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by Hersheydmd
Sat Jun 01, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Edit Patient Fields
Replies: 0
Views: 27709

Edit Patient Fields

Strange Behavior when editing a Patient Field Name. I noticed a typo and corrected "Periodontist" in the Edit Patient Field Def window. Now, patients that previously had an entry, have two lines. 1) With the new name but the data box empty, 2) With the original name and the specialist name in the da...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Jun 01, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Edit Broken Appt default Procedure Note
Replies: 2
Views: 5844

Re: Edit Broken Appt default Procedure Note

Thanks Jason
by Hersheydmd
Fri May 31, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Edit Broken Appt default Procedure Note
Replies: 2
Views: 5844

Edit Broken Appt default Procedure Note

Is it possible to edit the default Procedure Note in the Broken Appointment Procedure Window, for a cancelled appt, D9987? By default it says: "Appt BROKEN for [procedures] 08/23/2024 10:00:00 AM" I would like it to say: "[Today's Date] CANCELLED APPT 08/23/2024 10:00:00 AM for [procedures]" In the ...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Table instemplate
Replies: 1
Views: 3028

Table instemplate

One of the Queries at the bottom of the User Query Favorites window is "Table - Insurance Template" .
When I run it I get "Invalid query: Table 'opendental.instemplate' doesn't exist."
What is that table supposed to return?
by Hersheydmd
Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Audit trail time doesn't match computer time
Replies: 3
Views: 4927

Re: Audit trail time doesn't match computer time

Thank you. My server time was way off. Synced it. Hope it holds.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Audit trail time doesn't match computer time
Replies: 3
Views: 4927

Audit trail time doesn't match computer time

I am on version 20.2.30.0 The audit trail time is off by about 5 hours. What time zone is it? Can it be set to the local time? Also, besides being in another time zone, it is off by 10-15 minutes. I moved a test appointment at 1:42 AM on 12/1/20, the audit trail shows that it was moved at 7:32 PM 11...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: TEMPERATURE LOG
Replies: 5
Views: 7693

TEMPERATURE LOG

As crazy as this may sound, NYC has started sending inspectors into dental offices (and I presume other businesses) to check on compliance with COVID-19 regulations. One of the regulations requires you to keep a separate temperature log. It isn't enough that you record the temp in the patients' char...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Query Question
Replies: 2
Views: 4289

Re: Query Question

Thanks
by Hersheydmd
Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Query Question
Replies: 2
Views: 4289

Query Question

In creating queries, I notice that if I want a column with the patient name and I type Select patnum the result produces a column titled PatNum with the actual patient names (last name, first name). But if I want the column to be titled "Patient" instead of "PatNum" and I type Select patnum as Patie...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: AAOSH, AAPMD, HDA members
Replies: 0
Views: 10419

AAOSH, AAPMD, HDA members

I am looking to connect with other Open Dental users who are also members of AAOSH, AAPMD, HDA or just interested in functional medicine and the Oral Systemic link. If there is interest we could set up a Facebook or What's App group. Anyone interested, please PM me. Together we can think of ways to ...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Patient's name & birthday in e-mail
Replies: 2
Views: 4307

Re: Patient's name & birthday in e-mail

Thank you Joes
by Hersheydmd
Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Patient's name & birthday in e-mail
Replies: 2
Views: 4307

Patient's name & birthday in e-mail

Is it possible to automatically have the patient's birthday added to their name when it is pre-filled in an e-mail?
by Hersheydmd
Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Super Family Billing
Replies: 1
Views: 3632

Super Family Billing

Can the "Included in Super Family Billing" checkmark be set to off (unchecked) by default?
by Hersheydmd
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Signed Truth in Lending
Replies: 2
Views: 4417

Re: Signed Truth in Lending

Interesting. Thank you.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Signed Truth in Lending
Replies: 2
Views: 4417

Signed Truth in Lending

Just noticed the "Signed Truth in Lending" checkbox under the Other tab in the Family module. What would that be used for? How is that relevant to a dentist? I can't figure it out.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Week View
Replies: 3
Views: 6130

Re: Week View

I'd like to bump this old post up. It's very annoying that the calendar runs Sun to Sat, but the week view runs Mon to Sun. Is there any way to change the week to start on Sun?
by Hersheydmd
Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Breaks between appointments
Replies: 1
Views: 3655

Breaks between appointments

Just wondering how people are handling the recommended break between appointments? Leaving the room empty a certain amount of time and disinfecting. Whether it is 15 or 20 or 30 minutes between appointments, are you just extending each appointment length, or putting in block outs. I am using Patient...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Possible bug in "Preview Claim" window
Replies: 2
Views: 6705

Re: Possible bug in "Preview Claim" window

adearmondsattler wrote:
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:45 am
What is your resolution set to?
Just tried it again and the scroll bar is present and I am able to scroll up and down.
Don't remember which computer or patient I had the problem with, but if I can reproduce it I will let you know.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Possible bug in "Preview Claim" window
Replies: 2
Views: 6705

Possible bug in "Preview Claim" window

Version 19.3.58
When I open a claim preview there is no scroll bar, so I can't see the bottom of the claim.
Don't remember this ever happening in previous versions.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Backing up the A-Z folder
Replies: 7
Views: 15127

Re: Backing up the A-Z folder

New discovery. If I backup from my workstation (not my server) to another computer on the network it only takes 1-2 minutes to do the entire backup. If I backup from the same workstation to a 120GB PNY USB thumbdrive or to an external USB WD or Seagate drive it takes many hours. For comparison: If I...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Backing up the A-Z folder
Replies: 7
Views: 15127

Re: Backing up the A-Z folder

It's still taking an extremely long time to back up my A-Z folder. I opened the Resource Monitors on my workstation and on my server and under Disk Activity I can see what files are in a read and write state. It looks like every file in the A-Z folder is being backed up every time I do a backup, not...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: More than one e-mail address or phone number in a field
Replies: 2
Views: 6395

More than one e-mail address or phone number in a field

Is there any way to enter more than one e-mail address or phone number in a single field?
This would be useful with teenage patients who are still minors. I would like any e-mails or texts we send the child to also go to the parent.
by Hersheydmd
Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Backing up the A-Z folder
Replies: 7
Views: 15127

Re: Backing up the A-Z folder

I thought it was happening again. Last night the A-Z folder backup progress bar got all the way to 8.0 MB of 8.0 MB copied, but didn't complete until sometime after I left the office. Ran it again this morning and it ran normally. Clearly there must be a file that is open or running in the backgroun...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Backing up the A-Z folder
Replies: 7
Views: 15127

Re: Backing up the A-Z folder

hardware / disk problem ?? Must have been a fluke. Just ran it again with no problem. My specs: Dell Precision 7810 with Intel Xeon processor (8 core), Win 10 Pro 64-bit, 16GB of RAM, NVIDIA Quadro card, USB 3.0. For the test I first emptied the OpenDentImages folder from the backup on 64GB thumbdr...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Remote notes for Mobile Unit?
Replies: 2
Views: 6360

Re: Remote notes for Mobile Unit?

