Should all forms be digital?

It can make up one of the most forgettable elements of the dental appointment for patients, or one of the most irritating for the dental team.

A patient simply signs a consent form to confirm that their health hasn’t changed significantly since their last visit and they’re happy for the clinician to assess their oral health.

Those sitting in the waiting room likely won’t think about how they sign the form, be that using a ballpoint pen or on a practice’s tablet, or even their own phone.

However, this change can mean a lot for the dental team, the clinician, and potentially other healthcare professionals, too. This is all to do with the management of patient data, and the ability to have high-quality information at hand when clinical decisions are made – a key factor in safe and efficient patient care.