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- Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:14 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: "Blue Book" Ins Ests?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14587
"Blue Book" Ins Ests?
Entering itemized insurance payments: Entry speed has been improved because the Enter key now causes the cursor to jump to the next cell to the right. There is also a new column called Allowed. The numbers entered in that column will flow automatically into the allowed fee schedule. Is this like a ...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:51 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Problem with recall types
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6880
Re: Problem with recall types
HD failure is never fun...
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:15 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Problem with recall types
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6880
Re: Problem with recall types
not sure, how they both got added, but they did...i think maybe my "special types" for prophy was removed to none and that might have messed it up before i put it back. Also, I have a existing pt who had prophy's before, but who just had SRP tx. The code is listed as a trigger in the perio recall, b...
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:33 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Problem with recall types
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6880
Re: Problem with recall types
also, it does not seem that the times are synchronized properly on non prophy/perio types. I set a follow up recall for endo pt for 1 day after for call backs, and then i changed the date to 6 month follow up to check if they have a crown down, then resycronized. It didn't reset the date to 6 months...
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:54 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Problem with recall types
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6880
Re: Problem with recall types
i figured out it does set it, the prefs information just doesn't get reloaded from the database and therefore it doesn't take effect until it is reloaded or you restart OD. Second problem is that if a pt has perio and prophy recalls (because they have had prophies in the past as well as perio tx) th...
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:53 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Problem with recall types
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6880
Problem with recall types
1)I can't get my prophy recall type to hold the "Special type" of prophy in the setup window. If you select it from the drop down box it doesn't save it....so my "schedule recall" button isn't working at all because no recall type has a type of prophy. Also, is there a way to get rid of a recall typ...
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:59 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Chart Idea
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3463
Chart Idea
I think it would be very useful to have a pop up bubble as you move the mouse over each 3d tooth to give a history. It could show the date and abbreviation of tx planned and completed treatment. the tx planned procs could also show the tx plan priority. The restoration graphic could also mirror the ...
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:20 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Query question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7821
Re: Query question
This one gives you the tx plan amt too... CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE tempused( PatPlanNum mediumint unsigned NOT NULL, AmtUsed double NOT NULL, PRIMARY KEY (PatPlanNum)); CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE tempplanned( PatNum mediumint unsigned NOT NULL, AmtPlanned double NOT NULL, PRIMARY KEY (PatNum)); CREATE TEM...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How to track regular check-ups scheduled months ago
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4679
Re: How to track regular check-ups scheduled months ago
beta V6.0 and after you goto Setup | Recall Types and double click on prophy. Change the "procs on appt" down in the lower box to a newly created code like i described above. Then you you click the "Schedule Recall" button in the "Appointments for _________" window, it will attache that procedure. I...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:25 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: recall lists
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6650
Re: recall lists
hey great work on getting the other recall types in the list. Can we get the recall list to order by column by clicking on column headers?
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:02 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: How to track regular check-ups scheduled months ago
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4679
Re: How to track regular check-ups scheduled months ago
what we did was make a new code called 6MR with the code D1110-6MR and then assigned that to the recall button auto code inserted. Then for all future appts we use the schedule recall button and for prophys we just scheduled recently we put it in by hand. This allows you to see the 6MR appt from the...
- Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:56 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: sheets question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5529
Re: sheets question
i am trying to put a back ground image on a referral slip, but it seems to not be using the custom copy and only using the built in uneditble version....is this a bug or am i doing something wrong?
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:48 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Which label printer would you recommend?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 20402
Re: Which label printer would you recommend?
Dymo LabelWriter 400, $99 -we have 2 and they work flawlessly
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... &CatId=243
and then order labels from e-bay for like 10% of the cost of a retail store.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... &CatId=243
and then order labels from e-bay for like 10% of the cost of a retail store.
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:44 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 4 piece Rx paper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9589
Re: 4 piece Rx paper
well, you could turn the paper 180 degrees and use at least one more quarter.
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:07 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 4 piece Rx paper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9589
Re: 4 piece Rx paper
not yet
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:11 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: ? about the labels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6807
Re: ? about the labels
actually, I think you can do it directly from OD now since a few versions ago, someone added a laser label feature...check that out drforlano (I haven't tried it)
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:07 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Drawing Bug in Ver 6.0.1.0
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2963
Re: Drawing Bug in Ver 6.0.1.0
Yes, I just tried it out for the 1st time, and all drawings from all patients seem to be showing up combined on all my patients. In other words, once I draw it, it doesn't go away even if I change patients. 6.0.1.0
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:05 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Beta or Stable version
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3917
Re: Beta or Stable version
Pros: - you get to test out and use the latest features in your office and then post on this board if you find any problems. Cons: -there may be a few bugs or a few things that don't work quite as expected, but overall you should have no problems. Jordan is very quick about making any critical fixes...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:58 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: The Amalgam quick buttons
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3967
Re: The Amalgam quick buttons
yes, I just confirmed this suspicion I had that it didn't work from when I tried it yesterday on 6.0.1. The buttons hide and unhide correctly with the checkbox in module setup, but with the buttons showing, they don't work anymore when clicked.
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:56 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Confirmed Status
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3923
Re: Confirmed Status
i think that is by design, but that could be a feature to add into the program to automatically change to the top status.
- Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:40 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Change Prov Prompt
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3062
Change Prov Prompt
I found a problem with the new prov change prompt when moving appts. It shouldn't ask if the provider is the same and it is doing that right now, and also it should have a yes/no rather than yes/cancel. I can make these changes if approved.
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:18 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: recall lists
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6650
Re: recall lists
sounds good, I will look forward to trying it
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:36 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: recall lists
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6650
Re: recall lists
yes, we don't want anyone to fall through the cracks, but I would like to be able to use the "endo follow up" to be able to be a "Care call" (calling to check on pts who had big procedures) type list and make sure it gets done. Of course it would be best to have one place to look and not seperate as...
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:59 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: recall lists
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6650
recall lists
hey, i am really excited about the multiple recall statuses! how do you come up with a list for example of everyone due for "endo follow up", for example or the other status rather than just the normal recall list window?
(beta v6.0.1)
(beta v6.0.1)
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:18 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: I turned it off. How do I turn it back on ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3626
Re: I turned it off. How do I turn it back on ?
yes this happens if our office quite often and then I have to figure out again how to turn it back on.
it is in the Setup | Auto Codes | Composite/Amalgam setup window. Uncheck the box that says "Do not check codes in the procedure edit...."
it is in the Setup | Auto Codes | Composite/Amalgam setup window. Uncheck the box that says "Do not check codes in the procedure edit...."
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:13 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Referrals Button?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7711
Re: Referrals Button?
yes, I would like to see it in the chart and family module and be able to edit from both places, if we just add both "TO" as well as "from" referrals in the chart module grid below the teeth and make it open on a double click, I think that would work too.
- Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:36 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Referrals Button?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7711
Referrals Button?
I think we need to add a referral button to the main tool bar to be able to quickly add a referral and then the corresponding referral sheet instead of having to go find it in the family module.
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:19 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Pt arrived and waiting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7812
Pt arrived and waiting
Hey, great addition to have the time tracking for appointments. Question: 1) How do you choose where to indicate pt has arrived, seated and gone? (I didn't see a way yet, although maybe i just missed it) We currently use confirmed statuses in our office for this and wondering if we could assign cert...
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:31 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: 'Procedures Not Billed to Insurance' report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5130
Re: 'Procedures Not Billed to Insurance' report
I know the error was fixed in v 5.8.? something and for all v5.9 beta versions. After we upgraded to 5.8.16 i think it was and ran database maint tool it fixed the problem.
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:23 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Update Server
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5153
Re: Update Server
ok, I'll try to mess with it
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:49 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Update Server
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5153
Re: Update Server
thanks, except I am having trouble opening up the project. C#2008 is telling me it can't convert this c#2005 file...am I doing something wrong or should I install c#2005 for this project?
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:56 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Add procedure to saved treatment plan ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5113
Re: Add procedure to saved treatment plan ?
i found a "bug" or just by the current design the way it works, if you save a tx plan when the fees are not listed (which I very rarely do) then the fees are all saved as $0 on the saved tx plan even when you turn the fees back on to be viewed.
- Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:05 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Should I change to Vista or Buy a Mac
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4760
Re: Should I change to Vista or Buy a Mac
my two cents...I do not like vista one bit
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:30 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Update Server
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5153
Update Server
Jordan, I was wondering what software you are using to act as the update server for OD. (What does the program connect to at:http://70.90.133.65:1942/WebServiceCustomerUpdates/Service1.asmx?) I wanted to experiment with one of my own to update stuff from my home to the office. Is this some kind of F...
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:04 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Send claim from multiple computers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10092
Re: Send claim from multiple computers
yes, we use claim connect and it works from anywhere
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:01 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Send claim from multiple computers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10092
Re: Send claim from multiple computers
you can send claims from as many computers as you like...they are all connected ...not like some systems where you can only do it on one computer.
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:16 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Questions about Converting... and Trial Program Crash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6243
Re: Questions about Converting... and Trial Program Crash
yes, it is almost certainly with a video card. I have yet to nail it down to what card/driver/etc..., but on one of my 13 systems, the screen flickers...but only when two copies are running on dual monitors...
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:34 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Notes on the schedule
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6806
Re: Notes on the schedule
Yes, we use an extra column on the schedule labeled notes just like Rickliftig. We put all kinds of dated notes for patients by clicking the "NOTE for patient" button in the other appointments window. We use this most for follow ups on certain days, etc... Then we have a dummy pt called "Note, Offic...
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:23 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Exception in Account
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3839
Re: Exception in Account
hum...i will have to investigate it then
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:33 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Exception in Account
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3839
Exception in Account
I just found out if you check or un-check the "Show Family Comm Entries" in the account I get an exception. v5.8.2
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:19 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: "ShowNotesInAccount" Pref doesn't function
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3077
Re: "ShowNotesInAccount" Pref doesn't function
yes, I believe that way my addition long ago, but was unneeded when the account was remade. The "Show Extra Detail" check in the show tab in the account took it's place. I never returned it's function to that box. Since it is already there, you could make that pref control the "Show Extra Detail" bo...
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:58 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23056
Re: print custom labels?
I take that back...mine is printing DD/MM/YYYY also!
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:54 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23056
Re: print custom labels?
I bet it has to do with your windows language settings or something. mine is printing MM/DD/YYYY
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:53 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Outstanding Ins Claim report
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3735
Re: Outstanding Ins Claim report
after running the DB maint. tool with V5.8.2, the problem is gone it seems.
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:02 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: OpenDental on Ubuntu 7.1
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14808
Re: OpenDental on Ubuntu 7.1
I would not recommend, Jordan has said before this is not the best idea(but you better let him explain why)
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:00 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Production Goals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4595
Re: Production Goals
i would love that...i have always wanted like a graph that shows your goals and then your actual production & collection each month as incentive builder...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:40 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Custom Label Error 5.8.2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3045
Custom Label Error 5.8.2
When we make custom labels and try to print them w 5.8.2 and exception occurs for all items in the drop down menu, the default one works fine if you just click the label button on the toolbar.