I wouldn't put the database on a laptop and carry it around. That is a disaster waiting to happen. Option 2, back up to a USB, restore, edit, back-up again, re-restore - Been there. Done that. Don't recommend it. Aside from being time consuming, at some point someone will forget or be unable to rest...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Anybody using Brighter Schedule can share their experience?
Replies: 5
Views: 10836

Re: Anybody using Brighter Schedule can share their experie

We are using Patient Communicator (https://www.totalrecallsolutions.com) and have been very happy with it. We use the online scheduler, but in a limited way. We only let existing and new patients schedule their hygiene appointments, and that works great. They specify when they would like to come in ...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:40 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Backing up the A-Z folder
Replies: 7
Views: 15127

Backing up the A-Z folder

My A-Z folder is 69 MB. Backup (from within O.D.) runs smoothly until it reaches 68.9 MB. Then is sits there for a very long time - 15 - 30 minutes - before it says "Backup Complete". Today I updated to the latest 18.1 version, but it's been happening for quite a while, even before updating. What wo...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:18 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assignment of Benefits Confusion
Replies: 9
Views: 19473

Re: Assignment of Benefits Confusion

Don't understand how this happened.
Feature code 3294 had 101 votes and a weight of 19.02. I added 18 more votes bringing it to 119 votes and when it refreshed the weight went down to 17.64? What gives?
by Hersheydmd
Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Unable to sign remotely in O.D.
Replies: 4
Views: 7785

Re: Unable to sign remotely in O.D.

Are you running Open Dental as an administrator? Sometimes we have found that signing remotely works when Open Dental is not running as administrator. I just tried it both ways. Same. No signature. It has to be something else in the way OD receives the signature, since it is working in other progra...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Unable to sign remotely in O.D.
Replies: 4
Views: 7785

Unable to sign remotely in O.D.

I have revisited this problem several times over the past 6 years, to no avail. I've tried it with all versions of Windows, from XP to Win 10 Pro, 32-bit & 64-bit. I finally gave up trying with an HSB pad and I switched to a Topaz BSB signature pad, which is designed to work remotely. I was in touch...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Re: PDF images in Open Dental open in Internet Explorer (IE)
Replies: 3
Views: 8468

Re: PDF images in Open Dental open in Internet Explorer (IE)

PDF images in Open Dental open in Internet Explorer (IE) Many practices have experienced issues with Adobe settings affecting their ability to see images. Versions 17.1.27 and greater will default to using Internet Explorer to open PDF images. If you’re having trouble viewing pdf’s in the image mod...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assignment of Benefits Confusion
Replies: 9
Views: 19473

Re: Assignment of Benefits Confusion

HAD TO GO BACK TO PAPER :x not my favorite solution :x Until that is fixed, the work around we use in our office: we create a pop up message for those patients who need it : " Paper Claim - INS PAY PATIENT " and in the Insurance Plan Information, we do not enter an Electronic ID or remove it if the...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Practice Communicator
Replies: 2
Views: 6502

Practice Communicator

Just want to give a little plug for Patient Communicator (Total Recall Systems). I have no financial interest in the company, but I have been using their services with Open Dental for a few years and couldn't live without it. The integration is extremely smooth. They make automated recall, confirmat...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assignment of Benefits Confusion
Replies: 9
Views: 19473

Re: Assignment of Benefits Confusion

This is continuing to bug me. Is anyone else finding this annoying? If you are, please vote on feature request #3294. Make the assignment of benefits setting readily visible when creating a claim and in the family module. It is currently buried inside the Edit Insurance Plan window. This will greatl...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Superb support
Replies: 2
Views: 6126

Superb support

I had another superb experience with tech support today. I had a problem running updates. I could only get it to work if I manually updated each workstation. It took a little work, and escalated up to involve an engineer - Chris - but he was eventually able to dissect the problem and correct it. It ...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Referred Procedures & Completion
Replies: 17
Views: 36293

Re: Referred Procedures & Completion

I do it the way Chris described. It's simple enough. But if you want to see the referral date, put the date in the body of the procedure note (hit ctrl d for a shortcut to enter today's date). Leave that in the note and when the work is done, add to the note any relevant information with a new date....
by Hersheydmd
Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Procedure code Default Notes
Replies: 2
Views: 7226

Procedure code Default Notes

The use of a default note attached to a procedure code would be nice for those procedures where the chart note is long and almost always the same. It should save time by skipping opening the AutoNote window, choosing the AutoNote from the list and then clicking "OK". There are several problems I see...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Nathan Sparks with Howard Farran
Replies: 0
Views: 5261

Nathan Sparks with Howard Farran

Don't miss this video:
"772 Access to Data with Nathan Sparks : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/YG9RYcMZnkc
by Hersheydmd
Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Windows 10 or 7 for new practice
Replies: 6
Views: 17247

Re: Windows 10 or 7 for new practice

I'm not a tech, and my workstations aren't new, but I don't have any problems with Windows 10 Pro. Most stable build of Windows yet. All my programs work with it. Why start with an OS that will be obsolete before you turn around?
by Hersheydmd
Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: Sharing
Topic: Insurance/Credit card authorization form
Replies: 2
Views: 32640

Re: Insurance & Credit card authorization form

Here is my insurance/credit card authorization form:
2017-07-18.png
2017-07-18.png (122.02 KiB) Viewed 26718 times
Insur_auth-and-credit_card.xml
(32.43 KiB) Downloaded 1993 times
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Update from 15.3 to 16.4
Replies: 4
Views: 10531

Re: Update from 15.3 to 16.4

I think the new version failed to copy on those workstations. On the machine affected go to File Explorer, Your server drive (in our case F), Opendentimages, SetupFiles, double click on Setup16.4, let it install and then do that for each workstation. There was an issue back then with the installer ...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:36 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Update from 15.3 to 16.4
Replies: 4
Views: 10531

Update from 15.3 to 16.4

I updated OD today from 15.3 to 16.4. 1) In the security settings for "Edit Completed Procedure" what is the difference between FULL & LIMITED? 2) The workstation which I set up as my "Update Server" is "Computer A". I had no problem updating that computer to 16.4. I also set up eServices on it with...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Mobile App showing unscheduled appointments
Replies: 2
Views: 5966

Mobile App showing unscheduled appointments

I just noticed that unscheduled appointments are showing up on the mobile app calendar. There is no indication that the appointment is unscheduled. Is this correct?
by Hersheydmd
Thu Mar 30, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Searching Mobile App
Replies: 2
Views: 6743

Searching Mobile App

Searching for a patient in the mobile app only works if you enter the name in all lower case. If you capitalize the first letter of the name it doesn't work. Why?
by Hersheydmd
Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Demandforce making open dental slow
Replies: 1
Views: 4500

Re: Demandforce making open dental slow

Have you tried running OD from a different machine/server? Maybe it is the computer that is hosting OD.
I am using a competitor called Practice Communicator, and haven't noticed any impact on my OD.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dragon
Replies: 2
Views: 6257

Dragon

Curious to know if anyone is using Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Open Dental. Which version of Dragon?
by Hersheydmd
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: MySQL vulnerabilities?
Replies: 4
Views: 12541

Re: MySQL vulnerabilities?

Thanks Jason. I will put this on my 'to do' list of things I have to take care of.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:20 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: MySQL vulnerabilities?
Replies: 4
Views: 12541

MySQL vulnerabilities?

