AI Scribe for Dentists
Document dental exams, procedures, and treatment plans in seconds. PatientNotes captures tooth-specific findings, periodontal measurements, and generates comprehensive dental notes.
Documentation for Every Dental Visit
From routine exams to complex procedures, PatientNotes handles all dental documentation needs
Comprehensive Exams
Full mouth examinations with tooth-by-tooth findings, periodontal assessment, oral cancer screening, and radiograph review.
Restorative Procedures
Fillings, crowns, bridges, and inlays with tooth surfaces, materials, shade selection, and cementation details.
Periodontal Treatment
Scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and surgical procedures with detailed charting and measurements.
Endodontic Therapy
Root canal procedures with working length, instrumentation, obturation details, and post-operative care.
Oral Surgery
Extractions, implant placements, and surgical procedures with surgical approach, complications, and healing assessment.
Preventive Care
Prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, and patient education with oral hygiene instructions.
Dentistry-Specific Features
Built for the unique documentation needs of dental practice
Universal Tooth Numbering
Automatic tooth numbering using universal notation (1-32). Documents findings by tooth number and surface (MOD, facial, lingual, etc.).
Periodontal Charting
Capture pocket depths, recession, bleeding points, furcations, and mobility in standard six-point probing format.
Odontogram Integration
Visual tooth chart documentation with existing restorations, caries, missing teeth, and treatment completed.
Material Documentation
Track materials used including composite shade, cement type, impression materials, and manufacturer details.
CDT Code Suggestions
AI suggests appropriate CDT (dental procedure) codes based on documented procedures and findings.
Treatment Sequencing
Document multi-visit treatment plans with phasing, priorities, and tracking of completed vs. pending procedures.
Sample AI-Generated Dental Note
See how PatientNotes documents a comprehensive dental exam
COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL EXAMINATION Chief Complaint: Patient presents for routine dental exam and cleaning. No acute concerns. Reports occasional sensitivity to cold on lower right. MEDICAL HISTORY: - No significant changes since last visit - Current medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily - Allergies: NKDA - Blood pressure: 128/82 mmHg DENTAL HISTORY: - Last dental visit: 6 months ago for prophylaxis - Brushes 2x daily, flosses occasionally - No recent dental pain or swelling EXTRAORAL EXAMINATION: - Head and neck: No masses, lymphadenopathy, or asymmetry - TMJ: Bilateral clicking on opening, no pain or limitation - Muscles of mastication: Non-tender INTRAORAL EXAMINATION: Soft tissues: - Lips, buccal mucosa, tongue: Pink, moist, no lesions - Hard/soft palate: No abnormalities - Gingiva: Generalized mild inflammation, bleeding on probing posterior areas - Floor of mouth: Normal Periodontium: - Generalized 3-4mm pocket depths posterior teeth - 5mm pockets: #2 DB, #15 MB, #18 M, #31 D - Generalized bleeding on probing (40%) - Mild recession #6, #11 (1-2mm) - No mobility or furcation involvement Hard tissue examination (notable findings): #2: MO amalgam, defective margin, recurrent decay #3: Occlusal composite, intact #14: Missing (previously extracted) #15: DO composite, margins intact #18: MOD amalgam, slight overhang distal #19: Occlusal wear, no caries #30: Buccal abfraction, sensitive to cold #31: Distal caries, clinical examination Occlusion: - Class I molar relationship - Moderate wear on anterior teeth - No premature contacts RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS: - Bitewing radiographs reviewed (dated today) - #2: Recurrent decay under MO restoration - #18: Slight bone loss, overhang noted - #30: No caries on radiograph, abfraction lesion only - #31: Distal interproximal caries extending to DEJ - Generalized mild horizontal bone loss (15-20%) DIAGNOSIS: 1. Chronic generalized gingivitis 2. Localized moderate chronic periodontitis (#2, #15, #18, #31) 3. Recurrent decay #2 (MO) 4. Dental caries #31 (distal) 5. Defective restoration #18 (distal overhang) 6. Cervical abfraction #30 with dentin hypersensitivity TREATMENT PLAN: Phase I - Urgent: 1. #31: Composite restoration, distal surface (D2392) 2. #2: Remove and replace MO amalgam with composite (D2392) Phase II - Active Treatment: 3. Full mouth scaling and root planing, all four quadrants (D4341 x4) 4. #18: Replace MOD amalgam, correct overhang (D2393) 5. #30: Composite restoration for abfraction lesion (D2330) Phase III - Maintenance: 6. Periodontal maintenance every 3 months 7. Fluoride varnish application for sensitivity 8. Oral hygiene instruction - emphasize flossing PATIENT EDUCATION: - Discussed periodontal disease and importance of improved home care - Demonstrated proper flossing technique - Reviewed treatment plan, fees, and insurance coverage - Patient accepted treatment plan for Phase I procedures - Scheduled #31 composite restoration for next week Next appointment: [Date] - Composite restoration #31
Intelligent CDT Code Suggestions
PatientNotes suggests the dental codes most commonly used in practice
D0150Comprehensive oral evaluation - new or established patientD2391Resin-based composite - one surface, posteriorD4341Periodontal scaling and root planing - four or more teeth per quadrantD7140Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed rootD2740Crown - porcelain/ceramic substrateD3310Endodontic therapy, anterior toothD1110Prophylaxis - adultD6010Surgical placement of endosteal implantAI suggests relevant CDT codes based on your documentation—review and select with one click.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PatientNotes document comprehensive dental exams?
Yes. PatientNotes captures detailed dental exams including tooth-by-tooth findings, periodontal measurements, soft tissue examination, occlusion assessment, and radiographic findings using universal tooth numbering.
Does PatientNotes handle periodontal charting?
Yes. PatientNotes documents periodontal findings including pocket depths, bleeding on probing, recession, furcation involvement, and mobility. It organizes measurements in standard periodontal charting format.
How does PatientNotes document dental procedures?
PatientNotes creates comprehensive procedure notes including tooth numbers, surfaces treated, materials used, anesthesia administered, complications, and post-operative instructions with appropriate CDT codes.
Can PatientNotes generate treatment plans?
Yes. PatientNotes helps document treatment plans with prioritized procedures, tooth numbers, estimated fees, and treatment sequencing. It tracks treatment acceptance and completion status.
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