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- Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:00 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Comm log and future plans for OD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3139
Comm log and future plans for OD
Hi Jordan - What are your thoughts on including the commlog in the audit trail? I'm curious, because these notes could be considered part of the legal record as they are often communications with the patient. Also, I know it has been requested before (and I know you have been a little busy - hope yo...
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:31 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Order in the referral list
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2562
Order in the referral list
Ordering the referral list takes a little old-time computer knowledge. Back in the dawn of computers, every letter, every punctuation mark, had a number value. This was referred to as ASCII Code (you can easliy Google the list and associated numbers). In OD lists, certain characters will be listed b...
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:09 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Try This!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5009
Re: Try This!
Works on the bottom (document and image tabs) too.
- Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:06 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Try This!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5009
Re: Try This!
Thank my hygienist with the itchy trigger finger!
- Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Try This!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5009
Try This!
Hey folks - under the category of, "I didn't know you could do that in OD", if you click on the ENTER TREATMENT Tab (on the chart module), the entry stuff disappears and you have a full page of clinical notes. Cool!
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:53 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How to Screw up an Account - Embezzlement Revisited
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2662
How to Screw up an Account - Embezzlement Revisited
Ok - All you docs with Admin privileges - Beware! I have done this twice in the last several months and want to keep you from doing the same. Several accounts were suddenly showing negative balances. I picked them up (as did my front desk) and it didn't appear that any adjustments had been made - ve...
- Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:38 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Which label printer would you recommend?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 20273
Re: Which label printer would you recommend?
We have a Dymo Duo which works fine - The Appointment card label is simply a standard address label (sometimes needs a little trim). It especially works well from the back office when I want to set up a specific time for a patient - then it prints out at the front desk.
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:54 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: following a lesion/watching a restoration
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3527
following a lesion/watching a restoration
Does anyone have any ideas for charting an area to be followed/watched? I do use xwatch rather frequently and that works well for teeth. But what do you all do for soft tissue lesions, radiographic areas etc.? Does anyone see a need to somehow make these problems stand out so you won't forget to che...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:47 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Imagine using OD on this....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2664
Re: Imagine using OD on this....
Sweet -
(until it drops or the Birex leaks in around the edge of the screen <G>)
(until it drops or the Birex leaks in around the edge of the screen <G>)
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:32 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Recall Improvements
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18286
Re: Recall Improvements
Granted, 10 years is a long time, but I have had patients take a leave of absence from the practice as long as 7 years and then pop up again.. With my long lost flock it's usually something like, him:"Hey Doc, remember the last filling that you did on me?" me: "Yah?" him: "It broke" me: "When did i...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Recall Improvements
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18286
Re: Recall Improvements
Jordan - Regarding 'Clearing the list' in the Recall Improvements page, rather than fixed rules about clearing thelist, I would rather see flags listed. So the patient would not be dropped, but a flag would indicate things like, owes money, alternates perio, denture patient, pt does not wish recall ...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:14 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Recall Improvements
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18286
Re: Recall Improvements
This was so tough to visualize in words, but I see where Jordan and David are both coming from. So through the miracle of Microsoft Paint: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3945288206_d08f11cf60_b.jpg My guess is that it is not that simple. This is captured from a 19" screen @ 1440 x900 resolution.
- Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:28 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Feature Request 1,000!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2652
Feature Request 1,000!
Ok - who was the winner of feature request 1,000?
I just missed it at 1,002.
Is this incredible, or what? I don't believe any other PM program takes requests (let alone reads them)
I just missed it at 1,002.
Is this incredible, or what? I don't believe any other PM program takes requests (let alone reads them)
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:39 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Was this bug fixed?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9516
Re: Was this bug fixed?
I have been reading through the manual and the best solution may simply be to make sure there is only one planned appointment on the list at a time (or none in the case of a recall). I will probably be making liberal use of the "done" checkbox. Again, this is a case of 'working the way the program w...
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Was this bug fixed?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9516
Re: Was this bug fixed?
this is making sense now. Looks like I need to touch base with support or re-read the manual to fit the way the program works.
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Was this bug fixed?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9516
Re: Was this bug fixed?
But - once a procedure has been completed, shouldn't it automatically be dropped from the planned treatment list? I believe that is what is not happening in this case. Why have other completed treatments changed to gray (in make/find) and this one stayed as pink (planned) even though it is also comp...
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:02 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Was this bug fixed?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9516
Re: Was this bug fixed?
Here's how it looks (many of my patients have the same bug). My front desk goes to 'make/find' an appointment and she sees two planned appointments (very confusing). The 2s composite was placed on the planned tracker today, but the 1 surface composite is the bug. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/...
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:24 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Link to Your Pamphlets Tweak
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4292
Re: Link to Your Pamphlets Tweak
Peter - that looks REALLY promising! Anyone following this thread should check it out - tremendous potential here.
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:15 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Was this bug fixed?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9516
Re: Was this bug fixed?
I'll see if I can get some screenshots this week.
Thanks
Thanks
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:51 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Was this bug fixed?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9516
Was this bug fixed?
Using version 6.5.24 'Phantom' planned appontments have appeared in the 'Make/Find' appointment window. When they are brought up, they appear to be procedures that are already completed. For some reason, they never went away. I remember showing it to Nathan several months ago and he noted it as a bu...
