Since I wrote the blog on March 23, I have been receiving a lot of questions about integrating electronic signature devices, how they work in Dentrix, and which one I recommend. The good news is that I can answer all these questions and I am excited that the shift toward going paperless is growing. 
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Electronic signature pads can work in several places inside of the Dentrix software from patient forms to clinical notes.
- Questionnaire Module – If you are looking to be completely paperless, then this module is where all your patient forms (such as new patient forms, consent forms, financial arrangement forms, and HIPAA consent) will be located. You can capture up to three signatures (patient, provider, and witness) on a form.
- Clinical Notes – After the doctor or clinical team member has finished writing his or her clinical note for the patient, he or she can sign and lock up the note for security purposes.
- Document Center – If you scan, import, or send a letter to the Dentrix Document Center, you can lock up this document using an electronic signature to prevent any accidental deletion.
- Treatment Plan consent forms – There is a consent forms section where you can customize your own consent forms for treatment. When you sign a consent form here, it will be attached to a specific case and will copy to the Document Center.
- Microsoft Word – If you are using Quick Letters or Letter Merge, you can use an electronic signature device inside of MS Word as well.
I recommend using the ePad II signature device. They are super easy to use and they integrate beautifully with the Dentrix software. You can purchase the ePad II directly from Dentrix by calling the regular support number (800-336-8749) and being directed to sales. I have checked the pricing online and going through Dentrix is less expensive.
Once you have received your new ePads, you can install them very easily by following the instructions in the box. Plug them into the USB port and inside your Dentrix software click on the ePad II in the list. You can find this list by opening up the Questionnaire Module, click Edit, Questionnaire Setup and in the upper right corner drop down menu, select your signature device.
Since the ePad II signature device is a USB connection, it is easily moved from one computer workstation to another just like a sensor or IO camera. My recommendation would be to install one ePad for every four treatment rooms and then one for each front office workstation that patients are in contact with.
Electronic signatures . . . a must have for going paperless
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