If you're looking for ways to streamline your hygiene workflow, reduce staffing pressure, and increase documentation accuracy, the perio charting foot pedal may be the exact tool your practice needs. This hands-free technology is changing the way dental professionals perform periodontal charting — making it faster, cleaner, and more efficient.
A perio charting foot pedal is a specially designed foot-operated input device that allows dental professionals to control periodontal charting software without using their hands. Rather than relying on an assistant or voice commands, the clinician can enter pocket depths, bleeding points, recession data, and more by tapping foot controls that correspond with software commands.
This allows for a completely hands-free periodontal charting experience, while still using the dental software systems your practice already has in place.
Traditional charting methods — like using an assistant or switching gloves to manually enter data — come with significant downsides:
Interruptions in workflow
Greater risk of cross-contamination
Dependence on extra staff
Potential for transcription errors
Voice recognition technology can help, but it’s often unreliable in a noisy operatory. A perio charting foot pedal, by contrast, offers full control without distraction, noise issues, or extra hands.
With a foot pedal, dental hygienists and doctors can chart alone, in real time, while remaining focused on patient care.
Hands-Free Control
Clinicians don’t have to break from the patient to touch a keyboard or mouse.
Chart Without an Assistant
Save time and reduce staffing requirements during hygiene appointments.
Reduce Cross-Contamination
No need to re-glove or disinfect surfaces after each interaction with the computer.
Works with Your Existing Software
The best foot pedals, like the one from Dental R.A.T.™, integrate seamlessly with leading charting platforms (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, and more).
Boost Patient Engagement
Many systems include audible read-back of entered data, keeping patients involved and improving treatment acceptance.
Improve Accuracy
Chart as you probe — reducing reliance on memory or delayed data entry.
The perio charting foot pedal is especially valuable for practices with limited support staff or solo hygienists who want greater independence. It’s also ideal for dental and hygiene schools, where students benefit from learning accurate, hands-free charting techniques while instructors monitor their work.
Dental R.A.T.™ pioneered the hands-free charting movement with its innovative foot-controlled mouse designed specifically for dental operatories. It’s a true plug-and-play solution with no software installation required, and it includes features like customizable foot switches and audible feedback.
This perio charting foot pedal is built by dental professionals, for dental professionals — offering rugged reliability, ergonomic comfort, and proven clinical value.
If you’re ready to upgrade your operatory with a more efficient, hygienic, and hands-free periodontal charting solution, the perio charting foot pedal from Dental R.A.T.™ is the perfect fit.
Get more done with fewer interruptions.
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