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:45 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Good news, bad news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3884
Re: Good news, bad news
Tasks
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:54 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Any limitation in Open Source version?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4147
Re: Any limitation in Open Source version?
jsparks- Sorry, this message was deleted. Topic not allowed here.
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:02 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Good news, bad news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3884
Good news, bad news
Good news - my front desk (who is technologically challenged) adores sending me messages with the message system. She is using it extensively. Bad news - when I am working with a patient, each one of these messages needs to be dismissed and (the old term was) they 'steal the focus' from the wisnodw ...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:37 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: www.opendental.com
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6707
Re: www.opendental.com
Woo-hoo! Little steps add up!
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:35 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: One thing I liked about my old PM program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4351
Re: One thing I liked about my old PM program
Just realized that this was the embodiment of feature request 709 (needs clarification)
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:15 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Feature Request 113 - Color Tabs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2549
Feature Request 113 - Color Tabs
I thought I would visually illustrate this idea. It was hard to put into words. With the additionof a color 'splotch', 'shade' (whatever), the presence of files could be noted: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3788870954_8ba1882307_b.jpg In this screenshot - note a green splotch indicates that th...
- Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:12 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Is there a query for Ins. plan benefits for procedures?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3725
Re: Is there a query for Ins. plan benefits for procedures?
I think I get it. Looking in the list of fee schedules... there are many multiples (listed with insurance company only) - of course these are generated by each employer-based plan. But I'm still wondering how I would see the info as to what was allowed, historically ofr X employer in Y plan? Thanks ...
- Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:37 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Is there a query for Ins. plan benefits for procedures?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3725
Is there a query for Ins. plan benefits for procedures?
We've been entering in our EOBs carefully for the last six months and so I know that OD has tracked these #'s. A couple of questions: 1) when we generate an estimate now, are the tracked amounts then used in creating the estimate? 2) Is there a report to show what each plan is paying per procedure? ...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:37 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: new forum section
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2747
Re: new forum section
I agree. And I'll volunteer to go back through the archives and find appropriate posts.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:42 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Box under the chart
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2864
Box under the chart
What do you all use the box under the chart for? I have been entering in oral conditions there (dated) such as bruxism, tori, etc.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:23 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Signatures
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2345
Signatures
What do you recommend for signatures for chart entries? We have a number of hygienists in the office and since the Topaz pad records pressure and speed, I wonder if initials or even printed signatures would work out. It would be a lot easier to figure out who made the entry.
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:05 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Autonote List Tweaks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5773
Autonote List Tweaks
Here is the beginnning of my autonote list - just went "less chart today".
What does your list look like?
What does your list look like?
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Link to Your Pamphlets Tweak
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4292
Re: Link to Your Pamphlets Tweak
I like that idea - they do get unwieldy. Any suggestions on open-source wiki software?
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:41 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Link to Your Pamphlets Tweak
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4292
Link to Your Pamphlets Tweak
I added a link to my server accessible from the chart page. The folder is for pamphlets. I have taken all of the most important pamphlets (ie. hygiene, dry mouth, implants, etc), scanned them, and saved them in this location. When I need one, I just print it on the color printer. This tweak can be u...
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:54 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: embezzlement
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15769
Re: embezelment
I could see a solution as simple as having the daily sheet not only print receipts and charges, but also a section for write-offs and $$$ adjustments of any type. It would be pretty obvious upon review.
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:06 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List Tweaks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4283
Re: Task List Tweaks
My pleasure, K. I'm looking forward to seeing some other setups posted also.
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:54 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: One thing I liked about my old PM program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4351
Re: One thing I liked about my old PM program
And also...
On Intellident's selector screen (which is in the form of a Rolodex file (boy, that's an ancient analogy!)), you can see the patient's last active date and next appointment.
On Intellident's selector screen (which is in the form of a Rolodex file (boy, that's an ancient analogy!)), you can see the patient's last active date and next appointment.
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:33 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: One thing I liked about my old PM program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4351
Re: One thing I liked about my old PM program
Also, note the tabs along the bottom of the screen...when there was data present, the tab would change color to alert you.
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:19 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List Tweaks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4283
Re: Task List Tweaks
Actually, i have it set up nicely in the 'Mange' section - supply /inventory, but with all the staff, this makes a good place to jot a quick note and it's easy for them to understand.
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:03 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: One thing I liked about my old PM program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4351
One thing I liked about my old PM program
In my old PM, Imtellident, I could color-code patients as they were selected. In the scren shot, you can see that Kevin's name is green and there is a set of tabs on the side that can also be color-coded. Of course, you could set these however, you desired (ie,. Bad account, alternating perio patien...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:02 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Patient Autonotes Tweak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3005
Re: New Patient Autonotes Tweak
Here is the framework for the new patient autonote:
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:01 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Patient Autonotes Tweak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3005
Re: New Patient Autonotes Tweak
This is a list of the autonotes that I presently am using:
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:47 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Patient Autonotes Tweak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3005
New Patient Autonotes Tweak
This screen illustrates the info garnered on a new patient. The list, for the most part, has been generated by an auto-note, giving choices. It is roughly based on the WDA (thedentalrecord.com) forms which I have been using for many years. Sometime in the next month I will post a progress note that ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:43 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Disease List Tweaks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2606
Disease List Tweaks
Her is how our disease list is organized. Note that I have tried to keep it close to one screen long for all of the most important medical issues. If you could scroll down, there would only be about ten more lines and most of these would be less common problems: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:41 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Planned Appointment Tweaks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2345
Re: Planned Appointment Tweaks
Here's the enlarged view
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:37 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Planned Appointment Tweaks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2345
Planned Appointment Tweaks
Note how we have divided the planned appointment list for easier viwing and oriented towards the most common visits:
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List Tweaks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4283
Task List Tweaks
We have found the task list to be extremely helpful, Here is ours:
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:55 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance processing issues
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9120
Re: Insurance processing issues
And when all else fails, we also send the form through the post office. These insurance companies gotta realize they're in the 21st century!
