CEO Simon Bunyatov
Dental Operatory Buildouts
Treatment rooms designed around your equipment specs, your workflow, and your patient experience — built right the first time.
About Dental Operatory Buildout
An operatory is the highest-stakes square footage in a dental practice. Get the utility rough-ins wrong and the equipment doesn’t seat correctly. Get the ergonomics wrong and your team works tired. Get the patient sightlines wrong and you lose the experience your brand depends on. DBF Studio builds operatories — single, multi-bay, open concept, and specialty — with utility prep, finishes, lighting, and equipment integration handled in one coordinated trade sequence.
Why DBF Studio
We’ve built operatories for general dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatrics, and multi-specialty practices across NYC and the tri-state. Every layout starts with the equipment specifications — chair model, delivery system, imaging units, cabinetry — so utilities are positioned to manufacturer tolerances and the room is right the first time. No retrofits, no inspection failures, no equipment installer surprises.
Scope of Work
Operatory types we build
- Single-chair operatories
- Multi-bay shared operatories with privacy partitions
- Open-concept pediatric operatories
- Specialty operatories (oral surgery, prosthodontic, orthodontic)
- Hygiene-only operatories with appropriate utility scope
Utility rough-in
- Vacuum lines (high-volume and low-volume)
- Compressed air to manufacturer specifications
- Plumbing (water supply, drain, evacuation)
- Nitrous oxide and oxygen lines where required
- Dedicated electrical circuits and equipment loads
- Data, control, and IT infrastructure
Equipment integration
- Rough-in for A-dec, Midmark, Planmeca, DCI, and other major manufacturers
- Imaging integration (intraoral, panoramic, CBCT)
- Custom millwork and operatory cabinetry
- Coordination with manufacturer techs for install and acceptance
Finishes & lighting
- Operatory lighting layouts (overhead, task, ambient)
- Acoustic treatments where multi-operatory privacy matters
- Premium finish materials sourced for healthcare durability
Our Process
- Equipment & workflow review. We pull manufacturer cut sheets for every piece of equipment before drawing a line. Tolerances, utility positions, and clearances are designed in, not corrected.
- Layout & utility plan. Architectural and MEP drawings produced in-house, reviewed against the equipment list.
- Construction & rough-in. Most operatory builds run 3–8 weeks per chair depending on scope and whether the surrounding space is already finished.
- Equipment install. Manufacturer techs coordinated for chair, delivery system, imaging, and cabinetry install.
- Acceptance & handover. Function test, calibration, walkthrough, and a chair ready to see patients.
Selected Projects
A few representative projects from our portfolio.
Cost & Timeline
A single dental operatory in NYC typically runs $40,000–$90,000 built into an existing finished space. Adding multiple operatories at once lowers the per-chair cost. Specialty operatories (oral surgery, CBCT-equipped) sit at the upper end. Standalone hygiene operatories with limited utility scope can run lower.
Permits & Compliance
Most operatory additions file Alt-2 with the NYC DOB. We handle filings, expediter coordination, and inspections. The operatory will meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA requirements as built — including ADA-compliant clearances and infection-control workflow connections.
“I searched for a firm who will make a really fantastic design as I understood that nowadays a modern design is of vital importance. The only problem was that I needed efficient space usage as I’ve got a really small compartment. And the crew I was happy to find really understands that the healthcare office is a complicated thing and lots of peculiarities need to be taken into consideration.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a single dental operatory cost to build in NYC?
Typically $40,000–$90,000 depending on equipment, finishes, and existing utilities. We bid each operatory against the actual equipment list and existing conditions.
How long does an operatory buildout take?
Three to eight weeks per chair, depending on scope and surrounding work. Multi-operatory adds at the same time run faster per chair than standalones.
Which equipment manufacturers do you rough in for?
A-dec, Midmark, Planmeca, Vatech, DCI, Air Techniques, Dexis, and other major dental manufacturers. We pull manufacturer cut sheets and design utilities to spec before construction.
Can you build a CBCT-equipped operatory?
Yes — including proper shielding, electrical capacity, and HVAC coordination. We’ve built CBCT spaces for Planmeca, Vatech, and other systems.
Do you build pediatric open-bay operatories?
Yes. Open-concept pediatric layouts have specific acoustic, sightline, and infection-control considerations we’ve handled across multiple builds.
Will my new operatory meet ADA?
Yes — we design every operatory to ADA clearances at minimum. Larger compliance triggers when adding multiple operatories are flagged at design stage.
Do you coordinate with my equipment installer?
Yes. We schedule and coordinate with manufacturer-certified techs so the chair, delivery system, and imaging arrive at a space that’s actually ready for them.
How do we start?
Call (917) 681-4821 or send a consultation request. We’ll walk your space, review your equipment list, and produce a written proposal.