Skill Sharpeners

Exercise 1: Add Elastics

You are applying elastics and bands to a new patient. How do you chart the procedures?

To add elastics:

In the Elastics section, click Predefined. The Select Item from List window is displayed.
Select an elastic option from the list and click OK. The patient chart is displayed.
In the Elastics section, use the drop-down list in the Type field to select the elastic type.
Select an option button for the times the elastics are to be worn.
Select the starting tooth and click the left mouse button.
Move the cursor to the tooth to which the elastic connects and click the left mouse button.
Click OK.

To add brackets or bands to the tooth chart:

Select the tooth to which you want to attach a band or bracket.
In the Band/Bracket History section, click <Add New Entry>. The Band/Bracket History window is displayed.
Select the entry you want to display in the Band/Bracket History section and click OK. The entry is displayed in the section, along with the current date.
If the entry you want is not in the list, click <Free Form>. The Free Form Prompt window is displayed.
Type the new entry and click OK. A message asks if you would like to add this entry to the list for future use. Select No.
An i icon is displayed on teeth that have history information or comments attached to them. Click on the tooth to view the history or comment in the Band/Bracket History section.
Click Apply on the Tooth Chart tab.

To add a treatment plan to a patient’s treatment card:

In the Treatment Card window, click the TxPlan tab. The TxPlan window is displayed.
Click Add New TxPlan. The Add Treatment Plan window is displayed.
Click the Select a Treatment Plan Template option.
Click OK. The Copy Treatment Plan window is displayed.
Select a treatment plan template in the list and click Copy. The Treatment Plan Title window is displayed.
Type a new name for this treatment plan template, if necessary, and click OK. The Charting—TxPlan window is displayed with the treatment plan template information.
Click Activate to activate the treatment plan for this patient.
Click the TxCard tab. Enter the procedures or comments about the procedures performed.
Click OK.