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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