Achieving Significant Savings with Unified Smiles: The Dayton Dental Collaborative Success Story

Industry

Dental

Challenge

Dayton Dental Collaborative faced the challenge of managing rising operational costs while maintaining high standards of patient care. Dr. Greg Shelhouse and his team needed a solution to streamline their procurement process and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

Results

Through Unified Smiles' enhanced GPO, Dayton Dental Collaborative achieved remarkable savings of almost $40,000 in 2024 alone. Tabitha, the practice's Chief Operation Officer, effectively utilized Unified Smiles to discover new suppliers and use Unified Smiles negotiated discounts and promotions, significantly reducing costs across various vendors. Tabitha connects with her Member Specialist to find new opportunities for savings on a regular basis.

Partners

Darby Dental, Brasseler USA, DMG, Noble Biocare, Philips Sonicare & Zoom, Premier Dental, Staples Business Advantage, Zirc, Solventum, Vista Apex, Crest/Oral-B, Coltene/SciCan, Star Handpiece, EdgeEndo, KaVo, Kettenbach, Method Procurement, SDI, Straumann, WISE Handpiece, Zest Implants, Amazon, Cintas, Shofu, Tuttnauer

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$40K

2024 Savings

$17K

Darby Dental Savings

$14K

Brasseler USA Savings

Vendor Partners Used

Unified Smiles has been a game-changer for our practice. The savings we've achieved have allowed us to reinvest in our patient care and technology.

Tabitha

COO, Dayton Dental Collaborative

Working with our Member Specialist at Unified Smiles has opened up so many new opportunities for cost savings. The support and resources they provide are invaluable.

Tabitha

COO, Dayton Dental Collaborative

Dayton Dental Collaborative

Dayton Dental Collaborative is a leading dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with state-of-the-art technology and a patient-centric approach. Under the leadership of Dr. Greg Shelhouse, the practice continually seeks innovative ways to enhance efficiency and reduce costs and provide the highest quality care for their patients.

The Challenge

Dayton Dental Collaborative, under the leadership of Dr. Greg Shelhouse, was committed to maintaining high standards of patient care while managing rising operational costs. The need to streamline procurement processes and identify cost-saving opportunities became increasingly critical to sustain their quality services. The challenge was to find a solution that would not compromise on quality while reducing expenses.

The Impact of Unified Smiles

Discovering Unified Smiles' enhanced group purchasing organization (GPO) was a turning point for Dayton Dental Collaborative. Tabitha, the Chief Operating Officer, explored various solutions but found Unified Smiles to be unparalleled in offering substantial savings and a wide range of trusted vendors. She connects with her dedicated Member Specialist who guides her through the partners, providing insights into new opportunities and cost-saving strategies. 'Working with our Member Specialist at Unified Smiles has opened up so many new opportunities for cost savings. The support and resources they provide are invaluable,' said Tabitha. This partnership allowed Dayton Dental Collaborative to discover new suppliers and offer additional options to their patients, ensuring they maintained high-quality care while controlling costs.

Achievements and Outcomes

The results of partnering with Unified Smiles were significant. Dayton Dental Collaborative achieved total savings of $39,638.99 for just one year. They saved across 28 partner vendors including Coltene/SciCan, Crest & OralB, and Philips. Tabitha remarked, 'Unified Smiles has been a game-changer for our practice. The savings we've achieved have allowed us to reinvest in our patient care and technology.' These savings not only helped in reducing operational costs but also enabled the practice to enhance their services and invest in state-of-the-art technology, thereby improving patient care and satisfaction.