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Richard Markules, Garrison Dental Solutions - ZenSupplies
Listen to the podcast here Watch the full video on Youtube Trip to Michigan At Zen, we really love when we have an opportunity to go out and meet the people we work with. A recent visit to Michigan brought us together with Rich, the Head of North America Sales at Garrison Dental, and it […]
Big Announcement: From ZenSupplies to ZenOne - ZenSupplies
Listen to the podcast here Watch the full video on Youtube Dear Zen Members, We launched ZenSupplies in 2016 with a simple goal to streamline the ordering process and help organize the dental world one order at a time. Step by step we made progress and I personally met most of you at conferences or […]
9 Things You Need to Know about Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Unit Waterlines - ZenSupplies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) set the water quality standard for dental unit treatment water at ≤500CFU/ml of heterotrophic bacteria. Many dental practices are treating their dental unit water by placing a tablet or liquid in the water bottle or utilizing a valved cartridge (referred to as straws) in the water bottle […]
Eight Common HIPAA Violations in Dental Practices - ZenSupplies
HIPAA compliance has become normalized in dental practices across the country. In some instances, it is almost taken for granted after 20 years since the first Privacy Rules were implemented. Dental practices are, however, being audited by HIPAA’s parent agency – the Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and complaints are filed by patients […]
Do Dental Teams Need to be Concerned About COVID Again? - ZenSupplies
The answer to this question is yes – but not to the level of concern during the pandemic. The CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), and the news media are reporting increases in hospitalizations of patients with COVID-19, and two fast-spreading variants of the Omicron COVID variant. In addition, we are now entering into the […]
Dental Trends of Summer 2023 - ZenSupplies
AI and technology have been in front of everyone this summer, but the real trend flying under the radar of many people in the industry is a growing resistance to selling your practice to the DSOs. The movement kicked into high gear after a DSO veteran, Dr. Brady Frank, posted an ad on Instagram urging […]
Increasing Case Acceptance with Better Dental Office Organization - ZenSupplies
Case acceptance is the key to a thriving dental practice. More importantly, it’s the first step to giving your patients the care they need to enjoy better health. You might get advice from a thousand different places about how to get your patients to sign onto their treatment plan so you can get to work. […]
Dental Assistants: How to Communicate More Effectively with Your Doctor/Employer - ZenSupplies
Many dental assistants that I interact with share with me that they have difficulty communicating with their doctor(s)/employer(s). As a result, they become unhappy with their jobs, less productive, and in some cases, leave the practice. Working in dentistry can be stressful under the best of circumstances. And when the circumstances are not optimal, effective […]
Stop Wasting Money on Expired Dental Materials! - ZenSupplies
Many dental practices don’t have a lot of wiggle room when it comes to their materials budget. Part of your overhead will always include some wasted supplies, but expired dental materials can add up to thousands of dollars down the drain (sometimes literally) every year. Let’s take a look at some of the most common […]
Alert of potential order delays, Starting August 1, 2023 your UPS Orders could be delayed. Read more… - ZenSupplies
Dear Zen Members, We are monitoring the news regarding negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union as they approach the end of their current labor agreement, which ends July 31, 2023. This is pretty serious if not resolved by the end of July and may result in order delays. Our team is preparing in case […]
Systems That Work: How to Create Routines Your Dental Office Staff Will Dependably Follow - ZenSupplies
Effective systems keep your dental office running smoothly. The better business is, the more efficient your systems need to be. A thriving dental office means a consistently full schedule. Over time, systems may start to break down as steps get skipped and tasks fall to the wayside. Building systems that work for your team means […]
Infection Prevention and Control in the News - ZenSupplies
Now that COVID-19 isn’t dominating the infection control news stories (although it is still present), we turn our attention to some additional news regarding infectious disease transmissions that may affect us in dentistry. Some of the information is good news and of course, some is not so good. RSV Recently the Food and Drug Administration […]
What are the challenges when choosing an endo file system? - ZenSupplies
Written by Dr Aaron Nicholas, DDS Owner/Founder www.MondayMorningDentistry.com As the saying goes “It’s a pretty sorry carpenter that blames his tools for a failed result”. But the opposite is also true. If we have a great result, it’s not because of the “tools” that were used. Sure, great tools make getting that great result easier, […]
