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How Dental Clinics Can Optimize Their Efficiency with Ordering and Inventory Management
Managing inventory in a dental clinic isn't just about ordering supplies; it's about ensuring your practice operates like a well-oiled machine. Poor inventory practices can lead to product shortages, expired materials, excessive costs, and lost chair time. The good news? Your clinic can cut costs, reduce waste, and improve care delivery with the right strategy.
Here’s how your clinic can take control of ordering and inventory management, without adding stress.
Use Data to Guide Decisions
Instead of relying on gut instinct, let usage reports and inventory tracking tools tell the story. Review what’s being used, how often, and how quickly. This reduces overordering and prevents shortages of essential items like gloves, composites, or PPE.
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Set PAR Levels
PAR (Periodic Automatic Replacement) levels are the sweet spot: the minimum quantity you need before reordering. Setting clear PAR levels for each product category prevents panic orders and backorders, while maintaining a steady flow of supplies.
Consolidate Your Ordering
Ordering from multiple vendors can create confusion and increase shipping costs. Instead, work with a Canadian dental group purchasing organization like Dental Procure that helps you save on dental equipment in Canada through streamlined, bulk orders. Our members benefit from exclusive dental supplier deals across Canada, which reduces costs while simplifying the procurement process.
Track Expiry Dates & Rotate Stock
Supplies with expiry dates, such as anesthetics and composites, must be used before their expiration. Organize your stockroom using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method to prevent costly waste.
Invest in Inventory Management Tools
Digital platforms can automate reordering, notify you of low stock, and offer predictive forecasting. Paired with GPO pricing, this can unlock massive savings and efficiency gains.
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