๐ญ Adding Suppliers
Why this matters: Suppliers power everything in Invadent. When you scan an invoice, Invadent matches it to a supplier automatically. When you place a reorder, the purchase order goes directly to that supplier's email.
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Go to Suppliers in the sidebarClick Suppliers in the left navigation menu.
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Click Add SupplierEnter the supplier name โ Patterson, Henry Schein, Benco, Darby, Scott's, Frontier, Net32, or any supplier you use.
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Add their email addressThis is where purchase orders will be sent. Get it from your rep's business card or their website.
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Save and repeat for all suppliersAdd every supplier you order from. You can always add more later.
๐ก Add all your suppliers before scanning invoices โ Invadent will auto-match them.
๐ง AI Invoice Scanning
Why this matters: Manual data entry from invoices wastes hours every week. Invadent's AI reads any supplier invoice โ PDF, JPEG, or photo โ and extracts every line item automatically. Zero typing.
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Go to Scan Invoice in the sidebarThis is under the Purchasing section.
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Select your supplierChoose which supplier this invoice is from. Invadent will also try to auto-detect this from the invoice.
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Upload your invoiceUpload a PDF, JPEG, PNG, or any image. Works with emailed invoices, scanned paper invoices, or photos taken on your phone.
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Review the AI resultsInvadent shows you every item it extracted. Check names, quantities, and prices. Edit anything that needs correcting.
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Apply to inventoryClick Apply โ all items are added or updated in your inventory instantly. The original invoice is stored for 30 days so you can view it anytime.
๐ก Pro tip: Scan invoices the day they arrive. Your inventory stays accurate in real time and you'll always know what you actually have on hand vs. what's on order.
๐ฆ Managing Inventory
Why this matters: Your inventory list is the core of Invadent. Every scan, checkout, and alert is based on what's in this list. Keep it accurate and everything else works automatically.
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Go to Inventory in the sidebarSee all your items with current stock levels, status, and reorder points at a glance.
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Add items manually if neededClick Add Inventory Item for anything not on an invoice โ scan the barcode to auto-fill, or type the details manually.
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Edit any itemClick the edit icon on any item to update name, quantity, unit, category, reorder point, supplier, or expiration date.
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Use +1 In / -1 Out buttonsQuick adjustments directly from the inventory list without needing the scanner.
๐ก Status colors: Green = OK ยท Yellow = Low stock (at or below reorder point) ยท Red = Critical or Out of stock
๐ Barcode Checkout
Why this matters: Every item used chairside should be checked out so your stock levels stay accurate. Barcode scanning makes this fast enough that staff will actually do it.
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Choose your scannerWorks with USB barcode scanners (plug in, works instantly), Bluetooth scanners (pair to any device), or your iPhone/Android camera.
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Go to Inventory โ Checkout ItemA dark scanner panel slides open at the top of the inventory page. It stays open so you can scan multiple items in a row.
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Scan the barcodePoint the scanner at any item. Stock level updates instantly. Confirmation shows on screen.
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Or search by nameNo barcode? Type the item name in the search box and click the item to check out 1 unit.
๐ก Quick Checkout on Dashboard: For even faster access, use the Quick Checkout button on the dashboard โ same scanner, just one less click.
๐ Reorder Points & Alerts
Why this matters: Reorder points are what turn Invadent from a tracking tool into a prevention system. Set a threshold and Invadent alerts you before you run out โ not after.
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Edit any inventory itemClick the edit icon next to any item in your inventory list.
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Set a Reorder At numberEnter the quantity at which you want to be alerted. Example: if you use 2 boxes of gloves per week and it takes 3 days to get an order, set reorder at 6.
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Invadent does the restWhen stock drops to or below that number, the item shows as Low Stock on your dashboard and in the Alerts section. You'll also receive an email notification.
๐ก Start simple: Set reorder points for your most critical items first โ anesthetics, gloves, impression material. You can set them for everything else over time.
โก One-Click Purchase Orders
Why this matters: No more calling reps or digging through websites. When you're ready to order, Invadent shows you everything low, grouped by supplier, and sends a professional purchase order to each supplier automatically.
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Go to Order Supplies in the sidebarInvadent shows all items at or below their reorder point, grouped by supplier.
