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Clinical technology

Poll conducted from 3/22/2018 To 4/20/2018

Have you made a significant investment in clinical technology in the past three years? (More than $10,000.)	860 total votes

50%
Yes

43%
No

7%
I will in 2018


When it comes to technology in my practice...	516 total votes

21%
I want to be on the bleeding edge.

9%
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

70%
I mix and match old and new technology.


Do you use digital impressions in your practice?	519 total votes

33%
Yes

51%
No

17%
I will be by 2020.


Besides, cost, what is the biggest obstacle in adopting new technology into the practice?	511 total votes

27%
Compatibility or integration with existing technologies.

25%
Finding the time to train myself and the team.

31%
The logistics or disruption of switching to a new system.

16%
I'm happy with what I have.


Which will be more common place in dental practices by 2025?	505 total votes

59%
Lasers

41%
Digital caries detection devices


Has a specific piece of technology in your office been the reason a patient has returned to or referred your practice?	511 total votes

47%
Yes

53%
No


Are you running Windows or Apple in your operatories?	514 total votes

93%
Windows

1%
Apple

7%
We don't have computers in the operatories.


Do you have any interest in dental sleep medicine?	516 total votes

48%
Yes

40%
No

12%
This is already a part of my practice.


What sort of camera do you use for patient records?	506 total votes

43%
DSLR (e.g. Canon, Nikon)

18%
Dental specific camera (e.g. Shofu)

12%
Compact digital camera

27%
Cellphone camera


Has your internet speed ever negatively affected your workflow?	517 total votes

12%
Yes, often

33%
Yes, rarely

54%
No

1%
Cellphone camera

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Clinical technology

Have you made a significant investment in clinical technology in the past three years? (More than $10,000.)

When it comes to technology in my practice...

Do you use digital impressions in your practice?

Besides, cost, what is the biggest obstacle in adopting new technology into the practice?

Which will be more common place in dental practices by 2025?

Has a specific piece of technology in your office been the reason a patient has returned to or referred your practice?

Are you running Windows or Apple in your operatories?

Do you have any interest in dental sleep medicine?

What sort of camera do you use for patient records?

Has your internet speed ever negatively affected your workflow?

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