Historical information and artifacts continue to emerge from Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was silenced by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 76 A.D. But, this ancient world comes alive again at Pompeii Dentistry, Dr. Roberto Palmieri’s beautiful new office in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Pompeii Dentistry has successfully achieved creating the sense that one has reentered the glorious past of the famous old city.
Patients are immediately swept into the office’s well-defined theme. Classical columns adorn the reception area. Its mosaic-and-tile countertop sets the pace for the many authentic details that follow. The marble and porcelain floor tiles are cool and inviting, and flow smoothly into the hallways of the facility. Roughtextured, color-washed plaster walls in warm golden and verdant tones echo the style of the excavated buildings of the Roman era, and are found throughout the reception area, hallways, and operatories. The office’s wall décor exhibits the classical approach, with fresco-like art, sconce vases, and the Greek key border set midway up the walls. Barrel-vaulted hallway ceilings have been painted in dark tones to heighten their dramatic effect. Entries to the operatories are hung with a drapery-length curtain of fabric in rich jewel tones. Swagged lengths of material adorn the operatories’ windows, adding an air of sophistication and sensuality that is carried through the office’s highly stylized interior.
Pompeii Dentistry spans the centuries admirably with its array of high-tech equipment. Patients can revel in the palpable historical architectural and design elements, and receive the best dental care possible simultaneously. Approximately 2,500-sq. ft. of space house the 5-operatory facility. The efficient floor plan includes equipment from manufacturers such as Midmark, Gendex, and Belmont. The office is a first for Dr. Palmieri. He decided to create a start-up practice, finding that it made the most business sense, and chose to work with Sullivan-Schein to accomplish these goals. “I ultimately chose Sullivan-Schein after meeting with {all} the dental equipment/supply companies…they gave us the most practical advice…and were persistent and attentive… they made us feel they cared about our practice–more than any of the other companies we had dealt with,” remarks Dr. Palmieri.
Gene Bost, Equipment Sales Specialist; Brian Shue, Field Sales Consultant; and Bernard Bryant, Equipment Sales Technician, composed the team that worked with the Doctor during the project.
Sullivan-Schein’s team arranged visits to offices that were for sale—and to many newly established offices as well. This provided Dr. Palmieri with the opportunity to consider more than one approach to setting up his business. “Sullivan-Schein assisted me with the office’s layout and floor plan, supply ordering recommendations, plan coordination with the contractor during the mechanicals phase of the project, and selection of equipment. The highlight of the process was a trip to the Midmark factory. Sullivan-Schein flew me via Midmark Corporation’s private jet so that I could preview the equipment choices firsthand,” notes Dr. Palmieri.
Quality equipment such as top-of-the-line Midmark chairs, delivery systems, lights, and sterilizer…Belmont panoramic X-ray machine…Gendex DenOptix Digital Radiography System…computers in every operatory, and paperless charting capabilities make Pompeii Dentistry a facility that dedicates itself to first-class patient care. “Patients and employees both enjoy the new space…and, we are always proud to take patients on a tour of the office,” smiles Dr. Palmieri. “We are also considering bringing an associate on board to keep up with the practice’s growth.”
Pompeii Dentistry is a thoroughly modern business, operating at peak efficiency by means of effective organization and exceptional technology. The office’s unique and artistic décor surrounds you like the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, and carries you back in time to ponder the mysteries of the ancient world while you receive the ultimate in dental care.
Left to right: Gene Bost, Equipment Sales Specialist; Brian Shue, Field Sales Specialist; Dr. Roberto Palmieri; Bernard Bryant, Equipment Sales Technician.
