Entries now being accepted for the annual Dental Office Design Competition

    Feb. 8, 2013
    Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 Dental Office Design Competition, which is brought to you by Wells Fargo Practice Finance, Dental Economics, ADA Business Resources, and the American Dental Association. Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2013.

    Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 Dental Office Design Competition, which is brought to you by Wells Fargo Practice Finance, Dental Economics, ADA Business Resources, and the American Dental Association.

    All newly built offices and offices with leasehold improvements or renovations completed between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012 are eligible to enter. All practice types and sizes are welcome. Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2013.

    A Grand Prize “Dental Office Design of the Year” winner will be selected from both Small Practice and Group Practice categories. Grand Prize winners will each be awarded a $2,500 bonus marketing fund, extensive media exposure including prominent coverage in Dental Economics, an engraved plaque for their reception area and other special recognition.

    Outstanding Achievement awards will also be given in the following categories:
    * Outstanding New Dentist Practice recognizes the best new, remodeled, or expanded facility for the first practice owned by a doctor or group of doctors who have graduated from dental school since 2003.
    * Outstanding Specialty Practice recognizes the best new, remodeled, or expanded facility for a specialty practice.
    * Outstanding Design Efficiency recognizes the most effective space planning and use of square footage to meet practice needs and objectives.

    All “Outstanding Achievement” winners will also receive awards and media coverage.

    Click here to see a list of winners from the 2012 Dental Office Design Competition.

    Entries will be judged by a panel of dental industry and design experts. Winners will be announced in November 2013 at the ADA Annual Session in New Orleans, La. Entrants need not be present to win.

    Design firms, dental dealers and supply representatives are encouraged to talk with their clients about this unique opportunity to showcase their new practice designs.

    For complete details, including award categories, prizes and other information, or to enter the Competition, visit www.wellsfargo.com/dodc.

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