{"id":1473,"date":"2026-05-31T17:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dental-portal.nova-grp.co\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2026-05-31T17:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:22:22","slug":"nova-dent-software-update-version-1-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dental-portal.nova-grp.co\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/nova-dent-software-update-version-1-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Nova Dent \u2013 Software Update (Version 1.5)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are pleased to introduce Nova Dent Version 1.5, featuring new tools to improve financial management, treatment documentation, workflow efficiency, and overall user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb8<strong> New Refund Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Refund Feature<\/strong> is now available in the Invoice module, allowing clinics to process refund transactions more accurately and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2699\ufe0f <strong>How to Use<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Invoice Detail<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Refund Icon<\/strong> on the item<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A refund modal box will appear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the following information:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refund Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment Method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Confirm to process the refund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refund individual invoice items directly from the Invoice Detail page.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track refund transactions with refund date and payment method.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refund amounts are automatically deducted from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gross Profit\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctor Fee calculations\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total refunds can be viewed in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reports\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctor Fee Detail pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c45277e265497f1021a59ed8105192ff\">Refunds can only be applied per invoice item.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-846ece928ee8f09685fe8ce1616733c1\">Partial refunds are not currently supported.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-920468dd75f9813428befa5e8ba0461b\">Refunded items cannot be refunded again.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-196e337d38fc668ca675335520ad1f1a\">Refund amounts cannot exceed the original invoice item amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\ude7a<strong> Specialist Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new <strong>Specialist Commission<\/strong> feature has been added to support different commission rates for specialist treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2699\ufe0f <strong>How to Use<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Treatment Detail<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Specialist Commission<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Add Specialist Commission<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the specialist doctor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the commission percentage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configure commission rates for specific treatments and specialist doctors.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically applies the specialist commission rate during Doctor Fee calculations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports more flexible and accurate doctor compensation management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddb7<strong> Redesigned Dental History Input<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dental History module has been redesigned to provide a more intuitive and flexible workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728<strong> Improvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for multiple Main Condition selections.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded Clinical Findings with the <strong>+ More<\/strong> option.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic display of related sub-categories.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for multiple sub-category selections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This enhancement improves documentation accuracy while reducing data entry errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddea<strong> Improved Lab Fee Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can now record lab fees directly for each treatment during treatment confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More accurate lab fee tracking.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better treatment-based cost management.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved financial calculation accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddb7<strong> Clear Selection Button &amp; Selected Teeth Display<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To improve treatment planning and tooth selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added a <strong>Clear Selection<\/strong> button for quick reset.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected teeth are now highlighted clearly for easier review before confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Invoice Remarks (Notes)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new <strong>Remark (Note)<\/strong> field has been added to Invoice Details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment references\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special instructions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional invoice-related notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcca<strong> Expense Management Improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New filtering options have been added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expense Category\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient Name\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expense Export Update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doctor-based filtering is now available when exporting expense data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfa8<strong> Change Doctor Fees List Design &amp; CSV Export<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Doctor Fee List page has been redesigned with a modern card-based layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728<strong> Improvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doctor profile card design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender-specific doctor icons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier access to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commission Percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone Number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick access via the <strong>View Detail<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can now export Doctor Fee records to CSV format using a selected date range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This feature improves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial reporting\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce6<strong> Inventory Purchase Deletion Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The previous 2-week deletion restriction for inventory purchases has been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important Note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b8ed849bae38075cc3b0936bbdde7f9\">Only <strong>Owners<\/strong> and <strong>Admins<\/strong> can delete inventory purchase records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<strong> Show\/Hide Revenue Amount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new privacy option allows users to show or hide revenue figures on the Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially useful when using Nova Dent in shared or public environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udda8\ufe0f<strong> A5 Invoice Printing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invoice printing now supports A5 paper size for a more compact and convenient print format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728<strong> Improvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invoices can now be printed in A5 format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layout has been optimized for clear and professional A5 printing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfa8<strong> User Interface &amp; Experience Improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several user interface and usability improvements have been implemented across <strong>Nova Dent<\/strong> to provide a smoother, cleaner, and more user-friendly experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728<strong> Improvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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