Our Clinic’s Story: From Dream to Reality
In 1992, when we opened our modest little practice, Dr. Antal Pongrácz was already dreaming of his own modern dental clinic. At that time, it seemed far off, so our team focused on the quality of treatments—and it quickly became clear that even our small team could compete with any dental clinic.
After Dr. Antal Pongrácz’s departure in 2008, Dr. Mátyás Pongrácz took over the management of the practice, with the support of Dr. Gábor Vitos. The small practice gradually grew larger, always built on a foundation of quality. The dream of the clinic remained alive, though it was still just an idea.
In 2011, Dr. Mátyás Pongrácz moved to Budapest for further studies, gaining experience at one of Europe’s leading dental tourism clinics (Kreativ Dental). There, he not only learned from world-class specialists but also gained insight into the operation of a modern dental clinic.
Upon returning home, with the support of our staff, we embarked on a long-term construction project, for which we had been gathering resources, ideas, and experience for years. After months of collaboration with architect and interior designer Timea Paál, our current clinic was born: a modern healthcare facility, built to our specifications, with meticulous attention to every detail.
In the final, challenging year, using all available resources, with family support and the pre-sale of the old practice, we were able to complete the new building six months ahead of schedule. At the opening, our team and friends cut the red ribbon together – a shared achievement. As a good friend once said: it is not the building, but the people who work in it that make a clinic great. Fortunately, our team is united, professional, and enthusiastic, enjoying the new opportunities.
Clinic Facilities:
- Six modern treatment rooms
- Dental laboratory
- Staff kitchen and changing rooms
- Patient and staff restrooms (accessible)
- Conference room
- X-ray and CT room
- Photography room
- Sterilization room
- Storage rooms and offices
- Server room
The smooth operation of the clinic is ensured by our maintenance and administrative manager, Lehel Koszta, who checks and prepares the equipment every morning.
In 2020, we expanded the outdoor waiting area in the garden, allowing patients to wait outside under a sunshade.
Sustainability and Hygiene
During construction, we focused on sustainability: minimizing heat loss, using energy-efficient LED lighting, and installing solar panels on the roof to reduce electricity consumption.
Our team also strives to reduce waste while maintaining sterility and legal compliance: plastic cups were replaced with paper, disposable gowns with washable/sterilizable ones, and much of the bureaucracy and treatment procedures have been digitized.
2020 was the year of safety: we equipped our clinic with the highest-standard tools to protect against infections. 2021 became the year of digitalization, introducing new investments and services for our patients.
The construction of the clinic was not an end goal, but a significant leap in our path of development. We always aim to keep pace with, or even stay a step ahead of, future technologies – a philosophy reflected in the ongoing changes at our clinic. The adventure is just beginning!
