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Overview
Medit has officially integrated with the Association of German Dental Software Companies (VDDS), bringing you a seamless, digital workflow with Medit Link! 🌐
What is VDDS?
The Association of German Dental Software Companies (VDDS) represents the interests of providers of billing and administration software for dentists. VDDS member companies represent around 90 percent of the dental software market in Germany.
The VDDS promotes transparency and the secure exchange of data within the healthcare sector, benefiting industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the customers of its member companies.
This collaboration aims to streamline your operations, reduce manual errors, and increase overall practice efficiency.
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Features
Once installing the application and registering Medit Link for VDDS option on the PMS(PVS) of your usage to use it, it will start by activating Medit Link.
Upon activation of Medit Link, it will execute the following actions.
1. First time for activating VDDS option for Medit Link with patient A.
- Medit Link will create a new patient and a new case automatically and show case form screen.
2. Activating VDDS option for Medit Link with patient A again but has no patient or cases with patient A’s information.
- Medit Link will create a new patient and a new case automatically and show case form screen.
- If there is patient information but no cases, it will automatically make a new case and show case form screen.
3. Activating VDDS option for Medit Link with patient A again and has both patient and cases with patient A’s information.
In this case, Medit Link will ask you to choose between the two options.
1) Make a new case
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- Choosing this, Medit Link will create a new case for the patient and show case form screen.
2) Continue with existing cases
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- Choosing this, Medit Link will apply filter with patient ID originally registered from the PMS(PVS) and show only the cases that have same patient ID as the chosen patient.
- This feature is to help the user to continue with a case of the patient that has been created previously.
The functions above will be automatically done when activating Medit Link and logged into the system.
But, in the event of being logged out, it may not proceed necessary steps, so you would need to reactivate VDDS option from the PMS(PVS) you use after completing log in.
List of compatible PMS(PVS)
VDDS Integration app has been tested with the PMS(PVS) listen below.
PMS(PVS) that are not included in the list may not work, so in this case, please reach out help by submitting a support request on the support page.
| Company Name | Software Name |
| Dampsoft | DS-Win |
| CGM | Z1 |
| Z1 Pro | |
| Chremasoft | |
| Evident | Evident |
| DENSoffice | DENSoffice |
| Ivoris | Ivoris |
| OnyxCeph | OnyxCeph |
| DATEXT | isiDent |
Requirements
To use VDDS Integration for Medit Link, the following requirements must be met.
VDDS Integration only allows Medit Link to be connected to PMS(PVS) that already has the VDDS function available.
Since certain PMS(PVS) request additional payment to use the VDDS function, the user is responsible to check whether using VDDS is available for free or is willing to pay to use the service.
In order to use VDDS Integration, the user must have the following file in the path below.
Path Information : C:\Windows
File Name : VDDS_MMI.INI
If not able to find this file, please contact the PMS(PVS) company on how to activate VDDS function and create this file.
Installation & Additional Modification Guide
VDDS Integration App Manual
Integration Overview
This application facilitates connection between Medit Link and VDDS-integrated patient management software (PMS), minimizing manual handling of patient data on the Medit Link side. The integration app will add a link to the VDDS menu of your PMS for the direct launch of Medit Link. And afterward, it will operate according to the following two scenarios:
1. When launching Medit Link from the PMS for the first time for a patient, the program will automatically register the patient in Medit Link with the provided details and start a new case under their record.
2. When launching Medit Link from the PMS for the same patient again, users are prompted to choose between creating a new case or browsing the existing ones.
To enable the above workflows, users must complete the initial setup upon downloading this integration app from App Box in Medit Link. Read the walkthrough for the setup below.
How to complete the initial setup?
Before proceeding with the setup, you must ensure that the VDDS configuration file named “VDDS_MMI.INI” exists in the Windows folder of your C Drive (C:\Windows). If you do not find this file, contact your PMS company to activate the VDDS.
The setup can be completed automatically by using the provided installation file (RegisterVddsMedia.exe). Follow the below instructions on how to find and run it.
1. Open File Explorer and input the following address in the address bar.
C:\ProgramData\Medit\Medit Link Add-in\Medit_VDDS_x64
2. In the opened folder, find the “RegisterVddsMedia.exe” file. Right-click it and choose “Run as administrator.”
3. The installation wizard will launch. Use the arrow keys to select the “Install” command and press the Enter key.
4. Once the installation is completed, open your PMS and find the Medit Link launching feature under the VDDS function.
If the automatic installation does not work, you will need to make changes to the specified file yourself. Follow the below instructions for manual configuration.
1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the C drive (C:).
2. Then, use the Search Box in the top right to find the “VDDS_MMI.INI” file. If you cannot find it, you need to activate the VDDS functions in your PMS (read about this process in the guide for your PMS.
3. Open the “VDDS_MMI.INI” file.
4. Find the part that says [BVS] and make changes according to the below instructions. Choose a case that matches your circumstances.
Case 1: Under [BVS], the numbers listed next to the keyword “NAME” follow a consecutive order without missing any, as in the example below:
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[BVS] NAME1=A Software NAME2=B Software |
In that case, add “MeditLink” as follows:
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[BVS] NAME1=A Software NAME2=B Software NAME3=MeditLink |
Case 2: Under [BVS], the numbers listed next to the keyword “NAME” follow a consecutive order but have a missing number, as in the example below:
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[BVS] NAME1=A Software NAME3=B Software |
In that case, add “MeditLink” as follows:
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[BVS] NAME1=A Software NAME2=MeditLink NAME3=B Software |
Case 3: There is no [BVS] part. In that case, add the following at the bottom.
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[BVS] NAME1=MeditLink |
5. Then, add the following at the bottom of “VDDS_MMI.INI” file:
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[MeditLink] NAME=MeditLink PATDATIMPORT=C:\\ProgramData\\Medit\\Medit Link Add-in\\Medit_VDDS_x64\\PATDATIMPORT.exe PATDATIMPORT_OS=1 VERSION=3.2.1 |
Below are explanations for each of the parameters:
- NAME: The name of the application in use.
- PATDATIMPORT: Executes the requested action when clicking the button; in this case, making the patient as well as the case.
- PATDATIMPORT_OS: Refers to the OS of the user’s device. (1 = Windows, 2 = DOS, 3 = UNIX/LINUX)
- VERSION: The user’s current version of Medit Link (the one shown in the top left next to the logo of the Medit Link window).
6. Save the changes and close the file.
7. Once the above steps are completed, open your PMS and find the Medit Link launching feature under the VDDS function.
Additional Modifications per PMS
1) Evident
To open Medit Link via VDDS integration in Evident, the PMS software must be launched with administrator rights. This is possible through the “Run as administrator” option when you right-click the Evident icon. Follow the guide below to make Evident run with administrator rights by default (every time you double-click).
1. Right-click the Evident icon and choose “Properties.”
2. In the “Shortcut” tab, click the “Advanced” option.
3. Check the box for the “Run as administrator” option and click “OK.”
4. Click “OK” in the properties window again to confirm and save changes.
5. After saving these changes, you must only confirm running the software as administrator when you double-click the Evident icon.
2) Chremasoft
The option for Medit Link should show on the VDDS Media list when opening the PMS normally. However, if it does not show on your list, follow the guide below to make Chremasoft run with administrator rights by default (every time you double-click).
1. Right-click the Chremasoft icon and choose “Properties.”
2. In the “Shortcut” tab, click the “Advanced” option.
3. Check the box for the “Run as administrator” option and click “OK.”
4. Click “OK” in the properties window again to confirm and save changes.
5. After saving these changes, you must only confirm running the software as administrator when you double-click the Chremasoft icon.