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In 2010, Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry contacted theprofessional design team at Henry ScheinCanada to discuss ideas for an innovativeprosthodontics practice that he had longenvisioned. While working towards earning his master’sdegree and certification in prosthodontics in the spring of 2011from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, heplanned to build a referral based practice in the historicdistrict of downtown Burlington, Ontario, focusing on theimplementation of advanced prosthodontic dentistry.

“My vision and goal was to create a contemporary, high-techfacility tailored to the specialty of prosthodontics where I candedicate myself to excellence in patient care,” explains Dr.Pin-Harry. This statement provided the Henry Schein teamwith a clear philosophy the doctor held for the practice, andgave Henry Schein’s interior designer, Rita Valente, someinsight into the type of facility Dr. Pin-Harry wanted to create.

Dr. Pin-Harry renovated a 2-storey building which includedthe addition of an elevator, a private office, and an expansionto the overall floor plan. After remodeling, the square footagespanned 2,600 feet, lending plenty of space to accommodate

Ergonomic, Eco-friendly, and Visually InspiringBurlington ProsthodonticsDR. OLIVER PIN-HARRY

The spacious patient lounge uses a varietyof woods and natural stone to create anatmosphere that is soothing and relaxing.

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The operatories are expertly designed for calmingambiance, seamless ergonomics and optimaldelivery of patient care.

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the doctor’s specific requirements. The design theme for thepractice was a complementary mixture of ergonomics and“sophisticated simplicity.” Natural materials such as wood andstone were used to neutralize the clinical and technological feelinvolved in this specialized type of clinic.

When discussing the design features with Henry Schein interiordesigner, Rita Valente, one of the provisions the doctor wantedto focus on was the implementation of a seminar room where hewould host meetings that include dentists and specialistsmaintaining a close interdisciplinary relationship with hispractice. The doctor wanted to ensure it was comfortable andstylish, and was at the pinnacle of modern technology. A touch-screen for projecting presentations during the educationalevents, and a small kitchen was attached for catering purposes.The majority of patients treated at Burlington Prosthodontics arereferred by their dentists. One of Dr. Pin-Harry’s missions is tonurture an environment of continued learning and exchangeamong dental professionals for enhanced communication, andultimately improved patient care.

The stylish seminar room nurtures an environment of learning,enhanced communication and ultimately, improved patientcare for Dr. Pin-Harry and his colleagues.

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“My vision and goal was to create a

contemporary, high-tech facility

tailored to the specialty of

prosthodontics, where I can dedicate

myself to excellence in patient care.”

Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry

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The design and layout of the sterilization area provides theergonomics and efficient workflow for infection control.

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The patient lounge is spacious with its stunning vaultedwooden ceilings, full-length stone ledge featured walls, naturalstone countertops, gorgeous porcelain tile, and wood-look vinylflooring. The facility creates an atmosphere that is calming andcomfortable, and inspires confidence. The color palette andfinishes chosen by Rita Valente and Dr. Pin-Harry were meantto mimic—then refine—the colors and textures surrounding thepractice in Burlington’s historic district. Subdued colors andnatural, earthy elements elegantly blend the vintage andmodern aspects throughout the practice.

The Henry Schein team paired Dr. Pin-Harry with their Directorof Equipment Specialty Sales & Programs, Ken Croney to assistin choosing the most effective equipment for BurlingtonProsthodontics. Instrumentarium’s Orthopantomograph OP300pan along with DEXIS Digital X-ray System offer the very latestin digital radiography and are highly beneficial for the specialtywork Dr. Pin-Harry provides. Interactive Dentrix practice-management software is utilized by the practice, allowing it torun almost completely paperless, which was important to Dr.Pin-Harry’s eco-friendly ideals. Digital records also enhanceinteroffice communication and reporting to referring dentistsand specialists.

The four operatories are expertly designed for calmingambiance, seamless ergonomics, and optimal delivery of patientcare. They are equipped with Pelton & Crane Spirit 3000 chairpackages, KaVo electric and air-driven handpieces along withtheir Renaissance line of dental cabinets. The Pelton & Cranedental chairs with Ultraleather include the standard Ergo-soothe Massage feature for enhanced patient comfort, especiallyduring long appointments involved in reconstructive dentistry.

The design and layout of the sterilization area provides theergonomics and efficient workflow for infection controlpractices, utilizing Pelton & Crane Solaris 12’ Sterilization withVista Pure water systems, Midmark 250 Ultrasonic Cleaners,and Pelton & Crane’s Delta Q Sterilizers.

Another impressive arm of this inspired practice is the fullyinclusive in-house prosthodontic laboratory allowing onsite set-up and evaluation of diagnostic work-ups in preparation forcomprehensive inter-disciplinary treatment planning. Inaddition, the onsite laboratory supports the assessment anddelivery of specialized care for patients’ prosthetic needs.

The overall appearance of the practice and its integration oftechnology reflect Dr. Pin-Harry’s vision of a contemporary,high-tech facility where he can dedicate himself to excellencein patient care. His new practice delivers all the class,sophistication, and technology that are to be expected from aworld-class prosthodontic practice. The design and planningoffered by the professionals at Henry Schein Canada made Dr.Pin-Harry’s vision for an ergonomic, eco-friendly, and visuallyinspiring practice, a reality.

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Instrumentarium’s OP300 digital pan

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Left to right: Ken Croney, Director of EquipmentSpecialties, Sales & Programs; Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry;Todd Reynolds, Equipment Service Technician -Installations; Melissa de Lorenzi, Field Sales Consultant

Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry with his wife, Pearl, and his staff

Equipment List

Air Techniques AirStar 50 CompressorAir Techniques STS-3 DryVacDEXIS Digital X-ray SystemDENTRIX Practice Management SoftwareInstrumentarium OP300 Digital PanKaVo HandpiecesPelton & Crane Renaissance CabinetsPelton & Crane Solaris StericentrePelton & Crane Spirit 3000 Chair PackagesPelton & Crane Delta Q SterilizerSirona Heliodent Plus Intraoral X-raySolmetex HG5 Amalgam Separator

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