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:31 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Referrals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3739
Re: Referrals
great...can't wait to try out the sheets
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:19 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Referrals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3739
Referrals
I seem to be getting an exception trying to add a referral to test out the new referral sheet in the 5.8 alpha version...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:53 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Lab Cases
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3643
Lab Cases
I would like to improve the lab case tracking by being able to see all created lab cases instead/or in addition to appointments with lab cases attached. This way you can manage all the lab cases. I am thinking having two tabs in the window currently used in the appt module, one for appts with lab ca...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:50 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23056
Re: print custom labels?
just wait for v5.8...Jordan just finished custom labels and they are working in the development version! Soon you should be able to create custom appointment labels too
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Outstanding Ins Claim report
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3735
Outstanding Ins Claim report
I seem to be having trouble with two claims still showing on the report that have been paid already. (Using v5.7.15) One person had two insurances the other only one. Both are marked received, have a payment and a write off, there are no extra estimates on the procedures, the date is entered on the ...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:22 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: print custom labels?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23056
Re: print custom labels?
same here, we write the appt info on the back of our business cards
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Patients
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6854
Re: New Patients
I have no idea if this is what he is thinking, but I think the worry is probably coming from thinking that the more patients you have the more "cluttered" the database will be. This used to be a bigger concern, but with MySQL being a very efficient database this really isn't a concern as with old da...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:18 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Supply/Inventory List
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7909
Re: Supply/Inventory List
ok, I won't post anything related to this feature then.
But does my vision and logic sound like what you would work towards or do you have different ideas to make it better?
But does my vision and logic sound like what you would work towards or do you have different ideas to make it better?
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:29 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Supply/Inventory List
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7909
Re: Supply/Inventory List
yes, I remember talking with you about this when you first made it and you said it would be difficult to do. My goal is just to make it work better for real use (just ideas). We have lots of supplies entered now and lots of different suppliers. So without knowing what supplies come from what supplie...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:44 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Supply/Inventory List
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7909
Supply/Inventory List
I want to enhance the supply/inventory module to allow for searching of supplies from all suppliers at once and also to view all orders at once instead of the supplier by supplier style that is currently used. Anyone else using this feature and/or have more suggestions?
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:08 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plan grids
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4143
Re: Payment Plan grids
thanks, I will keep that in mind as I try to make additions that everyone can use and wants most of the time...
btw, what did you do to increase the speed of the chart so much in v 5.7.15? it made is so much faster!
btw, what did you do to increase the speed of the chart so much in v 5.7.15? it made is so much faster!
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:02 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: LogMeIn Graphics Settings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6070
Re: LogMeIn Graphics Settings
yes, the 4th option will give you the best color, but for my internet it is too slow for normal work. Now if i need to look at x-rays then you have to use that. I usually work with the #2 color setting or the one with the calculator for notes, checking the schedule, etc. the 3D tooth chart works fin...
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:24 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plan grids
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4143
Payment Plan grids
Jordan, I just got back to work on coding a bit and noticed you decided to can the payment plan panels in favor of more space for the individual patient balances. I liked them, but if you don't then I can live without most of them. I do like the fact that you but the payment plan grid due $ in bold ...
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:50 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: LogMeIn Graphics Settings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6070
Re: LogMeIn Graphics Settings
it used to do that to me....but now logmein works great with the 3D teeth. Just trial and error through a few different 3D settings in the graphics setup and see if it works for you.
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:49 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Sheets
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2935
Sheets
Jordan,
I was just looking over your work on the sheets and all I can say is wow!! It looks really good. I think a lot of people are going to love this and it will make so many things easy to customize. Keep up the great work!
I was just looking over your work on the sheets and all I can say is wow!! It looks really good. I think a lot of people are going to love this and it will make so many things easy to customize. Keep up the great work!
- Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:48 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Feedback on DentalSenders.com ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14915
Re: Feedback on DentalSenders.com ?
I am using DentalSenders right now for e-mail reminders. It seems to work very well. For 3 days we tried the text messages but had to turn that off because we got tons of complaints from patients that they are charged for text messages and wanted to be removed. You can deactivate them individually, ...
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:16 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: stop sending statement to specific patient(s)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3428
Re: stop sending statement to specific patient(s)
make a billing type for "Family or NO BILL" and then set them to that type. When you run statements, just include all except that billing type.
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:37 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Field for referral?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4941
Re: Field for referral?
family module, bottom row, double click on that area and you can insert referrals to and from.
- Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:05 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: "Unable to Save Document"
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20901
Re: "Unable to Save Document"
Is your server Windows or Linux? How many client computers do you have in the office connecting to this server?
- Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Bug: Delete broken appt.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4910
Re: Bug: Delete broken appt.
np...I will test it on the newest soon and try to fix it on 5.8 if I can find it...I don't think people are likely to do that anyway as usually you would put the appt on the unscheduled list. I only found it because i was deleting a test appointment
- Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:21 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Bug: Delete broken appt.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4910
Re: Bug
5.7.3 is what I am running currently at the office, i haven't upgraded to the newest beta yet... System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at OpenDental.ContrChart.RefreshModuleScreen() at OpenDental.ContrChart.ModuleSelected(Int32 patNum) at OpenDental.For...
- Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:12 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Bug: Delete broken appt.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4910
Bug: Delete broken appt.
If you delete a broken appointment and then go to another module (chart) it crashes.
- Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:08 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: customize routing slip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3497
Re: customize routing slip
i don't think it is possible right now, but I would love to be able to customize this as well!
- Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:21 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Anyone try Dental Senders?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2843
Re: Anyone try Dental Senders?
i just signed up...
will this send reminders for pt's with "notes" on the schedule? will have to see about this one.
will this send reminders for pt's with "notes" on the schedule? will have to see about this one.
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:09 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Unhandled Exception
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2682
Unhandled Exception
We found a bug. Unhandled exception if you try to change the date on a perio exam. V 5.7.3
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:54 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Dymo Label Printer margins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9981
Re: Dymo Label Printer margins
no, sorry, I might be able to sometime this summer... can you give an example of exactly what you would want it to look like?
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:10 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: weighing the big decision
- Replies: 18
- Views: 121689
Re: weighing the big decision
I got a #2 suni sensor a few months ago for just that...emergency and endo...but I have to admit, I haven't used it a whole lot yet...just been too busy seeing pt's to really figure it out! But I have tried it a few times and it seems to work fine, the only problem is the mount is made for BW's, so ...
