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CenterPoint Design is America’s Most Innovative Dental Design Team

Every year, over a thousand dental professionals trust us to bring their ideas to life. CenterPoint Design is the only choice for a complete suite of design services, from entry to operatory: space planning, architectural/engineering services, interior design, and furniture/finishes.

Getting started on a project

PLAN

Let us do the problem solving –
we plan your office for efficiency using best-in-class techniques

SPECIFY

We document the details for success -dental equipment plans along with carpentry, electrical and plumbing details

DESIGN

Interior finish selections
tailored to suit your brand and budget;
furniture, lighting and accessories

DOCUMENT

Eliminate guess work in the field - finish specifications and location plans, custom millwork designs and elevations

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We stand behind our work 100%. Preliminary designs are free and other services are priced competitively.”

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Who We Are

VALUABLE RESOURCES PROBLEM SOLVERS LICENSED DESIGNERS EXPERT SPACE PLANNERS AWARD-WINNERS BIG THINKERS INNOVATORS CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS

Melissa Sprau — Melissa Sprau
Design Director
10 years of experience in the architecture and design field
Joined CenterPoint Design/Benco Dental in 2017
Earned Chamber of Commerce Pride of Place awards for Interior Design and Restoration
BFA, Interior Design, Moore College of Art and Design
Certificate of Healthcare Facilities Planning & Design, Cornell University
MPS, Psychology of Leadership, Penn State University (in progress)
Licensed Interior Designer through the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
LEED Accredited Professional
Where do you find your design inspiration?
I find inspiration in everyday objects and places, art, geometry, history, product design and fashion. Drawing unexpected connections across these areas helps me create unique, highly personalized solutions for my clients.
Favorite part of life/what makes you happy?
I love painting with my son and daughter. Their minds are uninhibited and they're not afraid to take risks. I strive to think more like they do. Picasso said, "It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child."
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not!)
I'm always trying new creative endeavors to keep my artistic side nimble. Right now I love letterpress, printmaking, and take a weekly pottery class.
You're all creative and offer a unique perspective on what makes a space work and flow . What would you share as your best tip -- or general words of wisdom?
Interior design is about creating experiences. The best designs connect people to place, engaging all of their senses in a way that is memorable, not just decorative.
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in NY
What's your favorite room in the house?
My dining room. It houses some of my modern favorites and vintage treasures (including Herman Miller dining chairs).

Sean McNamara — Sean McNamara
Design Manager
21 years of experience in the architecture and design field
Joined Benco Dental in 2019
Bachelor of Architecture; Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology
MBA, Western Governors University
Registered Architect
LEED AP+
Where do you find your design inspiration from?
I find design inspiration from traveling. London, Chicago & Las Vegas are my current obsessions.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
My library. Lots of books and trinkets from adventures of the past and possibilities for the future.
What’s in your iTunes/Spotify/CD player?
Radiohead, Magnetic Fields, and occasionally underground London rap battles.
What would you share as your best tip – or general words of wisdom?
You are not designing a space as much as you are an experience. What can you do along that linear path to create a positive lasting impression?
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
I lived and worked in Manhattan for several years. I always feel a design buzz when I am there.

Sucharita Ray

Daina Griffiths — Daina Griffiths
Design Operations Specialist
Joined Benco Dental in 2019
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Hospitality and Tourism; Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science in Business Administration; McCann School of Business & Technology
Favorite part of life / what makes you happy?
My recipe for a good time: either surrounding myself with the people I love or binge-watching TV with my two calico cats.
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not):
Watching live-theater, thrifting: shopping for deals and giving old things new life, dancing, renovating my house, crafting and planning events / parties.
Where do you find your design inspiration?
Travel. I love seeing first-hand how others live and how their culture shines through hospitality and design. From sleeping in a treehouse in the jungle to sleeping in a historic castle, I’ve brought all of my experiences, interactions and aesthetics home forever.
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
When I’m not belting out my favorite showtunes, I'm listening to anything I can sing and dance to, especially Queen, Abba, the Spice Girls, Michael Bublé, boy bands from The Beatles to One Direction and everyone in between, and anything from the 90s (especially ska, grunge and alternative rock)!
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
Walt Disney World - Inspiration flows at a place who’s artfully managed to marry "grown-up" concepts such as structure, organization and planning with imagination, color and magic, all seemingly "child-like" points-of-view. And this corporate machine manages to do it, all while staying true to their brand and holding the title of "happiest place on Earth". Mimicking their style by balancing both hemispheres of my mind, while always adding that "little bit of pixie dust" is something I aspire to follow every day.
Who inspires you?
Pioneers, out-of-the-box thinkers, underdogs and folks who have found their true passions in life.

