Is it time to order new dental supplies? 

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Purchasing supplies for your dental practice isn’t as simple as grocery shopping online. 

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Your practice requires a variety of instruments, materials, and supplies in the right amount, at the right time, and at the right price. 

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While automated dental ordering has advanced in recent years, many practices still rely on manual processes using spreadsheets, whiteboards, or even pen-and-paper methods. 

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Why is it so? 

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Is it because ordering automation is a luxury many practices cannot afford? 

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Current trends in the Australian dental industry may help answer this question and reveal why automating ordering processes can be a key factor in your dental practice's growth.

What Can Automated Ordering Do for Your Dental Practice?

There's a widely held belief that automation in the dental industry is more of a luxury than a necessity. 

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However, this couldn't be further from the truth. 

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There are several reasons why automation has become essential.

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For instance, how can you determine what to order if you're unsure about your inventory levels?

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Sure, manually counting each item you have on hand may help you get an idea of your optimal order quantity (provided that no counting errors occur).

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However, that doesn’t solve other problems that your practice may face when ordering supplies, such as shopping around between suppliers or having supplier details scattered across multiple files.

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Not to mention the large Excel spreadsheets with purchase data, sometimes incorrectly entered, or the paper invoices that pile up on your desk - wouldn't it be amazing if there was a solution to this?

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If you really think that dental automated ordering is a luxury above standard, here’s the real truth. 

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Not only does automated ordering bring your practice into the 21st century, but it’s also much more affordable than you think. 

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Believe it or not, manual ordering is what actually holds your practice back from achieving greater profits. Here’s how:

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If you believe that dental automated ordering is an extravagance, think again. Automated ordering not only modernizes your practice but is also more cost-effective than you might expect. Surprisingly, manual ordering is what often hinders practices from maximizing profits. Here's why:

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• Lack of order visibility - Many practices find it hard to keep tabs on orders and expenses across different suppliers.

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• Shopping around between suppliers - Manual ordering means visiting multiple websites, placing orders, and managing deliveries, creating unnecessary work.

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• Human error - Manual ordering often leads to mistakes like wrong products or quantities, costing time, and money.

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‍Overspending - Without a central system to compare prices, practices risk overspending on supplies they need.