Version 14.3

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Version 14.3 was released on 11/11/2014.

Electronic EOBs (ERAs): Simplified and semi-automated entry of insurance payment amounts by claim. Electronic EOBs (ERA 835)

Quick Procedure Buttons: Customize labels, procedures, and surfaces. Procedure Button Setup

Appointments: Customize the information that shows when you hover over an appointment in the schedule. Display Fields
Control appointment color by appointment type. Appointment Type Setup

Database Maintenance: Choose which fixes to run and access detailed information. New database check to find procedures with multiple claim procedures for same insurance plan, and new tool to clear out old etrans message entries. Database Maintenance

Setup menu: Menu items grouped by category. Main Menu

Mobile Web: New architecture uses real-time data and requires no synching. Can be hosted by you or Open Dental. Mobile Web

Sheets: Create multi-page sheets. Sheet Setup

Insurance payment plans: No longer requires deletion of charges. Old Payment Plan

Images module: Drag and drop files from a Windows folder into an Images folder. Images Module

HL7: New generic HL7 message definition that follows HL7 version 2.6 message structure standards. Generic HL7 Message Structure

Dental Schools: Set up and complete student evaluations and run reports. Improved setup of instructors and students, classes of students, courses. Dental Schools

Canada: Lab fee writeoffs. Canada Claims

eClinicalWorks: New option to hide Rx and eRx buttons in the Chart module. eClinicalWorks

Minor Changes:
2015 ODA fees available (version 14.3.24). Canada Fee Schedules
2015 CDT codes available. CDT Codes
Audit trail entry is created when a user logs on, logs off, or closes Open Dental. Audit Trail
Manage eServices (patient portal, mobile web, and mobile synch) from one window. eServices Setup
Plug-ins now supported in Middle Tier.
Plug-ins will now load from AtoZ folder when starting up each workstation. Plug-ins
Option to add a patient information area to Account module using Display Fields. Display Fields
Add a percentage discount to procedures in a treatment plan. Treatment Plan Discounts
Note box no longer shows on printed Treatment Plan when there is no note. Print Treatment PlansItemized Treatment Plan preference determines whether printed treatment plans show itemized fees or grand total only. Treatment Plan Preferences
New image category definition for printed patient treatment plans. Definition: Image Categories
Enhanced overlap logic for appointments.
Planned appointments logic enhanced.
Group notes show after the last associated procedure. Procedure Group Note
Blank print button on Send Claims window prints default claim form. Send Claims
Option to filter by payment type on the Daily Payments Report (e.g. EFT, Check). Daily Payments Report
Option to hide completed payment plans on the Payment Plan Report. Payment Plan Report
Ortho Chart security permission and audit trail. Ortho Chart, Permissions
Task quick paste notes must have a category type of 'Task' to use shortcut (?). Quick Paste Notes Setup
Block task popups when delivered to inbox. Using Task Lists and Tasks
User query window stops replication users (using random primary keys) from running certain syntax queries. Random Primary Keys
Enhanced error messages for backups. Backup/Restore Tool
New preference to trigger a warning when selecting a non-patient in the Chart module. Chart Module Preferences
EHR annual provider keys replace quarterly keys. Annual EHR Provider Keys
Set EHR meaningful use stage by provider. Providers
EHR MU queries no longer use temp tables.
When sending a secure web mail notification, an address other than the default e-mail address can be used. E-mail Setup
Quebec Dental Association (ACDQ) fee schedule added. Canada - Fee Schedules
Bridge to Apteryx XVWeb. Apteryx XVWeb
Bridge to HandyDentist. HandyDentist
Bridge to VinWinBase36 to convert PatNum into base 36.
Bridge to AudaxCeph. AudaxCeph
Bridge to PandaPerio. PandaPerio
Bridge to iRYS. iRYS
Bridge to DemandForce. Demandforce
Bridge to visOra. VisOra
Bridge to Z-Image. Z-Image