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Dentrix®, DEXIS®, and Guru®— Helping to Build the Smart Practice Before Dr. Bill Busch implemented Dentrix, DEXIS, and Guru into his practice, his insight into treatment planning consisted of trying to read body language. “When I saw the patient’s eye was twitching or their knee was moving, or they started looking around, I knew they had had enough,” he says, noting that the most difficult part of being a dentist is delivering optimal treatment for the patient, according to what they need and can afford. Dentrix, DEXIS, and Guru allow the dentist to put together a treatment plan, create a dialogue that patients can understand with X-rays and intraoral camera images, and organize it all in a form that is safely accessible for the office and the patient. With Dentrix practice-management software, patient records, scheduling, insurance processing, charting, and digital progress notes are organized and easy to access. “We build the electronic dental record first, including information on insurance, contact information, and e-mail addresses,” says Dr. Busch. The patients have secure access to their files with their user name and password through Dentrix. Once logged on, they can see treatment they have received, possible future treatments, Xrays, intraoral photos, their balance, payment plan, and any other information relating to their relationship with the practice. To encourage “co-diagnosis,” a system of red, yellow, and green folders in their Dentrix file offers patients access to a gamut of possibilities for immediate, eventual, and optimal treatment planning. Also with Dentrix, patients can access their accounts and even pay their bill online. The program’s credit card system saves the information and allows for recurring payments in the system, with debit card information posted right into the ledger. The practice-management application is fully integrated with the award-winning DEXIS digital imaging for a smooth digital workflow. The clear, crisp DEXIS digital images can be enlarged and enhanced in a variety of ways for better diagnostic capabilities and improved patient communication. “The best Dentrix practice management offers highly useful functions for both the practice and the patient. Dentrix and DEXIS integration provides greater efficiency. Clear images are quickly captured and enhanced for diagnosis and communication. SIDEKICK 24 Autumn 2011 Sidekick

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Sidekick - Autumn 2011

Sidekick - Autumn 2011
Table of Contents
Art & Dentistry
Bringing Wellness Into the Dental Office
We Do That!
Dentrix, DEXIS, and Guru–Helping to Build the Smart Practice
Henry Schein Financial Services
When Should You Value Your Practice?
Featured Designs
Revolutionary In-Office CAD/CAM Technology is the Perfect Addition to a State-of-the-Art Practice
Crestway Park Dental
Privileges
No Strings Attached
Technology Convergence: The Maturing Market
TechCentral
“Precise-ly” What Dental Practices Need
Social Media and Dentistry
Digital Technological Choices Within the General Practice
Gendex–Driving Innovation Across the Nation
Horizon West Dental
Launch Labwork into the Cloud with Henry Schein DDX
Professional Practice Transitions

Sidekick - Autumn 2011