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DENTAL#1
DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 1.03
A full featured, simple to use, dental office
practice management system for IBM-PC (and
compatible) micro computers.
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990, 1991
BY:
MEDshare
4100 West 15th, Suite 103
Plano, Texas 75093
(214) 736-3668
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL
MEDSHARE BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
GENERAL
If any of the provisions, or portions hereof, of this
agreement are invalid under any applicable statute or
rule of law, they are to that extent to be deemed
omitted.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright (C) 1989, 1990, 1991
by:
MEDshare
4100 West 15th, #103
Plano, Texas 75093
All rights reserved.
DISCLAIMER
MEDshare makes no representations or warranties with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims
any implied warranties of the merchantability of fitness
for any particular purpose.
MAILING ADDRESS
MEDshare
4100 West 15th, Suite 103
Plano, Texas 75093
(214) 736-3668
USER MANUAL
Introduction to DENTAL#1.................... 1
Registering your copy of DENTAL#1........... 3
Features.................................... 4
System installation......................... 6
System initialization....................... 8
Keyboard usage
General key usage...................... 10
'F1' HELP.............................. 11
'F2' Search............................ 11
'F3' Add new........................... 11
'F10' Memory check..................... 11
Quick start................................. 12
Master Menu................................. 15
(P)atients Sub-Menu.................... 16
(P)atients........................ 17
Inquire...................... 17
Add new (account/patient).... 18
screen 1 of 3............ 18
screen 2 of 3............ 19
screen 3 of 3............ 20
Change....................... 20
Delete (account/patient)..... 21
(+/-) skip and display....... 21
Notes........................ 21
Print........................ 22
(T)ransaction posting............. 23
(P)ost transactions.......... 23
Patient notes........... 23
Insurance information... 23
Account balance......... 23
Posting of charges...... 23
Posting receipts and
adjustments........ 24
Recalls................. 24
History................. 24
Insurance print request. 24
Print insurance claim... 24
Forms alignment.... 24
Super Bill print request 25
Print Super Bill........ 25
(D)elete transactions........ 25
Deleting a transaction.. 25
Recall of deleted trans. 25
Ledger display.......... 25
(L)edger.......................... 26
Account/Patient.............. 26
(D)isplay.................... 26
First page display...... 26
Full ledger display.... 26
(P)rint...................... 26
(B)ill............................ 27
(S)uper bill................. 27
Requesting a super bill. 27
Questions asked......... 27
(I)nsurance claim form....... 28
Patient setup........... 28
Transaction selection... 28
Form alignment.......... 28
Questions asked......... 28
(R)ecall.......................... 29
(D)isplay ................... 29
(P)ost updates............... 29
(A)dd new............... 29
(C)hange................ 29
(D)elete................ 29
(+/-)skip............... 29
(H)istory......................... 30
(D)isplay.................... 30
(P)ost updates to............ 30
(A)dd new............... 30
(C)hange................ 30
(D)elete................ 30
(+/-)skip............... 30
(R)eports.............................. 32
(C)harges and adjustments......... 34
by Patient................... 34
by code, Patient............. 34
by Table, Code, Patient...... 34
by Invoice number............ 34
(R)eceipts........................ 35
by Patient................... 35
by Code, Patient............. 35
by Table, Code, Patient...... 35
(M)onth-to-Date Summary........... 36
(G)eneral Ledger.................. 37
(A)ged Accounts Receivables....... 38
(S)tatements...................... 39
(I)nsurance Forms Batch Print..... 41
(L)etters and Recalls............. 43
(P)ring recall letters....... 43
(M)ailing labels............. 43
(L)ist pending recalls....... 44
(S)pecial.................... 44
Select parameters....... 44
Labels.................. 44
Letters................. 44
Listings................ 44
(P)atient recap................... 45
(L)etters.............................. 46
Word processing keys.............. 47
(D)isplay letters................. 48
(M)aintenance..................... 48
(I)nquire.................... 48
(A)dd new.................... 48
(C)hange..................... 49
(D)elete..................... 49
(+/-)skip.................... 49
(L)ist to printer................. 50
(I)nsurance companies.................. 51
(D)isplay companies............... 51
(M)aintenance..................... 51
