Clinic Memo

August 26, 2024  |  Clinical Operations

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 UPDATE:  Periodontal Debridement Code - SCRP

• Periodontal treatment consisting of scaling or root planing will now be classified as “periodontal debridement”.  Therefore, scaling codes (11111-11117) and root planing codes (43421-43427), whether part of IPT or MSPT, have been removed from axiUm.  

• Treatment providers will now only treatment plan the appropriate number of Periodontal Debridement codes SCRP_-I or SCRP_-M based on the patient’s periodontal classification.  Please see the Periodontal Debridement Fee Structure & Radiology Guidelines based on Periodontal Classification for more details.

• Please use macro codes based on the patient’s periodontal classification when treatment planning periodontal care as this will ensure the appropriate type of treatment and number of units are planned.

UPDATE:  Blood Pressure Kits in OHC

Blood pressure kits are now stored on the countertop in the operatory, rather than inside the cupboard.  

Please return blood pressure kits to operatory countertops when they are not in use.

REMINDER:  Amalgamators

If treatment providers are finding that amalgamators are not triturating appropriately, please either bring the amalgamator to the Dispensary so that it can be sent for repair or submit an eMaint request.

Additionally, if the amalgamator does not power on, please check that the GFI power outlet has been reset.

UPDATE:  Trios 4 Intraoral Scanners

Due to a 3Shape software update, instructions for logging into the Trios 4 scanner have changed.  After logging into 3Shape Unite using password “scan”:

• Click on “Joe sleiman”

• Enter passcode “111111”, then select “New Patient” as usual.

Please ensure that intraoral scanners are powered off (shut down) before returning them to the Dispensary.

Please also be sure to follow the instructions for intraoral scanning, particularly:

• Treatment plan 04820 - Intraoral Scanning in axiUm

• Only enter information in the Last Name field in the following format:

  • First Initial+Last Initial+Chart Number+space+date (DDMMYYYY) eg. DL999999 05062024