Paint the walls a neutral color

• Colors such as light blue or beige can help patients remain calm in the waiting room and in the procedure room.
  
  

Hang dentistry-inspired artwork

• Whether it is a framed poster or painting, avoid choosing artwork that shows the painful side of dentistry, for example, a painting of someone crying during a dental procedure. Opt for artwork that is more interesting and happy.
  
  

Put in a fish tank

• Many people go into a dentist office feeling afraid and tense. Watching the fish in the waiting room can help patients feel at ease and can distract nervous or rambunctious children.
  
  

Display antique dental books

• The books can be conversation starters and can show people how far dental procedures and practices have come. They can serve as décor in the procedure room until a patient wants to look through them.
  
  

Put out greenery

• Sometimes dentist offices can seem cold. Putting out several plants in the waiting area and throughout the rest of the office can add a bit of life and color.