1. Implement a centralized storage and inventory intake clean area.
When a box comes in from your dental supplier your centralized storage system should allow for a full unpacking and organizing of the entire box. It’s not efficient to unpack some and then store the box somewhere else.
2. Pre-plan your rooms with supplies (in tubs) for the procedures that will happen that day.
Efficient, accurate work happens when your able to have the tools and materials at hand..
"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)
3. Utilize technology integration for quick easy procedure switches.
Dentsply Sirona offers full integration of implant systems, intra-oral camera, CAD/CAM, Piezo, and endontic workflows with built in apex locator as shown below. This allows full flexibility and single visit dentistry for the patient. Don’t waste precious time with rolling carts and scattered storage system. Just grab the appropriate tub and switch procedures effortlessly and efficiently.
4. Dont specialize your rooms.
One common mistake is specializing operatories for hygiene, restorative, crown and bridge etc...
With proper planning organization and digital integrated equipment you won’t need to shuffle or rebook patients. You can perform more single visit dentistry. This makes for happy patients and is a major boost to productivity.
5. Dont waste your money on inventory that sits in drawers and eventually expires.
By utilizing a centralized inventory approach there is no need to inventory massive amounts of material in each room. This lowers overhead costs and improves the time and accuracy of ordering dental supplies from the central storage location.