Dr. Derek Chung B.Sc (Dent), DMD, a Toronto-Based dentist, recently created an elevated dental boutique dubbed Paste Dental. The office combines his two dynamic passions: art and dentistry to create an elegant, relaxed space. "As an art enthusiast, Dr. Chung has always been drawn to the beauty and emotional impact of art and design, while also having a love and appreciation for the craft of dentistry."
With Toronto's diverse culture, it was possible to combine what felt like opposing passions, which is how Paste Dental was born. His vision for Paste was inspired by dentists helping people through the craft of dentistry in their own way and creatives being celebrated and admired for their artistic abilities.
Paste believes that having a curated and thoughtful dental experience should be attainable to all, which is why pricing follows the Ontario Dental Association fee guide. Pricing is similar to your regular dentist next door, which means choosing Paste allows for a higher level of service and experience, without paying more.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artistic Dental Boutiques
- There is an opportunity for dentists to combine their passion for art and dentistry to create elevated dental boutiques with an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
- Curated Dental Experiences
- Dental offices can offer curated and thoughtful experiences that are still affordable, which allows for higher level of service and experience for patients.
- Affordable Luxury Dentistry
- Offering luxury dental experiences at a price point similar to traditional dental offices could disrupt the industry by providing high-quality services that are accessible to a wider audience.
Where This Applies
- Dental Industry
- Dentists could create elevated dental boutiques to offer a unique and artistic approach to dentistry while still being accessible to patients.
- Luxury Industry
- Luxury businesses could enter the dental industry by providing high-quality, curated experiences for patients who want a more elevated and bespoke service.
- Healthcare Industry
- The healthcare industry could adopt the idea of combining art and medicine to create more elegant and relaxing spaces for patients in other medical fields besides dentistry.