(I)nquire.................... 51
(A)dd new.................... 51
(C)hange..................... 51
(D)elete..................... 52
(+/-)skip.................... 52
(L)ist to printer................. 52
(D)octors.............................. 53
(D)isplay......................... 53
(M)aintenance..................... 53
(I)nquire.................... 53
(A)dd new.................... 53
(C)hange..................... 53
(D)elete..................... 54
(+/-)skip.................... 54
(L)ist to printer................. 55
(T)ables............................... 56
Alpha or Code sequence displays... 56
(D)isplay tables.................. 56
(C)harge code display............. 56
(M)aintenance..................... 57
(I)nquire.................... 57
(A)dd new.................... 57
(C)hange..................... 60
(D)elete..................... 60
(S)how....................... 60
(+/-)skip.................... 61
(L)ist to printer................. 61
(A)ll tables................. 61
(S)elected tables............ 61
(U)tilities............................ 62
(A)pplication Support............. 62
(U)pdate Practice Data....... 62
(P)urge Old Invoicing........ 62
(C)reate New Charge Table.... 62
(D)elete Existing Table...... 62
(F)inance Charges............ 62
(T)ransfer patient data...... 63
(L)edger code update posting. 63
(S)ystem Support.................. 64
(R)e-index data files........ 64
(P)rint Registration Form.... 64
(C)hange printer codes....... 64
(M)onographics color......... 64
(S)et default values......... 64
(A)djust date format......... 64
GLOSSARY.................................... 65
DATA FILES.................................. 66
PATIENT.DBF............................ 66
COMMENTS.DBF........................... 66
HISTORY.DBF............................ 66
RECALLS.DBF............................ 66
CHGTABLE.DBF........................... 66
DOCTOR.DBF............................. 67
INSCO.DBF.............................. 67
LETTERS.DBF/DBT........................ 67
TRAN.DBF............................... 67
TAG_INS.DBF............................ 67
TAG_RCAP.DBF........................... 67
MEDGL.DBF.............................. 67
OTHER
Service/support........................ 68
Upgrades............................... 69
New releases........................... 71
INTRODUCTION
DENTAL#1 is a new dental office management system
that will increase efficiency in the daily administration
of the business side of your dental practice. It is
designed with special features unavailable in other
dental systems and is very 'user friendly'. We're
confident you will find DENTAL#1 one of the easiest
systems to use, especially if you are already acquainted
with computer operations. But even if you aren't,
DENTAL#1 will take you through operations with simple
one-key functions that follow the logical progression of
your normal routine.
With an awareness of the spiraling costs of office
administration, MEDshare has developed its marketing
concept to deliver the best possible product at a price
far below existing dental systems.
DENTAL#1 WILL OPERATE ON MOST POPULAR MICRO
COMPUTERS, ALLOWING YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A LOCAL
COMPUTER STORE FOR HARDWARE SUPPORT.
DENTAL#1 IS SO EASY TO USE YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPEND
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO TRAIN OFFICE PERSONNEL.
And of course the best advantage of DENTAL#1 is this
opportunity to fully test the system in this un-
registered package. While you are limited to 100
patients in the un-registered version, that is the only
limitation. You can take those 100 patients through
every function of recording, posting transactions and
billing, allowing you to test to the full extent of the
system.
No other software company gives you that kind of
opportunity, and we encourage you to copy your
unregistered disk and share it with a colleague who might
be interested.
To operate the DENTAL#1 system, you need a computer
with MS-DOS 2.0 (or greater), 640 K of memory, and the
following:
(1) floppy disk drive (for loading software)
(either 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" floppy disk)
(1) hard disk drive (for program and data files)
(1) printer (any dot matrix)
(Note: DENTAL#1 is not qualified as a multi-user system
and it does not support lazer printers.)
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No special forms are required for printing. All
reports will be printed on 8 1/2" by 11" standard stock
paper. Custom statement forms, and the standard
insurance ADA-1985, are available through MEDshare, but
the system will print without them. Copies of these forms
will be sent to you upon request. For your special custom
forms please let us know so that we can program software
for you (small charge for customization).