My anti-virus (Kaspersky) keeps reporting that MySQL 5.5 has vulnerabilities and advises upgrading to a newer version. Should we? Will O.D. work with the newest version of MySQL? KLA10638 Multiple vulnerabilities in MySQL Updated: 07/24/2015 CVSS 3.8 Detect date 07/17/2015 Severity Warning Descripti...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: Sharing
Topic: Insurance/Credit card authorization form
Replies: 2
Views: 32640

Insurance/Credit card authorization form

Does anyone have a credit card authorization form? I already have a recurring payment authorization form, but I need a form for the balance after insurance pays. Thanks in advance.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Google Voice Dialer
Replies: 1
Views: 5292

Re: Google Voice Dialer

Google Voice is being replaced with Google Hangouts. I like Hangouts. It works well, but I would like to activate it from a Program Link in OD. Has anyone figured out how to open Hangouts to a particular contact name from a command prompt which can then be used in a Program Link? I miss being able t...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Win 10 update
Replies: 7
Views: 15858

Re: Win 10 update

Hi Rick, Thanks for the reply. Fortunately, so far today, no problems. Everything is working smoothly. Can't explain it. Maybe the computer just needed a night of rest. BTW, for future reference are you referring to the Windows error\event log found in Computer Management, or something specifically ...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Win 10 update
Replies: 7
Views: 15858

Re: Win 10 update

It is also taking a long time for the chart to load where it used to take a second. This is where it is crashing. I am getting "Not Responding" then "Open Dental has stopped working"
I can't get any work done. URGHH
by Hersheydmd
Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Win 10 update
Replies: 7
Views: 15858

Win 10 update

This past week I have noticed that Windows 10 has been updated my computers (you can't turn it off in Win 10, like you could in previous versions). Today my server went through the update. Now OD is crashing every 10 minutes. Anyone else experience this?
by Hersheydmd
Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Report on the currently selected patient
Replies: 2
Views: 6807

Report on the currently selected patient

To create a custom report for a particular patient you need to insert the patnum into the Where statement of the query. Ex: select patnum from patient where patnum = '0999' Is there any way to write the query in such a way as it can pull the current selected patient? The audit trail has a button to ...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Google Voice Dialer
Replies: 1
Views: 5292

Google Voice Dialer

My GVDialer has stopped working and I can't figure out why.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Anyone have any information?
I can still use Google Voice to dial from a web browser, but miss being able to click a button in OD.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Auto-Dialer and SMS Text Reminder
Replies: 52
Views: 122696

Re: Auto-Dialer and SMS Text Reminder

My GVDialer has stopped working and I can't figure out why.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Anyone have any information?
I can still use Google Voice to dial from a web browser, but miss being able to click a button in OD.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA Compliant Email
Replies: 50
Views: 153030

Re: HIPAA Compliant Email

It's been a week since we started using SendInc and still very happy. The only thing I need to work out is more easily switching between secure email and regular email. I haven't been able to figure that out yet. I agree with Kevin, it's very easy to use. In addition, I created an e-mail template t...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problems signing remotely
Replies: 3
Views: 6982

Re: Problems signing remotely

DavidM wrote: Maybe using a BSB Topaz would be the solution, although the price is higher than the HSB one.
How much are they?
by Hersheydmd
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments
Replies: 23
Views: 43534

Re: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments

So, the way I understand it, if I change D9986 to D9987 the color will change in the Chart and the Account from blue to black, and there is no way at this time to make it blue. Also, if I add an adjustment then I'll have two entries in the Account for the cancelled appt, and there is no way to make ...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problems signing remotely
Replies: 3
Views: 6982

Re: Problems signing remotely

Hi David, I never got it to work properly with my HSB Topaz pad. I was in contact with Topaz Systems tech support and I did everything they advised, but it still wouldn't work. I believe a BSB Topaz pad would probably work, since it is designed to work remotely. But I haven't tried one yet. I found ...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Referred From field
Replies: 2
Views: 5419

Referred From field

According to the manual there should be a line with the "Referred From" field in the lower left section of the Edit Patient Information window. Just above "Student Status". I don't see it in my OD v. 15.3.47.0 which I updated to last week. I've never seen it in any version. It would be nice to have ...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Signing remotely
Replies: 34
Views: 41396

Re: Signing remotely

@ Hersch... Too much work involved there... Set up a VPN (which you probably got already) between your home and office server and then install a copy of OD (the setup file not your database etc) on the home computer and tell OD in the choose database option where your data is at the office...OD wil...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Signing remotely
Replies: 34
Views: 41396

Re: Signing remotely

I never got it to work properly. At one time I considered buying a BSB Topaz pad which is designed to work remotely in place of the HSB pad which I can't get to work. But I gave up and instead wrote a script to copy my database from my office to my home computer remotely. Then I work on my home comp...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA Compliant Email
Replies: 50
Views: 153030

Re: HIPAA Compliant Email

Holy Grail for HIPAA email and fax! I have avoided using HIPAA email solutions because I like the easy built in email set up in OD. We avoided sending any PHI but still want to seal up any possible cracks. I was looking at mdofficemail and found that not only do they allow an SSL email connection (...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Nov 08, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Email to patient after a referral
Replies: 8
Views: 15538

Re: Email to patient after a referral

Thanks Nathan.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Viewing .pdf's in Images module
Replies: 12
Views: 18018

Re: Viewing .pdf's in Images module

PROBLEM SOLVED
Took Jorge's suggestion.
Uninstalled Adobe Reader. Rebooted. Reinstalled Adobe Reader.
It works fine now.
So simple...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 55823

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

I have been trying to implement SMS texting with Google Voice as well described in this thread. However, I have been unable to get OD to substitute the current patients lastname and firstname for the [LName] and [FName] fields in the query sent to Google Voice. The query sent to Google Voice ends u...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Email to patient after a referral
Replies: 8
Views: 15538

Re: Email to patient after a referral

I agree and want to not have the summary of care emails that I don't want sent showing. I just referred a patient to an oral surgeon for 26 extractions, 4 quadrants of alveoplasty and 3 tori removals so now I got 33 of these emails cluttering up my chart. I agree. Someone did not think this through...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Email to patient after a referral
Replies: 8
Views: 15538

Re: Email to patient after a referral

You cannot delete web mail messages (they are part of the patient's inbox which is why we didn't allow deleting them). Lots of users complained about this so we implemented it for v15.4. http://www.opendental.com/manual/version15_4.html So how do I stop this from happening in the future? I don't wa...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Email to patient after a referral
Replies: 8
Views: 15538

Email to patient after a referral

I created a "Referral" to an endodontist in a patient's chart. OD created an e-mail to the patient: -----Original Message----- Regarding Patient: XXXX XXXX From: Robert M. Hersh, DMD Sent: 11/01/2015 7:15 PM To: XXXX XXXX Subject: Referral To XXXXX XXXXXXX, DMD You have been referred to another prov...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Using Version: "blank"
Replies: 2
Views: 5227

Re: Using Version: "blank"

I can tell which version I am using from any of my workstations, so that is not an issue. Just thought it was weird and maybe indicated something that on my server the same space is blank (not zoomed in any more than on any other machine).
by Hersheydmd
Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Using Version: "blank"
Replies: 2
Views: 5227

Using Version: "blank"

Just noticed that on my server when I click on Update, where it usually shows the current version #, it is blank.
On all my workstations it shows the current version. This was the case both before & after updating from 15.2.12 to 15.2.28
Is it anything about which to be concerned?
by Hersheydmd
Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Viewing .pdf's in Images module
Replies: 12
Views: 18018

Re: Viewing .pdf's in Images module

Jason, Has any progress been made in figuring this out. I have two identically configured Win 8 machines at my front desk. On one the pdf's are visible in the Image module and on the other they are not. Both machines are on the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2015.009.20077. OpenDental v. ...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: text reminders
Replies: 15
Views: 24596

