“The children’s experience with Bullard Children’s Dentistry starts in the parking lot with the purple building,” said Nicole Thomas, special projects and marketing, the Sheboygan Sun reported.
Located at 3304 Wilgus Avenue in Sheboygan, the practice originally operated near Fresh Meals on Wheels under Dr. George Bullard. In 2011, the office relocated to a former Pit Stop Pizza building. The back staff lunchroom retains the former restaurant’s decor.
A 12-member Board of Directors made up of parent-nominated children helped choose the new building’s colors, furniture, and toys. These young directors brainstorm, share ideas, and work on office art projects during board meetings.
Waiting areas feature a playland theme created by staff members. Staff built a cardboard tractor with working lights, an apple tree, a Farmers Market, and a Frozen-themed igloo for Christmas.
For Halloween, the staff dressed as bumblebees and visited 27 dental office colleagues in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, and Plymouth. The practice has done trick-or-treat deliveries.
The practice has teamed up with Creekside Chiropractic and Performance Center for the 12th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Community members can drop off food donations in the lobby Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 25.
Field trip coordinator Janis runs a traveling Dental Education Program that reaches thousands of kids annually. She sings, dances, and teaches proper brushing techniques in schools across Manitowoc, Sheboygan County, and Port Washington.
Dr. Bullard provides free baby smile checkups for children aged 24 months or younger. These visits include an office tour, an oral screening, and guidance on infant oral hygiene.
“George and Shannon wanted kids’ input,” Thomas told the Sheboygan Sun.
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