Services for Educational Institutions

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The Patterson difference: Exceptional E&I support at every level

At Patterson, we understand the needs of E&I members and are committed to providing the right support and creating the right solutions for you. When you partner with Patterson, you collaborate with the most knowledgeable team in the industry. The combination of innovative solutions for your institution and the people who back it all up is the Patterson difference.

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Why Patterson

Now more than ever, educational institutions are in search of experienced, knowledgeable partners who understand their unique needs. Through Patterson’s partnership with E&I, members and their students will see incredible savings on high-quality dental supplies, services and equipment.

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Cost savings

E&I members enjoy substantial discounts through a competitively sourced contract. They also benefit from a negotiated equipment and technology formulary, and local service labor rates that are aggressively priced.

Local representation

All E&I members benefit from a knowledgeable, local team including a territory representative, equipment specialist, CAD/CAM specialist and the full support of your local branch. Additionally, E&I has the full constant support of our National Universities Sales Manager.

Strategic nationwide fulfillment centers

E&I members have access to a dedicated, knowledgeable team to facilitate e-procurement integrations that enhance the ordering experience. These integrations support cost-efficiency and increased accuracy in ordering through real-time pricing and inventory availability, a uniform e-commerce shopping experience, and data management, reporting and three-way matching capabilities.

e-Procurement integration

E&I members have access to a dedicated, knowledgeable team to facilitate e-procurement integrations that enhance the ordering experience. These integrations support cost-efficiency and increased accuracy in ordering through real-time pricing and inventory availability, a uniform e-commerce shopping experience, and data management, reporting and three-way matching capabilities.

e-Procurement through the E&I marketplace

E&I Marketplace connects users with E&I suppliers and contracts in a secure, controlled environment using a single username and password. This online service delivers an intuitive, strategic e-procurement experience across your entire campus. It’s a fast, easy and rewarding way to make and track purchases in one place.

Hear from your peers

Patterson Dental team members worked with the founding dean to transform an old hospital into a state-of-the-art dental school with unique goals for students and the surrounding community.