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by joshuab
Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Warn: Preauths cause more insurance estimate than plan max!
Replies: 0
Views: 8816

Warn: Preauths cause more insurance estimate than plan max!

When preauths have been received, their totals on a treatment plan will tally in, sometimes greater than the insurance plan annual max! Be sure to look at 'Pri Ins' column total to ensure it is not over the max. Screenshot: https://www.evernote.com/l/ACRJVsoh5zhB1aqh08BSIb6aFr-6eKDKkdQ In the screen...
by joshuab
Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Sheet Output Defaults
Replies: 4
Views: 5743

Re: Sheet Output Defaults

Jason, thanks for the honest feedback and feature #. I did look there but was using "print" and didn't see that one.

Proper vote logged. I encourage others to as well.
by joshuab
Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Sheet Output Defaults
Replies: 4
Views: 5743

Re: Sheet Output Defaults

+1

The staff here always changes 0 to 1 for print, and unchecks to email. Lots of extra clicks. Wish there was an option!
by joshuab
Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Built in Backup Question
Replies: 7
Views: 11512

Re: Built in Backup Question

Hershey: According to http://support.code42.com/Administrator/3.6_And_4.0/Planning/PRO_FAQs: "Is CrashPlan PRO HIPAA Compliant? While each implementation must be verified for compliance, CrashPlan PRO can be used in a HIPAA compliant environment." Seems their enterprise solution mentions it as well:...
by joshuab
Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:12 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Built in Backup Question
Replies: 7
Views: 11512

Re: Built in Backup Question

epic: I'll get you a copy of my script, but the main part was the line already shared. I run it on a Mac, but linux would probably work. It may need some changes for Windows. What OS are you running? What is your over-all backup plan? Highly recommend Crashplan.com as a more set it and forget it bac...
by joshuab
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Crashplan + Open Dental Backup
Replies: 4
Views: 10239

Re: Crashplan + Open Dental Backup

I also use CrashPlan (best cloud backup IMO). However, note they don't guarantee database backups: https://support.code42.com/CrashPlan/Latest/Backup/Backing_Up_Open_Files_and_Databases Although likely to work, what if there are changes to the data between the files getting sent to CrashPlan? Dumpin...
by joshuab
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:01 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Built in Backup Question
Replies: 7
Views: 11512

Re: Built in Backup Question

gorilla121: Your question was regarding the built in backup. However, there are options for backups during the day without shutting everything down. This forum has a wealth of information, but here is what I do. I have a script that runs every half hour to "dump" (copy) the mysql data to another com...
by joshuab
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Practice Mojo for reminders vs. Lighthouse 360
Replies: 3
Views: 6563

Re: Practice Mojo for reminders vs. Lighthouse 360

We use and love Lighthouse. It works very well. Can't speak for the others.
by joshuab
Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Add Email To Custom Query?
Replies: 1
Views: 4426

Re: Add Email To Custom Query?

Disregard - added patient.email after SELECT.
by joshuab
Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Add Email To Custom Query?
Replies: 1
Views: 4426

Add Email To Custom Query?

For query #21 at http://opendentalsoft.com:1942/ODQueryList/QueryList.aspx (see also below), how can I also have it return the email of the patient? (Goal is to find active patients with treatment plan remaining for the year to send email notice) Thank you! /*21*/ SELECT patient.PatNum,tempannualmax...
by joshuab
Tue May 01, 2012 7:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: MySQL EventID 10 Errors
Replies: 9
Views: 11890

Re: MySQL EventID 10 Errors

Noticed the same errors while troubleshooting some performance issues (OD 12.1.16.0). They do appear to only be during mysql start. Glad to know they're harmless - will ignore (and not run the upgrade).
by joshuab
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Quickbooks Integration - Different Computers
Replies: 9
Views: 14873

Re: Quickbooks Integration - Different Computers

Jordan: Excellent! The wait is on....
by joshuab
Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:26 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Quickbooks Integration - Different Computers
Replies: 9
Views: 14873

Re: Quickbooks Integration - Different Computers

Jeff,

Thanks. Glad I'm not alone.
by joshuab
Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Quickbooks Integration - Different Computers
Replies: 9
Views: 14873

Quickbooks Integration - Different Computers

Does QB+OD have to be installed on the same computer AND used for entry? Eg. could we then use ANY OD workstation to make entries after setup? Just updated to 12.1.16.0 and was excited about QB integration. However, it appears QB+OD workstation have to be used for entry. I don't mind setting it up o...
by joshuab
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: DON'T Show Photo On Certain Views
Replies: 3
Views: 4317

