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title: "Making Technology the Star of the Show in Dental Practice Design"
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source_url: "https://www.offthecusp.com/making-technology-the-star-of-the-show/"
published_at: "2026-09-15T18:23:22.000Z"
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# Making Technology the Star of the Show in Dental Practice Design
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- **Source URL:** [Original Journal Publication](https://www.offthecusp.com/making-technology-the-star-of-the-show/)
- **Published At:** 2026-09-15T18:23:22.000Z
- **Evidence Rating:** Journal Feed
## Executive GIST (TL;DR)
- After five years in practice Dr. Christopher Bauer chose to expand rather than remodel to better showcase his existing technology and accommodate growth. - In his former office valuable equipment such as the **3D printer** and cone beam CT were awkwardly located in nonclinical spaces, prompting the acquisition of adjacent space. - The renovated practice places a large lab up front so patients see the technology immediately; this visibility acts as a conversation starter about care and capabilities. - Dr. Bauer uses **CBCT**, **laser dentistry**, **3D printing**, and **AI diagnostics** to inform treatment and to help patients visualize conditions and accept recommended care. - He reports that showing patients images reduces resistance to treatment: seeing the problem on screen leads many to agree to begin treatment. - The expansion and continued technology adoption were supported by collaboration with Patterson representatives, notably territory representative Sean Beshwate and equipment specialist Rick Hodkin. - Patterson staff describe Dr. Bauer as among the small percentage of dentists who offer this breadth of in-practice technology; they credit the partnership during decision-making and implementation. - The article links to an external article and a video for readers who want a closer look at Dr. Bauer’s lab and technology choices. - Patterson Dental is presented as a partner committed to supporting practices with equipment, expertise, and service; the authoring organization is Patterson Dental. - No clinical outcomes, procedure volumes, costs, or technical specifications beyond the named technologies were reported in the source article.
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He had already purchased much of the technology Bauer Dental Co. is known for, but it was hidden away “in every corner of our old office.” The 3D printer was housed in the sterilization room, and the cone beam was in his personal office. These less-than-ideal placements made expansion the obvious choice. Now center stage, the large, gleaming lab is the first thing patients see when they enter – and that’s just how he likes it, saying it’s a great conversation starter about the type of dentistry patients can expect. Just to name a few, Dr. Bauer employs CBCT, laser dentistry, 3D printing and AI diagnostics to keep him at the top of his game and to help patients understand the treatment he is prescribing. “I hate giving bad news. I hate telling people they have cavities,” he said. But “A picture is worth a thousand words. Seeing it on the screen, they’re like, ‘Oh yes, let’s start. Let’s fix that.’” Having patients actually see their issues prompts them to request treatment, which he points out is not the norm. Getting to this level of technological advancement and success necessitated a team effort. During the expansion and to this day, Dr. Bauer appreciates being able to run ideas past his Patterson territory representative, Sean Beshwate. “I see Sean as a business partner, if you will. Most of my business decisions, most of my technology decisions, I bounce off him…. I think Patterson is just – head and shoulders above the rest.” According to Patterson equipment specialist Rick Hodkin, Dr. Bauer occupies rare air when it comes to being on the cutting edge of technology. “I would say he’s probably in the top 1% of dentists. Not many people have all these things to offer,” he said. Want to take a look at Dr. Bauer’s show-stopping lab or learn more about his favorite technology? 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