Treatment Modules

When you tap the Treatment button, whether from the Sidebar or the Icon Menu, you’ll see a folder open with several black-and-white icons, just like in the Diagnosis section. These represent different types of dental procedures, such as fillings, crowns, implants, and more. Tap on any folder to view the available treatment Modules, which are shown as colorful thumbnail previews. Each Module walks through the steps of a specific treatment, from start to finish, using clear visuals that help your patient understand exactly what will happen and why it’s necessary.

Once you select a Module, it will begin with an illustration of the first step in the process. Use the Slider at the bottom of the screen to move through each stage of treatment, or use the arrows in the lower corners to advance one step at a time. As with diagnosis, you can draw directly on the screen with your finger to highlight key areas using the Markup Tools, which is explained in more detail elsewhere in these instructions.  For your convenience, if you are presenting to a patient while sitting across from them, you may tap the up/down arrow icon at the very left edge of the Slider to move it to the top of the screen so your hand doesn't obscure the Module while you are operating the Slider.

When presenting a treatment option, we suggest narrating in a way that feels informative, hopeful, and compassionate. Let your patient know that you have a plan and that what you’re recommending is the best way forward based on what you’ve just shown them in the diagnosis. For example, if you’ve just walked a patient through a cracked tooth that has not yet broken apart, you might say something like this:

“Here’s what we would do to fix that tooth before it gets worse. First, we remove the damaged or weakened parts and rebuild the internal structure of the tooth using a strong material, that’s what we call a core buildup. Then we place a crown on top, which protects the tooth and holds everything together. The goal is to restore your ability to chew normally and prevent the tooth from cracking further. Right now, it’s still something we can fix. But if we wait too long, the crack could go deeper and reach a point where the tooth can’t be saved, even with all the dental technology we have. The good news is that we’re catching it now, and we can take care of it before it becomes a much bigger problem.”

Or, if your patient is missing a tooth, and you’ve just shown the “Missing Teeth and Sequela” diagnosis Module, you might transition into treatment by saying:

“Let me show you a great option for replacing that tooth. This is a screw-retained implant. We place a small titanium post into the bone to act as a new root. Then we attach a connector and place a custom-made crown on top that looks and functions just like a real tooth. What’s nice about this option is that it doesn’t depend on the teeth next to it, it stands on its own and helps preserve your bite and bone. Would it be OK if I walked you through what that looks like, step by step?”

These types of thoughtful, visual conversations can transform the way patients understand and accept treatment. They reinforce your role as a guide and a partner in their care, not just someone telling them what to do.