Laboratory Oasis in Urban Jungle

Many laboratories create esthetic restorations, but some owners and their teams are lucky enough to work in facilities that are as beautiful as the work they create. In this second installment of LMT's Laboratory Showcase series, we debunk the myth that bigger is better, profiling two labs whose ergonomic design maximizes a small amount of space.

Larry Passaro, owner, and
Dana Passaro, vice president of operations, New Dent
Dental Studio

In midtown Manhattan, a place known for tight spaces, Larry Passaro has created his own laboratory oasis along with his daughter Dana, whom Passaro credits for helping the lab run smoothly. In March 2008, Passaro and his 14-person staff moved into the seventh floor of a newly renovated building not far from the Empire State Building. Working with the building contractor, Passaro transformed the empty 2,000-sq.-ft space into an open and airy facility. For instance, the laboratory features lots of...