Do you currently own or plan to purchase CAD/CAM technology in the next 12 months? |
747 total votes |
|
| 30% |
| I currently own |
|
| 24% |
| I plan to purchase in the next 12 months |
|
| 46% |
| I do not own and do not plan to purchase |
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What is your primary reason for not purchasing CAD/CAM technology? |
397 total votes |
|
| 45% |
| Cost to purchase |
|
| 1% |
| Difficult to learn technology |
|
| 4% |
| Waiting to see other players enter the market |
|
| 2% |
| Cost to maintain system |
|
| 1% |
| Cost for upgrades |
|
| 16% |
| No interest in doing lab work |
|
| 31% |
| I already own CAD/CAM |
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What is your secondary reason for not purchasing CAD/CAM technology? |
390 total votes |
|
| 17% |
| Cost to purchase |
|
| 6% |
| Difficult to learn technology |
|
| 9% |
| Waiting to see other players enter the market |
|
| 18% |
| Cost to maintain system |
|
| 11% |
| Cost for upgrades |
|
| 9% |
| No interest in doing lab work |
|
| 30% |
| I already own CAD/CAM |
|
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What is your biggest frustration with ownership of CAD/CAM technology? |
343 total votes |
|
| 11% |
| Time needed for doctor training |
|
| 27% |
| Cost of software/hardware maintenance |
|
| 3% |
| Cost of materials to fabricate crown |
|
| 9% |
| Time needed for staff training |
|
| 32% |
| Cost to update to the latest technology |
|
| 19% |
| Other |
|
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Does your lab routinely use digital scanner or milling technology to fabricate restorations for you? |
390 total votes |
|
| 58% |
| Yes |
|
| 27% |
| No |
|
| 15% |
| I don't know |
|
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What is an appropriate cost for monthly maintenance of a piece of high tech equipment like CAD/CAM (scanner and milling unit)? |
326 total votes |
|
| 43% |
| $100 |
|
| 17% |
| $150 |
|
| 18% |
| $200 |
|
| 21% |
| $250 |
|
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If Amazon.com sold dental products, would you buy from them? |
389 total votes |
|
| 39% |
| Yes, if cost savings was more than 25% |
|
| 40% |
| Yes, if cost savings was at least 10% or more |
|
| 6% |
| Yes, if cost was about the same |
|
| 15% |
| No, I'm happy with current suppliers |
|
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Who services your dental equipment? |
384 total votes |
|
| 33% |
| Local, independent rep |
|
| 8% |
| We do most of our own repairs in office |
|
| 60% |
| Technician that works for supply company |
|
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I am a participating provider in ___ insurance plans (PPO or DHMO). |
391 total votes |
|
| 29% |
| 0 - we are not in-network for any plans |
|
| 27% |
| 1 - 3 |
|
| 22% |
| 4 - 7 |
|
| 13% |
| 8 - 12 |
|
| 9% |
| 13 + |
|
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What is your current status regarding Medicare? |
156 total votes |
|
| 12% |
| I have completed the forms to opt out of the system |
|
| 17% |
| I have enrolled as an ordering/referring provider |
|
| 4% |
| I am enrolled to provide services covered by Medicare |
|
| 67% |
| I have done nothing regarding Medicare |
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