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Review and adjust quantitiesThe suggested order quantity is pre-filled. Change any quantity or uncheck items you don't want to order.
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Click Send OrdersEach supplier receives a professional PDF purchase order by email. You get a copy too.
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When the order arrives, scan the invoiceUse AI invoice scanning to apply the received items back to inventory automatically.
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Expiration Tracker
Why this matters: One expired box of Septocaine is $65 thrown away. Multiply that across anesthetics, composites, impression materials, and membranes โ expired supplies cost $500โ2,000/year in most practices. Invadent alerts you before anything expires.
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Set an expiration date when adding itemsWhen scanning an invoice or adding items manually, select the expiration month and year using the date picker.
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Invadent tracks it automaticallyItems expiring within 30 days show in the Expiring Soon widget on your dashboard.
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Use expiring items firstFIFO โ first in, first out. Check your dashboard weekly to see what needs to be used up.
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Update expiration on deliveryWhen a new shipment arrives with different expiration dates, edit the item and update the date.
๐ก Implants: Tracking implant expiration dates is especially useful when planning CBCT-guided implant cases. Know what implants you have on hand and when they expire before scheduling the placement appointment.
๐ Cost Analysis
Why this matters: Supply cost should be 5โ7% of collections. Most practices don't know what they're actually spending by supplier, category, or item. Invadent tracks every dollar automatically from your scanned invoices.
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Go to Analytics in the sidebarSee total spend, year-over-year comparison, and breakdown by supplier and category.
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Use the composite searchSearch "glove" to see every glove product from every supplier combined into one total. Understand your true cost per category.
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Track supply cost as % of collectionsEnter your monthly collections in Settings to see your supply cost percentage. Industry benchmark is 5โ7%.
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Compare year over yearSee if your supply costs are trending up or down compared to the same period last year.
๐ Dashboard
Why this matters: The dashboard is your daily starting point. Glance at it each morning to see what needs attention โ low stock, expiring items, and quick actions.
What you'll see on the dashboard:
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Stats rowTotal items, low stock count, out of stock count, and expiring soon count at a glance.
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Quick Add buttonScan or enter items to add stock without navigating to the inventory page. Perfect for receiving deliveries.
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Quick Checkout buttonScan or search to check out items without navigating away. Perfect for chairside use.
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Attention ItemsAll low stock and out of stock items listed with quick checkout buttons.
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Expiring SoonItems expiring within 30 days so you can use them up or plan ahead.
โ Quick Add
Why this matters: When a delivery arrives, you need to add stock fast without going item by item through the inventory page. Quick Add lets you scan everything in seconds.
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Click Quick Add on the dashboardA popup opens with the barcode scanner focused and ready.
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Scan each item as you unbox itKnown items (already in your inventory) are added instantly โ no button clicks. Just scan and keep going.
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For new items โ enter the name onceIf Invadent doesn't recognize the barcode, enter a name. Next time you scan that barcode it's recognized automatically.
๐ก Best workflow: Quick Add for speed when receiving deliveries. Use AI Invoice Scanning for the full invoice to also capture prices and update cost analytics.
๐ข Multi-Location
Why this matters: If you own multiple offices, managing inventory separately for each is a nightmare. Invadent lets you manage all locations from one login and transfer stock between them.
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Go to All Locations in the sidebarThis appears when you have more than one location set up.
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Switch between locationsUse the location switcher to view and manage each office's inventory separately.
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Transfer stock between officesAll Locations โ Transfer Stock. Move items from one office to another with full transaction history.
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View combined dashboardSee low stock across all locations in one view so nothing slips through the cracks.
๐ก Pricing: $69/month for your first location, $29/month for each additional location.
๐ค Staff & PIN Accountability
Why this matters: Knowing who checked out what matters for accountability and loss prevention. PIN checkout requires staff to identify themselves before checking out supplies.
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Go to Settings โ Staff & CheckoutIn the sidebar under Settings.
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Add staff membersEnter each team member's name and assign them a 4-digit PIN.
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Enable accountability modeToggle on PIN Accountability Mode. Staff must enter their PIN before checking out any item.
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Track who used whatTransaction history shows which staff member checked out each item and when.