The electronic medical record (EMR) landscape in India has experienced substantial growth, fueled by government initiatives and a thriving health technology ecosystem. However, a critical question persists:

Are we effectively addressing the distinct needs of various medical specialties, particularly the field of dentistry?

Dental practitioners face unique challenges when using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Unlike standard EMR software, dental practitioners require specialized tools to manage detailed oral health information, such as dental charts with quadrant views, surface-specific notes and custom prescription templates. With the rise of dental imaging, such as X-rays and intraoral photos, it is crucial to integrate these images into electronic medical records (EMRs) for efficient record-keeping and patient communication. However, seamless integration with existing EMRs is often lacking, resulting in time-consuming workflows and potential data loss. By addressing these challenges, EMR/EHR platforms must be specifically tailored to the distinct needs of dental practitioners

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Eka Care Dental Module

Eka Care is an ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) compliant,  AI-powered electronic medical record (EMR) software in India that is recognized for its extensive features and user-friendly interface. Eka care’s Dental Module offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to the needs of dental practitioners.

• Comprehensive dental charting features in-built quadrant-view dental charts for detailed assessment of individual tooth surfaces. The system provides separate charting options for adult, pediatric and mixed dentition patients.
• Visually represent dental examination findings through illustrations. Efficiently record dental findings for multiple teeth or groups. Dental charts can be printed directly along with prescriptions.
• The Personalized Treatment Planning module empowers dentists to devise custom treatment plans and track progress across multiple visits. It seamlessly integrates billing, payments with treatment plan estimates.
• Maintain a comprehensive dental history, including a calendar and detailed dental charts that can be easily transferred to prescriptions.
• AI-driven clinical decision support (CDSS) to accelerate prescription generation and enhance accuracy of diagnosis, lab tests and medication recommendations

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Other key features 

• Appointment scheduling, billing, payment processing, automated reminders, staff access management, and mass patient communication capabilities. Real-time alerts about potential drug-drug interaction.
• Seamless data migration, ICD-10/SNOMED CT coded medical data, revenue tracking, and AI-powered clinical summary provided by Eka DocAssist-AI.
• Personalized website development, Google Business Profile management and full adherence to FHIR and National Health Authority guidelines.
• Availability of home medicine delivery and lab test services.

Embracing electronic medical records (EMRs) can revolutionize the way dentists in India manage patient information. By transitioning from traditional paper-based records to digital formats, dentists can streamline their workflow, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient care. EMRs allow for easy access to comprehensive patient histories, treatment plans, and diagnostic images, thereby reducing the risk of errors and improving communication among healthcare providers.