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Weekly Supply Inventory Check

Weekly review of clinical and office supply levels with reorder tracking.

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6 steps · about 40 minutes · published by Dental Document

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01

Check PPE inventory - gloves, masks, gowns, eyewear

Count current stock of all PPE categories and note items below reorder point.

10 min Required
Why this matters

Running out of PPE during patient care is an OSHA violation and infection control failure.

How to do it

1. Count each glove size. 2. Count masks by type. 3. Check gown supply. 4. Verify eyewear stock. 5. Flag any items below 2-week supply.

02

Check sterilization supplies - pouches, wraps, indicators

Verify sterilization packaging materials and biological/chemical indicators are stocked.

5 min Required
Why this matters

Running out of sterilization supplies halts instrument processing and patient care.

How to do it

1. Count sterilization pouches by size. 2. Check chemical indicator strip supply. 3. Verify biological indicator supply. 4. Check autoclave cleaner.

03

Check restorative materials - composite, bonding, etchant

Verify clinical restorative supply levels.

5 min
Why this matters

Missing restorative materials during a procedure requires rescheduling, losing production and patient trust.

How to do it

1. Check composite shade inventory. 2. Verify bonding agent supply. 3. Check etchant and primer. 4. Note expiring items.

04

Check anesthetic supplies - carpules, needles, topical

Count local anesthetic carpules by type and verify needle stock.

5 min Required
Why this matters

Anesthetic shortage prevents procedures from starting. Always maintain 2-week buffer.

How to do it

1. Count carpules by type (lidocaine, articaine, etc.). 2. Count needles by gauge. 3. Check topical anesthetic. 4. Verify aspiration syringes.

05

Check office supplies - paper, toner, forms, business cards

Verify front desk and office supply levels.

5 min
Why this matters

Running out of printed forms or appointment cards creates a poor patient experience.

How to do it

1. Check printer paper and toner. 2. Verify appointment cards. 3. Check business cards. 4. Count consent form stock.

06

Submit supply orders for items below reorder point

Place orders for any supplies flagged during the inventory check.

10 min
Why this matters

Timely ordering prevents stockouts. Most dental suppliers have 2-3 day lead times.

How to do it

1. Compile items below reorder point. 2. Check preferred supplier pricing. 3. Place order. 4. Record order confirmation.

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