Persistent header
The header stays visible as you scroll through the page, ensuring critical patient information is always in view. It displays:- Patient name and age
- Assigned doctor — or an amber Assign doctor badge if the appointment is still unassigned. Click the badge to open a doctor picker (including visiting doctors) and assign the visit.
- Status badge — Color-coded to match the current appointment status
- Allergy chips — Displayed in red for immediate visibility
- Medication chips — Displayed in orange as a secondary alert

Overview tab
The Overview tab is the default view when you open an appointment. On desktop, it uses a two-column layout to maximize information density without clutter.Main column
The left (main) column contains the appointment details and clinical note authoring tools.Appointment details
The core information about the visit:- Time window — Start and end time based on duration
- Date
- Status
- Duration
- Type — The procedure or visit type
- Doctor — The assigned provider
- Room — Displayed as a colored badge matching the room’s configured color. Shows “No room assigned” if no room has been set yet.
- Notes — Any notes attached to the appointment
Clinical note authoring
This is where doctors write their clinical notes during or after the visit.Start a new note
Click the clinical note block to begin writing. You can type directly or use the voice recorder.
Use voice recording (optional)
Click the microphone icon to dictate your note. The recorder supports English, Urdu, and Hindi. Your speech is transcribed into text in the note field.
Structure with AI
Click AI SOAP to automatically restructure your free-text or dictated note into the SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan). This standardizes your documentation without requiring you to write in a rigid format.
Refine with AI text tools
Use the AI toolbar for additional refinement:
- Rewrite — Rephrase for clarity
- Grammar — Fix grammatical issues
- Shorten — Condense verbose notes
- Detailed — Expand brief notes with clinical detail
Dental chart strip
A read-only view of the patient’s dental chart is embedded directly in the Overview tab. This shows the current state of all teeth — existing conditions, completed work, and planned treatments — without leaving the appointment page. For interactive charting, switch to the Clinical tab.Previous clinical notes
Below the authoring block, you will find a list of all previous clinical notes for this patient, displayed newest first. This gives the treating doctor immediate context from past visits.Right rail
The right column is sticky on desktop — it stays in view as you scroll through the main column. It contains quick-access cards and action controls.Medical issues card
Displays the patient’s allergies (as red chips) and current medications (as orange chips) in a compact card format. This duplicates the header information in a more detailed layout.Treatment plans card
Shows all existing treatment plans for the patient. Each plan indicates its status and progress. A New Plan button lets you create a treatment plan directly from the appointment. After creating the plan, the platform navigates you back to the appointment detail page automatically.Doctors & Admins can create and modify treatment plans. The treatment plan card provides a direct link without requiring you to navigate to the patient profile first.
Consent forms card
A placeholder for upcoming consent form functionality. This card is visible but marked as Coming Soon.Status action buttons
Context-sensitive buttons that let you advance the appointment through its workflow without leaving the page. These buttons are only shown when viewing or editing an existing appointment — they are not present on the new appointment form.Confirm / Check In
Available when the appointment is in Scheduled status. Moves it to Confirmed and prompts for operatory assignment.
Complete & Invoice
Available when the appointment is In Progress. Marks the visit as complete and initiates the invoicing flow.
No Show
Available once the appointment time has passed. Marks the patient as a no-show.
Cancel
Available for most active statuses. Cancels the appointment and frees the time slot.
If the appointment time is in the past and the status is still Scheduled or Confirmed, a warning appears explaining that you should use Complete & Invoice or No Show rather than Confirm.
Cancellation and no-show dialog
Choosing Cancel or No Show opens a short structured dialog before the change is applied. It asks for:- Reason — required.
- Was the patient contacted?
- Was a follow-up arranged?
Send appointment summary email
A form at the bottom of the right rail lets you email an appointment summary to the patient. This is useful for sending post-visit instructions, follow-up reminders, or visit confirmations.Clinical tab
The Clinical tab provides the full interactive dental chart (odontogram) and the complete clinical note history for the patient.Interactive dental chart
Unlike the read-only strip on the Overview tab, the dental chart here is fully interactive. Doctors & Admins can:- Mark conditions on individual teeth
- Record completed procedures
- Plan future treatments
- View tooth-by-tooth history
Clinical note history
A complete list of all clinical notes for this patient, spanning every past appointment — not just the current visit. Notes are displayed newest first, with each entry showing the date, the authoring doctor, and the appointment it was created during.History tab
The History tab provides a full audit timeline for the appointment. Every change is logged:- Creation — When and by whom the appointment was created
- Status transitions — Each status change with timestamp and the user who triggered it
- Rescheduling — Date or time changes with before-and-after values
- Notes added — When clinical notes were attached to the appointment
- Detail edits — Changes to doctor, room, type, or duration
- Cancellation and no-show answers — The reason, contact, and follow-up captured in the cancellation dialog
Timeline tabs
The timeline is organised into tabs so you can separate in-app activity from patient messaging:Web
Status changes, invoices, notes, and file uploads.
Template sends, delivery receipts, and patient replies.
All
Everything merged into one chronological view.
The history tab is immutable. Entries cannot be edited or deleted. Corrections create new entries rather than overwriting existing ones, maintaining a complete audit trail.
Who can see the History tab?
Who can see the History tab?
All clinic staff — admins, receptionists, and doctors — can view the appointment history. Patient portal users do not have access to this level of detail.
How far back does history go?
How far back does history go?
Every event since the appointment was first created is preserved. There is no expiration or archiving of history entries.
Is the history tab useful for billing disputes?
Is the history tab useful for billing disputes?
Yes. The timestamped record of status changes, especially the transition to Completed and the associated invoice creation, provides documentation that can help resolve disputes about what was done and when.
Related articles
- Appointment Statuses & Workflow — Valid transitions for the status action buttons
- Creating Appointments — How to book appointments before reaching this page
- Medical & Dental History — Source of the allergy and medication data shown here
- Managing Patients — Full patient profile accessible from the header link