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:37 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance processing issues
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9120
Re: Insurance processing issues
We have the same issue with Delta. I believe what our front desk does on the Deltas is to mark them as received and bill the patient immediately. I believe that if you do NOT set the checkbox (in the insurance setup) as "benefits payable to the dentist" that this happens automatically. I'm not sure ...
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:44 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance processing issues
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9120
Re: Insurance processing issues
We have been using Emdeon with few problems. Most all errors have been caught before we have had to take action. There have been several instances of incorrect payor numbers, however. It's amazing how the company's don't even know theirown number! Also, sveral times, the payor may have a similar nam...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:14 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Dual server
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5758
Re: Dual server
Check out the Dentaltown Forum - I wouldn't be surprised if Justin Shafer may have described an instillation like that. There are a number of suggestions about 'duplicate servers', I keep a duplicate server at the house, ready to go in a pinch (and relatively recently backed up). Both servers have t...
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:30 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How have you tweaked your OD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4175
Re: How have you tweaked your OD
Ok - here is how to post from Flickr. On the top of the image in flikr are a series of icons. Click the "All Sizes" Icon, select the size. Then scroll down and you will see a link with the .jpg address for your photo. Paste this in between the "[img}{/img]" which is generated by pressing the Img but...
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:05 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How have you tweaked your OD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4175
Re: How have you tweaked your OD
Here's the first image - I hope! Flickr Large size (cropped) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3684427052_db7517f0ba_o.jpg Flickr Medium size http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3684427052_4ac86ab0cf.jpg If you can't see the image - here is the link : http://www.flickr.com/photos/40082944@N06/?sav...
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:59 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How have you tweaked your OD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4175
Re: How have you tweaked your OD
Jordan had suggested a Flickr Account - maybe this weekend we should set one up with a password sent through e-mail request. Then we can attach images and screenshots. It would be a great thread... possibly could justify a new board section, too.
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:24 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: batch processing of E claims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4010
Re: batch processing of E claims
Scott - see feature request #330 and vote for it.
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:52 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: What to do with secondary claims when they aren't needed
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4847
Re: What to do with secondary claims when they aren't needed
We do the same as Jim and this marks the clam as received (it's a drop down box on the upper left). You can also click the 'received' box manually.
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Looking at chart graphic by date
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5296
Re: Looking at chart graphic by date
I'd love to vote for that feature too, but my points are spent. Send us some TARP points Jordan! Actually, I've discussed this before, but as the number of feature requests has blossomed, most of the early voters have run out of points. I think it would work out if at regular intervals, more points ...
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:36 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Posting Images
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2347
Posting Images
Jordan/Nathan/Debbie-
Is there a way to post images to the board? I would love to display some of my screenshots and see some other ideas for setup of buttons, etc. I have played with the IMG function, but it requires an http:// url and not a local image. Thanks. Rick
Is there a way to post images to the board? I would love to display some of my screenshots and see some other ideas for setup of buttons, etc. I have played with the IMG function, but it requires an http:// url and not a local image. Thanks. Rick
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Box under the chart
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5189
Re: Box under the chart
I had put that in as a feature request, but my votes are all used up. Think of how handy the 'mouseover' is on the daily schedule. I agree - that box is a valuable piece of screen real estate and needs to be utilized well.
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:22 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Print UCR on insruance claim
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4625
Re: Print UCR on insruance claim
Perfect! Here's to impeccable timing!
- Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Print UCR on insruance claim
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4625
Print UCR on insruance claim
I had an odd situation today. The patient had a procedure (fpd repair by report) that was listed in our fee schedule as $0.00. I enter in a charge that I feel is justified for the procedure. When the insurance was printed, it printed out as 0.00 (as opposed to $350) because the "print UCR" box was c...
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:40 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Box under the chart
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5189
Re: Box under the chart
fishdrzig- In our office, we try to be very careful about what sensitive information is placed on the computer or in the chart. No 'grapahic' comments are allowed, ie "the patient is a PITA", but "softened" comments are, such as, "the patient finds her prophy's are stressful (ask me)". Everyone gets...
- Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:18 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: FYI - Privacy Filters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3484
FYI - Privacy Filters
It's a common occurrence that our patients are very curious about what info is up on the computer screens. This is fine if it is showing their own chart, but occasionally it's not, or occasionallly, the schedule is on the screen. They are even more curious at the front desk. There is a wonderful sol...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:24 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Spam attacks our forum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6494
Re: Spam attacks our forum
Jordan -
I'm curious, how did the bums get access? Was it a zombie attack? Was one of our computers infected?
I'm curious, how did the bums get access? Was it a zombie attack? Was one of our computers infected?
- Fri May 29, 2009 3:12 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How "paperless" are you?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8742
Re: How "paperless" are you?
Also, forgot to mention EOBs... since the front desk is entering in the data to OD, we find it easier just to file the eob rather than scan it.In the course of a week, we may have to refer to only 2 or 3 of them, if that many. And of course, they are not needed past a certain time (one year for us)....
