This episode is pure gold for any oral surgeons out there who are interested in setting up their own practice! In September 2020, Dr. Dustin Haupt opened the beautiful office that he built from scratch, and in today’s episode he lets us in on many of the tips and tricks which have resulted in its success. From deciding between what brand of chair to purchase, to the best way to set up your cassette, there are a wide variety of factors to take into consideration, each of which comes with a financial implication. Prior to opening his practice, Dustin spent a whole year visiting exhibition halls and getting a hands-on experience of the equipment available, so if you don’t have the time to do that yourself before opening your practice, this episode will provide you with all the information you need! 

Key Points From This Episode: 

• The process that Dustin went through before deciding on the office equipment he was going to use.
• Why Dustin didn’t choose the sterilization equipment for his office himself, and who he entrusted this job to. 
• Dustin’s reasoning for choosing a true surgical chair as opposed to a traditional dental chair.
• A comparison between MTI and Boyd surgical chairs. 
• Factors that led to Dustin choosing an EPM monitor.
• The software that Dustin uses in his practice. 
• What Dustin’s anesthesia monitors cost, and why he has chosen to have one in each room of his practice.
• Pros and (very few) cons of the BN air drills that Dustin and I use. 
• Why Dustin prefers corded to cordless equipment.
• Our shared appreciation for KLS products. 
• The instruments that Dustin keeps in his cassette, and why a cassette is his preferred method of storage. 
• Benefits of the auto drain and autofill system that Dustin has installed in his office.
• Dustin’s commitment to ensuring that his staff don’t get burnt out. 
• Training that Dustin does for every assistant that he brings into his team. 
• Burs that Dustin uses for different procedures. 
• Implant kits and IV bags that Dustin uses in his office. 
• Why Dustin always uses an IV bag during surgery. 
• Advice from Dustin for anyone wanting to set up their own oral surgery practice. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Dustin Haupt on LinkedIn— https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-haupt-94605563/

Avos Dental Specialists —https://www.avosds.com/meet-us/dr-dustin-haupt/ 

MTI — https://mti.net/ 

Boyd — https://www.boydindustries.com/products/oral-surgery/surgical-chairs-and-tables/ 

EPM — https://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin/catalog/epm9900p.htm 

Mindray — https://www.mindray.com/en/ 

BN Air Drill — https://www.bnproducts.com/tools/aeropro-rp17101-38-reversible-air-drill/ 

KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ 

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059