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Stop Entering Patient Information Twice: How ABELDent Online Forms Save Time and Reduce Errors 

Every dental practice collects patient forms, but many still spend valuable time manually entering that information into their practice management software. It’s a repetitive process that takes valuable time and creates opportunities for simple but costly data entry mistakes. 

That’s why ABELDent PCS (Patient & Cloud Services) includes built-in Online Forms. 

With ABELDent Online Forms, practices can send digital forms directly from a patient’s record in ABELDent. Patients complete their forms online at their convenience, and once submitted, the information is automatically entered into the same patient record. 

No printing, scanning, or manual data entry required. 

Some More Benefits of ABELDent Online Forms 

Easy to Send 

Online Forms are built directly into ABELDent, making them incredibly easy for your team to use. With a simple click of a button, staff can send forms directly to patients without relying on separate software, additional logins, or complicated workflows. 

Illustration of an online form being emailed from a dental practice computer to a patient’s smartphone
An illustration depicting a dental staff member customizing an online form by switching the order of two questions in the form. The first version is shown on the left half of the screen, with the new version on the right. Arrows point to the new reordered version, indicating the order of the two questions has been swapped.
Customize Forms for Your Practice 

Every dental practice is different, and the information you need to collect may vary depending on your workflows and services. ABELDent Online Forms can be customized to capture the information that matters most to your practice, helping ensure patients provide the details your team needs before they arrive. Whether you’re collecting new patient information, health history details, consent information, or practice-specific data, Online Forms provide the flexibility to support your unique requirements. 

Automatic Chart Updates 

Once a patient submits a form, the information is automatically entered into the patient’s chart. Staff no longer need to manually transfer information from paper forms, emails, or PDFs into ABELDent. 

Fewer Data Entry Mistakes 

Every time information is copied from one system to another, there is a risk of human error. By automatically populating patient information in the chart, Online Forms help improve accuracy and reduce the chance of missed details, typos, and incomplete records. 

An illustration depicting an online form filled out on a smartphone being sent back directly to the patient record
An illustration of a receptionist sitting behind a desk at ta dental office giving a thumbs up with a timer next to her head, indicating she is saving time. The timer has a small checkmark icon in the bottom right corner.
Less Administrative Work

Manual data entry can consume a surprising amount of time each week. Online Forms reduce administrative workload so your team can spend more time helping patients, managing appointments, and supporting the practice.

A Better Patient Experience

Patients can complete forms from home before their appointment using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Alternatively, practices can provide a tablet or computer for patients to complete forms in the office. This helps reduce paperwork at the front desk and creates a smoother, faster check-in experience. 

Front desk team member at a computer sending an email, text message, and online form to a patient who is using a smartphone, shown with connected communication icons and arrows.

Unlike third-party form solutions, ABELDent Online Forms are fully integrated into the ABELDent ecosystem. Staff can send forms directly from within ABELDent, receive completed submissions automatically, and access patient information without switching between multiple systems or manually updating records. 

Online Forms are especially useful for new patient intake, health history updates, consent forms, and updating patient contact information. Instead of handing patients a clipboard in the reception area, practices can gather the information they need digitally, whether before the appointment or in the office. 

As part of ABELDent PCS, Online Forms help practices reduce administrative overhead, improve data accuracy, and create a more efficient experience for both staff and patients. The result is less paperwork, fewer repetitive tasks, and more time focused on delivering exceptional patient care. 

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