Imaging in Dentrix - Quick Start Guide

Acquiring Images

Patients require x-rays for many reasons. In most cases, it is part of their routine check-up; but sometimes x-rays are ordered and taken outside of a planned appointment. This makes assigning x-rays to an appointment potentially inaccurate. Imaging in Dentrix solve this issue by giving providers the ability to charge out the images during the acquisition process.

Watch this video to learn how to acquire and post images. (Duration: 1:55)

Key Information

• The acquisition-sequence options depend on the procedure(s) that you select.
• The patient's primary provider is selected by default.
• To add an imaging procedure to your list of Favorites, click the star next to the procedure's name.

Importing Images

Image files (.bmp, .png, .jpg, and .tiff) can be imported directly into Imaging in Dentrix. The original date for the image can also be attached to the image. Many types of images can be imported, including radiographs, intra-oral photos, extra-oral photos, and panoramics.

Watch this video to learn how to import images into Imaging in Dentrix. (Duration 1:19)

Key Information

• When importing images that are extra-oral or intra-oral, you'll have the ability to select the area or tooth number.
• You can also drag and drop your images from the desktop directly into the import area.
• If you'd like your images to be automatically enhanced, you can select this option (on the window's right side). This will add a sharpening effect to the images as you import them.

Processing Images

There are several ways to process an image in Imaging in Dentrix. It offers many tools for you to use, and becoming familiar with them will help you to better view and diagnose your patients' images. This video will briefly discuss these tools.

Watch this video to learn how to process images. (Duration 2:47)

Key Information

• Changes such as colorizing, grayscaling, and embossing are only temporary changes to an image. Any other processes that you perform on an image are permanent. However, you can view the image in its original state by turning off any processing filters that you applied.
• To adjust an image's brightness and contrast, select the half-shaded circle at the bottom of the image, or click directly on the image — moving your mouse vertically or horizontally.
• Images can be automatically enhanced as they are taken. This option is displayed while in the acquisition mode. Also, the enhancement can be added later in the “one-click” tools.
• The spotlight tool is only available if the image has not already been enhanced.

Imaging Hardware Device Guide

Installation of Imaging for Dentrix happens automatically with Dentrix 25.6 and newer versions. However, there may be an installation process to follow for the sensors, camera, or devices that you use with Imaging.

This support knowledgebase article includes instructions for installing supported cameras, sensors, scanners, and software bridges.

Please be aware that this article describes many, but is not necessarily a complete list of all of the supported acquisition devices. For a complete list, see Supported Acquisition Devices in Dentrix Help.

Configuring Imaging Exports

By default, Imaging will export information into the Dentrix Common folder, making it easy to backup along with your regular Dentrix backups.

This support knowledgebase article can be useful if you need to manually configure the export of the imaging database.

Choosing Exam View or Modality View

You can view patient images in an exam-based view or an anatomical view, like you might be familiar with using in other popular imaging programs. By providing different views, your team can work with images in a way that is comfortable, with less of a learning curve.

Watch this video to learn how to use an exam view or modality view. (Duration: 2:08)