A thorough understanding of the tooth chart is crucial for all staff at Deluxe Dental. The tooth chart provides a comprehensive view of a patient’s dental status, including current conditions, proposed treatments, and treatment history.

Tooth Numbering and Quadrants

The tooth chart illustrates how teeth are numbered and divided into quadrants:

Reading the Tooth Chart

The tooth chart provides valuable information at a glance:

• Red markings: Indicate proposed treatment that still needs to be done.
• Blue markings: Show treatment that has already been completed.
• The chart also displays treatments that have been referred out or completed at another office.

You can scroll through each tooth to view its status and determine what treatments have been completed or are still needed.

Common Dental Conditions and Treatments

Here are some common conditions and treatments you might see on a tooth chart:

Understanding these symbols and their meanings is essential for accurately interpreting a patient’s dental chart and providing appropriate care.