The Dentists – South Yarra | Boutique Dental Fitout

For The Dentists – South Yarra, relocating to a ground floor tenancy provided an opportunity to completely reimagine the practice. The brief called for a smart, space-conscious dental practice design that would reflect the brand and deliver a premium experience for patients. OPTIMA delivered a high-impact dental fitout in a compact footprint, proving that big results are possible in compact spaces.

Project Story

Client Interview

Project summary

Details

Type: Dental practice fitout

Size: 52 m² GFA

Features

Ground floor retail premises

Reception & waiting area

Sterilisation

Staffroom

Services

Strategy

Town planning

Interior dental practice design

Project documentation & approvals

Dental fitout

Equipment supply & installation

Explore the Project

“I’ve even gained patients in the small space of time we’ve been here. People walk by and think, ‘That looks like a beautiful space,’ so they pop in and make an appointment.”

Dr Luke Rickman

Project Background

From upstairs to outstanding

When Dr Luke Rickman approached OPTIMA, the vision was to move his practice from an upstairs tenancy into a ground floor location that would be modern, accessible, and true to his brand. With guidance from OPTIMA’s property advisory team, including thorough site evaluations and early concept planning, confidence quickly grew in the potential of the chosen site. What followed was a carefully managed journey that transformed the space into a clinic designed around both the needs of the practitioner and the expectations of his patients.

Solution

Tailored dental fitout in a small but powerful footprint

This project is a masterclass in spatial efficiency. In a compact space, the design team focused on simplicity to maximise flow, clarity, and comfort. The practice’s branding and patient experience were brought to life through a thoughtfully selected colour palette and bespoke design choices, led by OPTIMA’s interior design team. Every decision supported the practice’s goals: to create a beautiful, and highly functional clinic in a location that would attract new patients.

Project Benefits

“I feel like I can offer the best to my patients”

The Dentists – South Yarra now operates from a space that feels like a natural extension of the brand – modern, accessible, and designed with care. The new ground floor location has already attracted new patients, with many commenting on the clinic’s elegance and style. More than just a visual upgrade, the new dental practice design has improved clinical efficiency and transformed the day-to-day experience for both practitioner and patient. This project is proof that a considered dental fitout, even on a small scale, can have a big impact.