Description
This quick guide outlines the steps required to configure the charting settings, including updating the charting procedure colors, in the Administration module.
Contents
The following topics are covered in this quick guide:
Steps
Section 1 - Accessing the Charting Settings Module
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In the Sidekick, click the More menu, then click Administration within the drop-down list.
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In the Administration menu, under the Charting management drop-down list, click Charting settings.
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The Charting Settings module will be displayed.
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Section 2 - Updating the Charting Colors
In the Charting colors section, you have the option to either use the default charting colors or customize them as indicated below:
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Option 1 - Using the Default Charting Colors
When the Use default charting colors option is selected, the following standard colors are applied to the odontogram:
- Red - Planned procedures scheduled at your clinic.
- Blue - Procedures completed by your clinic.
- Green - Procedures completed by another practice (Existing).
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Option 2 - Customizing the Practice Charting Colors
When the Customize practice charting colors option is selected, you can associate custom colors with specific procedure categories:
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Click the Color drop-down menu for the applicable procedure category.
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A color panel will appear. Click your desired color.
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The charting color is updated and will be applied to all existing and future procedures in the odontogram.
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