- Fri May 29, 2009 3:08 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How "paperless" are you?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8742
Re: How "paperless" are you?
Our office is proceeding gradually also. We went live with OD in January. I agree with you 100% that not all patients will be comfortable with the tablet, e-forms and the internet. In central Connecticut, the dividing line seems to be about age 45-50 - over the age of 65 - ferget it (except for a fe...
- Thu May 21, 2009 3:11 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Broken Appointments - How to deal with it ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13416
Re: Broken Appointments - How to deal with it ?
PPS - slightly off topic - It would sure be nice to be able to re-order the task list.
- Thu May 21, 2009 2:44 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Broken Appointments - How to deal with it ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13416
Re: Broken Appointments - How to deal with it ?
I just tried Robert's workaround and I like it a lot. One thing that I did notice Jordan, is that there is a difference between the "send to task list" on the menu bar (patient-type tasklist) vs. the "send to tasklist" within the appointment window (appointment type tasklist). I showed this to my fr...
- Thu May 14, 2009 3:29 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance plan guidelines
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2282
Insurance plan guidelines
Jordan, Debbie and all- After conversion, our office ended up with lots of duplicate insurance plans, lots of outdated plans, carriers, etc. My questions: When is it safe to combine? When should they be dropped? When should they be hidden? What if there are no current subscribers? What should be don...
- Tue May 12, 2009 11:00 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Emergency patient
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6093
Re: Emergency patient
In this situation, I have also set up new billing types - Patient of Dr. XXX, Pt. of Dr. YYY, etc.
- Sat May 02, 2009 1:01 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Alert for front desk from backop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5138
Re: Alert for front desk from backop
Maybe I'll stand behind her and blast the Klaxon horn, too.
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Treatment Plan Discount
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2493
Treatment Plan Discount
How do you enter a discount/courtesy on a treatment plan (for the patient) and not the account (until the account is posted)?
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:59 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Alert for front desk from backop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5138
Re: Alert for front desk from backop
That's exactly what we do Debbie. We've even made the planned appointments highlight in hot pink. It still gets missed. Maybe we could attach a klaxon horn sound?
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Alert for front desk from backop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5138
Alert for front desk from backop
I'm wondering how some of you do this in your offices...IOW, do you use the messaging system or what? Here's the typical example - The pstient is finished in hygiene and needs a new restoration and recall appointment. The procedure is added onto the planned treatment list in the hygiene op. But then...
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:55 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Keyboard shortcuts - Add to Manual and Search
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11350
Keyboard shortcuts - Add to Manual and Search
In looking at old posts, I found CTRL-SHIFT-R brings up the referral screen. And of course, I know that CTRL-SHIFT-C brings up the contact list. So what otehr keyboard shortcuts am I missing? I'd like to see the documentation added in the manual and search list too.
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:36 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Tamperproof Rx
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2590
Re: Tamperproof Rx
The easiest thing is to order tamperproof paper (I believe it was about $70.00 for 1,000 sheets) and print your Rx on that. It will likely be required in every state soon.
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:19 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Easy Notes Pro - Feedback or any other recommendation ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12853
Re: Easy Notes Pro - Feedback or any other recommendation ?
Opendental Autonotes is a great addition but dont think it has the interactivity that ENP has to offer..and my staff tells me that dealing with Procedure notes is never about one scenario only..there is always those different dynamics in play and ENP allows to deal with that..in a lot of ways. Exac...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:56 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Easy Notes Pro - Feedback or any other recommendation ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12853
Re: Easy Notes Pro - Feedback or any other recommendation ?
I had originally purchased ENP for use with Open Dental and spent a lot of time customizing it. I think I've come to the conclusiion that it works too well. IOW, it makes the process of entering notes even more complex than it has to be. You start trying to antcipate every eventuality and this is ju...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:11 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Fuji Scansnap S510
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15545
Re: Fuji Scansnap S510
Sort of like a 'universal' bridge?
That would be very handy for a number of items (ie. intra-oral cameras, scanners of all types)
That would be very handy for a number of items (ie. intra-oral cameras, scanners of all types)
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:20 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Fuji Scansnap S510
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15545
Re: Fuji Scansnap S510
Thanks Nathan -
I wonder how many offices reading this are using the Scansnap?
I wonder how many offices reading this are using the Scansnap?
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:35 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: can i connect to an opendental database remotely via IP?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 26250
Re: can i connect to an opendental database remotely via IP?
I use logmein from home frequently. There should be no problem with concurrency as it sees the remote as a normal terminal. But 99% of the time I am using it after hours - So this is a guess on my part (educated of course) I'm not sure how it would perform when live.
