Alpha Dental Clinic

Alpha Dental Clinic is situated near the Pattamba Bus Stand. Being so close to the bus stop means there are always people around, either rushing to catch a ride or just hanging out waiting for the next bus to arrive. You can hear the conductors shouting destinations all through the day. It makes the clinic feel very connected to the town. We have a small sign outside, though the rain has done a bit of a number on it lately. Inside, we keep things pretty simple. There are a couple of dental chairs and some equipment that we keep clean. It’s not a large space, so we have to stay organized or things get messy fast. We usually start the day by sweeping the front step because of all the foot traffic. The light in the afternoons hits the front window directly, so it gets quite bright. We’ve got a small fan that hums in the corner to keep the air moving. Most of the folks who come in are from around here or just people who noticed us while waiting for their bus. We don't do anything flashy. It's just a place to get your teeth looked at. Sometimes we run out of water in the cooler and have to go fetch more. It's just a regular day-to-day operation here near the stand. We like the location because it’s easy for anyone to find.