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42 I I profile_ technology and we reorder supplies from Henry Schein by scan- ningbarcodes,whicharefiledinathree-ringbinder.” _Spa-like ambiance and amenities The practice is truly spa-like, with rich chocolate brown walls, comfortable upholstered furniture in thewaitingareaandageneroususeofstainedwood accents in wall niches and shelving and for framing the glass walls that keep the office open and bright. These homey touches are further emphasized with vertical wall tiles and carpeting, all in the same neu- tral tones, that lead patients through the office. Other luxurious amenities include heated mas- sagechairsandparaffin-waxhandtreatments.Tothe delight of the hometown sports fans, framed jerseys from local professional athletes, who happen to be currentandformerpatients,linethehallways.Andas patientshelpthemselvestogourmetcoffeefromthe beverage station, they can look up and see Corson’s framed army uniform, which is proudly displayed in the office. “I personally wouldn’t be where I am today,” Corson said, “without my time in the military and the mentorship I received from both Dr. Mark Peck, a renowned cosmetic dentist, and my dad [Dr. Mike Corson Sr.], who is a well-known, retired dentist in the area.” To maintain an open feeling, Corson chose glass walls with rich wood beamed accents to showcase theconsultationroom.Neutralbrownsandtanscre- ate a calming color palette and complement items such the check-out desk and waiting area. _High-quality care facilitated by cutting-edge technology The 3,000-square-foot office, with its sophisti- catedyetcomfortablefeel,isequippedwiththelatest technology and equipment, and Corson essentially went “all in,” purchasing everything he would need fromdayoneinsteadofgraduallyadoptingtechnol- ogy as his patient load grew. The office is paperless, and every piece of equipment is integrated with Dentrixpractice-managementsoftware.Hebrought an existing CAD/CAM system with him when he movedtoColorado,andhepurchasedapanoramicX- ray machine and digital sensors. After a year of run- ning Corson Dentistry, he upgraded the panoramic X-ray to the Planmeca 3D Cone Beam unit. “Before I had a cone beam, I sent my implant patients out for a CBCT scan,” remembered Corson. “They would have to get in the car and see someone they didn’t know. They didn’t want to do that. They wouldeitherwaitontheprocedureoraskforabridge instead. Now, we do the scan right in my office, and we have an acceptance rate of about 90 percent.” Around the same time, he also purchased a new PlanmecaFIT™restorativesystemtoreplacetheCAD/ CAM system he had. It made a large impact because he fabricates about 90 percent of all restorations in-house. CAD/CAM 3_2016 Same-day restorations are a growing request from Dr. Corson’s patients – made possible with the convenience of Planmeca’s Planmill 40.