Re: text reminders

I am using Patient Communicator (previously known as Total Recall Solutions) (http://aboutus.mypatientcommunicator.com/) for automated appt reminders & confirmations, birthday wishes, recall e-mails & texts, e-mail campaigns, and 2-way texting. It works great and they have excellent customer support...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Viewing .pdf's in Images module
Replies: 12
Views: 18018

Viewing .pdf's in Images module

I can not view .pdf's that are in the Images module since upgrading to the latest version of Adobe Reader. Is anyone else having a problem? I am on OD v15.1.22 and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version 2015.007.20033. I can double click on them and open them in Adobe Reader, but I can't preview them in th...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Tooth chart
Replies: 2
Views: 5742

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by Hersheydmd
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Too easy to delete an appointment
Replies: 7
Views: 12052

Re: Too easy to delete an appointment

I agree. It's too easy to click. But you should also be getting a delete confirmation pop up.
by Hersheydmd
Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:43 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments
Replies: 23
Views: 43534

Re: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments

adearmondsattler wrote: These are going to be completed procedures so they will show in the account module as well as on statements.
AHHH, yes, of course. I should have realized that. Very good.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments
Replies: 23
Views: 43534

Re: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments

...broken appointments will be using procedures from now on, with a commlog option as there has always been. Does that mean we WON'T be able to show Broken Appts as Adjustments in the Account Module? That would not be good. First of all it is important that patients can see on their statements how ...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Jun 07, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Who has this patient referred?
Replies: 9
Views: 15507

Re: Who has this patient referred?

I must not be making myself clear. :) That just tells me which specialists I've referred the patient to, and how that patient was referred to my practice. That's not what I'm talking about here. I want to know which PATIENTS a particular PATIENT has referred to MY PRACTICE. So... I'm looking at Mrs...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Update to current version
Replies: 3
Views: 5148

Re: Update to current version

I am a current open dental user but have not been on monthly support for a couple of years. How do I need to do to get the most recent software version? Do I need to get back on support again or is there a one time upgrade fee? M Michael, You are using the best PMS out there. The monthly support is...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments
Replies: 23
Views: 43534

Re: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments

What should I do going forward? Can I change all my existing D9986's to another unused code? In my opinion that would be the best option. Our conversion department will be able to help you with that and then you can safely run the D-Code tool to get the latest codes. Allen, Thank you. I changed D99...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:37 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments
Replies: 23
Views: 43534

Re: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments

The code will make D9986 procedures from all adjustments that match the current default broken appointment adjustment type. Allen, I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean. I have been using D9986 for "Bleaching syringe" every time we dispense a syringe. What will happen to all those entries?...
by Hersheydmd
Sun May 31, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Who has this patient referred?
Replies: 9
Views: 15507

Re: Who has this patient referred?

Is there a way to find out who a particular patient has referred to my practice? I see that by double clicking on the Referral row in the Family module who referred THIS patient to us, and who we have referred her OUT to. But, I want to find out who SHE has referred TO US. Is there a way to do this...
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 30, 2015 11:43 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments
Replies: 23
Views: 43534

Re: Broken, Cancelled and Failed Appointments

I am currently on version 15.1
What will happen when I upgrade to 15.2 if I am already using codes D9986 & D9987 for something else?
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 30, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: online backup
Replies: 20
Views: 30359

Re: online backup

Crashplan is as of Jan 1 2015, $1000 setup fee and $600 per year (they charge you for a 5 user minimum). They also need a dedicated Crashplan server in addition to your file server. Is anyone using any other service which is affordable and HIPAA compliant? Jay, I am using CrashPlanPro and I just ch...
by Hersheydmd
Mon May 25, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Question about printing progress notes
Replies: 2
Views: 5532

Re: Question about printing progress notes

Just curious why the option to select a page range is grayed out when I want to print the progress notes? I frequently need to print copies of the progress notes to place in charts at the offices where I work, and printing the entire progress notes instead of just the last page is incredibly wastef...
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 23, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: SMS plugins to send SMS via mobile and Google Voice
Replies: 13
Views: 19249

Re: SMS plugins to send/call patients via mobile phone

GREAT. keep us posted. it will be great if open dental features can work with Google Voice OD works great with Google Voice. We use it to dial patients' phones and to bring up a GV window for sending sms texts. See the following two threads on it: http://opendentalsoft.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t...
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 23, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA Compliant Email
Replies: 50
Views: 153030

Re: HIPAA Compliant Email

@HersheyDMD and anyone else: Did you consider OD's own encrypted email? I am wondering if there is a reason you picked a third party service over the built in feature. Maybe it's just being used to something and resistant to change, but I find the built in version cumbersome. I am so used to using ...
by Hersheydmd
Tue May 19, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Printing Treatment plan
Replies: 4
Views: 6872

Re: Printing Treatment plan

...The easiest route I would think would be to install a PDF printer, which will convert whatever you try to print into a PDF document where you can save wherever you want. Yes, that is what he wants to do. However, he doesn't want to have to open every tx plan for every patient one by one. He is l...
by Hersheydmd
Tue May 19, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: VOIP phone system bridge with Open Dental
Replies: 26
Views: 44680

Re: VOIP phone system bridge with Open Dental

I don' t see this as something I must have, but rather something that would be nice to have. Consequently, the lower the monthly fee the more likely I would be to sign up. I took a survey of other monthly fees I am paying for comparison. email encryption service $4/mo anti-virus < $10/mo online back...
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 16, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Printing Treatment plan
Replies: 4
Views: 6872

Re: Printing Treatment plan

There's currently no way to do this within Open Dental. What are you trying to do? What do you need all those paper copies of TPs for? Maybe we can think of an alternative solution for you that saves time and trees. Jason, He doesn't want to print PAPER copies. He said he wants to print to a file, ...
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 16, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: VOIP phone system bridge with Open Dental
Replies: 26
Views: 44680

Re: VOIP phone system bridge with Open Dental

Folks, After many, many months of research, trial/errors, and support/feedback from this forum members (esp Kevin R), we are now very, very close to telephone integration plugin release. Now its time to access market to set price. Will any Dr. pay for such plugin and how much? What value it brings ...
by Hersheydmd
Fri May 15, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Biometrics for logging into Open Dental?
Replies: 2
Views: 5212

Re: Biometrics for logging into Open Dental?

Hi Justin.
ENGLISH PLEASE. I have no idea what you are talking about. This isn't the advanced forum, you need to dumb it down for us newbies.
by Hersheydmd
Thu May 14, 2015 5:26 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: XCopy backup problem
Replies: 13
Views: 21966

Re: XCopy backup problem

From home I remote desktop into my office workstation computer, from which I can also remote into my server. First I stop MySQL on my home computer and on my office server. Then I run either of the following .bat files to copy the MySQL\Data\Opentdental folder from Office to Home or from Home to Off...
by Hersheydmd
Mon May 11, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA Compliant Email
Replies: 50
Views: 153030

Re: HIPAA Compliant Email

I started using Virtru for sending encrypted email. It is pretty cheap at only $2.00 per month per user. A couple of offices that are technologically "challenged" have troubles following the instructions, but most figure it out quickly. I am using one called Sendinc. Looks very similar to Virtru ex...
by Hersheydmd
Thu May 07, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Time lock
Replies: 3
Views: 5744

