What's the best way to learn about PreViser™?

That depends on two factors, which are detailed below:

1. How you learn best (your specific learning style)
2. How you will use the application

1. How do you like to learn?

The User Support resources are set up in a variety of formats, so depending on your personal learning style, you can choose the method that works best for you. We strongly recommend that you start by reading the Introduction pages of the User's Guide for a brief overview of where to find what you may need.

• If you prefer to read about something first, start with the full documentation in the PreViser Basics section of the User's Guide, particularly the Features and Functionality chapter.
• If you prefer to learn by doing, go to 'Browse all patients' then select 'Demo_Joe' and then 'New Periodontal Risk and Disease Assessment'.  You can play with PreViser's functionality here, transmit data and receive reports without affecting your real patient list.   Look up information in the User's Guide or click on terms on the screen to view context-sensitive help as you need it.
• If you prefer to be walked through the steps of a process first, start by viewing the Tutorials to get a basic overview of the most common tasks you will use.
• If you like to learn what you need to know as you go, click on terms on the screens about which you have questions, and read the context-sensitive help information that pops up about that specific term.

2. How will you use the PreViser™ application?

The PreViser™ User’s Guide includes information for readers from a variety of backgrounds, who may be using different portions of the PreViser™ application.

Your entire staff can benefit from familiarity with PreViser™ to the level of detail appropriate to how you each use the application and how you interact with patients. Start by reading the parts that are most relevant to you.

Typical users may find the following tips helpful:

For Basic to Intermediate Use:

For office managers, receptionists, and other administrative staff who interact with patients and perform some data entry, or anyone who only needs a general idea of how to use the application:

• View the QuickStart Guide
• Read the Getting Started section
• View the Tutorials
• Enter fictional data for Demo_Joe
• Read the PreViser Overview chapter (if further basic knowledge about PreViser will prepare you for patient interaction)
• Know the other sources available for future reference (e.g., Context-sensitive Help on screens, Functionality documentation and Appendix resources).

For Intermediate to Advanced Use:

For dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentists and periodontists, or anyone who needs detailed knowledge of how the application works and about gathering the clinical data:

• View the QuickStart Guide
• Read the Getting Started section
• Read the PreViser Basics section (overview and functionality documentation)
• Enter fictional data for Demo_Joe
• Click on terms on the screen to view context-sensitive Help
• View the Tutorials (as a supplement to the documentation)
• Know the other sources available for future reference (e.g., Appendix resources and PreViser Support).

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