Now, more than ever, computerization is a part of
every dental practice. It's faster, more accurate and
opens you up to the opportunities of future technical
advances. MEDshare is committed to making that a
reality, especially for the single dentist practice where
cost factors and limited personnel made it impractical in
the past. We are also committed to a 'stand by you'
philosophy of business, offering a sales and phone
support team to provide assistance as needed. MEDshare
will also keep you updated on advancements that will
enhance or improve your existing system.
FEATURES OF DENTAL#1 THAT WILL SAVE YOU TIME & MONEY
* Statements can be printed for all accounts with a
balance due on your schedule.
* Patient ledgers are automatically updated at time of
transaction posting - no need to maintain a manual
ledgers.
* Superbill and/or Insurance claim form can be printed
as patient checks out or any time needed.
* Standard Insurance form ADA-1985 can be printed
automatically for insurance assignment with less
mistakes, less manual re-input, saving time. (Contact
MEDshare for the name of the manufacture of the ADA-1985
form used by DENTAL#1. While this is a standard form
there can be as much as three print positions variance in
the alignment of other suppliers forms.)
* Instant access to account/patient ledger information
to help collect at time of office visit.
* Reporting to help you run your practice:
A) Daily charges and receipts recap.
B) Month-to-date summary recap.
C) Aged accounts receivables.
D) Statements.
E) Recall letters.
F) Special Recall selection that will help you keep
in touch with your patients.
G) Insurance claim forms.
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REGISTERING
After you've worked with the un-registered package
of DENTAL#1, and decide you want full access to the
system, follow these simple steps to register:
1. Enter the (A)pplication support section of the
UTILITIES sub-menu, select '(U)pdate practice data' and
verify that the information displayed is correct and
entered exactly as you want it to be displayed in all
usages. YOUR UNIQUE REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CONTROLLED BY
HOW YOU SETUP YOUR PRACTICE NAME. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO
INSURE THAT YOUR PRACTICE NAME IS EXACTLY AS YOU PLAN TO
USE IT.
2. Enter the (S)ystem support section of the
UTILITIES sub-menu, select '(P)rint registration form,
and print out a copy of the REGISTRATION FORM.
3. Finally, mail the form and a check to cover the
REQUIRED registration fee to MEDshare. You will then
receive:
A. A REGISTRATION NUMBER that will unlock you from
the 100 patient limits of the system.
B. A phone number you can call for support (you will
be billed for this support at $60.00 per hr in 1/4
hr units).
C. A printed copy of the user's manual.
D. A copy of the newest version of DENTAL#1 (if
your un-registered copy is not the latest).
E. Newsletter informing you of other programs that
complement DENTAL#1.
(Sorry but we can only offer this support to registered
users.)
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FEATURES
Speed and efficiency are the most important
qualities of any dental office management system, and the
features of DENTAL#1 were designed to provide time saving
factors. The following list describes some of those
features as well as providing other helpful information.
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1. 'FLAGS' used in one function will access another
function directly, eliminating the need to manually move
from function to function.
2. If you're updating a file and change your mind or
make a mistake, pressing <ESC> will cancel the new
information and leave the previous record intact.
3. Use of the 'F1' hot key on all input fields during
operation will provide a pop-up help screen.
4. The 'F2' hot key allows you to do patient
search/select. It also allows for insurance company
search/select.
5. The 'F3' hot key allows you to (A)dd a new insurance
company at the time of transaction.
6. Your disk capacity is your only true file size limit.
Up to 99,999 accounts can be set up with DENTAL#1.
7. Accounts can have up to 100 patients with automatic
patient numbering within that account. Each patient can
have his own doctor assigned.
8. Rates can fluctuate within the accounting functions
allowing you to accommodate variances without altering
your tables.
9. Statements, letters, and insurance forms can be batch
printed or selectively printed.
10. Patients can have unlimited notes and history with a
patient profile recap at any time.
11. Up to 100 dentists can be set up per practice, each
with a unique charge table.
