Understanding DigitalTCO Modes

DigitalTCO offers various modes tailored to different note-taking scenarios, ensuring flexibility and efficiency for your dental practice. Here’s a breakdown of the modes and how to use them effectively.

1. Super Dentist Cheat Mode

Best For:

• Post-Appointment Dictation
• Situations without a pre-defined template, such as:
  • Emergency cases
  • Patient complaints
  • Odd or unpredictable scenarios

Features:

• Normal Mode: Produces a full, comprehensive note.
• Simplified Mode: Generates a note snippet for specific purposes (e.g., radiograph report or a brief discussion). Use the toggle at the top to switch between these modes.
• No Audio Saving: Super Dentist Cheat Mode does not save audio recordings, making it ideal for quick, informal notes.

Usage Tip:

While you can use it during live appointments, Super Dentist Cheat Mode is primarily designed for post-appointment dictation.

2. Exam Notes

Best For:

• Full appointment documentation.
• Working with templates to standardize your notes.

Key Features:

• Live Appointment Recording or Post-Appointment Use: You can choose to record live or dictate notes after the appointment.
• Template Support: Works with DigitalTCO’s Healthy Patient Baseline model, as explained in the Templates Article.
• Flexible Recording Options:
  • Set live recording as the default in the profile section.
  • Enable or disable live recording for individual appointments using the checkbox at the top right of the exam notes section.
• No Template Mode: If you choose to remove the template, Exam Notes functions similarly to Super Dentist Cheat Mode but supports live appointment recording.

3. Treatment Notes

Best For:

• Documenting treatment protocols with minor variations.

Key Features:

• Post-Appointment Dictation: Typically used to document minor deviations from a standard treatment protocol.
• Protocol-Based Notes:
  • Follow your established protocol and note variations (e.g., "The upper right six was deep" or "A different size implant was used").
  • Either dictate the deviations yourself or have your nurse input them during the appointment.
• No Live Recording Required: Treatment Notes don’t require live audio recording, making them simple and efficient.

Summary of Modes

Conclusion

Each mode in DigitalTCO is designed to accommodate different workflows in your practice. Whether you’re handling unpredictable situations with Super Dentist Cheat Mode, conducting a full examination with Exam Notes, or documenting routine treatments with Treatment Notes, there’s a mode to suit your needs.

For further guidance or assistance, feel free to contact our support team.