IMEG helped Dr. Grant Collins of Collins Orthodontics – TikTok’s “The Braces Guy” – add something special to his new clinic in Rochester, MN: The Donut, a donut shop that gives back, with tasty treats created by Shari Mukherjee, a finalist on MasterChef, Season 10.  

The orthodontist – whose TikTok has 4.4 million followers – wanted a place where parents could relax while their kids visit the orthodontist. He also wanted to raise money for his charity, Adopt-a-Shark, which provides free braces to survivors of pediatric cancer. 

IMEG provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for the 6,693-sf building which was completed in 2020. Collins Orthodontics uses 5,679 square feet, with a 12-chair clinic, gift shop, play area, office, and administrative space. The Donut is a 1,014 square foot space with a full kitchen, in-person dining area and patio. It opened to the public in June.  

What goodies did Mukherjee create? Mini donuts in flavors like frosted animal cookie, Fruit Loops, Skittles, and peanut butter pretzel. 

Sugary treats from an orthodontist?  

“We get teased all the time about our shop,” Collins told Rochester’s Post-Bulletin newspaper. “When it comes to oral health, kids or adults won’t always stay away from sweets altogether. The more important part is that you’re brushing afterwards, and one order of mini donuts won’t directly lead to cavities.” 

Read more about IMEG’s design here.