Are you using a diode laser in your office? |
77 total votes |
|
40% |
a. Yes |
|
60% |
b. No |
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How long have you used a laser? |
45 total votes |
|
4% |
a. Less than six months |
|
9% |
b. Six months to one year |
|
11% |
c. One to two years |
|
36% |
d. More than two years |
|
40% |
e. I do not use a laser |
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Do you use a written informed consent? |
36 total votes |
|
53% |
a. Yes |
|
14% |
b. I haven’t prepared one yet |
|
33% |
c. I am not concerned about using one |
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What kind of laser training did you take? |
30 total votes |
|
27% |
a. Training that came with the laser |
|
13% |
b. Online training |
|
7% |
c. Trained by a colleague |
|
53% |
d. Attended a training seminar |
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What do you use your laser for most often? |
28 total votes |
|
54% |
a. Uncover cuspids |
|
0% |
b. Uncover second molars |
|
36% |
c. Gingival recontouring |
|
11% |
d. Frenectomy |
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What is the second most often procedure? |
28 total votes |
|
25% |
a. Uncover cuspids |
|
7% |
b. Uncover second molars |
|
54% |
c. Gingival recontouring |
|
14% |
d. Frenectomy |
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Do you give the patient post-laser instructions? |
28 total votes |
|
68% |
a. Yes, in writing |
|
21% |
b. Yes, I tell them what to expect |
|
11% |
c. No |
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How do you document your laser procedures? |
28 total votes |
|
36% |
a. Written notes in patient record |
|
4% |
b. Photos before laser |
|
4% |
c. Photos after laser |
|
57% |
d. All of the above |
|
0% |
e. I don’t do anything special |
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How many lasers do you have in your office? |
33 total votes |
|
67% |
a. One |
|
15% |
b. Two |
|
0% |
c. More than two |
|
18% |
d. I don’t have a laser |
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Since prices have come down, how soon would you consider buying another laser or upgrading the one you have? |
35 total votes |
|
9% |
a. Three months |
|
9% |
b. Six months |
|
29% |
c. Sometime in the future |
|
54% |
d. I don’t plan on buying another one |
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