Townie® Poll

Digital Imaging

Poll conducted from 2/9/2026 To 3/9/2026

Do you still use film?
440 total votes
63%
Yes
33%
No
4%
Both
Do you show patients images during or after treatment/consultation?
105 total votes
81%
During
14%
After
5%
Never
How often do you use digital imaging tools for patient education?
106 total votes
30%
Every patient
43%
Most patients
16%
Occasionally
6%
Rarely
5%
Never
Which digital imaging tech has the most positive impact on patients?
103 total votes
65%
Intraoral cameras
16%
2D digital imaging or 2D panoramic
14%
3D digital imaging
4%
CAD/CAM
2%
Advanced diagnostic tools (i.e., caries detection)
Are you currently using AI-assisted imaging or diagnostics in your practice?
104 total votes
12%
Yes, regularly
3%
Yes, limited use
1%
Trialing it now
66%
Aware but not using
18%
Not familiar with it
When did you start using a 3D scanner for taking impressions?
105 total votes
22%
Less than 2 years ago
24%
3–4 years ago
22%
More than 5 years ago
32%
We still use impression materials
Do you believe the ROI on CAD/CAM or 3D digital imaging is worth the cost of purchasing the technologies?
105 total votes
64%
Yes
36%
No
If you have not started using CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason?
99 total votes
35%
Cost
20%
Not practical for my practice
7%
Not enough patient demand
2%
Apprehension in learning/training
35%
I do use CAD/CAM
Which imaging platform plays the biggest role in your practice?
102 total votes
30%
Intraoral cameras
40%
2D digital imaging
8%
CAD/CAM
18%
3D digital imaging
4%
Caries detection
Which imaging upgrade are you most likely to invest in next?
106 total votes
21%
3D/CBCT
19%
Intraoral scanner
5%
CAD/CAM
17%
AI diagnostic software
39%
None planned
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