Dr. Eric To
Owner, Parklane Dental
Why would one travel thousands of miles to visit the dentist? Hello Kitty, of course. “But when they come back, it’s always for the service,” said To with a smile. Outside of Japan, Parklane Dental is the only Hello Kitty-themed dental office in the world. And, with the help of social media and referrals from happy patients, his unique practice has experienced significant growth. In 2018, it became apparent the existing facility was no longer able to handle the expanding patient base. To make room, they decided to purchase a 4,800-square-foot space which today includes 12 operatory rooms, a large waiting area – and, of course, Hello Kitty.
To was inspired to partner with the Japanese company that creates Hello Kitty characters after his daughter was hospitalized and found comfort in her Hello Kitty doll during her recovery. “I felt like bringing these fun characters into our new office space would offer patients a unique experience,” said To. “I knew that might ease the fear of going to the dentist, much like it did for my daughter.”
First Internet Bank has always valued the spirit of entrepreneurs like Dr. To, who aren’t afraid to imagine new ways of approaching – and building – their business. Through our partnership with Provide, we offer healthcare practices a streamlined approach to financing. “The understanding of my business, and the efficiency and speed of our loan officer, truly simplified the process,” said To. “I was able to spend more time creating ways to shape our new space to better meet patient needs.”
At First Internet Bank, we welcome the opportunity to serve practices like Parklane Dental, and we’re proud to be a small part of making their imaginative office environment a place where patients can’t help but smile.