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:07 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Remove old "" from prog notes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3090
Re: Remove old "" from prog notes
anyone have an advanced mysql query to do this?
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:58 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Purging Old Saved Treatment Plans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4487
Re: Purging Old Saved Treatment Plans
ahhh...i didn't know about the ALT trick, thanks!
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:04 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Updated, now I lost appt proc quick add.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3659
Re: Updated, now I lost appt proc quick add.
you lost your quick add buttons? What version were you coming from? I have had mine in since v3.6 or so and they are all still with me on v 5.7beta.
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:03 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Purging Old Saved Treatment Plans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4487
Re: Purging Old Saved Treatment Plans
push print screen on your keyboard with the treatment plan open. Then go to the images module and click paste. It will put a copy there. You can do this with anything on your screen, even if not in OD. We do it all the time to image CareCredit #'s for pts instead of trying to write down the whole lo...
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:58 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Remove old "" from prog notes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3090
Remove old "" from prog notes
Could someone help me with a command to find and remove all the unchecked "" that we placed in progress notes and them my staff never got rid of them? Now that I want to try to use the "" to find incomplete notes, the report has 34 pages of old ones from back in 2005.
- Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:13 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: PPO Fee bug
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3101
PPO Fee bug
2 bugs...one duplicated and 1 not sure of: 1) I think I have isolated a bug in the PPO Fee calculations. When you change an code (like surfaces on a filling) the PPO fee is inserted rather than the normal fee. 2) It seems that sometimes it puts in the PPO fee instead of the standard fee on some new ...
- Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:52 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Family Module ABCO
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3049
Re: Family Module ABCO
That is to be used for specifying credit types for that patients, As in A, B, or C (shows on the appointments) ...we need to include this as part of the account module too in my opinion...something I am planning on doing sometime soon
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:15 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: OD in italy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3375
Re: OD in italy
most everything translates to languages depending on the language selected in windows, so try it and it should convert for you.
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:05 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Treatment Plan Printout
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3554
Re: Treatment Plan Printout
can't do that now, but it is planned...
You can place an image with logo and information on letters...
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/miscsetup.html
...look at the image and the description is at the bottom under Communication Files
You can place an image with logo and information on letters...
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/miscsetup.html
...look at the image and the description is at the bottom under Communication Files
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:39 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Ins Benefits in account
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4653
Re: Ins Benefits in account
sure thing
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Pop-Up Tasks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4784
Re: Pop-Up Tasks
ahhh, that makes since...it is the subscribed tasks as well, I thought it was only the in-boxes. So, what is the function of the inbox? Just to indicate where to reply to and from?
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:39 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Pop-Up Tasks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4784
Pop-Up Tasks
Trying out the pop-up tasks, wondering how you intended it...Are all tasks supposed to pop up on all computers or only tasks in in-boxes where that user is logged in? I think the way it is working right now, too many tasks pop up. My staff is already complaining at me after using it for one day. :p ...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:27 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Ins Benefits in account
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4653
Re: Ins Benefits in account
yes, I figured it was for speed and efficiency...can I make it part of the "data sheet"? do you mean include it as part of the business layer so everything is returned with one call? I will look at it too and try to see what exactly you mean.
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:44 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Ins Benefits in account
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4653
Ins Benefits in account
Jordan, Question...did you want the ins benefits to not show on the account for speed or another reason or is that a bug? (that maybe I introduced yesterday when I compiled 5.7.) Been using it at the office today and hadn't had a chance to look at the code, but it doesn't show up until you mouse ove...
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:22 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Credit Type/Ins on Appt
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2554
Credit Type/Ins on Appt
I fixed the credit type on the appt not showing. I also moved over the text one pixel so you could see the I with the credit type better, but I found out today that that make it too hard to see the I when there is no credit type, so I will fix that soon here and post the update.
- Fri May 30, 2008 11:02 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: feature request
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6284
Re: feature request
good idea on the tabs, that would help with the space issue
- Thu May 29, 2008 8:33 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Sig Pads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6068
Re: Sig Pads
I think a special driver or program will have to be installed with the web version for that to work, but that should be the idea... (I don't really know...Jordan will have to answer that) Jordan, I have a question.... Is that still going to limit our ability to go to linux and run the web version......
- Thu May 29, 2008 8:30 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Version 5.7 branched
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4504
Re: Version 5.7 branched
you can only submit to the head branch...Jordan has to back-port it if he thinks it is a necessary change for a previous version.
- Wed May 28, 2008 5:49 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Database Corrupted updating to v5.6.29
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6360
Re: Database Corrupted updating to v5.6.29
you need to change your user line to: User=root Also, you don't have to uninstall/re-install if this happens in the future. Here is what I do and it works well for the couple of times this has happened to me: 1) install SQLyog (http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.0.html#downloads) 2) BEFORE you r...
- Wed May 28, 2008 5:46 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Delete alternative treatment plans ?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 27708
Re: Delete alternative treatment plans ?
Drtech, I AM using Logmein, but it is too slow for my liking. Mike, Well, then that is a good reason to use the thumb drive!...i'm sure you have already tried this, but turn down the quality of the logmein screen and make sure you have at least DSL internet on both ends...then it seems to work at r...
- Sat May 24, 2008 6:47 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Medication Search
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9158
Re: Medication Search
I think instead of thinking of it as clutter, think of it as a great starting point and if you want to change the description, then you can just change it. (or is that locked and are you not able to do that yet?) Personally, I haven't even started using the med list because i havn't taken the time t...
- Thu May 22, 2008 7:50 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements --checking ins coverage...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2983
Statements --checking ins coverage...
Jordan, I was just getting back to a bit of coding and knew that you had taken some of the stuff I put in the statement a month or so ago to check for ins plans and reporting that info or not on the floating balance section. Previously I hadn't seen your note in the comments of the code about doing ...
