THE ELECTRONICS DENTAL RECORDS

Electronic Dental Records (EDRs) represent a significant advancement in dental practice transforming traditional patient record-keeping into a digital structured and easily accessible system. Unlike paper-based records which are prone to miscommunication storage challenges and limited usability EDRs provide a comprehensive accurate and secure platform for documenting patient care.EDRs capture essential clinical information including medical and dental histories periodontal charting radiographs diagnoses treatment plans consents and follow-up details. Their structured format often summarized through the SOAP approach-Subjective Objective Assessment and Plan-ensures consistency and enhances clinical decision-making. The adoption of EDRs has grown steadily since the 1980s particularly in developed countries where digital technologies have become integral to healthcare delivery. Beyond record-keeping EDRs support research education billing inventory management and quality improvement initiatives. Ultimately EDRs are not just digital replacements for paper files but a powerful tool and integrates more with modern healthcare systems.