Create a TopsDPX Broadcast

Have an important announcement to send? A fun office event to broadcast? Here's how to reach the most patients possible!

1.) Go to Comm > Tops Reminders.

2.) In the Patient Communicator > Messages tab, click the Broadcast button on the upper right.

3.) A window will open asking you to select your audience. 

• Select from Schedule allows you to pick everyone on the schedule for a selected period.
• Upload a Contact List allows you to upload a list of names and numbers (you can create this in Tops Ortho or bring it in from another source; it must be a .csv file). For directions on how to create a .csv file, see the related article below, Create a Custom Contact List for TopsDPX.
• Use Existing Contacts allows you to enter specific contacts to create a custom group.

4.) Select your audience and click Next.

5.) You can use an existing Template, or simply type your message in the Content field. If desired, you can add variables to your message to make it more personal. Just click to add!

6.) When you are satisfied with the message, click Next.

7.) A window will pop up with a preview of your broadcast and a list of recipients. Review this information and click Send.

8.) You're done! You will soon see your broadcast in patient threads in the Patient Communicator.