Unexpected challenges are a reality in business, and one of the most disruptive can be a sudden inability to work with your preferred vendor or subcontractor. Tariffs are a prime example of such a disruption, impacting the availability and cost of essential supplies. That’s why it’s crucial to have a system in place for evaluating and selecting alternate vendors before a supply chain issue arises.
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), together with the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), recently addressed this concern in a joint letter to President Trump. The letter urges the administration to exclude medical devices and essential dental supplies from additional tariffs and requests the rollback of existing duties on products vital to U.S. dental professionals.
You can read the full letter posted on the NADL website here: Letter from DTA, ADA, and NADL – March 4, 2025.
The organizations emphasize that these tariffs not only threaten the dental industry’s ability to provide timely and affordable care but could also increase healthcare costs for patients.
SafeLink’s Supply Chain Toolkit can support your business by helping you evaluate your current supplier management process and identify reliable alternate sources. Being prepared now can help you minimize disruptions in the future and continue to deliver the high-quality care your patients depend on.
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