Amanda Griffith

Mark Costigan

Megan Chuzas

Ron Lalunio — Ron Lalunio
Drafting Specialist
8 years of experience in design
Joined CenterPoint Design/Benco Dental in 2015
2019 Office Sportfest Champion in Badminton and Air Hockey
Where do you find your design inspiration?
I find design inspiration in everything, when I take a walk, chat up with family, friends and coworkers.
Favorite part of life/what makes you happy?
Family and friends and waking up in the morning and realizing I am still alive.
What's in your iTunes/Spotify/CD player?
Top hits Philippines, LANY and my love song playlist
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
When I visited the United States, specifically a trip to New York City.

Angele Hashoul — Angele Hashoul
Interior Designer
Over 18 years of experience in the architecture and design field
Joined CenterPoint Design/Benco Dental in 2017
BA Degree in Interior Design, Sydney Institute of Technology, Sydney
Where do you find your design inspiration?
I find inspiration in new innovative products, the way other parts of the world approach design like Japan, Dubai, Spain. What makes this inspiration burst is MUSIC.
Mentor in design or the world at large? Why?
The world at large. I find inspiration in places or people where I least expect it.
Favorite part of life/what makes you happy?
College years were a great part of my life, there I discovered who I am, what I can do, and met people who had an impact on my life.
What's in your iTunes/Spotify/CD player?
Hans Zimmer scores, John Williams, The Piano Guys, violinist Lindsey Stirling, songs with happy beat like: Bailando by Enrique Iglesias or Havana by Camila Cabello.
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not!)
Artistic pursuits such as creating portraits of famous people or friends, painting horses galloping, dolphins and abstract art.
You're all creative and offer a unique perspective on what makes a space work and flow . What would you share as your best tip -- or general words of wisdom?
Designing a space around human activities to emphasize the purpose. It's important to study who is using the space prior to planning. Put your heart in what you do, even when you are restricted, because if you lose to the circumstances, you will lose your identity.
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad contemporary art museum, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour
What's your favorite room in the house?
The garden

Taylor Haight — Taylor Haight
Interior Designer
Over 2 years of experience in the architecture and design field
Joined Benco Dental in 2019
Bachelor of Interior Design with a Minor in Architecture, Texas Tech University
Master of Science; Environmental Design, Texas Tech University
Favorite part of life / what makes you happy?
I love spending time with my family and friends and making memories together.
Where do you find your design inspiration?
I find my inspiration everywhere I go. I am inspired by nature and architecture and finding different motifs or aspects that I can incorporate into my own designs.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
My favorite room in the house is my bedroom. It is my space to unwind and relax after a long day and maybe watch a little Netflix or read a book before its time to go to bed.
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
Currently my favorites include: Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Phil Whickham, and Carrie Underwood.
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
One of my favorite places that I have visited is Chicago. I attended a study tour during undergrad where we were able to see every famous building and museum that we learned about in school. It was a great trip and I came back more inspired than ever.

Emily Pieshefski — Emily Pieshefski
Interior Designer, Furniture
Joined Benco Dental in 2020
4 years of experience in the Design and Architecture field
Previously worked in residential / small commercial design
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Interior Architecture & Design, Marywood University
Where do you find your design inspiration?
I find inspiration in everyday objects/processes and nature. I love taking something unexpected and translating it into an interesting design or finish scheme for a space.
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not):
I’m always trying to learn a new creative hobby/skill. I’m currently learning how to crochet, and I like to bake.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
The living room
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
A little mix of everything – pop, alternative rock and pop, top hits, rap and indie.
What would you share as your best tip – or general words of wisdom?
My motto all through design school and my career so far has been to keep it simple.
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
I’ve always liked visiting and experiencing a new city. It doesn’t really matter where I go, I’m just always so interested in seeing how things are done differently than what I’m used to.

Nicholas Cicci — Nicholas Cicci
Junior Designer
Joined Benco Dental in 2020
Associate’s Degree; Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Johnson College of Technology
Where do you find your design inspiration?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Mentor in design or the world at large? Why?
My Mom because she is a very hardworking person who I look up to.
What’s in your iTunes/Spotify/CD player?
My Spotify playlist consists of music from all different types of genres and artists.
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not!)
My side pursuits consist of building cars, computer building, and drawing.
What would you share as your best tip – or general words of wisdom.
It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
My favorite room in the house is the entertainment room.

Amy Hnat — Amy Hnat
Interior Designer
Joined Benco Dental in 2021
9 year of experience in Design and Architecture field
Master of Arts; Interior Architecture and Design, Marywood University
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Interior Architecture and Design, Marywood University
Named one of Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal’s Top 20 under 40 in 2017
2018 Graduate of Leadership Lackawanna
Favorite part of life / what makes you happy?
I love adventuring, sometimes that means travel, other times a hike in the woods with my husband and dogs, but it always involves me seeing the world from a new perspective.
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not!)
I am a volunteer for a few non-profits and I spend my free time doing yoga, reading, making art, and just about anything outdoors.
Where do you find your design inspiration?
I find inspiration in visiting a new place, in great design and art, and in nature.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
My favorite place in our home changes constantly. I always have a project that I want to accomplish, so my favorite space is usually the one that I just finished renovating, rearranging, or organizing.
You’re all creative and offer a unique perspective on what makes a space work and flow. What would you share as your best tip – of general words of wisdom?
Spaces are, of course, about the function that they perform, but that space becomes so much more when that space is unique to you. There is a real beauty in seeing someone’s personality reflected in a space, and, in turn, that space feels better and productivity increases.

