SoftDent, version 14.0.1, includes enhancements in the following areas:
In version 14.0, a feature was added that enables you to track late appointments. When a patient is late for his appointment, the software displays a prompt, asking if you want to track the appointment as a late appointment in the Tracked Appointments window.
In version 14.0.1, two settings have been added to the Scheduler Settings window (System > Change System Settings > Scheduler) and the Scheduler Setup Wizard (Wizards > Scheduler Wizard) that enable you to control late appointment tracking:
Track late appointments:Track late appointments:
This option is turned on by default for new and existing users.
If you deselect this option:
The software will not check for late appointments.
No warning messages are displayed.
No Late appointment tracking record is added to the database.
Show warning message for late arrivals:Show warning message for late arrivals:
This option is turned on by default for new and existing users.
This option is unchecked and disabled if you deselect the Track late appointments checkbox.
A Late appointment tracking record is still added to the database if you opt to only disable the warning message.
See Setting Scheduler Defaults and Tracking Missed, Broken, and Late Appointments for more information.