OraCore AI for Orthodontists: Documentation Built for Phase-Based, Long-Arc Treatment
Aligner staging. Bracket placement and adjustment notes. Treatment phase tracking. Mixed dentition considerations. OraCore is built for orthodontic complexity — not adapted from a single-visit general dentistry template.
✓ Works with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Curve Dental, Dolphin & more.
- Aligner number, refinements, and attachment status captured verbally
- Bracket placement notes structured by tooth and technique
- Adjustment visits linked to the active treatment arc — not isolated entries
- Mixed dentition and peds ortho considerations recognized natively
- Treatment coordinator and ortho assistant workflows included
Orthodontic Documentation Spans Months. Most Scribes Think in Single Visits.
Generic dental scribes produce a note per visit. Orthodontic treatment is a continuous arc — one patient, dozens of visits, one evolving record. The documentation gap between those two approaches is where time and accuracy get lost.
Before OraCore
- Generic scribes can’t track aligner staging or refinement sequences
- Bracket adjustment notes require manual entry after every visit
- Phase transitions are disconnected from prior visit context
- IPR and attachment placement have to be re-described from scratch each time
- Mixed dentition nuances get dropped or misclassified
With OraCore
- Aligner number, tray fit, and refinement status captured as spoken
- Bracket adjustments structured by arch, tooth, and wire gauge
- Each visit connected to the active treatment arc, not a standalone note
- IPR location and amount, attachments, and elastics documented automatically
- Mixed dentition and growth considerations handled with specialty-aware language
Every Visit Type. Every Phase. Every Provider.
Orthodontic practices don’t run on a single visit type. OraCore documents each stage of the treatment arc — from records and bonding to mid-treatment checks, refinements, and debond.
Aligner Staging & Refinements
- →Current aligner number and projected wear schedule
- →Refinement request trigger and rationale documented
- →Attachment placement, removal, and repositioning noted by tooth
- →IPR amount, location, and sequence captured verbally
Bracket Placement & Adjustments
- →Initial banding and bracket placement notes by arch and tooth
- →Wire gauge progression and bend placement documented per visit
- →Elastic wear, hook placement, and auxiliary appliance notes
- →Debond notes including retainer impressions and protocol
Phase-Based Treatment Tracking
- →Phase I / Phase II distinction maintained across visit records
- →Growth modification appliance notes (expanders, headgear, functional appliances)
- →Retention phase documentation — retainer checks, compliance, replacements
- →Treatment arc progress notes linked visit-to-visit, not isolated entries
Mixed Dentition & Peds Ortho
- →Primary tooth retention, eruption status, and space maintenance noted
- →Skeletal maturity and growth stage recognized in clinical context
- →Parent communication notes captured alongside clinical documentation
- →Habit counseling (thumbsucking, tongue thrust) documented accurately
Documentation for the Whole Orthodontic Team
Orthodontic practices run on team-based care. OraCore documents every role — not just the doctor’s note.
Orthodontist
- →Treatment plan rationale and phase decisions documented as discussed
- →Clinical findings at each adjustment captured without post-visit entry
- →Progress-to-treatment-plan notes maintained across the arc
Orthodontic Assistant
- →Bonding procedures, wire changes, and appliance placements documented during the visit
- →Bracket rebonding, poking wire issues, and in-visit repairs noted accurately
- →Oral hygiene and compliance coaching notes captured alongside clinical work
Treatment Coordinator
- →Records consultation notes — what was shown, discussed, and decided
- →Financial arrangement conversations and plan acceptance documented
- →Insurance pre-authorization narratives generated from clinical findings
Common Questions From Orthodontists
Does OraCore write notes directly into my orthodontic PMS?
Not yet — direct note writeback is on our product roadmap. Today, OraCore generates structured orthodontic documentation that your team reviews and enters into your PMS. Notes are formatted to match your system’s chart structure, so entry is fast. OraCore works with Dolphin Management, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Curve Dental, among others.
Can OraCore track treatment across multiple visits — not just one appointment?
Yes. OraCore is designed for the multi-visit treatment arc that defines orthodontic care. When integrated with your PMS (Scribe Pro tier), it reads appointment history, prior visit context, and patient records — so each note is connected to the treatment in progress, not treated as a standalone entry.
Does it work for both clear aligner and traditional bracket practices?
Yes. OraCore handles both. For clear aligner workflows, it captures aligner staging, refinement sequencing, IPR, and attachment notes. For fixed appliance workflows, it structures bracket placement, wire progression, elastic wear, and adjustment visit notes. Practices using both workflows are fully supported.
Does it work for my whole team — assistants, treatment coordinators, and me?
Yes. OraCore has workflows for every team role in an orthodontic practice. The orthodontist, orthodontic assistants, and treatment coordinators all have supported workflows. It’s not a solo provider tool — it’s a team documentation platform built for how orthodontic offices actually operate.
Which OraCore plan do I need?
Any plan supports orthodontic documentation. Scribe Light ($149/mo) provides ambient documentation and structured note output. Scribe Pro ($299/mo) unlocks full PMS context reading — prior visit data, treatment history, and patient demographics inform every note OraCore generates, which is especially valuable in long-arc orthodontic care.
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Book a Live Demo →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. OraCore is built for orthodontic documentation — aligner staging, bracket placement and adjustment notes, phase-based treatment tracking, and mixed dentition considerations. It’s not adapted from a general dentistry template.
Yes. OraCore captures aligner number, tray fit, refinements, and attachment status as spoken during the visit — and connects each visit to the active treatment arc rather than treating it as a standalone note.
Yes. OraCore includes workflows for treatment coordinators and orthodontic assistants — not just the treating orthodontist. Every member of the team who documents is covered.
OraCore works with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Curve Dental, Dolphin, and other major PMS platforms used in orthodontic practices. Scribe Pro reads patient context and appointment data directly from your existing system.