Re: DON'T Show Photo On Certain Views

Jordan,

We'd like that. I didn't see it before but did find Feature Request 1218, added notes, and points. Thanks.
by joshuab
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:37 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: DON'T Show Photo On Certain Views
Replies: 3
Views: 4317

DON'T Show Photo On Certain Views

Any way to NOT show the photo on the mouse over popup on the Appointments module when certain views are selected? We scan all driver's license to get photos on all patients - works very well and appreciated by all. We also use two views on the schedule - "Front" and "Back" - the later has less infor...
by joshuab
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What is your "Oh no my server crashed" plan?
Replies: 60
Views: 322460

Re: What is your "Oh no my server crashed" plan?

We're syncing our images folder to an additional computer, besides backup. I see OD has an option for sourcing from two - not sure if it writes to one or both or how this works. Intend to explore adding this soon for redundancy. I just setup mysqldump to export the entire mysql db to another compute...
by joshuab
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 28956

Re: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?

StJames, Not sure how you did it. I tried the patch you linked to. I did both the hex edit and the automated tool. Both seemed to work. Neither lets me go over 10 simultaneous connections for file sharing. Its ok though - going to put the images on a NAS or Mac and leave mysql on the "server" (winxp...
by joshuab
Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 28956

Re: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?

James, Where are your images folders though? Do you have those shared also from an XP Pro box with his 10+ hack? Jordan indicated MySQL should work on XP Pro, just not the shares. Thinking about workstations now too (iMacs). When you mass deploy the images, you just had to change the workstation nam...
by joshuab
Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 28956

Re: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?

James, As with Jordan, I gave up long ago with all the many links to virus looking sites. This looks legit so I'll give it a try on the weekend. Never edited with hex before but looks straight forward. My tcpip.sys file is different but I read in the comments an update string to search and I found i...
by joshuab
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 28956

Re: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?

stjames70, thanks for the feedback - glad to know it works so well for you. We're still seriously considering it. Will start with Fusion. Jordan, you read my mind! I've never had success with ANY of the hundreds of patches I've tried to circumvent XP's 10 limit. I didn't even think it was only limit...
by joshuab
Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?
Replies: 16
Views: 28956

Mac: Parallels vs VMware Fusion?

Parallels vs VMware Fusion? Which have you all had experience with and prefer with OD? I've read many of the other posts here already and know several have been running Macs in their offices and I'm looking to do the same. Would rather start on the right foot. Also, which seem to provide better snap...
by joshuab
Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Track Updated Health History / Mass Update Addr/Phone Note
Replies: 4
Views: 9293

Re: Track Updated Health History / Mass Update Addr/Phone No

Got it after changing the field type and setting values and removing them. Not sure which method worked but did finally get it.
by joshuab
Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Track Updated Health History / Mass Update Addr/Phone Note
Replies: 4
Views: 9293

Re: Track Updated Health History / Mass Update Addr/Phone No

Jorge, perfect! Thank you. Didn't know about this feature. Now that I've added a few testing, I was able to delete one, but another won't delete. An error lists the 2 patients it is in use for but I've cleared the values. Anyway to delete? It doesn't show in Setup->Display Fields->PatientInformation...
by joshuab
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Track Updated Health History / Mass Update Addr/Phone Note
Replies: 4
Views: 9293

Track Updated Health History / Mass Update Addr/Phone Note

Is there a way to massively update all patients in the system to UNCHECK all "Same for entire family" check boxes for "Address and Phone Notes" for the Patient Information? Also, is there a way to massively clear the note/data (once a year)? To obtain most up to date health history and insurance det...
by joshuab
Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA 5010
Replies: 7
Views: 8846

Re: HIPAA 5010

Dang. Just read a full 9 digit zip code is required for both billing and rendering provider. Am I reading the right stuff? Found this online: http://www.emdeon.com/5010/pdfs/HIPAA_Simplified_FAQ_I-5010.pdf. Item # 18. If true I can see insurance denying everything on account of this. They love new e...
by joshuab
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:29 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: HIPAA 5010
Replies: 7
Views: 8846

Re: HIPAA 5010

We just learned from our e-claim service, Renaissance, 5010 requires the billing provider to be a physical address. This would cause major problems Jan 1. If your using a PO Box (for billing provider) your claims could be denied soon. We prefer using a PO Box (secure mail). Only option we heard is y...
by joshuab
Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: howards video about linking PM software to quickbooks
Replies: 44
Views: 37498

Re: howards video about linking PM software to quickbooks

Great video!