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:32 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Monitor Resolution/size
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3208
Re: Monitor Resolution/size
That doesn't sound so crazy to me at all, Nathan. I was amazed to see the prices of 24" monitors down in the under $300 range last week. Ahhh, but first to cover all of the bills that were put off while I covered my taxes and then to cover the pension plan that was put off until Sept 15th and then t...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:49 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Eclaims Clearinghouse Opinions-2009
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3528
Re: Eclaims Clearinghouse Opinions-2009
Our Emdeon Reports DO show up in the -> Manage - Claims section of OD. They usually show up the next day and inform us of any errors, rejected claims and accepted claims. The payment from a routine submission is generally received in less than two weeks. Considering that postage is going up to 44 ce...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:03 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Fuji Scansnap S510
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15545
Fuji Scansnap S510
is there any way to bridge the ScanSnap into Open dental (it is a non-twain scanner). At present, I scan to a file and import which works fine, but...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:25 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Monitor Resolution/size
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3208
Monitor Resolution/size
Hi All - My front desk person needs larger font sizes on the monitor in order to properly see the screen. Presently she is using a Dell 20" monitor 1024x768 reso. and the font size is set to normal (96DPI). This cuts off the task list on the right hand side, but the main program is just fine. Any id...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:52 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Charting Watch areas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16260
Re: Charting Watch areas
Thanks David!
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:07 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Charting Watch areas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16260
Re: Charting Watch areas
I havn doing this for several months (probably since David's post) and realize that I have a bunch of short appointments showing up in the "make/find" appointment window (treatment planned as watch). Is there anyway to set the procedure lengthto 0 minutes? vers. 6.14.17
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:27 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: E-Claim Vendor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10031
Re: E-Claim Vendor
And we use Emdeon - no problems and good service. We are not sending electronic attachments because our volume doesn't make it cost effective... but... the prices are constantly changing.
But whatever, e-claims is less expensive than paper, faster than paper and less hassle then paper.
But whatever, e-claims is less expensive than paper, faster than paper and less hassle then paper.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:55 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Security issues..
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5117
Re: Security issues..
This is probably a good time to start a discussion on the board concerning security issues in the office. IMHO, our biggest data theft risks are: 1) a dishonest or disgruntled employee 2) file folders chock full of SSN's, birthdates, etc (especially old insurance forms) 3) physical theft of your com...
- Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:50 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Incomplete USB Backup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5258
Re: Incomplete USB Backup
Nathan -
Mischief managed! That was the problem. Many thanks - you're a smart guy!
Mischief managed! That was the problem. Many thanks - you're a smart guy!
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Incomplete USB Backup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5258
Re: Incomplete USB Backup
Hmmm--- funny you should mention that Nathan - there is one prompt for a R/O file in the A-Z folder. I like your explanation and will try it in the a.m.
Gawd - computers can be as weird as teeth sometimes.
Gawd - computers can be as weird as teeth sometimes.
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:50 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Feature Request Voting Drop Off
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3772
Feature Request Voting Drop Off
Jordan/Nathan - I notice a drop off in the number of votes for feature requests over 500. Could it be that the relatively small number of voters have used up their votes? I know I have and there are several more worthy features that I would like to promote. Could you award some TARP relief votes to ...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:39 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Sheets: Printing Addresses on Envelops
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9916
Re: Sheets: Printing Addresses on Envelops
I'll second that! I can't describe how many times a day we use the label printer. We are very likely going to get a second one for treatment room use.
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:45 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Very Small Autonote Bug
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3685
Very Small Autonote Bug
ver6.4.17 - In one autonote, I had an available prompt entitled, "Today's Treatment" and it would not work properly. Eliminating the apostrophe corrected the issue.
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:54 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Incomplete USB Backup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5258
Incomplete USB Backup
I wonder if anyone else has seen this behavior --> when backing up to a USB key, the program will close during the middle of the images backup. And when I check out the data, sure enough, it didn't back up all of the images. The workaround has been to erase all Open Dental files on the USB key in ad...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:40 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Ideas for network
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8112
Re: Ideas for network
reply to my reply to my reply: <G> When I woke up this am I realized that I had ranted a little bit too much in the previous posts. Sorry! To simplify - look up "daisy chain backup" in the help section of Open Dental and make sure that you have a regular offsite backup - That's a good place to start...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:17 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Ideas for network
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8112
Re: Ideas for network
Reply to my reply... I should add that the servers (Dell SC1420) were purchased on EBay - lightly used for less than $500 each and the workstations were also on Ebay for about $200 (HP DC5100 SFF). The monitors were new from Office Depot and Staples. The wiring was done professionally and cost under...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:11 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Ideas for network
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8112
Re: Ideas for network
IMHO, you should have at least two backup techniques. External hard Drive for one is fine, but an off-site backup using a home computer or service like Carbonite is necessary too. Think of it this way - if the worst happened, how would you recover? ie) if the office burns down; if there is a power s...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:10 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Archived vs. Inactive patients
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3482
Archived vs. Inactive patients
I'm trying to get my head around archived vs. inactive. We have several patients who have disappeared for five years plus and then re-appeared (many have moved out of state and then moved back). If they are archived, of course, to show them, I have to check the box that shows "archived and deceased"...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:34 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Acronis?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2745
Re: Acronis?
I use Macrium - primarily because it will also Ghost Server 2003 @$59.95. The Acronis' 'enterprise' version from what I remember is about $795. Yikes! But I have yet another backup plan - I bought an inexpensive Dell server shell (SC1420) (used with only 20,000 original miles driven by a little old ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:57 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Setting up scheduled backup.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6242
Re: Setting up scheduled backup.
Hi Debbie - Please clarify the "close mysql" reasoning. I have Karen's replicator dong backups at about four hour intervals to another computer in the office and then in the evening to my house. I have been able to restore these copies, so what am I doing right/wrong? Thanks in advance. You're #1 <G>
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:54 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How to archive
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2417
Re: How to archive
That's a great question as many of us are in the same boat. Certainly I have kept one copy for reference on our front computer. Then I plan to have on copy on the home computer and several backups on CD-ROM (multiple copies). In my old program, the info was almost entirely financial as opposed to tr...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:46 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Changing Order of Planned Appointments-Vote for Me!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2592
Re: Changing Order of Planned Appointments-Vote for Me!!
