eCommerce Dental Equipment Purchases

[robface]

I'm wondering whether there are any dentists out there that buy consumables (e.g., specialized paper, etc.) via eCommerce.

The big suppliers I've seen are Patterson and Schein who I understand go around and work with dentists to remind them when and how many items dentists need to replenish.

I'm wondering whether an Amazon.com might be the future of this space i.e., selling these items through the internet.

What does everyone think? Any concerns about this approach?

Thanks,

Rob

 

[JohnChavesDDS]

Hey Rob,

We like the reps coming in, that way we can see and touch anything different. But I think the internet is the future of that business.

John Chaves DDS