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busy practice can deceive the untrained eye. Staff are engrossed in
work and there is little time to analyse each facet of the busi- ness to see how it is functioning as a whole. However, with the right structure, a practice is transformed. A well-organised practice can capitalise on its patient list to maintain a full appointment book, retain staff and aid commercially sound decision-making. The R4 Clinical+ Practice
Management System (PMS) from Carestream Dental offers dentists an easy-to-use way to streamline working practices and enhance efficiency. R4 is the software of choice for the Scottish NHS salaried service and is widely used by both NHS and private high street practices. R4 Clinical+ operates as
the core of your practice, simplifying daily tasks and uniting all aspects of the business. Data gathering and storage is consistently accu- rate and straightforward to access, whether in a single or multi-practice environment. From patient administration to X-rays, proficiency in each task is maintained without extra effort on your part. Largely automated procedures guide staff through recording or maintaining data, ensuring precision, timeliness and effec- tive use of resources. Electronic storage of clinical
notes, including digital images, eliminates the need for bulky filing cabinets. Security proto- cols protect both the patient and the practice from unau- thorised access and ensuing legal repercussions. Carestream Dental also
Carestream Dental’s R4 Clinical+ patient management system is a game changer
tions covering more than 100 topics, accompanied by an edit- able patient advice sheet and clinical photographs. These can be printed or emailed to the patient, providing valuable support information for them to review while considering treatment options, and each viewing of the animation in the surgery is recorded onto the patient’s clinical notes. In addition, R4 Clinical+
offers the ability measure productivity and profitability with R4 Back Office. This comprehensive soft-
manufactures the world’s widest range of dental imaging systems: intraoral radiography, panoramic radiography, 3D Cone Beam and extraoral digital cameras. R4 Clinical+ allows digital
images and other information to be accessed from any work- station in the practice. Patients’ clinical notes also
link to a range of advanced features that assist with appointment scheduling, refer- rals and patient education. The new Appointment Book
makes it easy to keep track of your patients. Bookings, check-ups, re-bookings and cancellations can be viewed at a glance, allowing gaps to be identified and steps taken
to fill them. It displays crucial patient data, including any treatment needs, prompting the administrator or recep- tionist to contact the patient to suggest an appointment. Information relating to
attendance and timekeeping can also be used to quantify lost time, discover patterns and influences, and monitor the success of methods adopted to remedy the situation. Time with patients is limited,
and dentists can exploit the Communicator Patient Educa- tion System to explain the patient’s condition and recom- mended treatment. The system enables fast and comprehen- sive understanding via a series of high definition 3D anima-
“R4 Clinical+ operates as the core of your practice … and uniting all aspects of the business”
ware package assists efficiency with the business aspect of running a practice from finances to staff management. The module encompasses payroll, purchase ledger, nominal ledger, bank account management, stock control, petty cash and staff records. Reports can be produced at
the touch of a button and these enable you to determine where the practice is excelling or identify areas that can improve. R4 Back Office also allows
you to create a record for each employee, including docu- mentation relating to personal development reviews, training and qualifications. Here, it is possible to check absences for activities such as holidays, courses, illnesses or accidents and take appropriate action. Dentists have taken advan-
tage of the R4 Clinical+ Practice Management System, which streamlines a practice to promote efficiency, prosperity and, above all, optimum patient safety and care.
® For more information on R4 from Carestream Dental please call 0800 169 9692 or visit www.
carestreamdental.co.uk
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