Jeff - I wonder if it would be even easier to have a ranking field next to the planned appointment (the descriptions can be rather cryptic and many look the same. I have cases where there are two appointments that show as "A2s A2s", yet one may be crucial to do next and the other not so important) -...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:26 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Yet Another Trick That Works
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2517
Yet Another Trick That Works
Nothing beats playing around with computers. I have a directory on my server that contains scanned pamphlets, post-op instructions etc. I added a link to the Toolbar using "Setup --> Program Links" and merely entered the path to the server in the path box (Don't forget to enable the button). Sooner ...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:30 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Organizing the Medication List
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3024
Organizing the Medication List
I've posted a similar hint before for other lists. Here is my workaround to make the drug list more manageable. I include a separator for each letter of the alphabet. So... there is an generic drug named "A......................., B...................." etc. This gives a little more order to the lon...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:41 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Statement Notes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2413
Statement Notes
Today we were printing a statement after entering a 'Miscellaneous Positive Adjustment'. I wantde to explain the adjustment, but the note only shows on the account page and not on the statement. Am I missing something here? I understand that I could put a note at the bottom of the statement, but I t...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:37 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: What's in Your Sheets?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2626
What's in Your Sheets?
Now that the sheets framework is more versatile, what notes, consents and letters are you planning on having for your office?
And, do you want to share some of them with the rest of the group?
And, do you want to share some of them with the rest of the group?
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: What field would you place this in?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2947
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:55 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: What field would you place this in?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2947
What field would you place this in?
Hi all-
I'm curious, what field would you (or do you) place personal notes in? IOW, something like , "Dog's name is Fred" or "daughter is expecting a child?"
Thanks in advance!
I'm curious, what field would you (or do you) place personal notes in? IOW, something like , "Dog's name is Fred" or "daughter is expecting a child?"
Thanks in advance!
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: offsite backup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6681
Re: offsite backup
Here's my strategy: The server backsup OD once a day to separate files on its own drive (M,Tu,Wed,Thu,Week, Month) using Karen's Replicator. I'm thinking of increasing the frequency to twice or thrice a day. Then I use LOGMEIN Backup to back up to the home computer each night. It has a generation fe...
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:14 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: AUTO NOTES USERS....READ BEFORE UPDATING
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15152
Re: AUTO NOTES USERS....READ BEFORE UPDATING
Savvy - I think if there was ever a legal question, both would be acceptable (although who knows how the law really works?). In my own case, I often will add verbiage for myself (or the patient) emphasizing certain points ie) "the patient was told that without treatment, their tooth would fall out."...
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:03 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Perio Charting for implants
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6257
Re: Perio Charting for implants
Just a thought - maybe if the "skip teeth" button was changed to conform to the "missing"/"not missing" in the chart module, it would be more intuitive.
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:02 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Perio Charting for implants
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6257
Re: Perio Charting for implants
Works like a charm!
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:24 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Security Issue with Deposits
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6839
Re: Security Issue with Deposits
Savvy -
The Code for MICR is available - take a look at the appropriate section in OD help.
The Code for MICR is available - take a look at the appropriate section in OD help.
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:26 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Perio Charting for implants
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6257
Perio Charting for implants
I'm sure this has been mentioned on the bbs, but I can't find it. I have tried to perio chart implants by NOT setting the teeth as missing and then hiding the teeth, but the perio chart still shows the missing teeth as grey. I should explain - I did an initial charting and midway realized that the m...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:49 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Security Issue with Deposits
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6839
Re: Security Issue with Deposits
Good ideas Yorek. It would also be nice to have Name Address and phone added to the slip also (though not absolutely necessary)
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:52 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Security Issue with Deposits
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6839
Re: Security Issue with Deposits
That makes sense Jordan. But the dialog box could still be altered by accident. So should it be editable at all from the Deposit slip window?
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:29 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: sheets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3071
Re: sheets
It would be great if we could trade files back and forth.
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:53 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Security Issue with Deposits
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6839
Security Issue with Deposits
I realized last night (while lying awake obsessing) that it is possible to change the account number on a deposit ticket from within the deposit window. It seems that this would be a way to divert money if you were not looking closely at the deposit ticket routing number.
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:28 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Impactions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6782
Re: Impactions
Jordan - When do you have time to breathe? <G>
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Impactions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6782
Re: Impactions
Very cool - I knew how to move the tooth vertically, but never experience the gray transformation. Jordan - we need that WIKI to find all of these little features!
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:12 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: OD Server
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4395
Re: OD Server
Jordan -
That helps a lot. The list has been getting unwieldy!
One other idea - perhaps categorize the suggestions (broadly of course).
And oh yeah - send me another 100 votes in an unmarked envelope. I'm almost out!
That helps a lot. The list has been getting unwieldy!
One other idea - perhaps categorize the suggestions (broadly of course).
And oh yeah - send me another 100 votes in an unmarked envelope. I'm almost out!
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Paperless - Progress Notes Entry technique
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27710
Re: Paperless - Progress Notes Entry technique
It's pretty simple - The secret is a full sheet label that is run through the printer. I tend to be wordy in my notes. So I'll read: January 15, 2009 John Smith (often has to be typed in because of Dragon's limitations) Tooth #14. The patient's chief complaint was pain on chewing. Visually, a horizo...
