ODTouch Setup

See eServices Setup.

ODTouch is an application designed to navigate patient appointments via a convenient tablet device.

Note: ODTouch is currently in beta. Contact Open Dental Support for signup details.

Set Up ODTouch in Open Dental

  1. Sign up for ODTouch in the eServices Signup Portal.
  2. Set up Mobile Settings to use when logging into the app. This only needs done once and is used for all Open Dental apps.
  3. Determine ODTouch Security settings in Open Dental.
  4. Set up eRouting definitions.
  5. Set up Users to log into ODTouch.
    • Users must have the Mobile Web/ODMobile security permission.
    • Passwords must be strong must be enabled in Global Security Settings.
    • Users must have a strong password.

Install ODTouch on a Tablet Device

ODTouch is designed for tablet devices, not mobile phones. See Tablet for compatible devices and details.

  1. Install the app to each desired device. ODTouch is available for iOS and Android.
  2. In the app, enter the Mobile Settings to connect the app with the database.
  3. In Open Dental, enable the device in the Device Manager.
  4. In the app, log in using an Open Dental username and password.
    • If Manually enter log on credentials is enabled in Global Security Settings, the User must be typed instead of selected.

  5. If Clinical Security is enabled in ODTouch Security, determine security options in ODTouch: Settings.