The IDS head office is aaall the way up north in Calgary, Canada. To some that can seem like a long way to do business, but with the technology available to us, and the right people managing your project, we have it figured out. The 400 offices we have already themed are proof of that.
Currency and Payment
Don’t worry, we work with you in USD to make every transaction easier. You’ll never have to worry about exchange rates and conversions on your end.
Proximity
Geographically, the United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world. This proximity means that travel between the two countries is relatively easy and cost-effective. Canada and the United States have a well-established trade relationship. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and continues to facilitate the flow of goods and services across borders. These trade agreements provide a stable and predictable framework for cross-border business activities.
Robust Legal Systems
Both the U.S. and Canada have well-developed legal systems that protect the rights and interests of businesses. American businesses can have confidence in the Canadian legal system, which offers similar legal protections and enforces contracts effectively.
Most Importantly, it’s Easy to Work Remotely with IDS
In an increasingly interconnected world, the opportunity for American businesses to collaborate with companies in neighboring Canada is more accessible than ever before. We make use of the latest technology to make you feel like you are right here with us while we build your office theme. Through online meetings, phone calls, e-mails, and in-progress photos, we make sure we stay connected.
Once you choose your theme, sketches begin every project so we can come up with ideas you can actually see and imagine in your space.
Our Creative Consultants go over these designs with you and explain every detail and any visual jokes being acted out by the characters, with photo references of our past work.
Once approved, your sketches are annotated with color paint references, sculpting style references, foliage types, and any other details like if lighting is being added or if special glitter paint is being used. This ‘Scope of Work’ as we call it, follows the project through every department.
We create virtual 3D models for all our props to ensure that what you see is what you get. With these digital models of your theme, you can visualize your props before they are even sculpted.
These 3D models are printed and used as reference in our Scope of Work for our sculptors.
Photos are taken weekly of the sculpt and paint process so you can see your project as it moves along our manufacturing floor.
Our project managers will guide you through every step of the office design so you feel connected and confident that the work we do matches your vision, regardless of distance.
And you’re going to love our install team. We get nothing but compliments about Brandon and Josh and their level of care and attention to detail.
From the initial consultation, concept drawings, pre-production, production, and install, you won’t even notice the distance.
“I felt like I really had a sense of what I was doing in my office. From the online meetings and the markups that explained everything from colors and foliage, to the 3D models of my characters, IDS really created a complete picture. I didn’t realize I was going to see my whole office before it was built. I was so excited to see every new email you sent.
– Dr. Tim Verwest
In 2017 we completed our first UK office in London and in 2018 we themed an entire hospital in Saudia Arabia. Distance isn’t stopping us from theming all over the world!
If you’re still feeling nervous you can come and meet the IDS Team at trade shows including the AAPD Annual Session. We attend every year with samples of our products. We love meeting our clients in person too!
These 3D models are printed and used as reference in our Scope of Work for our sculptors.
Photos are taken weekly of the sculpt and paint process so you can see your project as it moves along our manufacturing floor.
Our project managers will guide you through every step of the office design so you feel connected and confident that the work we do matches your vision, regardless of distance.
And you’re going to love our install team. We get nothing but compliments about Brandon and Josh and their level of care and attention to detail.
From the initial consultation, concept drawings, pre-production, production, and install, you won’t even notice the distance.
“I felt like I really had a sense of what I was doing in my office. From the online meetings and the markups that explained everything from colors and foliage, to the 3D models of my characters, IDS really created a complete picture. I didn’t realize I was going to see my whole office before it was built. I was so excited to see every new email you sent.”
– Dr. Tim Verwest
In 2017 we completed our first UK office in London and in 2018 we themed an entire hospital in Saudia Arabia. Distance isn’t stopping us from theming all over the world!
If you’re still feeling nervous you can come and meet the IDS Team at trade shows including the AAPD Annual Session. We attend every year with samples of our products. We love meeting our clients in person too! You can check out our trade show schedule on the bottom of our contact page.
IDS theming is not an expense; it is an investment in your business.
Invest in Your Patients
- Reduce patient anxiety and enhance their relaxation
- Prime patients and families for their appointments
- Create positive dental care experiences
Invest in Your Business
- Create “buzz” in the community you serve
- Accelerate patient referrals
- Generate positive online reviews
