Record digitization: Dental clinic case study
How a clinic eliminated paper and improved patient care.
How a dental clinic eliminated paper and improved patient care with ODONTO.
The client
**Business**: Dental clinic with 3 doctors
**Location**: Guatemala City
**Problem**: Paper records, missed appointments, disorganized billing
The situation before
"We spent 15 minutes looking for each patient's file."
The specific problems
The ODONTO implementation
Phase 1: Record digitization
Phase 2: Digital dental chart
Phase 3: Scheduling and reminders
The results (3 months later)
| Metric | Before | After |
|--------|--------|-------|
| Time finding record | 15 min | 10 sec |
| Missed appointments | 25%/month | 8%/month |
| Quotes generated | 30 min | 5 min |
| Lost records | 3/week | 0 |
Key benefits
Complete periodontal chart
"Now I record all 6 measurements per tooth. My patients see their progress."
Plaque index
"I motivate my patients by showing them their hygiene improvement."
Professional quotes
"PDF with logo, treatment details and payment options. Much more professional."
Revenue by doctor
"I know exactly how much each doctor produces. Better for commissions."
The surprise factor
"We discovered we had Q45,000 in unpaid treatments. The system helped us recover Q30,000 in the first month."
Investment vs Return
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