In this episode, Dayna Johnson discusses the critical aspects of perio charting in dental hygiene, emphasizing its importance for diagnosing periodontal disease. She shares practical tips for enhancing efficiency, including the use of keyboard shortcuts and custom scripts in Dentrix software. The episode also covers how to document exam information effectively and the benefits of copying this information into clinical notes for better patient care and insurance documentation.

➡Perio charting is essential for diagnosing periodontal disease.

➡Hygienists must prioritize time for perio charting.

➡Custom scripts can enhance efficiency in perio charting.

➡Keyboard shortcuts streamline the perio charting process.

➡The bleeding all button simplifies documentation of bleeding.

➡Exam information can be crucial for insurance claims.

➡Documenting clinical observations is important for patient records.

➡Stage and grade of periodontal disease should be included in charts.

➡Copying exam information to clinical notes saves time.

➡Continuous learning about software features is vital for hygienists.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Perio Charting

10:09 Utilizing Keyboard Shortcuts

16:28 Copying Exam Information to Clinical Notes

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