Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on inventory systems and supply ordering in dental hygiene practice management.

Expendable Supplies

Single-use items in the dental practice.

Nonexpendable Supplies

Reusable items that do not constitute a major expense.

Capital Supplies

Large, costly items that are seldom replaced.

Inventory System

A list of the stock/assets in the dental office.

Automated Inventory Systems

Systems that may use barcodes to update inventory levels automatically.

Manual Inventory Systems

Systems where products are managed by hand, often involving labeled bins.

Back-order Memo

A form that notifies the purchaser that an item ordered is not in stock and will be sent later.

Credit Memo

A form that indicates credit for the cost of a returned item.

Purchase Order

A standardized order form for supplies.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Forms providing information about hazardous materials.