12. Up to 99 standard recall letter formats can be setup
and attached to specific charge codes.
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13. Recall letters can be scheduled during patient
transaction posting, and each request can be maintained
individually. A special recall feature allows you to
produce listings, labels, and letters for patients based
upon various select parameters such as age, sex, date
last seen, and other information in the patient master
record.
14. Up to 100 (00-99) unique charge code tables can be
set up. Tables can be copied to create a new table. There
is not limit on the number of codes per table.
15. Each charge code can be flagged for history, recall,
or insurance.
16. You can your charge code tables by either code or
alpha description sequence starting with a specific
value. This search ability is available while within the
transaction posting cycle and the table maintenance
function.
17. During individual transaction posting changes can be
made to charge tables, dentist can be re-assigned and
charge rates can be changed.
18. Daily charge and adjustments recap can be listed in
four formats:
by: patient
by: charge code and patient
by: charge table, charge code and patient.
by: invoice number
19. Daily receipts recap can be listed in three formats:
by: patient
by: charge code and patient
by: charge table, charge code and patient.
20. Monthly Summary of all postings can be ran any time
and will recap by each day of the month total charges,
adjustments, and receipts.
21. Aged Accounts receivable can be run by account number
or account last name. You also have the option of not
printing zero balance accounts.
22. Statements can run for any given period and can
contain a printed message. It also carries the option of
printing zero balance accounts, credit balances accounts,
and only debit balance accounts over a given minimum
balance.
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS:
MS-DOS 2.0 (or greater)
640 K memory
(1) Floppy disk (to load program with)
(1) Hard disk (for program and data files)
Monochrome or Color Monitor
Printer (any dot matrix)
(Note: DENTAL#1 - Version 1.03 is only certified as a
single user system. A multi-user version is currently
being tested and should be available soon.)
INSTALLATION:
Installing the DENTAL#1 system is not complicated,
nor will it take much time. The first thing to do is
make a back up of the DENTAL#1 distribution disks, and
store the originals in a safe place. Your instructions
manual for your computer should tell you how to do this.
Use the new BACKUP disks for the rest of the installation
instructions:
1. Check to insure you have a 'CONFIG.SYS' file in
your root directory with the following minimum values:
FILES = 20
BUFFERS = 8
(WITHOUT THESE MINIMUM VALUES BEING SET YOUR DENTAL#1
SYSTEM WILL NOT RUN!)
If you don't have a 'CONFIG.SYS' file, or it doesn't
contain these minimum values, consult your DOS manual on
how to create or modify your 'CONFIG.SYS' file.
(NOTE: DENTAL#1 will not operate properly, and may
crash, if your 'CONFIG.SYS' file doesn't exist and have
these minimum values. If you need to create or modify
your 'CONFIG.SYS' file, be sure to 'reboot' your system
before you continue.)
From your root directory, create a sub-directory for
your DENTAL#1 program and data files by entering the
following DOS command:
C>MD\DENTAL1 <return>
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Now you can select the new sub-directory by entering:
C>CD\DENTAL1 <return>
Insert the DENTAL#1 distribution disk labeled #1
into drive A on your computer. Copy the contents of that
disk into the newly created DENTAL1 sub-directory by
entering:
C>COPY A:*.* <return>
(NOTE: ALL ENTRIES must be typed in exactly as
displayed in these examples, including 'spaces' between
characters or letters.)
REMOVE DISK FROM DRIVE A UPON COMPLETION OF COPY
PROCEDURE AND REPEAT PROCEDURE WITH EACH OF THE REMAINING
DISTRIBUTION DISKS YOU RECEIVED.
If you do not have a printed copy of the DENTAL#1 user
manual you should print a copy of the one provided to
you, on disk, with your system. To PRINT your copy of the
DENTAL#1 user manual:
1. turn on your printer
2. enter:
C>MANUAL <return>
This is a full copy of the printed user manual less
graphics and file layouts. This manual is also about 100
pages long so be sure that you have enough paper in your
printer before initiating this request.
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SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
DENTAL#1 initialization is an automatic process
performed at the time of initial loading of DENTAL#1
program. This initialization process will create your
data files and your personalization file.:
DENMVBLS.MEM
This file contains your practice personalization
information as well as other information needed by DENTAL#1.