Re: Time lock

Go to Setup - Module Preferences
On the Appts tab check "Appointment time locked by default"
I keep it locked by default but when we are setting up an appt we unlock it so OD can attempt to calculate the correct time length. If necessary we modify it and then relock it.
by Hersheydmd
Sat May 02, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problem with URL generated by patient portal
Replies: 1
Views: 3550

Re: Problem with URL generated by patient portal

call customer support, they fixed it for me.
by Hersheydmd
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Recall List Sort by Billing Type not working
Replies: 2
Views: 4070

Re: Recall List Sort by Billing Type not working

Ana, never mind, I realize the mistake. I was clicking on Sort:BillingType, and thinking it was Recall Type.
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Recall List Sort by Billing Type not working
Replies: 2
Views: 4070

Recall List Sort by Billing Type not working

I want to separate my prophy & exam recalls but when I set it to Sort by BillingType and Refresh, the resulting list is identical to the Sort by DueDate. Only the Alphabetical sort changes the list.
v. 14.3.23
by Hersheydmd
Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:49 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: How to check if an employee posted an adjustment in the past
Replies: 8
Views: 14871

Re: How to check if an employee posted an adjustment in the

Hi Kevin, I sometimes copy examples without clearly understanding them. Can you explain the line: LEFT JOIN userod u ON sl.UserNum=u.UserNum Also, how does WHERE DateEntry<>AdjDate work, when DateEntry & AdjDate are fields in the Adjustment table and Adjustment is not in the FROM line? Does that mak...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: How to check if an employee posted an adjustment in the past
Replies: 8
Views: 14871

Re: How to check if an employee posted an adjustment in the

I couldn't write one query to fully serve your purpose, but the two below used together should give you what you want. Use the first query to find adjustments where the date it was entered doesn't match the adjustment date. Then compare it to the second query to find the user and computer that made ...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: help finding tx notes not yet completed
Replies: 4
Views: 6981

Re: help finding tx notes not yet completed

I created another "appt confirmed" definition: "DONE" (black). "Appt Confirmed" status shows in the box in the APPTS module right under LabCases, and you can set it to show a colored circle in the corner of every appointment. After all the notes have been entered and signed I change the status to "D...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Charting Conditions
Replies: 2
Views: 5025

Re: Charting Conditions

You can create conditions, and later change them to tx plans or leave them as conditions. I use conditions to chart things I like to keep an eye on. For example, #30 has a old DO amalgam whose margins are beginning to open up or chip away. I'm not ready to replace it, but I want to keep an eye on it...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:53 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Invalid Signature on Chart
Replies: 10
Views: 12883

Re: Invalid Signature on Chart

Yes. When the note or user has changed (outside of the procedure edit window) the note will show as invalid. How does that happen without our knowledge? I can only see the scenario of database manipulation being the cause of such changes thus we want to let you know that something has changed since...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What Dexis software do I need to work with OD?
Replies: 5
Views: 11437

Re: What Dexis software do I need to work with OD?

I am guessing from your profile name that you are a periodontist, so I don't think you'll be treating that many small children. Regardless, we manage fine without a size 1 sensor and we treat both adults and kids. I rarely find it necessary to expose young children before the six year molars erupt (...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assignment of Benefits Confusion
Replies: 9
Views: 19473

Re: Assignment of Benefits Confusion

.... and in the meantime make sure to keep "Assignment of Benefits (Pay Dentist)" just in case :D Manny, That is NOT a good solution. That is part of the problem. Don't want to constantly have to issue refund checks to patients who already paid us. It's a waste of someone's time and messes up our a...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Invalid Signature on Chart
Replies: 10
Views: 12883

Re: Invalid Signature on Chart

Jason, I still don't understand. Let's look at this from two different perspectives. 1) Looking at new procedures created after version 13.1. Are there any situations that would result in a signature showing an "invalid" status? Or, would the signature simply disappear and the note show as "unsigned...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What Dexis software do I need to work with OD?
Replies: 5
Views: 11437

Re: What Dexis software do I need to work with OD?

I am considering on buying both OD and Dexis for a new start up practice with 2 operatories. The Dexis rep has not been very helpful with regard to what I need. He's pushing for me to buy the full Dexis software package, which includes DEXray, DEXnet, DEXScan, DEXPan, DEXImage, and DexIntegrator. T...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Invalid Signature on Chart
Replies: 10
Views: 12883

Re: Invalid Signature on Chart

[quote="jsalmon"]Keep in mind that old procedures signed prior to v13.1 will always have this problem. They are most likely still valid signatures and backups can be used in order to verify validity if needed. Does that mean that after v13.1 "invalid signatures" won't occur, they'll disappear comple...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Invalid Signature on Chart
Replies: 10
Views: 12883

Invalid Signature on Chart

A signature on a chart note or commlog is legal proof that the entry has not been altered since the signature was placed. If there is any change in the entry the signature should disappear and the "Signed" column in the progress notes should be empty. That is usually what happens. Occasionally, for ...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:55 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assignment of Benefits Confusion
Replies: 9
Views: 19473

Re: Assignment of Benefits Confusion

Anyone else find this very annoying? Vote for feature request 3294
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Canceled, unscheduled appt still showing in mobile web
Replies: 4
Views: 5586

Re: Canceled, unscheduled appt still showing in mobile web

Arna wrote:Thanks for letting us know.
What version of Open Dental are you using? I'll pass this up the chain and we will look in to it for you.
14.3.23.0
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Canceled, unscheduled appt still showing in mobile web
Replies: 4
Views: 5586

Canceled, unscheduled appt still showing in mobile web

I set up the mobile web access last week. We were previously using the mobile sync app. I noticed this morning that several appts that were either marked cancelled (broken) or sent to the unscheduled list still show up on the mobile web and look like they are still scheduled. They aren't on the actu...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Is your root password blank?
Replies: 22
Views: 37758

Re: Is your root password blank?

mark
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Notes signing or not
Replies: 5
Views: 8016

Re: Notes signing or not

I'm not taking any chances. I sign all my notes. My hygienist signs all her notes. My other staff signs commlogs.
How long does it take to scribble your signature on a pad after you type your note, 3 seconds?
by Hersheydmd
Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:35 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Need help with medical ins. claim
Replies: 2
Views: 4223

Re: Need help with medical ins. claim

It's no joke. No wonder this country's medical system is so screwed up.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 55823

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

Anyone know why the phone numbers of the patients go into the " ADD NOTES" box instead of the box for phone number? Does it have anything to do with this step? I not quite sure if I have to manually change LName to Last Name, ect. 2) Run a Query to create a list of all your patients. SELECT patient...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Relationship field
Replies: 1
Views: 3243

Relationship field

In Patient Information - Family Relationships - Edit Family Relationship:
If the Patient is A
and the Family Member B is his father
Do I enter "father" or "child" in the Relationship field. It is not clear who that field refers to, the patient or the family member.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Need help with medical ins. claim
Replies: 2
Views: 4223

Need help with medical ins. claim

I am trying to obtain a pre-treatment estimate from Aetna Medical for implant restorations to replace congenitally missing #6, 7, 10, 11. 1) Is the correct ICD-9 code for a congenitally missing tooth 520.0 or is it 525.50? Or do I put down both? 2) Is there a CPT code for the implant, or the abutmen...
by Hersheydmd
Thu May 22, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: XP and HIPAA and Virtual Machines?
Replies: 11
Views: 28397

Re: XP and HIPAA and Virtual Machines?

