Is there more than one dentist in your practice? |
969 total votes |
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| 52% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 48% |
| b. No |
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What is the primary advantage of a group practice? |
517 total votes |
|
| 26% |
| a. Convenient schedule |
|
| 45% |
| b. Professional interaction |
|
| 7% |
| c. Partner will purchase practice when I retire |
|
| 2% |
| d. Higher profile in the community |
|
| 21% |
| e. Able to offer additional services |
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What is the primary disadvantage of group practice? |
516 total votes |
|
| 27% |
| a. Large staff |
|
| 22% |
| b. Many partnerships fail |
|
| 32% |
| c. Conflicting professional opinions |
|
| 9% |
| d. Patient perception as a ‘mill’ |
|
| 10% |
| e. High overhead |
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Does your group practice include any specialists in the group? |
513 total votes |
|
| 20% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 47% |
| b. No |
|
| 34% |
| c. I’m a solo practitioner |
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What is the ideal number of dentists in a practice? |
522 total votes |
|
| 24% |
| a. 1– Solo is best |
|
| 41% |
| b. 2 |
|
| 24% |
| c. 3 |
|
| 11% |
| d. 4 or more |
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Do you believe that solo practices will continue to be the majority? |
527 total votes |
|
| 57% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 43% |
| b. No |
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What is your opinion of “corporate” group practices? |
527 total votes |
|
| 40% |
| a. There are more to come |
|
| 11% |
| b. They will not work long term |
|
| 30% |
| c. These can only work in certain places |
|
| 18% |
| d. No opinion |
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Why is dentistry still dominated by solo practices? |
527 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| a. Small number of dentists available in many areas of the country |
|
| 54% |
| b. Dentists enjoy “doing their own thing” |
|
| 25% |
| c. Differences in practice style make it difficult |
|
| 7% |
| d. Poor experiences as associates |
|
| 4% |
| e. Other |
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