- Wed May 21, 2008 4:31 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Curly Brackets - coding protocols
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9224
Re: Curly Brackets - coding protocols
you change the setting in the text formatting options of VS...but I don't know where it saves that so that everyone will have the same settings
- Wed May 21, 2008 7:15 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Question: How do you disable saving statements?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7813
Re: Question: How do you disable saving statements?
yes, I have linux servers set up and do use them for my office system. However I am using the windows version on a few of my relative's computers to keep them backed up and it seems to be working fine. I don't know if they are still updating the windows version (deltacopy), but it does work on XP, d...
- Sun May 18, 2008 11:49 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Pediatric Feature
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7764
Re: New Pediatric Feature
Looks good....it will make it much easier to add in families and assign ins to them! We have found many times the kids were entered and then someone forgot to attached ins to them.... 1) In our office it works best for families to come at the same time and for one doctor to see one member and the ot...
- Sun May 18, 2008 11:36 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Letter - Bug or Limited Functionality ???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5666
Re: Letter - Bug or Limited Functionality ???
right, it does not allow you to directly use the templates, you would have to copy them out of the OD letter window...a workaround for sure. (But it does automatically place the patient's address and general salutation to the clipboard when used, so after the document opens, just hit paste and the p...
- Sat May 17, 2008 6:36 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Letter - Bug or Limited Functionality ???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5666
Re: Letter - Bug or Limited Functionality ???
use the stationery function and it will archive it in your images for you... place a blank document form in your data path and specify the exact name in Setup |Misc, then on the down arrow of the letters click the stationery button. It will automatically place a copy in you images folder and open th...
- Fri May 16, 2008 6:11 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: ? of procedure not getting attached to claim properly
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6222
Re: ? of procedure not getting attached to claim properly
make sure there are no old ins estimates attached to any procedures. I have found this to cause problems. Maybe Jordan could add that to the dB Maint tool? (removal of estimates from ins plans no longer active)
- Fri May 16, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Delete alternative treatment plans ?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 27708
Re: Delete alternative treatment plans ?
just use Logmein.com to one of your computers at the office...this saves a lot of hassle of thumb drive transfers and it is always up to date!
- Fri May 16, 2008 6:07 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: NPI
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7695
Re: NPI
ok, it had nothing to do with Open Dental.....I just had to update my NPI # with dentalExchange, the clearinghouse.... problem solved
- Fri May 16, 2008 8:06 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: NPI
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7695
Re: NPI
Jordan, that line is in my file and has the NPI, but dentalexchange is still sending me a message that we have recently sent claims w/o NPI's....so I am calling them now to find out what the deal is....
- Thu May 15, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: where is the referred from button
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3151
Re: where is the referred from button
double click on the actual grid location in the family module where it says referred from near the bottom. It was moved out of the patient edit window for space reasons.
- Thu May 15, 2008 9:45 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: NPI
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7695
NPI
I just got a message from MetLife I think it is that says our e-claims don't have our NPI # on them. I thought for sure I set this up last year actually thought it was working, but throughout the year I got a few messages that asked us about our NPI, but I thought they were just automated messages. ...
- Tue May 13, 2008 2:30 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: weighing the big decision
- Replies: 18
- Views: 121689
Re: weighing the big decision
1) Go with Open Dental. That is the only one you will actually get "full support." Between this forum and Jordan himself (the main programmer) you will get all the software help you need. We used Dentrix for over 12 years and never once had a request added to the program. With Open Dental, sometimes...
- Mon May 12, 2008 11:32 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Account Module loads very slow
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14221
Re: Account Module loads very slow
another report of speed:
- my account module is less than a second and same with procedure codes...
so what is it that would cause such a slowdown in some databases Jordan? You mentioned an index or column...is that when a database reaches a certain size it needs faster indexing or something?
- my account module is less than a second and same with procedure codes...
so what is it that would cause such a slowdown in some databases Jordan? You mentioned an index or column...is that when a database reaches a certain size it needs faster indexing or something?
- Mon May 12, 2008 8:58 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Remote Access - Network / OpenDental Setup
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9155
Re: Remote Access - Network / OpenDental Setup
right, there is no printing with the free version, only if you pay. But if you still want free and are a little savvy, (they really do make it pretty easy) you can download a program from logmein called HAMACHI. https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/vpn.asp?lang=ent It will allow you to set up...
- Fri May 09, 2008 9:17 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Remote Access - Network / OpenDental Setup
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9155
Re: Remote Access - Network / OpenDental Setup
yes, I already tried this setup over the internet, for direct access and it was REALLY slow. logmein (FREE) (or TS i guess, but I haven't ever used it) is much better solution at the moment from a remote location.
- Tue May 06, 2008 9:42 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Software
- Replies: 8
- Views: 23464
Re: New Software
We love OD, you will not be disappointed. We used to use Dentrix for 12 years, and I have used Total Recall for 5. I used Mogo, & Eaglesoft all before at other offices, as well as tried out many other "trial" programs from other places, and Open Dental is second to none overall. You can't beat the f...
- Mon May 05, 2008 10:39 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: PPO Writeoffs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2830
PPO Writeoffs
I saw the 2 proposed methods for Calculating Writeoffs before receiving payment: 1. Create an alternate production and income report that uses date of service rather than date of payments when calculating writeoffs. We should be able to do this quickly. 2. Count writeoffs immediately upon completion...
- Thu May 01, 2008 2:28 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Balances don't subtract insurance. Behavior.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3677
Re: Balances don't subtract insurance. Behavior.
Not any more. We used to use this option before the account module change, but now we use it the way it was intended. The new estimates and math works great for us now. It is fine by us to go ahead and change the behavior to take out those estimates and whatever else you need to do. While we are on ...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:45 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: screen size limits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6668
Re: screen size limits
That is big! We have a couple of 24" widescreens and they work really well for our front desk.
