Patient Name and Tooth/Area

While it’s not required to enter a Patient Name to use the demonstration Modules in DDS GP, doing so is highly recommended for two key reasons. First, adding the patient’s name adds a personal, professional touch to your consultation. Even using just the first name helps make the interaction feel more individualized, something patients often notice and appreciate. Second, the name you enter here will automatically appear in the Treatment Plan printout or shared document, which gives it a more polished and complete appearance. If no name is entered, that field remains blank in the Treatment Plan, which can make it feel less personalized.

Similarly, entering a Tooth/Area is optional, but strongly encouraged. This becomes especially helpful when your consultation includes multiple diagnoses or treatments in different parts of the mouth. For the most accurate documentation, fill in the tooth or area before you add the first item to the Treatment Plan, and update it as needed before adding each additional module. If you’re just demonstrating a condition or procedure without saving it to a Treatment Plan, this step is less critical.  But, if you intend to generate or share a Treatment Plan, entering this detail helps keep everything well-labeled and organized.

To enter the patient’s name, tap the “Patient Name” field at the top of the app. A keyboard will appear so you can type the name. Some users enter the full name for documentation, while others use just a first name to keep the tone friendly and informal.

To select a tooth or general area, tap the “Tooth/Area” box.  Scroll and select the option that best matches the module you’re working with. You'll see options for individual teeth, quadrants, and combinations such as "Third molars." This information is attached to each item in the Treatment Plan.  

At the far right of the Patient Name field is a small “X” icon. Tapping this will clear the patient’s name, the selected tooth/area, and any Treatment Plan items currently in progress. A confirmation pop-up will appear to make sure you really intend to reset the app. This button is meant to be used at the end of a consultation, once you’re ready to begin a new session with the next patient.