Nearly five months ago, a devastating fire destroyed the1823 building at 247 Pearl Street, Burlington that housed Associates inPeriodontics. Recognizing the potential impact to the local community,Doctors Brian Shuman and Matt Kolesar immediately began designing floorplans that would accommodate a new, state-of-the-art office.
With over 4,700 patients to serve, they knew they had to act fast. In justfour months, after tearing down at one location and rebuilding in another,the same great team opened its doors in South Burlington on January 16that 1775 Williston Road.
According to Dr. Shuman, ³It feels like we ran a marathon with our eyesconstantly focused straight ahead, never for even a minute veering offcourse. Determined to make it to the finish line while striving for apersonal best record time.²
Now, with the new office space up and running, their next priority isrebuilding their Pearl Street location, where they expect to break groundthis April. For the past 40 years the Pearl Street building was used fordental offices. With millions of dollars in estimated damages, cityofficials are working with the Dr.Shuman¹s team and Champlain Orthodonticsto finalize the new building and floor plans.
Seeing his staff back to work, Dr. Shuman reflects, ³My family is muchlarger than I thought. It includes my staff, friends, peers and patients.They care more than I could have ever imagined. I am amazed what can
be accomplished when everyone is focused on a goal. The proof is on thesecond floor at 1775 Williston Road and in a year the result you will see at247 Pearl Street.