I have an i-CAT Classic. The acquisition computer (provided by Imaging Sciences and included in the annual maintenance contract/extended warranty) runs on WinXP. After much consideration Imaging Sciences decided that they would not be able to upgrade everyone's XP computers to Win 7 or 8. I presume ...
by Hersheydmd
Fri May 09, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OD Crashing
Replies: 2
Views: 4490

Re: OD Crashing

Ran Database maintenance. So far so good. Thanks Jason.
by Hersheydmd
Wed May 07, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Default field in Edit Adjustment screen
Replies: 3
Views: 5436

Re: Default field in Edit Adjustment screen

Not really. We type the reason for the adjustment and then enter the amount if there is any.
by Hersheydmd
Wed May 07, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OD Crashing
Replies: 2
Views: 4490

OD Crashing

A couple of times this week I received an "Unhandled exception has occurred..." "Unable to convert MySQL date/time value to System.Date Time" Today it happened when I attached a procedure to today's appt and tried to click OK. The other day it happened when I was using the Recall Wizard. What does i...
by Hersheydmd
Thu May 01, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Bill insurance on crown seat date
Replies: 11
Views: 31034

Re: Bill insurance on crown seat date

I think my solution is the best. This may sound complicated, but it really isn't. Let's say your fee is $1000. You want the patient to pay half on the prep date and the other half on the seat date. I have a dummy code for C&B prep (could be N9991 or anything), and the fee for it is half or $500. I h...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Label maker
Replies: 8
Views: 11098

Re: Label maker

nick wrote:i have a brother ql 500 and i cant get it to work, any help out there
What operating system are you using?
Did you go to Brother's website and download the latest driver?
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assignment of Benefits Confusion
Replies: 9
Views: 19473

Assignment of Benefits Confusion

When creating a new claim, there is no field in the "Edit Claim" window showing whether the benefits are assigned to the doctor or the patient. In offices that either always accept the assignment or never accept the assignment that is not a problem - they can set it once and forget it. In offices wh...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: ControlScan
Replies: 2
Views: 4308

Re: ControlScan

I am using Control Scan. Came to them via Intuit QuickBooks.
Just went through the 250 question questionnaire and their security scan. They found a problem in my router setup/firewall that had to be fixed. Paying $100/yr through my Intuit Merchant account.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA Compliant Email
Replies: 50
Views: 153030

Re: HIPAA Compliant Email

Google apps is pricey, same with 365. I dont think its a rule to have secure 2 way communication... but you do need to be secure on your own end. I'd worry about Google data mining my emails. 365 isn't that expensive when you consider you are also receiving licenses for 5 copies of MS OFFICE 2013 s...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OD on a wide screen
Replies: 21
Views: 47957

Re: OD on a wide screen

Not much better. Yes, I was able to stretch the box with the progress notes, but what about the box above it with "Enter Tx", "Missing Teeth", etc? All the tab aren't visible at once. I have to scroll from left to right. They are visible on my other computers.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OD on a wide screen
Replies: 21
Views: 47957

OD on a wide screen

I purchased a wide screen (22") monitor, and there is a lot of dead space now in OD. http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb405/HersheyDMD/76864e6c-8f7a-4ff6-aa54-30bf923f2e04.jpg http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb405/HersheyDMD/f73cb459-10b4-4b98-9f1c-f2ea30d14d19.jpg The width of the Task List ...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Label maker
Replies: 8
Views: 11098

Re: Label maker

Using a Brother P-touch QL-500 for printing address labels.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA Compliant Email
Replies: 50
Views: 153030

Re: HIPAA Compliant Email

This won't work directly from OD, but I recently began using SENDINC (sendinc.com). They have an Outlook add-on, which has been working great for me. I started using it to communicate with my accountant and several specialists. It is very easy for the receiver to quickly set up an account and passwo...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Newbie Question: how to integrate with Patient data stored
Replies: 4
Views: 6039

Re: Newbie Question: how to integrate with Patient data stor

First, I think this belong on the Advanced Forum. Second, I believe that if no one has responded, it probably means that no one with the knowledge or information you seek has read your post yet. Not everyone visits the forum daily. Give it some time. What you are asking sounds very complicated (henc...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Sheets Question
Replies: 8
Views: 10644

Re: Sheets Question

This is what I see on the computer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c383la0wonfxz7a/sheet_screencap.jpg This is what the PDF creates (same thing as when it prints... only the margins get cut off... different problem all together): https://www.dropbox.com/s/8i8yiiso3vj55p0/sheet_PDF.pdf Hope the links wor...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Size of A to Z folder
Replies: 4
Views: 7316

Re: Size of A to Z folder

So far, I have nothing but digital x-rays and they are not being compressed at all. I am using the Gendex sensor, and I have it turned all the way up to maximum resolution (16-bit grayscale), and storing files as lossless with minimal compression. I was a bit surprised to see the 1.5 to 2G size so ...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Size of A to Z folder
Replies: 4
Views: 7316

Re: Size of A to Z folder

That is an impossible question. Depends on the size of your practice, how many providers, how many patients per week. Curious about the number of files you are adding each month to add up to 1.5 - 2 GB. My Dexis data folder is 7.3 GB (65,600 files) in 10 yrs. Dexis does an excellent job of compressi...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:51 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: FDE an inability for Advanced Malware Detection
Replies: 2
Views: 6409

Re: FDE an inability for Advanced Malware Detection

Why am I not surprised.
by Hersheydmd
Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 75828

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Hi Dave,
Is OpenDentalGold compatible with OD v 14.1?
by Hersheydmd
Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Florida Probe
Replies: 1
Views: 3578

Re: Florida Probe

I have a hygienist leaving within a month due to relocation. I'm thinking this might be a good time to think about upgrading our perio charting method. Anyone using the Florida Probe and how does it integrate with OD? Thanks I am using it and it integrates very well with OD. Clicking the FP program...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: image setup
Replies: 5
Views: 7617

Re: image setup

Yes, and a Lite (SE) version is included with many scanners. But it works just as well without some of the bells and whistles. It's a superb document management program.
by Hersheydmd
Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:56 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: image setup
Replies: 5
Views: 7617

Re: image setup

I scan with Paperport, rather than the built in OD scan tool. Scanning at 200dpi, B&W, my file sizes average 10-30 KB per page. Then I import them into OD Images. I disagree with those who say the file size doesn't matter. I have over 6,000 files in my OpenDentImages folder totaling 890MB, accumulat...
by Hersheydmd
Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8
Replies: 10
Views: 11834

Re: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8

Okay Okay... I am just shooting the breeze. Sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was jumping down your throat. I have the utmost respect for you and greatly appreciate your contribution to this forum. Does it occur in Dexis 10? I don't know. I never used Dexis 10 with Windows 8, only used it with Win...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8
Replies: 10
Views: 11834

Re: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8

Tried Dexis 10 briefly, on a Win 7 64 bit machine. Didn't like it. Went back to Dexis 9. Don't get me wrong. I am very happy with Dexis 9, and very, very happy with Windows 8. I only posted this in case someone else ran into the same strange behavior. The solution, as I posted, is very simple. I don...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Built in Backup Question
Replies: 7
Views: 13031

Re: Built in Backup Question

Thanks Josh.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Built in Backup Question
Replies: 7
Views: 13031

Re: Built in Backup Question

Also backing up with CrashPlan Pro. Anyone know if there are any Hipaa concerns with its cloud backup? I also use it to back-up to an external hard drive, but that is encrypted with TrueCrypt, so not worried there.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8
Replies: 10
Views: 11834

