Townie® Poll

Digital Imaging

Poll conducted from 2/7/2025 To 3/24/2025

Do you still use film?
353 total votes
8%
Yes
82%
No
10%
Both
If you have not started using CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason?
148 total votes
21%
Cost
26%
Not practical for my practice
6%
Not enough patient demand
4%
Apprehension in learning/training
43%
I do use CAD/CAM
How long have you used your current intraoral camera?
150 total votes
10%
Less than a year
19%
1-3 years
17%
3-5 years
37%
More than 5 years
17%
I don't use an intraoral camera
Which imaging platform plays the biggest role in your practice?
147 total votes
27%
Intraoral cameras
49%
2D digital imaging
6%
CAD/CAM
17%
3D digital imaging
1%
Caries detection
Do you believe the ROI on CAD/CAM or 3D digital imaging is worth the cost of purchasing the technologies?
147 total votes
58%
Yes
42%
No
When did you start using a 3D scanner for taking impressions?
149 total votes
23%
Less than 2 years ago
24%
3–4 years ago
21%
More than 5 years ago
31%
We still use impression materials
True or false: 3D digital imaging is the best technology currently available to improve the quality of dentistry.
150 total votes
66%
True
34%
False
Which digital imaging tech has the most positive impact on patients?
144 total votes
36%
Intraoral cameras
19%
2D digital imaging or 2D panoramic
34%
3D digital imaging
10%
CAD/CAM
0%
Advanced diagnostic tools (i.e., caries detection)
Do you use a DSLR in your practice?
142 total votes
46%
Yes
54%
No
Do you show patients images during or after treatment/consultation?
150 total votes
71%
During
15%
After
14%
Never
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