Quarterly Supplier Update: Q4 2024
Here's what TGP members need to know about recent supplier developments.
New Product Additions
Restorative Materials
- 3M Filtek Universal: Now available at member pricing
- Kerr Harmonize: New shade options added to contract
- GC Fuji: Updated pricing reflects 8% member savings
Preventive Products
- Colgate PreviDent: Added to formulary
- Young Dental prophy angles: New eco-friendly options
- Oral-B Glide floss: Bulk pack pricing improved
PPE and Disposables
- Crosstex masks: Supply normalized, pricing reduced 12%
- Medicom gloves: New sizing options available
- Dentsply sterilization pouches: Extended contract through 2025
Pricing Updates
Price Decreases:- Generic composites: -5% average
- Disposable impression trays: -8%
- Sterilization supplies: -10%
- Precious metals: +3% (gold/palladium)
- Imported equipment: +2-4%
- Specialty implant components: +5%
Supplier Performance Notes
Exceeding Expectations:- Midwest Dental: 99.2% order accuracy
- Patterson: Same-day shipping on 94% of orders
- Working with one regional supplier on delivery improvements
Coming in Q1 2025
- New infection control product line launch
- Enhanced digital ordering features
- Additional specialty supplier partnerships
Questions?
Contact your TGP account representative or reach out to our support team for details on any supplier updates.
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