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Paperless - Progress Notes Entry technique
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27710
Re: Paperless - Progress Notes Entry technique
Hi Arthur - My office is still in the less paper mode (not paperless yet) but we only went live with Open Dental this month. Last year I purchased EZ notes, which is a $795 porgram that does just about any combo of boxes and buttons, but found it was a lot of clicking and mousing. Now, I dictate not...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:43 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: ASAP List
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3154
ASAP List
Hi Jordan - I've been working with the ASAP list (a welcome feature), but have to figure out the communication flow here. I can create an appointment and place it on the ASAP list, BUT, then the appointment has to be placed somewhere in the day/book or it's gone. Conceivably, we would say to the pat...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:02 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Slow Print from Accounts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3017
Re: Slow Print from Accounts
Thank you Jordan.
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:34 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Slow Print from Accounts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3017
Slow Print from Accounts
When we print a statement from the accounts window, the printer is rather slow to respond... I suspect the routine is going through all the transactions and filtering them (?)
Is there a way to speed up this routine (since this button is pressed many times in the course of a day)?
Is there a way to speed up this routine (since this button is pressed many times in the course of a day)?
- Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:58 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Edit procedure buttons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16093
Re: Edit procedure buttons
Thanks for posting the pictures Jorge!
- Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:52 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Dragging from the Pinboard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5142
Re: Dragging from the Pinboard
As Jordan says, I believe the problem has been fixed in more recent versions. It doesn't happen in my office anymore. What version of OD are you using?
- Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:27 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: My Staff Noted these little things about OD usability
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3118
Re: My Staff Noted these little things about OD usability
Thanks for the reply, Jordan. My front desk receptionist and her part-time fill-in are older and has never learned the art of 'playing' with a program in order to learn how to use it. She sees the computer screen as a 'fixed picture'; she is always trying to figure out where her eye should go. I see...
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:58 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: My Staff Noted these little things about OD usability
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3118
My Staff Noted these little things about OD usability
I've been training my staff in OD over the past several weeks. It's interesting to see how the 'non-geek' learns a program. They have pointed out some things that they noted as confusing. I don't think that these are worthy of feature requests, but I have to agree, to the untrained eye, small improv...
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:41 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: What's New
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3942
Re: What's New
Good idea.
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:40 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: No Tx Plan on appointment window(v6.1.1)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5446
Re: No Tx Plan on appointment window(v6.1.1)
Jordan - Much cleaner in the new build. Thanks!
- Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:22 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: bug - Appointment search, more button
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5641
Re: bug - Appointment search, more button
I think I found it - This happens when there is no appointment on the pinboard.
- Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:56 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: I will call you
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2689
I will call you
How does your office handle this situation? Like many offices, we make a six month recall appointment in advance and book it (ie. we don't wait for the patient to call us or rely on a reminder card).There are a few patients who, when asked, will say, "I will call you" (either in a few days when they...
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:59 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: bug - Appointment search, more button
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5641
Re: bug - Appointment search, more button
version is 5.9.11 and schedules are present for the next year
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:32 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: bug - Appointment search, more button
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5641
bug - Appointment search, more button
When the 'Search for a new appointment' MORE button is clicked, I get an unhandled exception error.
Object reference not set to an instance of an object
Object reference not set to an instance of an object
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:45 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: What headset are you using for hands-free probing?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2983
Re: What headset are you using for hands-free probing?
Ive always gotten the best results from USB/digital headsets. The one I am using now is from Office Depot - Cyber Acoustuc abt $40) I dictate my treatment notes in to Dragon and am 'generally' very happy with it. Sometimes, DNS does frustrate me. I have read that the BT headsets do work well, howeve...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:19 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Found the Source of a mini-crash
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2470
Found the Source of a mini-crash
Occasionally when dragging an appointment, the box being dragged would get 'stranded' along the way and the program would become unresponsive. I finally figured out what has been happening - I have hesitated in a smooth drag and accidentally clicked the right mouse button. At this time, the only fix...
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:42 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Data conversion question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6260
Re: Data conversion question
Lew - I was amazed by how much data James was able to get from my program (Intellident). If you have a small practice, it will serve as a starting point and allow you to review the basic data (name address and phone and insurance) before procedrues are added and perhaps eliminate old info that is no...
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:27 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 4 piece Rx paper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9529
Re: 4 piece Rx paper
Jorge - The paper from Microformat inc. http://www.4securitypaper.com, http://www.rxpaper.com, http://www.highsecuritychecks.com (all the same company). $70 for 500 sheets. It is rapidly becoming state law for all prescriptions to be printed on tamper-proof paper. I ordered the 8.5x11 four part form...
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:13 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 4 piece Rx paper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9529
Re: 4 piece Rx paper
At this time, I am shredding them. I'm also keep them in a locked area as I assume they would be a fairly desirable item.
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:41 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 4 piece Rx paper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9529
4 piece Rx paper
I am using 4 piece, tamper-proof Rx paper (It's perforated in quarters). Is there a way to print more than one Rx at a time (for the same patient of course) so that I can utilize more than just one quarter?
