Summary: This article explains how to add or remove medical history fields in MyTooth from the automatically generated forms. This allows you to customize the information collected from patients to better match your practice’s needs.
Basic steps:
The steps below apply to the following medical history forms:
- In MyTooth, click Forms from the left hand- menu. Users must select the specified form types to ensure all patient‑submitted updates are recorded.
- Medical Alerts
- Dental Questionnaire
- Medical Questionnaire
2. Click Edit or Build next to the form.
- Add fields by dragging components from the left panel into the form.
- Remove fields by selecting the field and pressing the Delete key on your keyboard.
3. If you add custom fields, open the API tab for the field and ensure the Property Name is set correctly.
Click Save to apply your changes.
Important Notes :
Changes made to these forms will affect newly generated forms going forward.Always verify Property Names for custom fields to ensure proper data mapping and reporting.After saving, it is recommended to review the form to confirm fields appear and function as expected.
Understanding Property Name Normalization:
When adding custom fields, Property Names must be normalized using camelCase to ensure proper system mapping and reporting.
Follow these rules when creating Property Names:
- Remove all spaces.
- Use lowercase for the first word and capitalize the first letter of each subsequent word.
- Remove all special characters
Examples:
Latex Allergy → latexAllergy
No Known Allergies → noKnownAllergies
Date of Last X-ray → dateOfLastXRay