Dental practitioners have long tried to find ways to save money on the supplies
they purchase most. The reality is, pricing is very fragmented and dentists do not
receive uniform pricing across the industry, but it does not have to be that way
moving forward. Meet Synergy Dental Partners.
In 2010, Dr. Richard Offutt, DDS, MS, and Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan, DDS,
founded Synergy, a group purchasing organization (GPO). Synergy helps Townies
and other independent dental practices across the nation save money on dental supplies
via their free membership. The model is simple and works by leveraging the
buying power of its members to negotiate discounts on their behalf with dental
suppliers across the country.
The advantages of joining a GPO like Synergy are not only evident in the dollars
saved - Synergy has saved members in more than 40 states an estimated $1 million
since 2010 - but also in the time saved searching for quality supplies, as well
as the peace of mind knowing that Synergy is helping your practice procure supplies
as profitably as possible.
This GPO is different from any other dental GPO because it is owned and
operated by two dental practitioners who have combined nearly 40 years experience
operating independent dental practices. The idea originated during the recession
when the co-founders recognized that smaller operators struggled to remain profitable
in the sluggish economy. Their unique point of view
allows them to understand and appreciate the obstacles that
their peers are facing on a day-to-day basis.
Nearly three years later, Synergy remains committed to
representing the interests of and reflecting the voice of the
independent dental practices to suppliers and is driven to
help preserve the independent dental practitioner and keep
them competitive in the ever-changing environment of
managed care and corporate dentistry. Synergy chooses a single supplier for each
product or service to better manage supplier performance and establish clear
accountability. Partners include: Darby Dental Supply, BioHorizons, Komet USA,
Sonicare, Dental Card Services and Live Oak Bank.
Synergy is not a third-party distributor and does not inventory or ship dental
supplies. The company negotiates contracts with suppliers so that its members can
pay the same or less than what larger group practices pay for the same supplies, and
members order through Synergy's dental supply partners.
Synergy members, on average, save between 17 percent and 60
percent on dental supplies when they purchase from Synergy's dental
supply partners. Synergy also negotiates special promotions with its
suppliers during the year to benefit its members.
For savings in that amount, you see why a free membership in Synergy's dental GPO is worth the time it takes to complete the application.
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Why Make Synergy Your Dental Partner? |
- Co-founded and run by independent
dental practitioners
- No membership fee or contract
- Same supplies, better pricing
- Exceptional selection of dental suppliers
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