Does your hygienist use a laser to treat patients with gingivitis or periodontitis? |
207 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| Yes, with great success |
|
| 4% |
| Yes, with lackluster results |
|
| 14% |
| I am considering this option |
|
| 73% |
| No |
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Do you use a soft-tissue laser? |
118 total votes |
|
| 26% |
| Yes, frequently |
|
| 25% |
| Yes, occasionally |
|
| 16% |
| No, but I'm considering getting one |
|
| 32% |
| No, and I have no plans on purchasing one |
|
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Do you use a hard-tissue laser? |
116 total votes |
|
| 5% |
| Yes, frequently |
|
| 5% |
| Yes, occasionally |
|
| 17% |
| No, but I'm considering getting one |
|
| 72% |
| No, and I have no plans on purchasing one |
|
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What's the primary obstacle to owning a laser? |
114 total votes |
|
| 41% |
| Cost |
|
| 5% |
| Speed or efficiency in procedures |
|
| 4% |
| Not enough room in the operatory |
|
| 9% |
| Doubtful of anesthesia-free claims |
|
| 21% |
| Limited number of treatments |
|
| 20% |
| I already own one |
|
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What is the most impressive clinical advantage of soft-tissue lasers? |
106 total votes |
|
| 62% |
| Ability to cut and coagulate |
|
| 11% |
| Ability to use on and around metals |
|
| 5% |
| Sutureless surgery |
|
| 15% |
| Increased patient comfort |
|
| 7% |
| Shallow area of tissue necrosis |
|
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What kind of laser training would you prefer? |
109 total votes |
|
| 76% |
| Lecture + hands-on training |
|
| 24% |
| Online CE or webinar |
|
| 0% |
| Written CE or manual only |
|
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Will lasers be a common instrument in the standard GP office by 2030? |
112 total votes |
|
| 72% |
| Yes |
|
| 28% |
| No |
|
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Have you seen enough evidence that the ROI on lasers makes the purchase worthwhile? |
111 total votes |
|
| 31% |
| Yes, if the doctor markets the treatment options |
|
| 18% |
| Yes, regardless of how the technology is marketed to patients |
|
| 51% |
| No |
|
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Do you offer laser teeth whitening in your practice? |
113 total votes |
|
| 12% |
| Yes |
|
| 79% |
| No |
|
| 10% |
| Not anymore |
|
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Lasers are best suited for which area? |
109 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| Hygiene |
|
| 72% |
| General practice |
|
| 19% |
| Specialties (e.g., orthodontics) |
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