eClipboard Troubleshooting

Below are common errors and solutions for eClipboard.

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General Troubleshooting

Follow these steps, in order, for general eClipboard troubleshooting. These steps resolve various issues.

  1. Remove the device(s) from Open Dental.
  2. Uninstall the eClipboard app from the device.
  3. Restart the device.
  4. Re-install eClipboard app on device.
  5. Add/enable the device in Open Dental.

If using eClipboard 24, we recommend upgrading to eClipboard 25.

eClipboard Errors

Validation Failed

Each tablet needs to be enabled in Open Dental before it can be used for eClipboard. In Device Manager, check the eClipboard box next to the device.

No appointment for patient found. Please hand this device to staff so that we can assist you.

Typically this error is caused by having no birthdate entered for the patient in Open Dental. Enter the patient's birthdate, then try again.

"Unknown error occured" after checking in patient. Application might crash or close.

New Check-in Event
Warning: A new check-in event has been sent to this device. Continuing will end the current session and result in lost progress. Do you want to allow?

This warning displays on the eClipboard device when a staff member manually loads a patient to a device when the device is in use. This warning is just a confirmation that loading a patient is intentional.

Additional Troubleshooting

A device listed as compatible with eClipboard will not install the eClipboard app from App Store.

Update tablet's operating system (OS). Some compatible devices might be running an older OS not compatible with eClipboard.

eClipboard app works intermittently, certain forms not being received in Open Dental.

Confirm internet connection to tablet. Some offices have reported issues using eClipboard in radiograph labs. The same radiation shielding that blocks X-rays will interfere with Wifi connections.