The following files will be created during system
initialization:
1. PATIENT.DBF = Account/patient master file
2. COMMENT.DBF = Account/patient notes file
3. DHISTORY.DBF = Account/patient history file
4. RECALL.DBF = Patient recall note file.
5. INSCO.DBF = Insurance company master file
6. DOCTOR.DBF = Dentist/Doctor master file
7. CHGTABLE.DBF = Charge table (s) master file
8. LETTER.DBF = Recall letter master file
LETTER.DBT = Recall letter formats
9. DTRAN.DBF = Transaction posting data file
These 'data base files' (DBF's and DBT) receive and
store information that will be accessed during the
functions of the DENTAL#1 system. These are the only
files you really need to backup in order to restore your
system from any major fault that corrupts your current
database, or makes it inaccessible for use.
__________________
(Note: The file 'DENMVBLS.MEM' existence signifies that
your system has been initialized. If this file is deleted
you will repeat the initialization cycle upon loading
DENTAL#1. If your data files still exist you will be
given the opportunity to either leave them as they
currently exist - or delete and replace them with blank
data files. Please take care during this cycle so that
you do not lose any critical data.)
_________________________
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After you've initialized your data files, you'll be
asked to enter your 'practice' information. This is your
personal practice data, ie. name, address etc. Enter all
requested information in the exact format you wish it to
be displayed/listed. YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS
DEPENDENT UPON THE PRACTICE NAME YOU ENTER. PLEASE TAKE
THE TIME TO INSURE THAT YOUR PRACTICE NAME IS EXACTLY AS
YOU WISH TO USE IT. ONCE REGISTERED ANY CHANGE TO THIS
NAME WILL REQUIRE YOU TO RE-REGISTER YOUR SYSTEM. When
you finish entering the information, your system
initialization will terminate and the DENTAL#1 - MASTER
MENU will be displayed.
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GENERAL KEY USAGE
The following key, and key combinations, can be
used by the operator in the posting of data in all
screens.
FULL SCREEN NAVIGATION KEYS:
----------------------------
KEY PURPOSE
--------------------------------------------------------
Left arrow, Character left. Does not move the
Ctrl-S cursor to previous input field.
Right arrow, Character right. At end of input the
Ctrl-D, cursor moves to the next input field.
Ctrl-Left arrow, Word left.
Ctrl-A
Ctrl-Right arrow, Previous word.
Ctrl-F
Up arrow, Previous input field.
Ctrl-E
Down arrow, Next input field.
Ctrl-X,
Return,
Ctrl-M
Home Beginning of input field.
End Last character of input field.
Ctrl-Home Beginning of first input field.
Ctrl-End Beginning of last input field.
FULL SCREEN EDITING KEYS:
-------------------------
KEY PURPOSE
--------------------------------------------------------
Del, Delete character at cursor position.
Ctrl-G
Backspace, Destructive backspace (deletes the
Ctrl-H character left of cursor.
Ctrl-T Delete work right of cursor.
Ctrl-Y Delete from cursor position to the
end of the current input field.
Ctrl-U Restore current input field to
original value.
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HOT KEYS
F1 - The use of the 'F1' key (for all data input
fields) will display a brief informative message
concerning the field you are currently ready to enter
data into. Press the 'F1 key whenever you need more
information concerning the field you are in.
F2 & F3 Hot keys: These hot keys are only activated while
in the 'PATIENT' functions. A message indicating that the
'F2' or 'F3' key has been activated will be displayed for
those fields that utilize these hot keys.
F2 - The use of the 'F2' key varies depending upon the
field you are currently in.
ACCOUNT/PATIENT ID. field - Pressing the F2 key will
allow you to search/display/select a listing of
accounts/patients in one of three sequences starting with
a specific reference. The search/display/select sequences
are: by ACCOUNT/PATIENT number, by last name, and by
first name. You can select the desired account/patient by
highlighting the desired record and pressing the <RETURN>
key.
