Operatories are used primarily when scheduling appointments. Dentrix comes pre-set with the following default operatories: OP-1, OP-2, and OP-3. You can add, edit, and delete operatories.
Important: We do not recommend deleting an operatory because it may be attached to a provider or appointment.
To add or edit an operatory
1. In the Office Manager, click Maintenance, point to Practice Setup, and then click Practice Resource Setup.
The Practice Resource Setup dialog box appears.
2. Under Operatories, do one of the following:
· To create a new operatory, click Add.
· To edit an operatory, select one from the list, click Manage, and then click Edit Operatory.
The Operatory Information dialog box appears.
Tip: By default, operatories in the Appointment Book appear alphabetically according to their IDs. To can change that, refer to setting up views in the Appointment Book.
3. If you are adding an operatory, type an ID for the operatory.
Note: IDs are limited to four alphanumeric characters and must be unique. Once you create an operatory, you cannot edit the ID in the ID field.
4. To change the Operatory Title from the default to a more descriptive one, type a new name, such as the dentist's or hygienist's.
Note: When you are setting up views in the Appointment Book, selecting View Operatory Title replaces the default operatory ID as the description at the top of each Appointment Book column.
5. Click OK.