We've used QB forever and would love integration as well - added vote in OD.

Outlook is gone. Integrate with Google (Apps). Dr. Sparks - I used Outlook for 10 years. Hard to change. Thereafter, I no way I could ever go back.
by joshuab
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Fuji Scansnap S510
Replies: 12
Views: 15624

Re: Fuji Scansnap S510

Good to know about ADF option, for when we upgrade. Fujitsu does have a model up from ScanScan that supports standard twain driver. We have a FI-6130 primarily for scanning driver's license and insurance cards, as the lower end ScanScans don't scan cards. Kill two birds with one stone - get a Fujits...
by joshuab
Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:32 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: treatment plan reports
Replies: 1
Views: 3058

Re: treatment plan reports

Would like this as well.
by joshuab
Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Date wrong in report
Replies: 0
Views: 3248

Date wrong in report

For Query #194, TP Procs..., the date returns System.Byte[]. I tried changes per http://opendentalsoft.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3149 but couldn't make it work. Could you share the best query for a proper result? Thank you. /*TP Procs with date of treatment plan of patients with no scheduled app...
by joshuab
Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Medical History Sheet - Where are fields?
Replies: 3
Views: 4189

Medical History Sheet - Where are fields?

The Medical History sheet doesn't pre-populate with Patient Info like Medications and Diseases. Was it designed to? I don't see these fields available if I edit the sheet. We update contact and health history for each patient visit. It'd be nice to print this Sheet for patients to review and sign-of...
by joshuab
Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: adding new computer
Replies: 5
Views: 5286

Re: adding new computer

dentistglen, First, backup all your data. If you have the original installation files from the first install, uninstall OpenDental. Then, reinstall with your original installation version. Sounds logically to me, but I'm not an expert by any means with OD. If you don't have the original version, do ...
by joshuab
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Tip: Use Driver's License for Patient Photo
Replies: 2
Views: 3554

Tip: Use Driver's License for Patient Photo

I know some use webcams but we feel its a bit intrusive. We have a Fujitsu scanner (several of them) we use - self feeding and they scan cards. We've always scanned insurance cards and driver's license. Now on OD, it is easy to open the PDF of the driver license, drag a box around the photo, copy (C...
by joshuab
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: How to - Default View on Appts
Replies: 3
Views: 3817

Re: How to - Default View on Appts

teethdood, yes this is how we have it setup. I was hoping the application would save the last view of that user or computer, instead of always switching to the first entry with each load. I guess I'll put in an feature request.
by joshuab
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: How to - Default View on Appts
Replies: 3
Views: 3817

How to - Default View on Appts

Anyway to set the default view on the Appts screen? We have opporatories set with limited schedule view information such as with name and notes for privacy, while the front office has all details. When they close and open OD in the back ops, they default to the first, and wrong view. Thanks!
by joshuab
Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:11 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Asterisk Integration
Replies: 31
Views: 64705

Re: Asterisk Integration

Looking into this myself I'm thrilled others have already considered already. We use Trixbox/Asterisk in our office and guessed OD did in their offices as well. Nice. We mainly just want a way to auto-switch to the patient's record in OD when a call is answered. Hope this is something on the list fo...
by joshuab
Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:08 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Keyboard shortcuts
Replies: 8
Views: 8883

Re: Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts would great. I added my vote to the existing feature request in OD, and encourage you to do the same: Help->Request Features, search keyboard.
by joshuab
Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Pre-sales Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 3357

Pre-sales Questions

Hello, We're preparing to switch to OpenDental so I'm reviewing compatibility with our sensors and previously stored digital xray images. A few questions: 1) We're using EasyDental 2009 with "EasyImage" with our Shick USB sensors (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1073089/schick-sensor.jpg). Will these sensor...
by joshuab
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:41 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Easy Dental to Open Dental
Replies: 2
Views: 5314

Easy Dental to Open Dental

Hello all, Would anyone comment on their experience moving from Easy Dental to Open Dental? We've been using Easy Dental for 10+ years but just looking for something new. Always a fan of open-source and the options that come with it. What are common problems, missed features, or new features you've ...
by joshuab
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:38 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Fuji Scansnap S510
Replies: 12
Views: 15624

Re: Fuji Scansnap S510

Rickliftig, We have a ScanSnap S510 and a Fujitsu fi-6130, for scanning EOBs mostly. We added the FI model as it does support twain and is still a great self feeding scanner like the S510. We're not using OD (yet) so I'm not sure if it supports scanning via twain source, but if it does, you might co...