INSURANCE COMPANY ID. field - Pressing the 'F2' key
will allow you to search/display/select insurance company
records already setup. These records will be displayed in
ID. sequence. From the displayed listing of insurance
companies you can select the one you wish to bring into
your current display by highlighting the desired company
and pressing the <RETURN> key.
CHARGE CODE field - Pressing the F2 key while in
this field will display all the codes in your currently
selected charge table. You select the desired code by
highlighting the desired code and pressing the <RETURN>
key.
F3 - If you are in the INSURANCE COMPANY ID field
pressing the 'F3' key will allow you to add a new
insurance company to your INSURANCE COMPANY MASTER FILE.
F10 - The F10 hot key has been installed to help you to
determine if you have sufficient memory to operate the
DENTAL#1 system. This key is activated at all times the
same as the F1 key. Pressing the F10 key will display the
current available memory you still have after loading the
DENTAL#1 program. This memory displayed value will vary
depending upon the function you are in. To insure that
you have sufficient memory try to maintain at least 40 K
of free memory at all times. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY WILL
RESULT IN THE CRASHING OF THE DENTAL#1 SOFTWARE.
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GETTING STARTED
The first thing to do when you are ready to start
using the DENTAL#1 system is to set up the files you will
be accessing. (The initialization process merely created
the files. Here you will be entering the information to
make the system work for you.)
1. DOCTOR - in this file you enter the information
needed to identify the dentists and referring doctors
that your reference in the day to day operation of your
practice.
2. LETTERS - in this file you create letter formats
for all patient recalls. For this function, the DENTAL#1
system works as a word processor to create the 'body' of
the letter. This file MUST be set up before any CHARGE
TABLE CODES can be set up to request a patient recall.
3. CHARGE TABLES - in this file you establish all
the charge tables and the charge codes necessary for
posting transactions. When you set up a patient/account
record, you will assign one of these tables to the
patient for all patient transaction posting. The use of
multiple tables adds flexibility to how you define your
practice.
NOTE: The UTILITIES function of DENTAL#1 contains
routines that will assist you in creating a new table
from an existing one. We suggest you first create a
'default' standard table containing all the codes you
normally use, and then create copies of that table using
the utilities. You can then modify the tables as needed.
4. INSURANCE COMPANIES - in this file you will enter
all the information necessary to address a specific
insurance company. If you already have a master list of
insurance companies you file with, those are the ones you
can set up in advance. New companies can be added later.
NOW you are ready to set up your ACCOUNT/PATIENT
master files. The following list contains information
about how the system operates that you should find
helpful in understanding the cross-referencing
capabilities of DENTAL#1.
1. ACCOUNTS are the party that will be responsible
for the payment and will be listed in AGED A/R (past
due bills), and on all other STATEMENTS.
2. ACCOUNTS can also be a patient.
3. ACCOUNTS will have a patient code of '00'.
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4. ACCOUNTS can have up to 100 patients each.
5. ACCOUNTS can be a business or an individual.
6. PATIENTS can have a code of '00' to '99' (system
assigned).
7. PATIENTS can provide insurance coverage for
other patients within the same account. (Patient
providing coverage must already be set up within the
account.)
8. PATIENTS can be assigned to any doctor on file.
9. PATIENTS can be assigned to any charge table on
file.
10. DELETING a patient will delete all related
patient transactions, patient notes and patient
history.
11. DELETING an account will delete all patients,
patient transactions, patient notes and patient
history.
12. Posting of any 'NOTES' to patient file will set
up a request for the printing of a 'PATIENT RECAP'
listing.
Within the DENTAL#1 system is a UTILITIES section
which is provided to assist you in maintenance of your
files. They should be used with great care because of
their ability to modify your data files. They should
ONLY be used after you've made a BACKUP of your data
files (*DBF & *.DBT). With the UTILITIES function you
can re-index your files which will remove all records
flagged as DELETED (except transaction records) and
return the space they occupied to your system.
If you restore your data files from a BACKUP, you
must run the 'RE-INDEXING' function before they can be
used. Failure to do this will corrupt the restored data
files and you will have to re-load them from the same
BACKUP and start over.
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