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:03 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Procedure that is no bill to insurance is showing as unsent
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4724
Re: Procedure that is no bill to insurance is showing as unsent
make sure you don't have an old ins estimate attached to the procedure
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:55 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: posting end of the day notes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3694
Re: posting end of the day notes
put quotes "" in your auto notes instead of your XX and then run the report for "Incomplete Procedure Notes." It will flag all notes with the "" still there that have not been finished.
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:54 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: remote desktop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4399
Re: remote desktop
Yes, Logmein is the best I have found. If you are on v5.5 (maybe earlier, don't remember when the last graphics changes were) or greater, play around with 3d graphic modes and you can get it to work now with Logmein. Used to, I had to disable and go to the simple tooth chart too, but now it works if...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:08 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Why do payment plans zero out account balance?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4100
Re: Why do payment plans zero out account balance?
I agree. Jordan said it was the best way to do it though, I forget why. In v5.7 there will be another payment plan display with that balance at the top so it should be clearer. I wish though that there was some way to do it without zeroing out the regular balance and just have a separate "Due" total...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:08 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Question: How do you disable saving statements?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7813
Re: Question: How do you disable saving statements?
The best thing is to have someone set up and rsync backup system for you. (It can be with Linux or Windows). The way it works is that it backups up everything to another computer in your office and/or to a remote computer over the internet quickly and securely. I have mine set up so I get a full, ac...
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:14 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Question: How do you disable saving statements?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7813
Re: Question: How do you disable saving statements?
We found many times before we wanted to see exactly what was printed for a patient because you don't know for sure that procedures or payments were in fact included on a particular statement, they could have been added/deleted after it was printed. This way you can see what they actually got if ther...
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:49 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Add a surface, remove a surface buttons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4706
Re: Add a surface, remove a surface buttons
I just had that happen to me today too. I will see if I can address that problem.
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:44 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Add a surface, remove a surface buttons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4706
Re: Add a surface, remove a surface buttons
and as of v5.6, there are actual buttons on the procedure edit window (when you double click the procedure) to allow you to change the surfaces just like you do when you first enter the procedure and not have to reach for your keyboard. Then OD will automatically pop up a window asking if you would ...
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:19 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Break Control Button
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9151
Re: Break Control Button
correct...i forgot about that we were not using the adjustments. I would be fine using an adjustment if we could have an option not to show the broken appointment adjustment on the statements. I would be fine having it in the account, but just not show normally, maybe a checkoff in the statement opt...
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:47 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: An idea for ABC0
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3976
Re: An idea for ABC0
Yes, we use a 2 Letter/Numeral system as well (eg. A1, C5 etc) and have thought about needing that as well. That should be an easy addition I think, and then we would just need to increase the size of the square box on the appointments to be able to show 2 characters.
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:05 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Break Control Button
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9151
Re: Break Control Button
ahhh, that's where it went This is a fairly major issue in our office. We had the same problem as jamesx2 before I added that in. Appointments were broken on the schedule and then the patients would show up when we already scheduled someone else because they never really broke the appointment! Someh...
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:43 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Call List
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7348
Re: Call List
we use a task list for a "short call list", but it certainly could be better, as it is not self updating doing it that way...works just like a paper list used to though...
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:39 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Re: Payment Plans
ok... do you have a better idea? The problem we have is when you are looking at the account you cannot see when the patient made their last payment(if they are only paying on payment plans.) It does not show without going to the payment plan window, so It is very confusing if a patient is current on...
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:31 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
Re: Statements/Account
Yes, I put that back in for v5.7 again
- Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:39 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Re: Payment Plans
i mean on the grid directly on the account, so when you glance at the account you can see the most recent payment on a plan without opening the payment plan window. I was thinking one line below the payment plan the payment was made for the most recent payment (not all the payments just for space re...
- Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:44 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Break Control Button
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9151
Re: Break Control Button
We had lots of trouble with breaking appointment inadvertently until I added a pop-up question box to ask the user if they really did want to break the appt....but I just tested breaking an appt now and it doesn't ask anymore!(v5.6.11) So i guess that addition was lost somewhere. If it is OK with ev...
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:59 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Backup file is too big!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3530
Re: Backup file is too big!
pretty normal depending on you photos and scan dpi settings....
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:55 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Billing/Exclude If Insurance Pending Issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5728
Re: Billing/Exclude If Insurance Pending Issue
thatODguy... when you say you don't use insurance estimates, do you mean you are using the "balances don't subtract insurance estimates" option in the Setup | Misc window or you just don't have any estimates calculated at all? You should be able to still use them and have the program work for you bi...
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:50 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Multiple codes for the same procedure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4649
Re: Multiple codes for the same procedure
ahh....that will save us lots of time. Thanks for bringing this up. We routinely change SRP fees manually depending on difficulty, but if I can add different codes with lower fees but the ins claim will still print the regular code, that is great.
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:46 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Re: Payment Plans
One other thing I think would be really helpful would be to include payments...or maybe just one for space (the most recent) to show in the payment plan grid on the account. Right now, it is not really clear the last time the pt made a payment if they have payment plans without double clicking on t...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:27 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Break Control Button
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9151
Re: Break Control Button
:p that button means break or cancel an appointment.....
if you want to put breaks in your schedule, then double click on the employee schedules (edits all schedules actually) below that button and edit your schedule there.
if you want to put breaks in your schedule, then double click on the employee schedules (edits all schedules actually) below that button and edit your schedule there.
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:27 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Billing Type & Credit Type
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3852
Billing Type & Credit Type
I would like to add the billing type and credit type to the account module since it is fairly important to see that in the account. :p I don't know exactly where yet... thinking since there isn't anything down below on the right side, how about moving down the "Questionnaire" & "Send Transaction to ...
- Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:56 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Re: Payment Plans
I posted a changed in v5.7 head that incorporates payment plans into the totals at the top of the account module. Before it was just to easy to miss the patient actually does owe the office $. Just trying it our of office now (I added it back to my v5.6) and everyone seems to like it...just wanting ...
- Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:37 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Web Based yet?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6435
Re: Web Based yet?
This is true about remote access seemingly diminishing the need for a web version.... I find it hard to believe a web version could be as capable as a desktop version, but with technology always changing, anything is possible! With logmein and such, it basically is web accessible to us. Would the we...
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:33 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Account Grid with Writeoffs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5742
Re: Account Grid with Writeoffs
i didn't think about sorting...
what exactly does it mean to to move towards heirarchical entries? Each entry has a certain type or category or something?
what exactly does it mean to to move towards heirarchical entries? Each entry has a certain type or category or something?
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:30 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Logon Window Error
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4793
Logon Window Error
I have been getting an unhanded exception if I leave the log on window up without logging on more than about a minute or so. (I know it happens when you first start the program, but I don't think it does if you just log off and leave the window up.) beta v5.6.11 System.NullReferenceException: Object...
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:25 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Account Grid with Writeoffs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5742
Account Grid with Writeoffs
Overall, I am really liking the reworked account module. Works great for PPO esp and my favorite is viewing the entire family together. I have one think I would like to change or else have an option in the viewing of writeoffs. Currently the ins payment and writeoff is added together for one credit....
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:36 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Payments Report and electronic insurance checks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4724
Re: Payments Report and electronic insurance checks
yes, we started doing that too and found it to be a little trouble on the deposit slip
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:13 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Rolling back to previous version
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3962
Re: Rolling back to previous version
from your backup if you don't have one, it's not easy. You would have to have some manual database work...only Jordan could do that for you... but...why go back? Familiarity? No features are ever "lost," and things only get better as time goes on. We are already using v5.6 in our office and it is wo...
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:09 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9459
Re: Task List
right click it and then select delete
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:08 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9459
Re: Task List
right click it I think
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:38 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Re: Payment Plans
good, that is what I already did
- Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:37 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Insurance Payments are Now Being Dated the Procedure Date
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3990
Re: Insurance Payments are Now Being Dated the Procedure Date
hum...it still shows that payment made on the date the payment comes in on mine (beta v5.6. Now, it does show this same amt on the claim date too, but just for info. The actual subtraction from the account is the date the payment is received.
- Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:37 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Pano due date
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5032
Re: Pano due date
it is not visible anywhere, only calculated when you create a recall appointment, but that would be nice to see it at a glance
- Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:24 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9459
Re: Task List
You can't assign individual tasks to users, only task lists. you would right click on "Restock Minibar" and subscribe. if you want to make it work, you make a tasklist called "Debbie" (employee's name), subscribe them to this list and then put a task in there called "Restock Minibar" It certainly wo...
- Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:19 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Task List
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9459
Re: Task List
HA Good luck on the Hygeinist!!! :) I like that one. For non repeating tasks, just make a task list (with their name) for all your people and then assign the task to that list. Then have that user subscribe to that list with their name. I don't know about repeating tasks and dated ones. Jordan and I...
- Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:11 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Re: Payment Plans
Jordan, NEW payment plans seem to work great...but I think there is an error on the conversion of some old payment plans. Here is what I have found. I have about 5 accounts with previous payment plans. These people have paid off the entire payment plan and should have a $0 balance. Now, their accoun...
- Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:13 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Dymo Label Printer margins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9981
Re: Dymo Label Printer margins
what kind of info are you wanting? (example)
- Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:57 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Tabs hide frequently used functions..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2651
Re: New Tabs hide frequently used functions..
e-mail should now be easy to use on the main toolbar as of v5.4 and above
yes, the show tab could use some minor improvements...as of late, I noticed that the "show individual teeth" options doesn't seem to be working...anyone else having this problem?
yes, the show tab could use some minor improvements...as of late, I noticed that the "show individual teeth" options doesn't seem to be working...anyone else having this problem?
- Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:53 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Dymo Label Printer margins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9981
Re: Dymo Label Printer margins
I think I fixed those dymo labels in 5.6...the same thing was happening to us, but now that I am on 5.6 it works great....and so far the payment plans are working great...upgrade now if you haven't already. PayPlans and PPO calculations are much better. once you upgrade, report back here if the labe...
- Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:49 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Procedure Time - Time Pattern
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5892
Re: Procedure Time - Time Pattern
yes, changing the appt from the chart is the same as changing it from the appt book. It will adjust the same if you change procs.
multiple planned appts are on the future list, but as Jordan has said before, I don't think it is high on the priority list unless lots of people ask for it!
multiple planned appts are on the future list, but as Jordan has said before, I don't think it is high on the priority list unless lots of people ask for it!
- Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:49 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: (other appt)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3664
Re: (other appt)
yes, I think those are fairly doable...i will look into adding that for v5.7 another thing for moving broken appts. I want it to stay broken if you move it around the schedule on the same day, and to reset to scheduled again if you move it to another day. Also to disable the auto provider switching ...
- Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:04 am
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Can't stay logged in to forum
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2980
Can't stay logged in to forum
I am sure you already are aware of this, but ever since the php software was upgraded I can't stay logged in...
I like the new look!
I like the new look!
- Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:34 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: v5.6 Statement
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3046
v5.6 Statement
"Wording on statements needs to be changed slightly for "balances do not subtract ins" option." - known issue
I made a update on the wording a week or two ago in the 5.7 head branch if you want to port this back to 5.6. in from rpstatement.
I made a update on the wording a week or two ago in the 5.7 head branch if you want to port this back to 5.6. in from rpstatement.
- Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Pending Treatment Reminder - Process ???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5295
Re: Pending Treatment Reminder - Process ???
...if all your patients have planned appointments like there are supposed to......(which doesn't always happen)
- Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:01 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Account Screen Version 5.6.7
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6497
Re: New Account Screen Version 5.6.7
Nate, I understand...Our office had the exact same questions when we first changed over. Everyone originally thought there were double payments entered since it showed up twice. Give it a little time though and I think you will like it. It was decided this was good to have for chronological listings...
- Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:46 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Recall Frustration
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2920
Re: Recall Frustration
Yes, I vote for improvement in this section soon...(as well as unscheduled and planned tracking...if we could make those lists work together a little better and also be able to jump directly to charts from the lists and go right back to where you left off.)
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:24 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Payment Plans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17254
Payment Plans
Jordan, Wondering what your plans are for the payment plan balance once that section is complete. Are you going to add the payment plan balance to the account balance and that way it will show in the "Due Now" and "What You Owe Now" lines for patients? That seems logical, but didn't know if you had ...
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:18 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Account Screen Version 5.6.7
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6497
Re: New Account Screen Version 5.6.7
in 5.7 there will be more helpful details and ability to change colors of that new ins payment line and colors between sent and received claims and pre-auths.
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:45 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Statement Balance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7921
Re: New Statement Balance
goto Setup | Misc and uncheck "Print Simple Statements" in the upper right. This must have somehow gotten checked. This is a modification of the regular statement I used in our office that really just hides things we found confusing to our patients and tried to make it simpler. Starting with v5.6 th...
- Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:52 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Forum was down for maintenance on 3/13/08
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2989
Re: FORUM DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE AT 5:00PM PACIFIC TIME 03/13/2008
nice improvements and it works very fast now
- Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:59 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: elaim: missing teeth info for partial dentures is missing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5009
just a note on the backups...I am not sure with what version this started, but is is on the current beta v5.6 that I am using....you can now exclude the images folder to keep your backups very small still if that is the only reason you are staying on 3.8 (I would upgrade as there are so many new thi...
- Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:14 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Forum was down for maintenance
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3988
on one of my computers running Firefox...all the images for emoticons, and buttons, indicators on the phpBB here load slowly and individually...I can't figure out why..as they load the cells even change size. On IE it is instant and on other computers with Firefox it is instant as well... anyone hav...
- Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:41 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: New Statement Balance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7921
i don't think there is a way to hide it. You should have three columns. Charges, Credits, Balance, just as in the account module. Now what is different is it won't show the individual patient balance separate outside of the grid, because it isn't needed...it shows in the running balance. Is that wha...
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:57 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: I need another query, please !!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8251
Change one capitalization at the end or it will crash. Corrected: SET @FromDate= '2007-01-01', @ToDate='2007-12-31'; SELECT definition.ItemName,procedurecode.ProcCode, procedurecode.Descript,Count(*), AVG(procedurelog.ProcFee) AS $AvgFee, SUM(procedurelog.ProcFee) AS $TotFee FROM procedurelog,proced...
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:48 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: suni imaging
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13179
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:45 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: I need another query, please !!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8251
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:37 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: False Unsent claims
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3344
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: openoffice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4674
I use Open Office on all our computers. It works great and makes so much more sense when you are equipping multiple computers (use it at home too and save $$$) The only two dissadvantages are: 1)as listed above the mail merge does not work(if you really need this, get an older, cheap copy of MS Word...
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:05 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Tasks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4669
Tasks
Future Versions:
"An option to show large tasks without wrap so that more tasks can be seen."
I was thinking maybe a default of showing 3 lines and then it stops wrapping and you can see the rest with a tooltip on mouse over?
"An option to show large tasks without wrap so that more tasks can be seen."
I was thinking maybe a default of showing 3 lines and then it stops wrapping and you can see the rest with a tooltip on mouse over?
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:58 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: suni imaging
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13179
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:17 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:09 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: suni imaging
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13179
yes, i just recently got one sensor with out the software and it works great. I really haven't used it much for regular situations because I am having problems with holders any advice on what holder to use with a suni sensor (and plastic shield?) The setup that came with the sensor just seems to tea...
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:38 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:17 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
Ok, testing out my newly added code for statements today, I found one of my logic statements to be flawed. I am trying to detect if there is insurance involved, but I forgot that the guarantor may not have ins even though others in the family do. Can somebody give me a proper if statement for true o...
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:58 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:25 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
Converted my live database today and working with the beta a few suggestions that I know have been mentioned before: 1)it seems we may need to hide the write offs and payment details from showing twice as I think that is confusing (once on claim and once on payment)...don't know on which one it woul...
- Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:32 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:26 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Wish List- No Insurance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3506
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:36 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:00 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
never mind...i see you already included that on known issues: yes, I wasn't done with the words on the statement, so I can change those in the head version and you can port back if you like. what about doing this to match the statements? (owed now and balance switched on the regular view) http://www...
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:24 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
Very glad v5.6 is ready for testing! first thing i noticed... payment plans... I thought a summary was going to show on the statement? From what I can see, it still decreases the balance but then doesn't make it clear there is a payment plan and or terms (besides the line one line in the main grid)....
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:32 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Discharging patient ins shows credit after processing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9594
premier1888: The Bold balance view is my addition to the program and yes, Jordan, I know you never liked my addition :p I don't think it is actually all to do with the balance view. I think something else is wrong. Look at the fees $60 charged, $60 paid by ins, and then write off of $17 which would ...
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:48 pm
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Discharging patient ins shows credit after processing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9594
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:13 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Window XP Pro or VistaBusiness
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8619
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:44 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:19 am
- Forum: Main Forum
- Topic: Adding Recall Interval to Chart View
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4488
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:12 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
Yes, i was wondering if we were going to have those on there. You can go ahead and work on it...I posted a change to put in the aging different view this morning. It is functional, but not done as I need to put in when to not show it and put in the shading like my example. Anyway, go ahead and I won...
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:16 am
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:29 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:06 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:00 pm
- Forum: Developers
- Topic: Statements/Account
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52725
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:47 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Auto Proc Code changes on surface change
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3587
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:41 pm
- Forum: Advanced Topics
- Topic: Auto Proc Code changes on surface change
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3587
Auto Proc Code changes on surface change
I clicked the don't ask me again when you change surfaces and it auto updates the code, but I would like to have that feature again. Where do you change it back