Do you think cosmetic dentistry should become a recognized specialty in dentistry? |
855 total votes |
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| 26% |
| a. Yes |
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| 74% |
| b. No |
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How do you think cosmetic dentistry marketing is perceived by our patients? |
510 total votes |
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| 53% |
| a. This is an introduction to a great service |
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| 12% |
| b. I didn’t know dentists could do that |
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| 16% |
| c. Supports the notion that dentistry is mostly elective |
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| 19% |
| d. Detracts from our position as a healing profession |
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What is your approximate fee for custom fitted whitening trays? |
518 total votes |
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| 31% |
| a. $100-249 |
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| 39% |
| b. $250-349 |
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| 21% |
| c. $350-400 |
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| 9% |
| d. $401+ |
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Do you believe the current impression free approaches to bleaching will replace impressions and in office treatments? |
519 total votes |
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| 27% |
| a. Yes |
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| 73% |
| b. No |
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When will tooth-colored restorations completely replace amalgam? |
527 total votes |
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| 9% |
| a. In 2 years |
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| 11% |
| b. In 4 years |
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| 41% |
| c. In 6+ years |
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| 39% |
| d. Never |
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Do you use the term “cosmetic dentistry” in any of your marketing materials? |
525 total votes |
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| 61% |
| a. Yes |
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| 39% |
| b. No |
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Which of the following is the biggest challenge to delivering quality cosmetic dentistry? |
519 total votes |
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| 26% |
| a. Patient expectations |
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| 4% |
| b. Lack of quality CE courses |
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| 10% |
| c. Technique sensitive materials |
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| 60% |
| d. Patients cannot afford treatment |
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Patient expectations of what can be done with a dental “makeover” has become unrealistic. |
523 total votes |
|
| 56% |
| a. True |
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| 44% |
| b. False |
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In the future, I would like to see: |
510 total votes |
|
| 18% |
| a. More single-visit aesthetic indirect restorations |
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| 32% |
| b. Direct materials that are not technique sensitive |
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| 20% |
| c. Lab fabricated restorations on a quick turn-around |
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| 29% |
| d. Improved technologies for prevention |
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Will you consider CAD/CAM technology in your office? |
514 total votes |
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| 14% |
| a. I already own this technology |
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| 8% |
| b. I will purchase it within three years |
|
| 42% |
| c. I’m willing to consider a future purchase |
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| 36% |
| d. I’m more interested in lab-based CAD/CAM technologies |
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