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Charting Caries Using The Condition Tool

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Description

Caries is defined as decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone. 

 

 

Steps

The charting in Hero has a designated condition tool that allows you to draw on the chart a graphical representation of conditions. If you want something a bit cleaner, you can also use a Label. Below are both Options: 
 

Condition Tool

  1. Pull up charting for a patient.
  2. In the menu on the left, change restoration under Procedure to Condition.


  3. Use the draw tool to select your color, and begin drawing with your mouse on the chart to represent the area that is effected.

Label

  • Pull up charting for a patient.
  • Right click the affected area and select Create Label.


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  • Type the text you would like to appear about the effected area.
  • Position the dot, or the label itself so as to accurately represent the area, and not be in the way.

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