The Higher Education Guide to Patterson Dental: Cooperative Contracts, Procurement, and Campus Dental Operations
There are currently 78 accredited dental schools in the U.S., and enrollment is trending up according to the American Dental Association (ADA). In fact, the number of students in degree programs has increased by 10% compared to 2021 levels. For allied fields, like dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental lab techs, the number is even […]
Dental Hygiene Program Supplies: Prophy Paste, Bibs, and Bulk Buying
Recurring consumables are some of the most heavily used products inside university dental hygiene programs. While large equipment purchases often receive the most procurement attention, day-to-day clinic operations depend on a steady supply of items such as prophy paste, dental bibs, sterilization products, and disposable patient care materials. Hundreds or thousands of patients might come […]
Eaglesoft for Dental Schools: Practice Management Through Patterson
When modernizing campus dental operations, Eaglesoft by Patterson Dental is one platform that dental schools typically evaluate. Eaglesoft supports scheduling, charting, imaging integration, billing, and workflow coordination through a centralized system designed specifically for dental practices and clinics. Eaglesoft Support for Campus Dental Clinics Eaglesoft combines multiple operational and clinical workflows into a single practice […]
Dental Sterilization Equipment for Campus Clinics: Compliance and Cooperative Pricing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandates sterilization. monitoring, instrument processing, PPE, and infection prevention protocols in dental healthcare settings, and that include dental schools. As colleges and universities modernize campus clinics, many institutions are reevaluating how they purchase and manage dental autoclave systems and dental sterilization equipment in general. Clinical Environments Require […]
Accessing Patterson Dental as an E&I Member: Portal Login, Fuse, and Account Setup
Through the Patterson Dental cooperative agreement at E&I Cooperative Services, dental schools can access competitively solicited pricing on dental supplies, equipment, technology, and related services. This cooperative contract simplifies the procurement process and lowers costs by tapping into volume discounts from aggregating demand across other institutions. Instead of buying on your own, you can join […]
The K-12 District Guide to Cooperative Contracts: Procurement, Categories, and the Education Buyer Cycle
“A mid-sized school district could achieve annual savings of $2.3 million—sufficient to support significant teacher salary increases—by streamlining procurement processes and reducing the number of suppliers” — Ecocomic and Business Journal That’s a pretty bold statement, but research backs it up. When the Chicago Public Schools consolidated suppliers, it recovered $18 million in vendor rebates. […]
Contract Cleaners and Facilities Services for K-12 Schools
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average public school building in the United States is now about 50 years old. Older facilities need more maintenance, and that means more expense. At the same time, the past few years have increased attention on cleaning and sanitation in schools. Students, staff, and parents are […]
Food Service Contracts for K-12 Schools: Catering, Cafeterias, and Federal Food Programs
Nearly 30 million children participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) each school year, and those are just those receiving free or reduced-cost lunches. While subsidies are available for some students, USDA data shows school meal programs remain one of the largest operational procurement categories for school districts, often accounting for nearly 30% of […]
K-12 Office Supplies: Cooperative Contracts for Classrooms and Administrative Offices
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that 86% of public schools reported price increases that affected their operating costs during the last school year overall. For some schools, this means looking for opportunities to cut costs; for others, it is far more serious. Declining enrollment and per-student funding are causing a financial crisis […]
K-12 Technology Procurement: Wireless, Devices, and IT Contracts for School Districts
38% of educators say investments in devices will increase in the coming school year, according to EdWeek’s School District Purchasing Priorities 2026-27 report. Only 14% of districts say they’ll spend less. The pressure to find cost-efficiencies persists, especially when making tech purchases while also tying technology decisions to instructional outcomes, cybersecurity, accessibility, and long-term operational […]