View Perio Data Entry screen, Perio Graphical Chart screen. View Video, 18 min. 2 Sec.

Perio Charting consists of two main screens, the Perio Data Entry screen or grid, and the Perio Graphical Chart. There are also various report and comparison screens. All these modules will be discussed in this section.

The Perio Data Entry Screen
The Perio Data Entry screen is accessed from the patient’s Posting screen. Click on the Perio Chart button and the Perio Data Entry screen will open.
The Perio Data Entry screen allows you to enter data for the following eleven perio categories:

• Pocket Depth
• Gingival Margin
• Clinical Attachment Level*
• Attached Gingiva
• Bleeding
• Suppuration
• Plaque
• Calculus
• Gingival Inflammation
• Furcation Involvement
• Mobility

Creating A Perio Exam
A patient can have any number of perio exams. Each exam is known by its date, and you cannot save two perio exams with the same date for the same patient. To create an exam you first need to open the Perio Data Entry screen by clicking the Perio Chart button on the Posting screen.

The New Button
To create a new Perio exam, click the New button on the Perio Data Entry screen. The Create New Perio Examination screen will open. Perio exams are identified by date and the Perio Exam Date will come up as today’s date by default. You can change this date if you wish. You may also select a provider for this exam (doctor or hygienist). Click OK and the exam will be created.  You will be at the Perio Data Entry screen with the first tooth selected.