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Perio Table Mode

Updated

Description

Perio charting can be done in two modes: Table mode and Graphical mode. (For the Alpha evaluation, only the Table mode is active.) 

Note - The Perio Charting module works best at 1920 x 1080 screen resolution.

 

Background



 

  1. Active Patient - This section displays the name of the active patient. If the patient profile has an image set up, that is also displayed.
  2. ‘New exam’ and ‘Use previous data’ buttons - There are two main ways to start a perio exam:
    1. To start with a blank exam, click ‘New exam’.
    2. To start with duplicated data from the last exam created, click ‘Use previous data’.
  3. Provider - The provider area allows users to select which provider (dentist or hygienist) is associated with the perio exam.
  4. Exam Date - The exam date displays the date of the selected exam. When a new exam is created, it will be automatically set to the current day, but this can be modified, if necessary.
  5. Previous perio exams - The Previous perio exams drop-down menu is used to pick previous exams to view/edit. Exams are shown by the date they were created. If more than one exam is created on the same day, the date will be followed by a number in parentheses.
  6. Tooth Site Selection area - The active tooth site can be advanced and retreated in this area. Jumping to a specific available site is also possible here via the graphical site selector drop-down menu.
  7. Tooth Action Area - Data updates and changes are done per site in the Tooth Action Area.
  8. Action button area - This area contains the Print exam, Add exam note, Finish exam, and marquee visibility buttons.
  9. Marquee - The marquee highlights the active site in the table mode. Visibility of the marquee can be turned on and off. When the marquee is visible, non-active sites are also presented with reduced opacity.
  10. Midline indicator - When charting, the midline is a useful reference point.
  11. Tooth note indicator - When a Note is added to a tooth, the tooth note indicator is shown.
  12. Active field - The active field is displayed as light blue in the table. This is visible if the marquee is visible or hidden.
  13. Perio settings button - User perio exam settings are available from this button.
  14. Legend button - The legend button allows users to view a legend dialog.

  15. Perio table - The perio table is the area of the interface that displays the perio exam data.

     

     

    Steps to Follow



     

    1. Active Patient - This section displays the name of the active patient. If the patient profile has an image set up, that is also displayed.
    2. ‘New exam’ and ‘Use previous data’ buttons - There are two main ways to start a perio exam:
      1. To start with a blank exam, click ‘New exam’.
      2. To start with duplicated data from the last exam created, click ‘Use previous data’.
    3. Provider - The provider area allows users to select which provider (dentist or hygienist) is associated with the perio exam.
    4. Exam Date - The exam date displays the date of the selected exam. When a new exam is created, it will be automatically set to the current day, but this can be modified, if necessary.
    5. Previous perio exams - The Previous perio exams drop-down menu is used to pick previous exams to view/edit. Exams are shown by the date they were created. If more than one exam is created on the same day, the date will be followed by a number in parentheses.
    6. Tooth Site Selection area - The active tooth site can be advanced and retreated in this area. Jumping to a specific available site is also possible here via the graphical site selector drop-down menu.
    7. Tooth Action Area - Data updates and changes are done per site in the Tooth Action Area.
    8. Action button area - This area contains the Print exam, Add exam note, Finish exam, and marquee visibility buttons.
    9. Marquee - The marquee highlights the active site in the table mode. Visibility of the marquee can be turned on and off. When the marquee is visible, non-active sites are also presented with reduced opacity.
    10. Midline indicator - When charting, the midline is a useful reference point.
    11. Tooth note indicator - When a Note is added to a tooth, the tooth note indicator is shown.
    12. Active field - The active field is displayed as light blue in the table. This is visible if the marquee is visible or hidden.
    13. Perio settings button - User perio exam settings are available from this button.
    14. Legend button - The legend button allows users to view a legend dialog.

    15. Perio table - The perio table is the area of the interface that displays the perio exam data.

       

       

      Additional Information



       

      1. Active Patient - This section displays the name of the active patient. If the patient profile has an image set up, that is also displayed.
      2. ‘New exam’ and ‘Use previous data’ buttons - There are two main ways to start a perio exam:
        1. To start with a blank exam, click ‘New exam’.
        2. To start with duplicated data from the last exam created, click ‘Use previous data’.
      3. Provider - The provider area allows users to select which provider (dentist or hygienist) is associated with the perio exam.
      4. Exam Date - The exam date displays the date of the selected exam. When a new exam is created, it will be automatically set to the current day, but this can be modified, if necessary.
      5. Previous perio exams - The Previous perio exams drop-down menu is used to pick previous exams to view/edit. Exams are shown by the date they were created. If more than one exam is created on the same day, the date will be followed by a number in parentheses.
      6. Tooth Site Selection area - The active tooth site can be advanced and retreated in this area. Jumping to a specific available site is also possible here via the graphical site selector drop-down menu.
      7. Tooth Action Area - Data updates and changes are done per site in the Tooth Action Area.
      8. Action button area - This area contains the Print exam, Add exam note, Finish exam, and marquee visibility buttons.
      9. Marquee - The marquee highlights the active site in the table mode. Visibility of the marquee can be turned on and off. When the marquee is visible, non-active sites are also presented with reduced opacity.
      10. Midline indicator - When charting, the midline is a useful reference point.
      11. Tooth note indicator - When a Note is added to a tooth, the tooth note indicator is shown.
      12. Active field - The active field is displayed as light blue in the table. This is visible if the marquee is visible or hidden.
      13. Perio settings button - User perio exam settings are available from this button.
      14. Legend button - The legend button allows users to view a legend dialog.
      15. Perio table - The perio table is the area of the interface that displays the perio exam data.

         

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