3 new trends in dental supplies ordering from best dental practices ZenOne Podcast

Trend 1: One of the most significant trends I've noticed is the increasing popularity of buying groups. 



When evaluating a group, dental practices should ask the following questions related to their negotiated formulary:





Which manufacturers offer the deepest discounts?


How often are discounts negotiated?


Is pricing volume-based?


Does the buying group negotiate a percentage discount or a fixed price per product? (We recommend the latter.)




Trend 2: Labor costs are driving the adoption of tools that reduce manual work. This trend is evident.



When selecting the right ordering platform for the practice, several considerations are crucial:





Data ownership: Ensure the practice owns all data and can access the entire database at any point.


Setup cost: There shouldn't be a setup cost to start using an ordering platform.


Trial period: Request a free trial to assess usability before committing.




Trend 3: Private practices are becoming savvier about where to save and are utilizing their freedom to invest in products that make a difference.



Reference: 

We come across the following groups the most:


Synergy Dental


DentalWhale Savings Network


SourceClub


DSN (Dental Success Network)


Kois Buying Group 


Mari’s List (for Orthodontic offices)