Have you made a significant investment in clinical technology in the past three years? (More than $10,000.) |
860 total votes |
|
50% |
Yes |
|
43% |
No |
|
7% |
I will in 2018 |
|
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When it comes to technology in my practice... |
516 total votes |
|
21% |
I want to be on the bleeding edge. |
|
9% |
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! |
|
70% |
I mix and match old and new technology. |
|
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Do you use digital impressions in your practice? |
519 total votes |
|
33% |
Yes |
|
51% |
No |
|
17% |
I will be by 2020. |
|
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Besides, cost, what is the biggest obstacle in adopting new technology into the practice? |
511 total votes |
|
27% |
Compatibility or integration with existing technologies. |
|
25% |
Finding the time to train myself and the team. |
|
31% |
The logistics or disruption of switching to a new system. |
|
16% |
I'm happy with what I have. |
|
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Which will be more common place in dental practices by 2025? |
505 total votes |
|
59% |
Lasers |
|
41% |
Digital caries detection devices |
|
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Has a specific piece of technology in your office been the reason a patient has returned to or referred your practice? |
511 total votes |
|
47% |
Yes |
|
53% |
No |
|
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Are you running Windows or Apple in your operatories? |
514 total votes |
|
93% |
Windows |
|
1% |
Apple |
|
7% |
We don't have computers in the operatories. |
|
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Do you have any interest in dental sleep medicine? |
516 total votes |
|
48% |
Yes |
|
40% |
No |
|
12% |
This is already a part of my practice. |
|
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What sort of camera do you use for patient records? |
506 total votes |
|
43% |
DSLR (e.g. Canon, Nikon) |
|
18% |
Dental specific camera (e.g. Shofu) |
|
12% |
Compact digital camera |
|
27% |
Cellphone camera |
|
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Has your internet speed ever negatively affected your workflow? |
517 total votes |
|
12% |
Yes, often |
|
33% |
Yes, rarely |
|
54% |
No |
|
1% |
Cellphone camera |
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