Will you make an equipment purchase greater than $10,000 in 2016? |
150 total votes |
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37% |
Yes |
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63% |
No |
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Would you consider purchasing and incorporating a laser into your daily practice? (not just occasional use) |
97 total votes |
|
18% |
Yes, I use one on a daily basis |
|
38% |
I own a laser but only use it occasionally |
|
16% |
Yes, I plan to purchase one soon |
|
28% |
No, I don't think lasers are for me |
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When was the last time you updated your computer hardware (workstations or server)? |
97 total votes |
|
28% |
Within the last 6 months |
|
20% |
6-12 months ago |
|
16% |
12-18 months ago |
|
36% |
More than 18 months ago |
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Would you consider switching to cloud-based practice management software? |
96 total votes |
|
13% |
I'm already using a cloud solution |
|
10% |
I want to make the switch in the next 12 months |
|
77% |
I'm planning on staying with a client-server system for now |
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When will you finally purchase a device for digital impressions (aka intraoral scanner)? |
96 total votes |
|
29% |
I already own a system |
|
6% |
I want to purchase a system in the next year |
|
29% |
I will purchase a system sometime after next year |
|
35% |
I do not plan to purchase this technology |
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Do you currently have access to CBCT when you need it? |
93 total votes |
|
23% |
Yes, I own a system |
|
32% |
Yes, I have access through a colleague |
|
6% |
No, I would like to purchase a system |
|
39% |
No, I do not have a need at this time |
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Have you considered adding electric handpieces to your practice? |
94 total votes |
|
37% |
I am already a user of electric handpieces |
|
12% |
I would like to soon |
|
51% |
I am happy with air-driven handpieces |
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What are your thoughts on caries detection equipment? |
93 total votes |
|
27% |
I use it on a regular basis |
|
3% |
I am interested in purchasing one of the existing options on the market |
|
24% |
I would like to learn more about the options out there |
|
46% |
I don't think this technology is for me |
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How many intraoral cameras do you have? |
95 total votes |
|
37% |
One for every operatory |
|
33% |
One in most of my operatories |
|
16% |
I use an extraoral camera |
|
15% |
I do not use clinical cameras |
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Primarily, when it comes to making big equipment purchases, you will... |
95 total votes |
|
25% |
Only replace obsolete or broken equipment |
|
66% |
Upgrade when a new feature is especially useful or exciting |
|
8% |
Stay on the bleeding edge of technology |
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