SWISS SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, BROOK STREET, LONDON - Swiss Smile promotes itself as a walk-in dental clinic, with its prominent shopping facade in one of the most prestigious areas of London. It offers state-of-the-art dental services in a highly sophisticated practice by a team of best educated dental experts during extended opening hours 365 days a year. Besides this, it fascinates patients with its unique and breathtaking architectural style and design, an environment which takes away that typical dread of seeing the dentist. www.swisssmile.com Architecture and interior design by: designspace

CHILDREN'S WAITING AREA AT SMILESCOO(TM) - REECE ASSOCIATES DENTAL CARE SOLUTIONS - Nestled at the heart of this new dental practice is the vibrant home of the unique and revolutionary population prevention-based children's dental care and education programme called 'smilescool'. Offering a refreshingly innovative way to deliver dental care and education, smilescool(TM) is designed to combat or reverse any fear and apprehension children may have of attending the dentist, and teach parents and children to understand oral healthcare, how tooth decay and gum disease develop and, most importantly, the skills necessary for their prevention. The dedicated children's waiting area is bright, light and colourful and boasts knee-high interactive computers and mini seating and a range of handpicked informative dental health education books and games. Adjacent to this waiting area is the 460 sq ft Preventive Dental Unit, which is specifically designed, equipped and resourced to appeal to children of all ages, enabling the smilescool team to teach, monitor and promote preventative excellence to their growing young clientele. Photography - Lloyd Goodall Architectural Design - Gary Bettis, DDPC Ltd Building & Equipment Suppliers - Jacqui Tibbetts, Promec Dental Sales & Building Projects Creative Design & Project Management - Sara Reece, CEO smilescool Ltd

THE COURTYARD, HUDDERSFIELD - The aim at The Courtyard was to create a fusion of modernistic and beautiful design leading to a stylish, relaxed atmosphere for clients. Once the building works were complete, the professional artistry from the architect and his team continued on to create the design and atmosphere of the interior. The vibrant colours mixed with decadent furnishings displays an ultra-contemporary feel with a twist of classic. Designer: Brandon Pashley, Oak Electrical Ltd Photography: Dan Dalton, www.beautiful-photography.co.uk

ADVANCE DENTAL CENTRE, CHELMSFORD - An insertion of a skillfully designed dental surgery into an impossibly constrained site, the layout of the Advance Dental Centre is intrinsically ergonomically efficient and provides for the highest standards of cross-infection control. Patient circulation is separated from that of staff, which helps to calm patients, as well improving hygiene standards. The less there is in the surgery, the less there is to keep clean: a storage wall accessed from both sides houses all services, instruments and materials. Lying in a dentist's chair looking at the blue sky and clouds through a carefully placed rooflight must soothe even the most frazzled nerves. (Extract from the RIBA Awards 2004 publication) Dr Andrew Moore, Advance Dental Clinic, 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 O9G Tel: 012 4526 8494. Email: info@advancedentalclinic.com

DENORA DENTAL, WORCESTER - This new state-of-the-art surgery in Worcester is the most recent in the Denora Dental Group. The surgery was converted from an old bank by Genus Dental, a design and build specialist in dental surgery fit-outs. The cutting edge design concept reflects the principles of this market leader. The premises are air-conditioned and clients can relax in comfortable surroundings within the luxurious waiting area and treatment rooms, or even sit in the Feng Shui-influenced decked garden. Designer: Genus Dental

PENTANGLE DENTAL TRANSFORMATIONS, NEWBURY A welcoming yet high-tech dental practice was created from an awkward two storey offi ce building with low ceilings. A double height space was carved out for the front lobby, letting light deep into the ground fl oor and lifting the spirit on entering. The waiting area is curved and generous and contains internet points and a coffee bar, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Each surgery is positioned such that glass screens let borrowed light into a clutter-free space, creating a calm environment.

'ON THE BEACH...': DENTAL CLINIC KU64, BERLIN, GERMANY The general concept for the dental clinic of Dr Ziegler is radically new. The model of a dune landscape with high points and hollows to hide in, such as is found on a beach, was used as a metaphor for an artificial landscape of undulating folded floors reflected by a ceiling of a similar shape. This creates a space that provides a feeling of introverted protection without distinct enclosure. 'Hills' and 'valleys' are configured in order to allow privacy and intimacy as well as openness and wide views. Anamorphotic images in white are silk-screened onto the general orange surface and can only be deciphered from distinct viewpoints. While moving through the space, it continuously changes. Furniture also functions as storage and technical equipment and has become invisible, integrated into the sculpture of the space. Design: Graft Architects Photography: hiepler brunier architekturfotografie

THE SMILE SUITE, BRISTOL - Part of a truly magnificent listed building in Clifton, Bristol, this is the orthodontic practice of Dr Darren Hills. Paradigm Design worked closely with the client and his team to create a modernistic practice without compromising the integrity of the building. The interior finish utilised a variety of products and materials and the bespoke reception desk was designed and commissioned by Paradigm. Designer: Paradigm Design

BARBICAN ORTHODONTICS - Designers King and Co. have more than 15 years experience in dental and orthodontic refurbishments. They were approached to create a contemporary design for this Central London practice. David King described the premises, which provide NHS and private care and are set out over three floors, as 'challenging'. The basement needed to incorporate three chairs and, due to space and light restrictions, the designers utilised semi-opaque profiled glass screens for separation and introduced a light well to provide natural light. Designer: King and Co. Contact David King on 0207 691 8951 or at www.kingandco.co.uk

TOOTHBEARY, RICHMOND UPON THAMES - Dental Design and Planning Consultants (DDPC) were chosen to design 'Toothbeary' in Richmond upon Thames. It is the UK's first pilot practice dedicated to providing high quality dentistry exclusively for children aged 0-18 years. The practice promotes positive first experiences of visiting the dentist. Everything has been purposefully designed with children in mind and the result is a practice that is accessible, welcoming and fun.

DENTAL LOUNGE, DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - The architects' intention to break with stereotypes and common patterns of perception are of special interest, especially when designing a dental practice, which is often tainted with negative preconceptions. Warm, comforting colours of brown, orange and red, the lounge atmosphere and the successful space sculpture are all important elements within the effect of the practice, signifying the patients' well-being. The main source of inspiration is the Aesculapius Staff, the snake winding around the staff - a symbol of the medical profession. Practice and design revolve around the patient, with the 'twister', a sculpture winding from the wall and stretching over the ceiling, practically drawing the patient towards the reception desk. Architect - Graft Architects

THE COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC, NEWCASTLE - This five floor listed Georgian townhouse was ideally placed to house a dental practice, but required significant restoration to transform it into the ultra-chic boutique clinic that it is today. With English Heritage approval the building was returned to its 1830s splendour with cornicing, high skirting, cast iron fireplaces and the original sweeping staircase set against a backdrop of ornate chandeliers, oversized gilt mirrors, natural travertine tiles, Italian leather and the latest dental technology. Architect - Purves Ash and Contractor - Ammar M