Townie® Poll

Orthodontics and Sleep Dentistry

Poll conducted from 3/24/2023 To 4/19/2023

Does your practice screen for sleep apnea?
145 total votes
37%
Yes
63%
No
How would you rate your interest in incorporating sleep dentistry into your practice?
74 total votes
19%
Not interested at all
47%
Somewhat interested in learning more
18%
Very interested and willing to add this to my practice
16%
I already offer sleep dentistry/medicine in my practice
Do you refer patients directly for a sleep study if you suspect sleep apnea?
74 total votes
35%
Yes
14%
No
51%
I recommend the patient discuss it with their physician
How often do patients ask questions regarding snoring or other sleep issues?
75 total votes
27%
Never
55%
Monthly
9%
Weekly
9%
Daily
Which statement best describes your position regarding sleep apnea and dental offices?
73 total votes
60%
I don't think we're doing enough as a profession
22%
Dentistry is doing a great job addressing this problem
18%
Our role should only be to refer a patient to a specialist
How many orthodontic cases do you treat per month?
74 total votes
89%
10 or fewer
9%
10–20
0%
20–30
1%
More than 30
How much has orthodontic treatment contributed to your practice income?
75 total votes
47%
I do not offer ortho treatment in my office.
32%
Minimally.
19%
Moderately.
3%
Significantly.
Which of the following clear aligner business models is most appealing to you?
73 total votes
58%
Treatment plan and fabrication done by outside company
1%
Treatment plan by outside company, aligners made in my practice
8%
Treatment plan and aligners done in my practice
33%
I have no interest in offering this service
Do you specifically market orthodontic treatment to attract patients?
75 total votes
27%
Yes
61%
No
12%
Not applicable
How often do your patients accept orthodontic treatment when it is presented to them?
75 total votes
39%
I do not offer ortho treatment in my office.
1%
Every time.
28%
Most of the time.
25%
Sometimes.
7%
Rarely.
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