Entering Perio Measurements

Using the Dentrix Perio Chart, you can enter many perio measurements (and conditions), such as probing depths, gingival margins, clinical attachment levels, mucogingival junctions, bleeding and suppuration points, etc. The Perio Chart also includes automatic calculation formulas, which expedites the charting process by eliminating the need to measure multiple indicators.

Watch this video to learn how to enter perio measurements. (Duration 2:46)

Additional Information

• You can enter measurements using computer keyboard shortcuts. To learn how, read Entering Perio Measurements in Dentrix Help.
• You can enter probing measurements greater than nine millimeters in the Perio Chart. To do so, review the Dentrix Help topic, Entering Positive Numbers for Gingival Margins
• The Perio Chart features Undo and Redo buttons to assist in correcting perio measurements and conducting an exam.
• If you want to edit or print a previous exam, you must open that exam first.
• You may also want to read the Dentrix Canada Blog posts, Documenting Perio Measurements Greater than 9mm and Creating a New Perio Exam Using Previous Measurements.
• To learn more about entering perio measurements, read The Data Entry Section Overview and the topics in Conducting Perio Exams Overview in Dentrix Help.
• To learn more about the perio data chart, read The Data Chart Overview in Dentrix Help.