Are you gearing up to purchase any "big ticket" items (e.g.: laser or CBCT) within the next year? |
43 total votes |
|
26% |
a. Yes |
|
74% |
b. No |
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When you're looking to purchase an expensive piece of equipment would you rather... |
18 total votes |
|
39% |
a. Wait for special low or no interest deals and pay all up front? |
|
61% |
b. Purchase when you must have the item and finance it? |
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How do you compare similar pieces of equipment? |
18 total votes |
|
56% |
a. Online |
|
6% |
b. Magazine features |
|
33% |
c. Word of mouth |
|
6% |
d. Whatever's cheaper |
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Do you often purchase warranties on high-ticket items? |
17 total votes |
|
59% |
a. Yes |
|
41% |
b. No |
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How is 3D imaging impacting your practice? |
17 total votes |
|
12% |
a. I don't know much about it |
|
47% |
b. I don't use 3D imaging yet, but I am considering it |
|
24% |
c. I have just started using 3D imaging |
|
18% |
d. I use it routinely |
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How do you obtain your 3D scans? |
15 total votes |
|
20% |
a. I have a 3D CBCT machine |
|
27% |
b. I use an imaging lab service |
|
53% |
c. I have access to a 3D machine from a colleague |
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What investments if any, are you considering making to increase production? |
17 total votes |
|
12% |
a. Investing in new equipment |
|
12% |
b. Investing in new appliances |
|
18% |
c. Investing in management consulting services |
|
29% |
d. Investing in or improving Web site |
|
29% |
e. Other |
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Compared to a year ago, has production in your office |
17 total votes |
|
29% |
a. Increased |
|
71% |
b. Decreased |
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What outside financing do you offer your patients? |
17 total votes |
|
18% |
a. OrthoBanc |
|
35% |
b. CareCredit |
|
24% |
c. Chase Dental |
|
0% |
d. Bank of America |
|
6% |
e. Capital One |
|
18% |
f. We don't offer outside financing |
|
0% |
g. Other |
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If you use a laser in your office, what did you pay for it? |
17 total votes |
|
18% |
a. Less than $5,000 |
|
24% |
b. $5,000-$10,000 |
|
0% |
c. $11,000-$15,000 |
|
0% |
d. More than $15,000 |
|
59% |
e. Do not own a laser |
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