A former shop was converted into a fully equipped squat dental practice with full design, build and installation—complete with decontamination room, DDA WC and space for future expansion.
East Dulwich Dental Care, led by Dr Ali Samadi, provides general, emergency and cosmetic dental care to both NHS and private patients.
With a growing patient base and a commitment to providing reliable, high-quality care, Dr Samadi chose to establish a brand-new squat practice designed from the ground up.
The goal was to create a modern, high-performance clinical environment that would serve as a hub for a wide range of treatments—including implants, whitening, hygiene services and day-to-day dentistry.
The challenge: building a fully compliant, operational dental practice from a blank canvas.
The project involved converting a former high street retail unit into a fully functional, CQC-compliant dental practice. Starting with a full strip-out of the existing shop interior—including plasterboard ceilings, partitions, block walls, built-in cupboards and flooring—the site was taken back to a blank shell ready for transformation.
We carried out a full mechanical and electrical overhaul, including the installation of a new fuse board, a complete rewire to support dental equipment, LED lighting, air conditioning and ventilation systems. The plumbing was fully upgraded with new hot and cold supplies, drainage, a new booster pump and hot water cylinder.
The layout included a new surgery, a decontamination room, a DDA-compliant WC, kitchen and waiting room / reception. New partitions were erected and extended to the main ceiling for a solid, clean finish.
A full air ventilation system was supplied and installed to achieve ten air changes per hour, along with air conditioning units for each surgery and the reception area. Full internal decorating and cove-and-capped vinyl flooring installed to complete the build.
To ensure a modern and durable clinical setup, we supplied and installed the following equipment and finishes:
The project delivered a fully operational, compliant and stylish new practice, ready to serve a wide range of patient needs.
With a focus on workflow design, infection control and patient comfort, East Dulwich Dental Care now operates with increased confidence and capacity.
Thanks to thoughtful planning and high-spec execution, the team now have a foundation for long-term success—with additional clinical space ready to be added when the extension is completed.