Re: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8

Manny Ramirez wrote:Next time, run Task Manager. Kill the running Outlook.exe process :)
Why do it from Task Manager? Not necessary. You can close Outlook normally.
But it isn't even necessary to close Outlook. You can just open another instance of Dexis from your desktop or start menu and that one will work fine.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8
Replies: 10
Views: 11834

Strange behavior Dexis & OD & Outlook in Win8

I have uncovered some odd behavior with Dexis 9.2 & OD 13.2 & Outlook 2013, under Windows 8 I should preface this by mentioning that Dexis support says that Dexis 9 is not compatible or supported with Window 8 and you can't e-mail from Dexis under Windows 8. -- NOT TRUE (well maybe true about the su...
by Hersheydmd
Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Upgrade to MySQL 4.1 error
Replies: 2
Views: 4291

Re: Upgrade to MySQL 4.1 error

Consider upgrading to Windows 8, especially if you suffer from virus problems. Win XP will be losing it security updates from Microsoft next month. Windows XP is 21 times more likely to get infected than Windows 8. Windows 7 is only six times more likely than Windows 8 [source: Chris Hallum, Microso...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OD email Recall issues
Replies: 15
Views: 19510

Re: OD email Recall issues

I realize this is not an OD issue, but since we are on the topic of Office 365, I am a bit confused. Regarding Office 365 being Hipaa compliant, assuming you signed a BAA with MS, can you send PHI (protected health info) from Outlook in Office 365? Is that encrypted and Hipaa compliant? Do you have ...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Income by referral source?
Replies: 2
Views: 4207

Re: Income by referral source?

Try this: It will add a column with the referrer in the column. You can then click on any column header to sort by that column. If you want only the results for a specific referrer, you need to know the referralNum and then you can change the line Where ref.referralNum > 0. to Where ref.referralNum ...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Procedure window & Prognosis
Replies: 2
Views: 3806

Re: Procedure window & Prognosis

Arna wrote:Let me raise this up on your behalf internally. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks Arna.
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Procedure window & Prognosis
Replies: 2
Views: 3806

Procedure window & Prognosis

Haven't been happy since Prognosis was taken off the main Procedure window and put into a tab at the bottom of the window. Used to always set a prognosis for a restoration. Now rarely do it. Is there any way to at least make the Misc tab (where Prognosis is hidden) the first (default) tab of the thr...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Private Messages Stuck in Outbox
Replies: 2
Views: 3957

Re: Private Messages Stuck in Outbox

I also noted that they stay in the Outbox for a while. I could be wrong, but I have the impression that they stay there until the recipient reads it. I think they are actually sent, even though they stay in the Outbox.
by Hersheydmd
Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Is there a way to archive treatment plans?
Replies: 2
Views: 4541

Re: Is there a way to archive treatment plans?

Sure there is. Just name and save it in the Tx Plan module. It will remain there even if you complete or delete the procedures. For example, you can tx plan a 3-unit bridge and implant/abutment crown to replace tooth #3. Save both tx plans. All the procedures will show in the Default Tx Plan. After ...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: E-claims service
Replies: 7
Views: 13575

Re: E-claims service

We were on a fixed rate for unlimited claims at $39.95 for years. This year they hiked us up to $89, I think that's pretty steep and doesn't include NEA. We process around 450 ish claims a month so going to the 21 cents a claim or whatever would cost even more.... Didn't make the switch, I was nerv...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dentrix vs. Open Dental
Replies: 16
Views: 45436

Re: Dentrix vs. Open Dental

"When I open up OD, I see grayness everywhere - it's a bit bland" I can't argue with this one. I feel the same actually. We've been talking about giving Open Dental a nice visual update but it will take a lot of time and right now we're focused on getting some feature requests pumped out for you guy...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Report Bug
Replies: 5
Views: 6828

Re: Report Bug

No setting that I can think of. The only other time it comes up is when editing the schedule, but there there is a button you can click to "show weekends".
by Hersheydmd
Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Report Bug
Replies: 5
Views: 6828

Re: Report Bug

Production & Income (the first box)
by Hersheydmd
Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Great remote option
Replies: 3
Views: 5659

Re: Great remote option

Why not just use Windows built in Remote Desktop? Works flawlessly and is free.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 75828

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Thanks Dave.
Used it today. Love it so far.
It was easier to set up than I expected.
I'm impressed. I wish I knew how to do stuff like that.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: E-claims service
Replies: 7
Views: 13575

Re: E-claims service

Tried Renaissance a while back and didn't like it. Cumbersome to use with OD. Ask them to give you a month trial free to see if you really like using it. You should know after one or two days. I am using Claims Connect and have been very happy with them. My monthly bills with them average $40-50, in...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Report Bug
Replies: 5
Views: 6828

Report Bug

OD v 13.2.27
Today is 2/10/14. When I click on "Yesterday" the report shows for 2/7/14, when it should show for 2/9/14. Seems to be ignoring weekends. Not everyone works a standard Monday to Friday workweek.
by Hersheydmd
Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 75828

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Anyone able to download Gold Plugin for OD 13.2?
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problem opening pdf's since upgrade to 13.2.27
Replies: 3
Views: 4953

Re: Problem opening pdf's since upgrade to 13.2.27

Found a fix: In Adobe Reader XI (probably also in X), the option Enable Protected Mode at startup is located in Edit > Preferences >Security (Enhanced). It seems that in my case it was necessary to untick Enable Enhanced Security to get rid of the error message "Fatal Error: Acrobat failed to connec...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problem opening pdf's since upgrade to 13.2.27
Replies: 3
Views: 4953

Re: Problem opening pdf's since upgrade to 13.2.27

Arna wrote:Are you using Adobe v.11 by chance?
Are you getting any unhandled exceptions?
Yes & Yes
Got a couple of unhandled exceptions in OD.
The error I am getting when I try to open a pdf is:
"Fatal Error - Acrobat failed to connect to a DDE server"
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problem opening pdf's since upgrade to 13.2.27
Replies: 3
Views: 4953

Problem opening pdf's since upgrade to 13.2.27

Since I upgraded to 13.2.27 two days ago, I am having trouble opening pdf's. Can't open them or preview them from the Image module. And sometimes, can't open them from outside OD when OD is running. When OD is closed no problem opening as many pdf's as I want.
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Planned Appointments are irritating
Replies: 13
Views: 16153

Re: Planned Appointments are irritating

Tried but gave up using Planned Appts.
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Appointment Schedule
Replies: 1
Views: 3346

Re: Appointment Schedule

Go to: File-->Printers.
Put a check mark after any printjob that you want to receive a Prompt for.
by Hersheydmd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 75828

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Using OD 13.2.27 Clicked on V13.2.19(11/24/2013) OpenDentalGold(v13.2.19) to download, and got <<No Results Found The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.>> So I installed the plugin for 13.1 instead. It worked except every ...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module
Replies: 6
Views: 8474

Re: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module

Couldn't download the plugin for 13.2, so I installed the plugin for 13.1 It worked except every time I opened the chart module OD crashed. Another interesting finding was that installing it on one workstation (Program Files\Opendental) enabled it on all workstations, even though the .dll was only o...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module
Replies: 6
Views: 8474

Re: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module

David,
Clicked on
V13.2.19(11/24/2013) OpenDentalGold(v13.2.19)
to download, and got

<<No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.>>
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module
Replies: 6
Views: 8474

