2021, there were a few issues with the lease but they’re now ready go move forward with the project.  The issue is that now that they’re ready to start the project, the contractor recently reached out to the doctor to have a conversation  with him regarding price increases from the manufacturers th...

In this week's episode, a  General Dentist called dental chairs have been delivered and now has change order issues with contractor.  Turns out the architect designed the chairs to be rear delivery but the actual chairs that were sent to the property where chair delivery.  Many fingers are pointed, check out this episode so we can help you narrow down how to avoid a finger pointing, sticky situati...

This week’s Red Card segment hits close to home, working with a doctor from Maryland.  She’s been recently told that she needs an elevator.  Our team dives into this scenario, we go into the initial offer where a study period is presented, making sure you’re protecting yourself.  We go into the difference between a change in use scenario vs a space that was meant to be a dental practice.  Listen t...

In this week’s episode, we spoke with a Doctor that called in frustrated with his permit fees.  He’s based out of NYC as, Orthodontist and finds himself frustrated with his current permit fees.  He mentioned he had a specific number in mind that it would be for the permit fees, approximately $1,500.00.  He now finds himself dealing with quite different numbers. He was quoted at around $7,000.00 in...

In this week’s episode, we dive into it with a general dentist who has recently signed on with a contractor to help build their practice but now wants to back out of the contract.  Our team dives into what the doctor needs to consider, it’s not always as easy as just backing out of the contract with a contractor, other variables can come into play.  Our team helps identify other issues the doctor...

Dental office expansions.  In this week’s episode, we work with a doctor that has an existing dental practice, and the opportunity to expand next door.  What do you do? How do you do it?  Phases, how to deal with a project that requires a shutdown, can it be done in phases or is it better to just deal with the shutdown?  Is there a right/wrong answer to how many weeks shutdown a project would requ...

Check out this brand new episode of the Red Card, featuring Artin and Sasha.  In this week’s episode, the project is a ground-up building construction and the biggest question of them all, is it feasible to do this type of construction?  Our latest call consisted of a Doctor that purchased a plot of land, initially contacted a local architect and civil engineer to ask questions with interest in bu...

Strap into your seat and get ready for part 2 with the team from the Gittleson Zuppas Medical Realty team.   We provided valuable information in part 1, stay tuned for even more here!  - Discussion on how leases and purchases have been affected by the COVID -19 crisis - Advice for doctors interested in opening a second office; what to expect, when to start looking, what the right location to look...

What a start to 2022!  Joining us for the 20th episode are a few key players from the Gittleson Zuppas Medical Realty Team tackling those questions that are on your mind.  Here’s a little of what to expect in this great episode full of information. ·         Is there any information a client should have prepared before contacting a commercial broker? ·         Can you explain Tenant Improvement al...

In this week's episode of the Red Card segment, we had a doctor reach out to us with a 3500 sf pediatric/ortho office located in North Carolina.  He mentioned the architect was taking too long on the project.  The architect created a timeline at the start of the project, according to the duration they anticipated the project taking. The issue was that every milestone required a signature, for exam...

In this week of the Red Card segment, we work with a Doctor that is taking on a new build-out project.  With the material shortage, the doctor has found himself in a pickle, having to deal with a 5 weeks delay with the cabinetry.  Having contracted a general contractor to save money, that did not have experience in medical or commercial projects, the doctor had to deal with a 5 days cabinetry inst...

Join us this week as we take you into our next project where we help guide a Dentist that has been here before with having previous construction experience, with having built 2 previous offices….yet new opportunities present themselves. The biggest factor in this project is that the doctor provided the funding for the project themselves, out of their own pocket.  During the project, change orders...

This might be one of the hottest topics!  The big question is; "Is it better to lease a space that’s already been built out for a dental practice or would it be better to lease a shell space?”.  We tackle this question, the pros and cons of each to be able to help you make the best decision.  Our team equips you with the right questions to ask yourself and others such as: If this is an existing de...

In this week’s episode of the Red Card segment, we caught up with a General Dentist building a new dental office located in Arizona.  There’s an unfortunate situation with the junction boxes, they’re not lining up when attempting to plug the chairs in.   There could be many causes for this, from the template being done incorrectly to issues with post-tension cables.  Our team shares their tips, wh...

Building a dental practice can be very overwhelming.  Understanding the design and construction process can be the game changer in how the project flows.   Finding the right team to lead the project can save a lot of time and headache.  Our team shares several tips on what to look for along the way when building your dental practice; tips on who to hire to manage the project, to helpful tips that...

In this week’s episode of the Red Card segment, an Orthodontist from Pennsylvania reached out to the team seeking help with relocation.  The doctor was relocating from one location to another and was informed that he would only have a total of 2 weeks shut down period.  However, he was frustrated that it was already been over two weeks and the contractor is now telling him that they need another w...