Production
Found on the performance board, this tool will include, Reports, Source Data, Write Offs/Adjustments as well as a Year Over Year performance chart in the Menu icon. View definitions and additional information by selecting the Information ( i ) icon.
This metric includes the following data points:
The Bar Chart shows the Scheduled Production, Incomplete Scheduled Production, and Completed Gross Production
Total display’s all types of production
Restorative display’s production specific to Radio Graphs, Exams, Restorative, and Specialty ADA Procedure Codes with the exception of D4341, D4342 and D4910
Hygiene display’s production specific to hygiene production. Its important to understand that this does not require the production to be completed by a hygienist. This production includes ADA Procedure Codes D1110, D1120, D1206, D1208, D1310, D1320, D1330, D1351, D1353, D4341, D4342, D4346, D4355, D4381, D4910, D4921, D9972, D9973, D9975
Uncategorized production is production with a Non-ADA recognized Procedure Codes or Adjunctive Non-Clinical Procedures Codes. Dental Intel uses the CDT/ADA most up-to-date Procedure Codes
Source Data
Why is this Important?
Production is the starting point from which collection are derived. An increase in Production will typically result in Net Profits. By understanding your Production needs in order to reach your desired goals you can begin scheduling to this number and success in obtaining your desired goals will be much higher.
See our guides on running production reports in your Practice Management Software:
Refer to the following article to learn more about Source Data: