Getting a filling - at the mall. Why dentists and other wellness tenants are in big demand
Briefly

Dentists are gaining prime spots in shopping centers, a shift driven by the pandemic's impact on retail space. Once relegated to isolated areas, dental practices are now situated alongside popular retail stores like Sephora. This change caters to consumer convenience, particularly targeting women who often make healthcare decisions. PDS Health, managing over 300 dental offices, seeks locations near frequented retailers, aligning their practices in areas where they can attract foot traffic, thus redefining neighborhood malls into 'medtail' spaces that blend healthcare and shopping seamlessly.
Landlords preferred more conventional retailers in their malls, relegating dentists to out-of-the-way locations if they would lease space to them at all.
PDS Health likes local shopping centers that people who live nearby visit often, preferably with a big-box draw such as Target, Costco or Walmart.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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