Do you use a diode laser in your practice? |
86 total votes |
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41% |
a. Yes |
|
59% |
b. No |
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How long have you used a laser? |
54 total votes |
|
20% |
a. Zero to six months |
|
15% |
b. Six to 12 months |
|
7% |
c. One to two years |
|
26% |
d. More than two years |
|
31% |
e. Still undecided about a laser |
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How many lasers do you have in your office? |
55 total votes |
|
53% |
a. One |
|
2% |
b. Two |
|
0% |
c. Three |
|
4% |
d. More than three |
|
42% |
e. I don't own a laser |
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Since the prices have dropped how soon would you consider buying another laser? |
53 total votes |
|
9% |
a. Three months |
|
6% |
b. Six months |
|
38% |
c. Sometime in the future |
|
47% |
d. I don't plan on buying another one |
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What kind of laser training did you take? |
39 total votes |
|
36% |
a. Training that come with the laser |
|
18% |
b. On-line training |
|
5% |
c. Trained by a colleague |
|
41% |
d. Attended a training seminar |
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What do you use you laser for most often? |
36 total votes |
|
61% |
a. Uncover cuspids |
|
0% |
b. Remove operculum |
|
8% |
c. Uncover second molars |
|
31% |
d. Aesthetic gingival re-contouring |
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What did you do before using laser treatments? |
40 total votes |
|
53% |
a. Waited on teeth to erupt |
|
18% |
b. Referred to oral surgeon for treatment |
|
30% |
c. Referred to periodontist for treatment |
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What did you pay for your laser? |
35 total votes |
|
46% |
a. Less than $5,000 |
|
43% |
b. $5,000 - $10,000 |
|
11% |
c. $11,000 - $16,000 |
|
0% |
d. More than $16,000 |
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