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Edgewood Dental Associates: Reducing Overhead with Unified Smiles

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Industry

Dental

Challenge

Edgewood Dental Associates aimed to reduce their overhead costs, specifically for supplies and services, while upholding their high standards of dental care.

Results

By collaborating with Unified Smiles, Edgewood Dental Associates saves more than $30,000 annually on supplies and services over the past two years, bringing their supply budget to under 5%. They also benefited from the strong partnerships and expert support provided by Unified Smiles.

Partners Member is Using

Darby Dental, Amazing Creations, Brasseler USA, DDS Labs, DEXIS, DMG, NDX, Noble Biocare, Philips Sonicare & Zoom, Premier Dental, Staples Business Advantage, Zirc, Solventum, Vista Apex

Over $30K
Annual Savings on Supplies
16
# of Partners Office is Using
Under 5%
Supply Budget

It is not just about the savings but also about the partnerships and the Member Services Specialist to help find the solutions.

Kim

Office Manager

business documents on office table with smart phone and digital tablet and graph financial diagram and man working in the background

Who is Edgewood Dental Associates?

The Edgewood Difference

With 4.9 stars from 1000+ Google reviews, people love to share what makes Edgewood special to them. Comfort and convenience. Modern technology and treatment options. Fun and friendliness. Cosmetic and restorative solutions. But most of all, their patients love that they feel like family every time they walk through our doors.

Goal to Reduce Overhead Costs 

Edgewood Dental Associates faced the challenge of minimizing their overhead costs without compromising the quality of care they provided to their patients. They recognized the need to streamline their expenses, particularly in the area of supplies and services, but wanted to maintain their commitment to exceptional dental care.

Steps to Success

Edgewood Dental Associates discovered Unified Smiles, a dental group purchasing organization, which offered a promising solution to their challenge. After evaluating various options, they decided to partner with Unified Smiles due to its strategic partnerships and dedicated member services specialists. Kim, the Office Manager, noted, 'It is not just about the savings but also about the partnerships and the Member Services Specialist to help find the solutions.' With the support of Unified Smiles, Edgewood Dental Associates began utilizing new partners for services such as handpiece repair and maximized their buying power, leading to significant cost reductions.

What Were The Results?

The collaboration with Unified Smiles yielded impressive results for Edgewood Dental Associates. Just in the last two years, they have saved over $30,000 each year on supplies and services, with specific savings from partners like Brasseler USA ($9,892.85) and Darby (over $17,000 last year alone). Their supply budget is now under 5% of their total budget. Beyond the financial savings, the practice values the strong partnerships and expert support provided by Unified Smiles, which have contributed to their overall success and efficiency. 

Unified Smiles thrives on helping dental practices achieve these types of successes by offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance. Through strategic partnerships and a dedicated team of Member Services Specialists, Unified Smiles provides personalized support and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each practice. This commitment to excellence ensures that dental practices not only save money but also improve their service delivery, allowing them to focus on what truly matters—providing exceptional care to their patients. By fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging industry expertise, Unified Smiles empowers dental practices to reach new heights of success and sustainability.

Great job Edgewood Dental Associates! We love having you as a member!

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