Challenges of Dental Material' Ordering at Governmental PHC clinics, Specialized Dental Centers, and Hospitals in KSA; Observational study

Background: Ordering of dental materials (DM) at Ministry of Health (MOH) dental facilities is restricted by many challenges in time and supply among other factors Methods: a questionnaire was distributed among dentists working at MOH dental facilities exploring the ordering way of DM and challenges if exist. Result: 53.8% of dentists still use paper slip for ordering DM. Shortage is still a major obstacle as cited by 59.8% and it may take up to two weeks to receive the ordered DM Conclusion: Atomization of DM ordering will save effort and time and enact efficient utilization of DM and reduce waste in expired or discarded materials.