Optio Dentistry Patient Education

Over the last year or so, there has been an increasing number of inquiries for Patient Education software. Although the benefits of having a Patient Education module in Tracker are apparent, it was also very clear that writing this type of software was outside our area of expertise and required some artistic talent (which we do not have). Therefore, in continuing with The Bridge Network’s philosophy of not “reinventing the wheel” we are very excited to announce that we have established a unique partnership with Optio Publishing to supply our clients with a “Lite” version of their new Patient Education software called Optio Dentistry. This exclusive Lite version will be delivered free of charge in a future Tracker Update (to all Tracker clients who are currently on support) and includes the following selected topics:

• Missing Tooth - Porcelain Fuse to Metal Bridge
• Missing Tooth - Do Nothing
• Missing Tooth - Full Denture
• Cracked Tooth - Filling
• Decay - Crown
• Decay - Root Canal – Basic
• Decay - How Teeth Decay
• Preventative - Flossing
• Preventative - Regular Dentist Visits
• Cosmetic - Correct Color – Veneer

For more information on Optio Publishing and for a sneak preview of the software, please visit their web site at: www.optiopublishing.com. If you are impressed with the Optio Lite version and are interested in expanding the list of topics covered, you can contact TBN for an upgrade to the full version of Optio Dentistry for $1,195.00. For those of you who have a Web site for your office, Optio Publishing also has a web version of their Patient Education software that you may want to consider incorporating into your website, providing your patients with access to the information they need while considering their treatment options.

Besides not wanting to ‘reinvent the wheel’ we have chosen to build a working relationship with Optio Dentistry for several reasons. Firstly, they designed a Patient Education system we envisioned (based on comments from current clients). Optio Dentistry is made up of simple yet effective animated graphics with no audio (just text). Therefore, it acts as a powerful tool for doctors and /or treatment coordinators to use to present the images and explain treatment in their own words. Secondly, they are a young up-and-coming Canadian Software Company that we enjoy doing business with and we look forward to many new enhancements and programs from them (they are already working on an Orthodontic version!!).

We trust that the Optio Dentistry Lite system will serve as a great tool to Tracker and be very practical and beneficial to your practice.