EDR adoption in dentistry has been sluggish and uneven. Some practices have deployed EDRs successfully while others struggle with implementation. All too often, the fault lies not with the dentist or practice staff but the software itself. Practice Management Software and EHR Systems
Computers and software have made their way into the doctor’s office. Today you’ll be hard-pressed to find a dental practice that does not use computers in some manner. Federal incentive programs and the need for tools to handle increased documentation
The shift away from paper and towards software has changed a lot of things in the healthcare industry. It has influenced workflows, changed how medical professionals maintain case documentation and made it easier for practices to handle the growing volume
In 2017, there aren’t many practices left who haven’t switched over to EHRs. EHRs have become necessary to handle the increasing volume of patients and documentation. Even without the need for compliance, dentists know that continuing to use paper will
Administration Keep track of patient files, staff and practice data all in one place. You can manage appointments, billing and claims without touching paper files. Work from anywhere and share documents with your staff. Dovetail gives you a comprehensive view
Have you ever thought of the cost of using paper in your practice? There’s more to it than just purchasing and printing costs. You have to buy cabinets and drawers to file them in. Your staff has to spend time
Using digital media instead of paper can reduce cost and improve productivity. So why are you still using paper in your practice? Do you hesitate to try EHRs because paper is just so simple to use and you’re comfortable with
Have you ever thought about why more dentists are going paperless? Jotting something down on paper is quick, easy and comfortable. So why would you give up on a tried and tested method? You should because there are simply so
Have you integrated tablets into your dental practice yet? If not, you’re missing out on a key tool to improve productivity! EHR solutions today are cumbersome and require dentists to switch back and forth between the patient and the computer.
Once the decision to switch from paper records has been made, practices face the daunting task of digitizing charts, patient correspondence, consulting notes etc. Before starting the conversion process, patient records have to be checked for completeness and accuracy. Once the data has been checked and categorized according to priority or utility,…
