Module 4 focuses on purchasing supplies and managing inventory. The module provides guidelines on developing policies and procedures (P&Ps) for purchasing dental and office supplies and offers information on purchasing and stocking such supplies. The module also provides information on tracking and managing inventory, sources of dental supplies, and stocking medications.

Learning Objectives

• List two things that P&Ps for purchasing dental and office supplies should specify.
• Explain why it is important to track the use of dental supplies that have a finite shelf life.
• State an effective method for tracking inventory.
• List two types of dental supply sources.
• List three items that clinics may wish to stock in a formulary.

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