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:31 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Treatment Presentation / Patient Education Systems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23408
Re: Treatment Presentation / Patient Education Systems
Dear Opensource- I have contemplated CAESY too, but nothing beats your clinical acumen and rapport with the patient. Last week, I did a complex case presentation using OD. It consisted of a series of the patient's photos, chart on OD, fmx and models. The photos and films were on OD and I could easil...
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:22 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 5.9 - nice work!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3921
5.9 - nice work!
Jordan - I have been playing with the refinements on 5.9 - nice work! I have been thinking about all of the extra steps each day (back into my office for referral forms and Rx forms) and the sheets will probably save an extra ten to twenty minutes of shuffling paper. Plus you'll be able to read what...
- Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:12 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Would like to add...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2683
Would like to add...
I have found that several times, when a treatment has changed from what ahs been planned, I would like to add a procedure code on the fly from the appointment display (ie when setting the appointment complete). Of course, the single click list is available, but to add anything else, it's necessary t...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:18 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Newbie Queries and wishlist
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4922
Newbie Queries and wishlist
So I have been using OD for a month! I've got some newbie questions and some ideas that I have lifted from my old program. Consider this my wish list and also consider that I may have to go back and RTODM (Read the Open Dental Manual). 1) I would like to include the time on all reports. There are da...
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:53 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Notes on the schedule
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6726
Re: Notes on the schedule
I created an extra operatory (entitled notes) and a patient named "Notes". This adds an extra column in the appointment book view.
Then I schedule a procedure lasting however long for "Mr. Notes" and in the Detail section, place the appropriate comment.
Then I schedule a procedure lasting however long for "Mr. Notes" and in the Detail section, place the appropriate comment.
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance plan list
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7151
Re: Insurance plan list
Many thanks!
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Quick tip to change the date
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2637
Quick tip to change the date
The date fields can be easily adjusted forward or back by pressing + or - . Very handy when entering corrections or missed tx.
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:56 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Cleaning up duplicate insurances
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3735
Re: Cleaning up duplicate insurances
Thanks Jordan - i had figured it was just the anal-retentive dentist in me coming out. One of my patients suggested that if I really liked IT that much, I should start having policy meetings with myself and begin drawing up an organization chart (for myself).
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:42 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Cleaning up duplicate insurances
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3735
Cleaning up duplicate insurances
After our database conversion, there were many insurance plan duplicates generated. For example, Helen D. not only had her primary plan, but a secondary, tertiary and quatenary. These were a left over from my old program that never deleted plans when they were changed. During the conversion, it was ...
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:43 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Dividers in Lists
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2503
Dividers in Lists
I got this idea from Firefox 3: Divider lines help your eye move to the proper group of procedures in Quick Add. For example, I have exams grouped - divider line- Xrays grouped - divider line etc. so the list looks something like this: XmPr XmPrBWX2 New Patient -------------------------- PaX BWX2 BW...
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance plan list
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7151
Re: Insurance plan list
Thanks Jordan.
Rick
Rick
- Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:16 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance plan list
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7151
Re: Insurance plan list
I just came across this older post from Jorge and was thinking the same thing. It would be great to hide inactive plans.
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 4:23 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: First Attempt at SQL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2990
First Attempt at SQL
Having the ability to pull out data from Open Dental is like having the keys to the kingdom! This script is modeled on one I have been using in my old management system. I merelymodded one of the SQL examples in the OD Help files. This script sorts your receivables by balance owed, and aging. In oth...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:39 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22876
Re: print custom labels?
If only Intellident had been open source. Then, it would have been impossible for it to ever die. Tell me about it. They were a wonderful small company in Lebanon, New Hampshire - very responsive to the customer's needs and a good product. But I suppose that the joys and profit from a small busines...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:26 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22876
Re: print custom labels?
Jordan- That makes sense about the selector and the 'get all' button. As I think about it, because we've been doing lots of setup and data checking, we have been using it much more for selecting all. So in day-to-day situation, you're right, I wouldn't be using it much. Also What about making the ch...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:22 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 22876
Re: print custom labels?
Jordan - I tried out the 5.8 beta and like the flexibility that sheets can give - this customization will serve us all very well. So while it is on the table, several requests: 1) is there any way to make (and set) the selector window wider? When I attempt to drag the corner, there are no handles. 2...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:10 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Email to Referrals
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9609
Re: Email to Referrals
Very Cool...
Each time an Open Dental innovation saves paper, time and space, it just gets better and better.
Thanks!
RL
Each time an Open Dental innovation saves paper, time and space, it just gets better and better.
Thanks!
RL
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:30 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Hide inactive box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4420
Re: Hide inactive box
Maybe we should send Jordan an old copy of Intellident for ideas! <G>
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Hide inactive box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4420
Re: Hide inactive box
Also- In that same window (pateint selection), the slider does not appear until the 'get all' button is pushed. Wouldn't it be advantageous to have the slider always availabale? Or does this slow down an older system?
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:20 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Hide inactive box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4420
Hide inactive box
Hi all - As likely the newest OD user in the OD universe, I am gradually learning the ins and outs of the program. I am sure that I will be posting many queries over the next few months (especially once my front desk starts using the program like a real person (not a geek)). So #1: Is there any way ...
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:56 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: LogMeIn Graphics Settings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6019
Re: LogMeIn Graphics Settings
I have been setting my Logmein to "match resolution" - this seems to give the best compromise of graphics vs. use. I have also set the 3d settings to off. What I find strikes me very weird about a remote connection is when I access OD help over the internet through my remote connection... sort of li...