Do you own/use a laser? |
984 total votes |
|
| 21% |
| Yes |
|
| 54% |
| No |
|
| 18% |
| I’m thinking about it |
|
| 7% |
| I will never use a laser |
|
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Are you planning to purchase a laser in the next 6 months? |
648 total votes |
|
| 88% |
| No |
|
| 4% |
| Yes–Soft Tissue |
|
| 7% |
| Yes–Hard Tissue |
|
| 1% |
| Yes–Hygiene |
|
| 1% |
| Yes–Whitening |
|
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If lasers were more affordable, would you invest in one? |
653 total votes |
|
| 60% |
| Yes |
|
| 25% |
| No |
|
| 15% |
| Already own one |
|
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What would influence your decision in purchasing a laser the most? |
572 total votes |
|
| 62% |
| Price/Size |
|
| 8% |
| Size/Price |
|
| 12% |
| Brand name/Price |
|
| 15% |
| Price/Brand name |
|
| 1% |
| Brand name/Size |
|
| 1% |
| Size/Brand name |
|
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Would you consider investing in a laser for your Hygiene Department? |
642 total votes |
|
| 23% |
| Yes |
|
| 52% |
| No |
|
| 26% |
| A Hygienist cannot use a laser in my state |
|
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Are you concerned about the ‘learning curve’ generally associated with laser dentistry? |
646 total votes |
|
| 37% |
| Yes |
|
| 63% |
| No |
|
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What laser feature is the most important for you? |
605 total votes |
|
| 1% |
| Appearance |
|
| 98% |
| Performance characteristics |
|
| 1% |
| Accessories |
|
|
How important for you is the portability of a laser? |
618 total votes |
|
| 56% |
| Very important |
|
| 17% |
| Not Important |
|
| 27% |
| Important |
|
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Do you believe adding a laser to your practice would bring in new patients? |
637 total votes |
|
| 54% |
| Yes |
|
| 46% |
| No |
|
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If you are planning on purchasing a laser, what payment option are you considering? |
469 total votes |
|
| 26% |
| Cash |
|
| 46% |
| Lease |
|
| 28% |
| Bank Financing |
|
|
What benefits are you looking for the most in a laser? |
573 total votes |
|
| 47% |
| Improved patient care |
|
| 13% |
| Reduced anesthesia |
|
| 11% |
| Marketing/Practice Expansion |
|
| 29% |
| Expanding the number and types of dental procedure |
|
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What percent of your complex cases do you use a semi-adjustable or fully adjustable articulator? |
638 total votes |
|
| 26% |
| Never |
|
| 47% |
| 1% – 33% of the time |
|
| 9% |
| 34% - 66% of the time |
|
| 7% |
| 67% - 99% of the time |
|
| 11% |
| Always |
|
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If you needed a medium sized DO (Distal Occlusal) restoration on #3 in your own mouth would you get: |
655 total votes |
|
| 15% |
| Amalgam |
|
| 36% |
| Direct Composite |
|
| 26% |
| Gold Inlay |
|
| 22% |
| Indirect Porcelain / Cerec |
|
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