Dental Office Fit-Out Guide

Operatory layout

Each operatory needs consistent layout, with the chair, delivery unit, light and cabinetry in the right positions. Equipment suppliers provide rough-in drawings, and they should be reviewed before construction.

Staff flow between operatories, sterilization and the lab affects efficiency.

Leave room in corridors and doors for chairs and carts. Delivery of large equipment through doors and stairs should be planned before you order.

Plumbing and utilities

Dental chairs need water, drains, compressed air and vacuum lines. Floor boxes and slab cutting are common. Amalgam separators and similar requirements may apply.

Our plumbers and mechanical crew install the lines and coordinate with equipment vendors, which avoids conflicts on rough-in day.

Waste lines, vacuum pumps and compressors need space and ventilation in a mechanical closet. Noise from this room should not reach patients.

Power and data

Chairs, compressors, imaging equipment, sterilizers and computers need dedicated circuits and often backup. Our Master Electrician plans panel capacity and outlet locations.

Network cabling supports digital imaging and practice software. Our low voltage team installs it.

Allow for backup power to keep key equipment and records safe during an outage. Our Master Electrician can advise on circuits.

Imaging and shielding

X-ray rooms may need shielding, designed by a qualified professional. Walls, doors and windows must be built to specification, and our interior systems crew follows the details.

Document the work for inspection.

Check lead aprons storage and signage requirements while the walls are open.

Millwork and infection control

Cabinetry with durable, cleanable surfaces and sealed edges is essential. Our carpentry and millwork crew builds custom casework to fit your equipment. Floors and walls should be smooth and easy to clean.

Plan for the delivery of casework and seating early. Dental suppliers have lead times that can shape your opening date.