Tom Harrison — Tom Harrison
Drafter
Joined Benco Dental in 2021
3 year of experience in the design / architecture field
Bachelor of Science; Engineering Design Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Favorite part of life / what makes you happy?
Hunting, dirt bikes, sports, being outdoors
What’s your favorite room in the house?
Garage
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
Mostly country mixed with some rock, rap and pop.

Allison Simenkiewicz — Allison Simenkiewicz
Brand Design Specialist
Joined Benco Dental in 2019
8 years of experience in design
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Integrative Media and Art, Wilkes University
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not):
My spare time consists of hiking when the weather is nice, playing video games when it is not, and designing calendars and objects with faces in the times in between.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
My kitchen – but not because I like to cook. I painted the walls a dark forest green that makes it super cozy and in the back corner I have my drop coffee station and all my house plants that definitely are not dead.
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
I like listening to funky little EDM noises and British people singing without their accents somehow.
What would you share as your best creative tip - or general words of wisdom?
I grew up hating routine to my very core, but now I feel like I need it. That way, when I break it (in small ways, like going to a new place), it really stands out in mind and switches things up - helping me to feel refreshed and have capacity to be more creative.
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design?
If I could spend all of my time in an art museum or gallery, I would. My favorite museum is the Corning Museum of Glass, and while glass is not my medium, I love to see all the contemporary designs, colors, patterns, and shapes. I love seeing what other people create - it inspires my own work.

Rick Bolcavage — Rick Bolcavage
Drafter
Joined Benco Dental in 2022
Over 23 years of experience in the design / architecture field
Associate of Science, Architectural Design & Drafting, Johnson College
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design:
Family & friends
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not):
I like to hit the gym 5 days a week, golf, and watch my son enjoy life.
Where do you find your design inspiration?
Everywhere I go, I find inspiration in the design of the different buildings or structures I see. Scranton is home to many unique designs, especially gothic designed churches, and old stately manors.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
Great room - that’s where my family spends most of our time.
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
Breaking Benjamin, Blind Melon, 90s rap.
What would you share as your best creative tip - or general words of wisdom?
Even though we are the professionals of design, you always need to listen to the client and incorporate their sense of style and requests for the design first, even though it may clash with your own direction. A successful project leads to a happy client, and happy clients are repeat customers.
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design:
Any big city.
Who inspires you?
My son. He inspires me to be a better person.

Matt Fornes — Matt Fornes
Drafter
Joined Benco Dental in 2022
6 years of experience in the design / architecture field
Associate of Science; Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Johnson College
Favorite part of life / what makes you happy?
My favorite part of my life is my family. Being able to provide and spend time with them is everything to me.
Side pursuits / hobbies you enjoy that relate to your craft (or not):
I have always had music in my life: singing, playing trumpet, acting. After receiving the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award coming out of high school, I never wanted to put my trumpet down.
What’s in your iTunes / Spotify / CD player?
60s, 70s, 80s hits are always on!
Favorite field trip that feeds into your sense of design:
Being able to say that I have traveled all the way around the country in a minivan is crazy! But what is even crazier is the amount of beautiful architecture and design that is out there. From the man-made Gateway Arch in St. Louis to the natural stone arches in Utah.
Who inspires you?
My father is my biggest inspiration as he has always taught me that no problem is too hard and that in our field, there is a solution to everything if you’re willing to work for it.

Testimonials

What People Are Saying About CenterPoint Design

Angela S. Lutz, DMD, FAAPD, Children’s Dental Centre of York, York, PA

"My entire CenterPoint Experience was excellent! My project designer was patient and willing to make changes and my interior designer listened to all my thoughts. We were able to produce a beautiful office that is suitable for children of all ages. Parents commented on the beautiful colors in the office! I would definitely recommend CenterPoint Design!"

Dr. Hasan Zaidi, Shore Dental Arts, Belmar, NJ

"Anyone who has done any sort of build out, whether personal or commercial, knows that it can be a daunting process. From the minute I entered CenterPoint Design at Benco headquarters in Pittston, Pennsylvania, I felt welcome and at ease. From architectural design to interior design to equipment, they had specialists available to educate me on all options. They truly made building my dream dental office a smooth, cohesive and comprehensive process."

Dr. Sangita Doshi, Pediatric Dentistry of Columbia, Columbia, MD

"Neutral finishes with pops of color, and the ability to accessorize with them, keep things timeless. Working one-on-one with CenterPoint Design Specialists provided the attention to detail needed to create my one-of-a-kind practice."