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How to automate “count and order dental supplies”

Here is the best way to spend less time on this, best first. Each comes with steps you can follow today.

45 min
typically, once a week
50%
of the time can be automated
Easy
to set up

Fix 1 of 1

Software feature

Scan to reorder supplies and set par levels

Supplier apps and dental inventory tools let you scan a barcode when a box is opened and reorder at set par levels, so ordering is a five-minute review instead of a cupboard count.

Typically saves about 45% of the time2 h to set up
  1. 1Set a par level for your 30 most-used items.
  2. 2Use your supplier's scanning app (Henry Schein, Patterson, Benco, Darby) or an inventory tool such as Sowingo.
  3. 3Scan when the last box is opened, or keep a two-bin system.
  4. 4Review and submit one order a week and compare prices across suppliers in the app.

Tools: Henry Schein, Patterson, Benco or Darby ordering apps · Sowingo

Who does this task

Roles in our library that list this as one of their common tasks. Each guide covers the rest of that role’s week.

Dental hygienist / assistantDental office manager / treatment coordinator

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Other common tasks for Dental hygienists / assistants