How Good Is the Air Quality in Your Office? - ZenSupplies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, both OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that dental treatment rooms have increased ventilation and air purification to remove potentially infectious aerosols. In its updated guidance for COVID-19 from (May 8) and for Ventilation in Buildings (May 11, 2003); the CDC makes specific recommendations about the use […]
Dental Technician Appreciation Month: How To Become A Certified Dental Technician - ZenSupplies
What is a Dental Technician? — A Dental Technician or Certified Dental Technician is a valuable part of the dental team. Dental lab technicians are responsible for creating and repairing implants, dentures, veneers, bridges and crowns, and orthodontic appliances. Most dental technicians work behind the scenes and collaborate with dentists to fabricate dental prostheses and […]
Dental Smiles Month: 5 Ideas To Reach Out To Your Local Community - ZenSupplies
What is Dental Smiles Month? — June is nationally recognized as Dental Smiles Month. The mission behind the campaign is to bring awareness to the importance of dental health and promote healthy smiles. A smile matters because often it is the first feature we notice about one another and a way to express confidence. The […]
Top 10 ONLINE Side Hustles for Dental Assistants - ZenSupplies
Most of the time a Dental Assistant will reach a cap on how much they are able to make hourly. This isn’t uncommon for most jobs, but especially Dental Assistants. Many are passionate about what they do and don’t care about the pay. If you are someone who is looking to make extra cash while […]
Simple Spreadsheet + Typeform for Getting Ordering Under Control in 3 Easy Steps - ZenSupplies
With this quick video, you’ll learn how to use Google Spreadsheets and Typeform to get your budget and ordering under control: Step 1: Gather all vendors in one place. Start with gathering all vendors in one place. This is probably the most daunting and the most important step. You need to know everyone you […]
How Do You Know What Container Is Right For You? - ZenSupplies
There are thousands, maybe even millions of container options to choose from. When it comes to organizing in the dental office, it’s a little bit different from organizing your kitchen pantry. In this article we will help provide you with research and information on which containers may be the best for your office space. What […]
A Weekend with LightWave Dental - ZenSupplies
Every event can be slightly different from the next. You can make an educated guess on how the event may play out from experience, but once you’re there everyone has their own way of how the schedule will run. Here is everything you need to know about what to expect, what took place, and maybe […]
From Dental Assistant to Clinical Manager: How to Grow Within Your Practice? - An Expert Interview with Diana Arnaldo, Clinical Manager at Irving Park Family Dentistry - ZenSupplies
Welcome to our blog post featuring an interview of Jillian Gomez, Vendor Manager & Customer Success Representative at ZenSupplies, with Diana Arnaldo, Clinical Manager at Irving Park Family Dentistry. In this interview, we will explore Diana's background and her decision to work in the dental field.
I Spent 2 Weeks Working At the Cedar Park Office, So What Did I Learn? - ZenSupplies
Follow Tiger's experience working at a dental practice in Austin, Texas for two weeks, where he did everything within his scope of work and beyond, from cleaning instruments to ordering supplies. Discover the behind-the-scenes of a dental office and the important tasks that keep it running smoothly.
Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA, on Current Infectious Disease Issues in Dentistry and Why We Need to Stay Alert | ZenSupplies
As we collectively let out a sigh of relief that the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing it’s end in May, it may be tempting to think about infection prevention and control as returning to the pre-pandemic practices and levels of awareness about infectious disease outbreaks. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that
How ZenSupplies Founder, Tiger Safarov, Navigated Funding for His Dental Tech Startup: A Lighter Capital Podcast | ZenSupplies
In this exciting podcast episode, Melissa Widner, CEO of Lighter Capital, sits down with Tiger Safarov, the founder of ZenSupplies, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. ZenSupplies is a technology platform designed to streamline the day-to-day operations of dental practices, and Tiger's story of how he started
Is Being Organized in the Dental Office a Rule or a Myth? - ZenSupplies
Being organized is often seen as a prerequisite for success in any field, especially the dental industry. Dental assistants in particular, are expected to be highly organized individuals as their job requires them to perform a wide range of tasks, from scheduling appointments to sterilizing equipment. But is being organized a rule or a myth? […]
Where Can Dental Offices Find Information About Technology Innovations? | ZenSupplies
Do you have new technology in your office collecting dust? Not sure how to use it? Afraid of the change? Fear no more, because in this article we have listed and explained the places you can go for all of this information and start using your technology in the Dental office a lot sooner. As