How do you handle ortho in your practice? |
1259 total votes |
|
| 18% |
| I perform ortho in my practice |
|
| 42% |
| I refer ortho out |
|
| 27% |
| Both of the above |
|
| 13% |
| I don’t perform ortho in my practice |
|
|
When do you make most of your referrals to the orthodontist? |
790 total votes |
|
| 26% |
| When the patient has reached age 7 |
|
| 19% |
| When all the primary teeth have exfoliated |
|
| 10% |
| When the child starts to ask or show concern about their malocclusion |
|
| 8% |
| When the parent asks for a referral |
|
| 37% |
| Other |
|
|
How many Orthodontists do you refer to in your community? |
791 total votes |
|
| 23% |
| 1 |
|
| 39% |
| 2 |
|
| 24% |
| 3 |
|
| 15% |
| 4 or more |
|
|
What is the most important factor when selecting an Orthodontist for referral? |
795 total votes |
|
| 24% |
| Patient case specifics |
|
| 3% |
| Insurance compatibility |
|
| 21% |
| Convenient location for patient |
|
| 41% |
| Personal relationship |
|
| 11% |
| Other |
|
|
If you offer some orthodontic services in your practice, do you routinely discuss cases with your local orthodontist? |
770 total votes |
|
| 28% |
| Yes, my orthodontist is very helpful |
|
| 26% |
| No, it is too awkward |
|
| 46% |
| I do not do orthodontics in my practice |
|
|
If you do not currently perform orthodontics in your practice, will you add that service in the future? |
766 total votes |
|
| 14% |
| Yes, I want to take some courses and get started |
|
| 43% |
| No, I would rather refer to the specialist |
|
| 43% |
| I am already providing orthodontic services |
|
|
Which is the most difficult population to manage in orthodontics? |
717 total votes |
|
| 57% |
| Teenagers |
|
| 20% |
| Adults |
|
| 22% |
| All of the above |
|
|
Are your patients requesting treatment with clear, plastic aligners? |
766 total votes |
|
| 73% |
| Yes |
|
| 27% |
| No |
|
|
Do you currently treat patients with clear, plastic aligners? |
787 total votes |
|
| 12% |
| Yes, clear aligners only |
|
| 20% |
| Yes, I offer clear aligners and traditional ortho |
|
| 19% |
| No, I perform traditional ortho only |
|
| 48% |
| I do not perform ortho in my practice |
|
|
If no, why do you not treat patients with clear, plastic aligners? |
558 total votes |
|
| 5% |
| Patients not asking for it |
|
| 9% |
| I don't believe it works |
|
| 19% |
| It is too expensive |
|
| 66% |
| I do not perform ortho in my practice |
|
|
If yes, do you intend on starting more, fewer, or the same number of cases in the next 3 months? |
731 total votes |
|
| 31% |
| I intend to start more cases |
|
| 4% |
| I intend to start fewer cases |
|
| 14% |
| I intend to start the same number of cases |
|
| 6% |
| I don't intend to start any cases at all |
|
| 46% |
| I do not perform ortho in my practice |
|
|