The CenterPoint Showroom: Nearing the Finish Line

Less than two weeks away from the first Benco Dental Open House at CenterPoint on April 7th, technicians are working feverishly to complete the CenterPoint showroom. The photos this week are a great example of how far we've come in such a short period of time. It's a testament to the hard work of countless Benco Dental associates who worked on every aspect of the CenterPoint Experience from planning straight through installation.


A Summit Dental Systems operatory is highlighted by a wave-textured wall illuminated by green strobe lights. It's just one more example of how CenterPoint is about so much more than just equipment.


Look back to our March 11th post and you may not recognize this room. Previously cluttered with network cables, the Technology Suite is nearing completion, showing how clean and organized BencoNET networks can be.


Sirona has supplied this operatory with some of its latest equipment in an eye-popping, attractive color selection with polished tile floors and convenient cabinetry.


Here's our weekly update in our Digital Imaging Suite. All the units have been installed, and once they are wired to computers, they will be available to fire up and test.


A Midmark operatory provides a clean layout with vinyl wood flooring, the latest equipment and technology and rear cabinet delivery.


Take a look at the CenterPoint lounge, where visitors will have an opportunity to relax, discuss everything they took in as part of the CenterPoint Experience and enjoy an expansive, hilltop view of beautiful Northeastern Pennsylvania.

One Step Closer to Unveiling The CenterPoint Experience

In just two weeks, Benco Dental will be welcoming visitors to CenterPoint for the first time! Installation has remained on schedule as the dedicated team at CenterPoint is working on refining some of the final details before opening the doors to our honored guests. The CenterPoint Experience will be a one-of-a-kind insight into all the options available on the market--a prospect never before possible for dental professionals. Here's a look at some of the most recent progress. You'll see rooms that were just opened boxes and empty floors have transformed into detailed displays of the latest in dental equipment and technology.


"Sterilization Alley" lines the walls at CenterPoint. Here is a newly installed SteriStudio courtesy of SciCan sandwiched between twp full-sized stericenters.


This Belmont operatory, along with chair and cabinetry options, contains a wall of sample materials, providing visitors additional options from what is initially pictured.

Before you take a look at the progress in the digital imaging suite, take a look at how it all began. Here's a listing of all the units and manufacturers available for testing in this high-tech area.

Here's the latest in the digital imaging suite. This is just half of the room containing some of the most innovative technology ever to hit the dental industry.

Also seen in the layout plan above is the handpiece cutting station, which will feature several handpiece options available for testing. Stay tuned for updates with progress in this area!


Another example of design and fuctionality on display on CenterPoint is this nearly completed DentalEZ operatory. It's one of the final operatories to be completed prior to CenterPoint's grand opening.

Another DentalEZ operatory displays even more options in terms of functionality, design and equipment.

This Pelton & Crane operatory features a finely textured vinyl wood flooring, offering the look of a hardwood floor without the lofty price tag. It's just one more way CenterPoint caters to any style and any budget.

The CenterPoint Showroom Goes Digital

A lot can happen in a week! Since our last post, the CenterPoint X-ray suite has transformed from nothing more than walls, paint and carpet into a functional, efficient display, fully equipped with 2D, 3D and cone beam digital imaging units. While there’s still some finishing touches yet to be completed in the 13-unit exhibit, this week’s progress was a major step in the right direction. In the days to come, look for updates from our handpiece cutting station, digital operatory and a sophisticated technology suite. Thanks to the hard work of many, Benco Dental is well on its way to unveiling CenterPoint – the new standard in equipment shopping.

Progress thus far on the digital imaging suite, which will soon contain 13 digital 2D and 3D imaging units.

It's scattered wires right now, but soon this will be CenterPoint's comprehensive display of dental-specific network and technology solutions.

A view from inside a nearly completed Midmark operatory. The hallway you’re peering down will include several sterilization displays, specialty suites and more operatories.

It’s far from complete, but here’s a look into another showroom operatory. The most noticeable difference is obviously the pool-liner flooring. Every operatory is more than just equipment options. Each one is a display of the latest design trends and most innovative technologies.

Here’s a look into one of our several specialty suites. This one in particular is the oral surgery suite, which will contain, in addition to the OS-specific equipment, all the supplies an oral surgeon will call on during a procedure.

Setting the Stage for the CenterPoint Experience

Spring 2010 is drawing near, which means Benco Dental will soon be cutting the ribbon and opening the doors of North America's largest dental equipment showroom. CenterPoint is receiving equipment as Benco Dental Service Technicians from all over the country have traveled to Pittston, Pennsylvania, installing dental equipment in most of the 25 fully functional operatories at CenterPoint. While some operatories are already complete, there's still plenty of work to be done, including completing CenterPoint's one-of-a-kind digital imaging suite.

Progress thus far on the digital imaging suite, which will soon contain 13 digital 2D and 3D imaging units.

In-progress DentalEZ operatories

Hu-Friedy's interactive display amid several soon-to-be-completed operatories.

A Pelton & Crane Stericenter.

A Pelton & Crane Operatory with Helios operatory light and rear cabinetry layout

Coming Soon...North America's Largest Dental Equipment Showroom

After a year of anticipation, Benco Dental is now on the precipice of opening North America's largest dental equipment showroom. This week, Benco installers began working at CenterPoint, preparing several of the 25 operatories that will soon be open for dentists all over the country to come and "test drive" equipment prior to making the practice-changing investment. Here's a look at some of the progress.

Aside from equipment, doctors can view design and layout options

Manufacturers have provided the latest trends and designs

Installers will consistently be visiting CenterPoint to complete installation

Improvement Never Stops

Our move to CenterPoint is almost 100% complete. With just a few departments left to move, we have an update of what everyone's new digs look like. Take a look through and see how drastically things have changed!!



Here's just part of the over 2 miles of conveyor in the CenterPoint warehouse. The large object on the right is a piece of the trash compacting system.







The warehouse mezzanine is fully stocked.






The Call Center hasn't missed a beat during the move.








The Purchasing Department hard at work







The social hub of CenterPoint, the fully catered cafeteria







Deb Hammaker in one corner of Culture and People...







...and Becky Clouse in the other.








The new, spacious Creative Department





Thanks again to Sharon Fiorini who got her exercise marching around CenterPoint and getting everyone's photo.

As the last few departments move, we'll have their photos up too. Thanks for checking in!

Benco In The News

There's a nice article in today's issues of the Citizens' Voice and Scranton Times Tribune about our move to CenterPoint. You can catch it on page 3 of the Citizens' Voice, in the Business Section of the Times Tribune or online by clicking here. Enjoy!