Re: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module

Hmp. I just installed DrTech's plugin and thought the best place for the button would be on the Manage Module. No need to have it anywhere else. Ended up putting it on the Acct Module, even though I don't think it belongs there.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module
Replies: 6
Views: 8474

No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module

I just noticed that there is no option to insert a Program Link button on the Manage Module. The choices listed are: Account Module Appt Module Chart Module Images Module Family Module TreatmentPlan Module ClaimsSend All Modules Not sure why one of the choices is ClaimsSend. Doesn't seem to to anyth...
by Hersheydmd
Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Best practices for a new installation
Replies: 8
Views: 12572

Re: Best practices for a new installation

Another option, which I used prior to your post, is to use a program like Navicat, to edit the spelling of a medication in the Medication Table.
by Hersheydmd
Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Best practices for a new installation
Replies: 8
Views: 12572

Re: Best practices for a new installation

I'm having an internal battle over removing your post. Running update, insert, or delete statements on any database should absolutely never be encouraged... I removed the code from my post just to be safe. I've only done it a few times after watching Spike from conversions work his magic. I ALWAYS ...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:47 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: When ins. pays via credit card instead of check
Replies: 9
Views: 12613

Re: When ins. pays via credit card instead of check

Direct Deposit is the way to go. I started setting it up. So far doing it with MetLife & Aetna. You just need to go on to their website to download the EOB's and enter the payments in OD. MetLife's website is very easy to navigate and to see your 20 most recent claims or pretreatment estimates (no m...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Crashplan + Open Dental Backup
Replies: 4
Views: 11084

Re: Crashplan + Open Dental Backup

Kevin, As I mentioned before. I am doing two kinds of backups. I am backing up ALL my data from the [virtual] server to the cloud (CrashPlanPro), including OD, Quickbooks, x-rays, images, scanned documents, letters, etc. (every piece of data, which are all stored in a separate DATA partition). Yes, ...
by Hersheydmd
Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Crashplan + Open Dental Backup
Replies: 4
Views: 11084

Re: Crashplan + Open Dental Backup

I also use CrashPlanPro (on my virtual server & on the host*) I kept the default settings. It's set to back up ALWAYS (i.e. continuously); New version every 15 minutes, etc. I don't have to stop the MySQL service for it to work. I just tested it to make sure. I a few changes to a test patient, waite...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Linking website to database in the office
Replies: 13
Views: 15685

Re: Linking website to database in the office

Rick,
Why do you need LogMeIn, when Windows Remote Desktop works so well and is so easy to use?
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:45 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Windows 8 / Patterson Imaging error
Replies: 2
Views: 6467

Re: Windows 8 / Patterson Imaging error

Does PattersonImaging.ini have to be in the root folder?
Can you set it to be in a subfolder whose permissions you can change?
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:41 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 55823

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

I have tried to implement this. no problems with exporting the patient list and importing it into google contacts. No problem sending text messages. I can however not figure out how to receive text messages. It seems I have to start google voice and open it in a separate window...I don't see where ...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 55823

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

We have been doing this successfully, but as of this morning 01/08/2014 when we highlight the patient's phone number in Google Contacts, the little icon to send a text message no longer appears. This is for every contact in our list and happens on Firefox and IE. Anyone else experiencing this? Just...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Online Appointment Booking and Scheduling
Replies: 1
Views: 3367

Re: Online Appointment Booking and Scheduling

I do, it's a feature in Total Recall Solutions which I am using. But I only use if for hygiene appointments. It would be too difficult to do it for restorative due to the various procedures and appointment lengths.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Auto-Dialer and SMS Text Reminder
Replies: 52
Views: 122696

Re: Auto-Dialer and SMS Text Reminder

It doesnt work for me, everytime I click on my call button in OD it opens another GVdialer icon on the taskbar on the bottom, but the commands do not work, I have to manually enter the phone number to text to.... GVDialer is version 0.4/ GVdDialer 0.4.exe, I wonder if that is the problem?? Try unin...
by Hersheydmd
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What are you guys using for data encryption?
Replies: 45
Views: 78339

Re: What are you guys using for data encryption?

Justin, great posts but very technical. My head is spinning.
Could you perhaps give us a synopsis of the important points in layman's terms?
What are you recommending everyone do?
by Hersheydmd
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Provider vs Employee
Replies: 5
Views: 6745

Re: Provider vs Employee

If you only set up your hygienist as an employee and not as a provider, you won't be able to track his/her production. You have to assign a hygienist (provider) to the appointment/procedure to track his/her production separate from the doctor's production. I set up my hygienists as both employees an...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Provider vs Employee
Replies: 5
Views: 6745

Re: Provider vs Employee

You are correct in your understanding that a User account can only be either an Employee or Provider account. For your hygienists, using an Employee account will suffice. That will give your employees time clock abilities. Audit trail will record the employee account credentials when the hygienists...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 55823

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

Thank you for your reply. I am logged in, and the search work if I manually type the First name and the last name. Everything work if i manually enter it. 1-My question is: by entering this " https://www.google.com/contacts/#contacts/search/[FName]+[LName] " shouldn't the first name and last name i...
by Hersheydmd
Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:17 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Please post your OD plugins ideas here.
Replies: 16
Views: 21428

Re: Please post your OD plugins ideas here.

rhaber123 wrote:for SMS Text messaging, a plug in or a bridge to "Google Voice" will be GREAT
Have you seen viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4853&hilit=Google+Voice?
by Hersheydmd
Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Please post your OD plugins ideas here.
Replies: 16
Views: 21428

Re: Please post your OD plugins ideas here.

jwiddi wrote:I would like to be able to hide separate fees in the printable tx plan.
You can do that now. Just unclick the Show Fees box in the Tx Plan window.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Dec 27, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Security Lock/Control on Monthly and Yearly Reports
Replies: 3
Views: 6505

Re: Security Lock/Control on Monthly and Yearly Reports

jordansparks wrote:You can block them from seeing Production and Income and Aging. All of those are in a Permission that's separate from the main permission for reports. It's about 9 down from the top in the Security setup window.
This is awesome. I never realized I could do this. It's perfect.
by Hersheydmd
Fri Dec 27, 2013 6:37 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Question on Building an advanced metrics query
Replies: 11
Views: 15215

Re: Question on Building an advanced metrics query

Kevin, that is a really awesome report. Tremendous amount of information all in one place. What do you do with all that information? BTW, have you looked at the graphical dashboard in OD? It has everything I'm looking for. I find it easier to look at than a spreadsheet of numbers. It shows you trends.
by Hersheydmd
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Make phone call with Skype
Replies: 1
Views: 3279

Re: Make phone call with Skype

NICE! Good solution for those outside the States that can't use GoogleVoice.
by Hersheydmd
Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:43 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Problem with statement layout & window envelopes
Replies: 4
Views: 6038

Re: Problem with statement layout & window envelopes

I have had the same problem with the envelopes we have. I have to print my statements to a .pdf and then manually move the return address & the patient address over on the page before sending it to my printer. A painful work around. Sometimes to save time we just print a label and stick it over the ...
by Hersheydmd
Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Text Messaging
Replies: 11
Views: 15141

Re: Text Messaging

  1. How do you receive a reply back from the patient?
  2. Why would you want to pay for CallFire if Google Voice is free?
by Hersheydmd
Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 55823

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

When I enter this in the path option, https://www.google.com/contacts/#contacts/search/[FName]+[LName] . i get the following results: Search results for:[FName] [LName] No contacts matched your search. The first name and last name of the patient is not inserted in the search option. What am I doing...