How to Create, Edit, or Delete a Watch for a Patient

Use the Clinical Chart (EMR) interface or the Hard Tissue Chart to manage watches. When watches are created, they are added to the list of clinical events displayed in the Clinical Chart (EMR) and Clinical Notes section of the Hard Tissue Chart.

Hard Tissue Chart

To create or edit a watch:

1. From a Patient tab, select Clinical > Hard Tissue Chart.
2. Click on a region or tooth and select Add/Edit Watch. The Add Watch window is displayed.
3. Select Is Critical, or leave the checkbox blank.
4. Enter or edit a note for the watch, and click Save. For critical watches, the tooth number or region is displayed in red. For non-critical watches, the color is orange.
   

Clinical Chart (EMR)

To create a watch:

1. From a Patient tab, select Clinical > Clinical Chart (EMR).
2. In the Watches section, click Add New. Your are prompted to select a tooth or region.
   Note: Hover your cursor over the graphics to see a description.
   
3. Select a tooth or region.
4. Select Is Critical, if appropriate, and add any notes.
   Note: For a critical watch, the tooth number displays on the Hart Tissue Chart in red; non-critical watches are orange.
   
5. Click Save.

To edit a watch:

1. From a Patient tab, select Clinical > Clinical Chart (EMR).
2. In the Watches section, select the watch you want to edit.
   
3. Make the necessary changes and click Save.

To delete a watch:       

1. In the Watches section, select the watch you want to edit.
2. Click Remove.