Version 18.4

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Version 18.4 was released on 03/20/2019. EHR certified 2014 edition.

Overview of Version 18.4.

Changes by Category

Appointments Module

• Automatically detach treatment planned procedures from completed appointments. Edit Appointment
• When block appointment scheduling blockout types are added on top of an existing standard blockout type, the standard blockout type will be removed. Appointment Module Preferences, Blockouts
• Enhancements to Unscheduled List. Unscheduled List, Appointments Module Preferences
• Filter ASAP list by procedure code. ASAP List
• Add functionality to the Recently Contacted tab in Recall. Recall List
• Prompt user when making an appointment if an unscheduled appointment exists. Unscheduled List

Chart Module

• Procedure Status for In Process. Chart Module, Procedure Buttons, QuickTip: In Process Status for Multi-Visit Treatment
• Easily chart quadrant procedures. Enter Treatment
• Right click procedure to set to EO or EC status. Chart Module
• Additional fields added to the Edit All Procs window. Chart Module

eServices

• Edit and send eConfirmations, eReminders, and Patient Portal invites as HTML. Automated Messaging Feature
• Filter the mobile web pharmacy list by clinic. Mobile Web Pharmacies
• Text Messaging window can now group by phone number. Text Messaging Mailbox
• Mobile friendly Web Forms. Web Forms: What Patient Sees
• Mobile friendly Patient Portal. Patient Portal: What Patient Sees

Insurance

• ERA write-offs posted by plan type. Manage Module Preferences, ERA
• Split Claim option added to ERA payment window. ERA
• View ERA'a and EOB's from Edit Claim window. Claim
• Enhancements to frequency limitations. Insurance History

Preferences

• Additional options for themes. Miscellaneous Setup
• Preference to not recalculate insurance estimates when a claimproc is Received. Account Module Preferences
• Preference for number of days to automatically refresh the Appointment Module. Account Module Preferences
• Preference to select payment type for recurring charges. Account Module Preferences, CC Recurring Charges
• Preference to remove All as an option for many clinic boxes. Enterprise Setup
• Preference to bill UCR fee and mark non-covered services as "do not bill to insurance". Family Module Preferences, Other Benefits
• Setup window for enterprise users. Enterprise Setup
• Automate Repeating Charges tool. Repeating Charge, Account Module Preferences

Security

• Permission for Insurance Verification. Permissions, Insurance Verification List
• Permission for Production and Income - View All Providers now applies to graphical reports. Permissions, Graphic Reports
• Improve security in the Log On window. Log On
• Enhanced audit trail entries for blockouts. Permissions, Blockouts
• Prompt to create a username and password for MySQL. MySQL Security

Sheets

• Enhancements to default Medical History sheet. Medical History Layout
• Enhancements to Exam Sheets. Exam Sheet

Miscellaneous

• Wireless phone and text options added to Add Family window. Add Family
• Export accounting entries and reconciles. Accounting, Reconcile
• Computer name removed from Email Inbox window. Email Setup, Email Client
• Transworld Systems, Inc. message history window added. TSI History
• Connect to older versions of Open Dental databases from a workstation without upgrading the database to the current workstation version. Choose Database
• Archive tool uses verification process to prevent archiving to the wrong database. Backup Tool
• Tool to mark unused Fee Schedules as hidden. Fee Schedules
• Integration with DentalXChange's Patient Credit Score Services. DentalXChange Patient Credit Score Service
• Credit Card Edit window allows quick paste notes. Right Click Text Box
• FHIR users can update appointment confirmation statuses. API Setup
• Automation action to change patient status.Automation
• Spell check improved. Spell Check
• Prevent blank Rx sheets from printing. Rx Manage
• Message appears to warn a user when allocating more unearned income than is available on the account. Allocate Unearned Income