Traditional dental GPOs can help practices lower supply costs, but they often do it by narrowing supplier choice and steering buying through a group structure.
ZenOne takes a different approach.
Instead of limiting your practice to a short list of approved suppliers, ZenOne gives you one simple place to compare vendors, keep the reps you trust, manage inventory, and order smarter. If your goal is to save money without giving up flexibility, ZenOne is the better fit for most private dental practices.
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| Best fit | Private practices and small to mid-size private groups that are in growth mode | Multi-location practices in the optimization phase looking to cut down supply costs through a curated supplier list |
| Access to suppliers | Keep your current reps and suppliers while accessing a broad and growing supplier network with deep discounts | Typically a limited list of suppliers negotiated by the group |
| How savings work | ZenOne works across a larger pool of locations and negotiates on behalf of all of them, while giving practices visibility across suppliers | Many buying groups have smaller member bases and usually rely on negotiated pricing from a more limited supplier network |
| Pricing & transparency | Pricing starts at $49/month per location, includes a 14-day free trial, and uses a clear subscription model |
Pricing structures vary and may depend on admin fees, membership fees, supplier participation, or contract terms |
| Contracts & commitment | No contract, simple month-to-month subscription | Terms vary by group and supplier participation requirements. GPOs usually require long-term contracts |
| New supplier access | Our goal is to have every current supplier and manufacturer on the platform and then become the platform of choice for new product companies. New suppliers are added weekly, helping practices expand their options faster and without the need to create an account | Adding new suppliers often takes longer because access depends on group contracting, negotiations, and a relationship-based model |
| Boil it down for me in simple terms | ZenOne is software that brings you the best prices across a large pool of suppliers, helps streamline ordering, and gives you freedom of choice | The best GPOs negotiate deeper discounts, but with a limited number of suppliers. Most savings usually come from 1 to 3 suppliers. They provide a more personal approach, with hands-on onboarding, personalized savings reviews, and a custom formulary built for your practice |
| What could go wrong | Not much. You have a month-to-month subscription, and we keep your account archived for order history in case you need it for end-of-year tax reporting, even if you cancel. We play the long game | GPOs control the list of suppliers, and if a supplier doesn’t play well with a GPO, they can be kicked out. GPOs could also play favorites depending on the admin fees. And in the worst case, a GPO can be purchased or controlled by a supplier, making them the sole option for you to choose from |
Private practices and small/mid-size private groups that are in the growth mode that want a simple way to manage dental ordering and inventory workflows in one place.
It helps teams order faster, compare suppliers, track spend, manage budgets, and improve inventory discipline without forcing a supplier switch. It also supports QR-based workflows, real human support, and quick onboarding for teams that want faster adoption.
Traditional GPOs are generally built for multi-location practices in the optimization phase looking to cut down the supply cost through a curated supplier list.
They can make sense when the main priority is group-negotiated pricing from a smaller set of approved suppliers. They are usually a better fit for teams that do not need flexible supplier access, faster supplier expansion, or a dedicated platform for everyday ordering and inventory workflows.
Most GPOs drive volume through a narrower supplier network, which can limit flexibility for practices.
ZenOne helps you stay independent. You can keep your current reps, connect your existing supplier accounts, and compare more options in one place.
Many buying groups have 50-250 members, which is great, but with so many practices joining ZenOne we get to work with so much more volume and often times negotiate better deals than most GPOs.
ZenOne introduces new suppliers weekly, giving practices quicker access to more vendors and more pricing opportunities.
Traditional GPOs often move more slowly because supplier access depends on group preferences, existing relationships, contract negotiations, and platform rollout.
For software that sits between your practice and your dental suppliers, trust really matters. At ZenOne, that starts with letting you see what other practices actually think of us.
Our Google profile currently shows a 5.0-star rating, and you can read every review in full. Nothing hidden, nothing hand-picked. If you’re comparing dental inventory ordering software, we’d rather you judge us by real experiences from real offices, not marketing spin.
With traditional GPOs, the economics are often less visible because each group has its own fee structure, supplier relationships, and participation requirements.
We’re not here to say GPOs never help. We just think private practices should understand the tradeoffs before giving up flexibility for a group structure.
Industry leaders, like Dr. Scott Leune, Dr. Mark Costes, and others named ZenOne the leading and best ordering platform for Private Dental Practices
Not necessarily. ZenOne can work alongside most of the GPOs. You just need to make sure your online account with the supplier reflects the GPO prices. We will be able to pull the prices from your online portal and display in Zen. Most practices evaluate GPOs after they sign up with ZenOne and run savings analysis to see what products have better prices with the specific GPO. It’s also possible that every GPO is different. We’ve seen some that have better prices on Solventum (3M™) products vs other GPOs that focus on other brands. With ZenOne it’s clear based on your order history what GPO is more beneficial for you, if any 🙂
ZenOne is an ordering platform, just like Amazon, with a straightforward subscription model and access to over 190 distributors and manufacturers. Traditional GPOs are usually built around negotiated contracts with a small number of suppliers that pay GPO an admin fee.
Yes. Connect your existing dental supply companies, keep your negotiated pricing, and order the same dental products you already trust. You can also compare offers from online dental supplies partners without switching distributors.
Yes. ZenOne is month-to-month, and you can cancel at any time. No long-term contracts, no penalties, and no hard feelings.
We believe ZenOne should earn its place in your practice every month by delivering real value – not by locking you in.
Zen is built specifically for independent dental practices that want to control costs and simplify ordering. Whether you’re a solo provider or managing multiple locations (up to 25), we’re here to help.
Most practices spend 10-15 minutes setting up a new account, maybe 2-4 hours adding distributor accounts, and start ordering by the end of the day. You can actually start ordering as soon as your account is created, without needing to connect any of your existing suppliers. Our goal is for you to see the value within minutes, not days or weeks.
Of course! As soon as you set up an account, you’ll be prompted to book a complimentary training call with one of our trainers. We have years of experience not only helping practices set up new accounts, but also sharing best practices on how to order, when to order (Tuesday is the best day for ordering, just FYI), and how to set up your physical inventory.
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