Townie® Poll

Digital Imaging

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

Do you still use film?
95 total votes
11%
Yes
85%
No
4%
Both
Do you show patients images during or after treatment/consultation?
58 total votes
79%
During
14%
After
7%
Never
How often do you use digital imaging tools for patient education?
59 total votes
37%
Every patient
36%
Most patients
14%
Occasionally
10%
Rarely
3%
Never
Which digital imaging tech has the most positive impact on patients?
57 total votes
65%
Intraoral cameras
14%
2D digital imaging or 2D panoramic
18%
3D digital imaging
2%
CAD/CAM
2%
Advanced diagnostic tools (i.e., caries detection)
Are you currently using AI-assisted imaging or diagnostics in your practice?
58 total votes
12%
Yes, regularly
3%
Yes, limited use
0%
Trialing it now
66%
Aware but not using
19%
Not familiar with it
When did you start using a 3D scanner for taking impressions?
59 total votes
19%
Less than 2 years ago
27%
3–4 years ago
20%
More than 5 years ago
34%
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?
59 total votes
58%
Yes
42%
No
If you have not started using CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason?
53 total votes
43%
Cost
19%
Not practical for my practice
4%
Not enough patient demand
2%
Apprehension in learning/training
32%
I do use CAD/CAM
Which imaging platform plays the biggest role in your practice?
57 total votes
28%
Intraoral cameras
46%
2D digital imaging
5%
CAD/CAM
19%
3D digital imaging
2%
Caries detection
Which imaging upgrade are you most likely to invest in next?
59 total votes
19%
3D/CBCT
19%
Intraoral scanner
5%
CAD/CAM
20%
AI diagnostic software
37%
None planned
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