Do you think orthodontics is a shrinking specialty? |
427 total votes |
|
38% |
Yes |
|
62% |
No |
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What is the appropriate fee range for an adult case with conventional brackets and 24-month treatment time? |
225 total votes |
|
8% |
$3,000 - $3,5000 |
|
11% |
$3,501- $4,000 |
|
19% |
$4,001 - 4,500 |
|
21% |
$4,501 - 5,000 |
|
41% |
$5,001+ |
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What is the appropriate fee range for an adult case with clear aligners and 24-month treatment time? |
205 total votes |
|
9% |
$3,600-4,000 |
|
18% |
$4,001-4,500 |
|
25% |
$4,501-5,000 |
|
29% |
$5,001-6,000 |
|
20% |
$6,001+ |
|
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Why do many general dentists avoid ortho in their practice? |
210 total votes |
|
19% |
Too much equipment/special materials |
|
11% |
Lack of ortho-trained staff |
|
27% |
No interest in orthodontics |
|
15% |
Do not believe available CE is adequate |
|
28% |
I perform ortho in my practice |
|
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Do you use the services of an outside agency to assist with treatment planning of traditional orthodontic cases? |
211 total votes |
|
22% |
Yes |
|
45% |
No |
|
33% |
I do not treat orthodontic patients |
|
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How often do you finish your clear aligner cases with brackets for any period of time? |
204 total votes |
|
46% |
Less than 10% of cases |
|
10% |
11% - 50% cases |
|
6% |
More than 50% of cases |
|
38% |
I do not treat orthodontic patients |
|
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What is your opinion of short-course orthodontic treatment that lasts approximately four-to-six months and aims to correct cosmetic deficiencies only? |
211 total votes |
|
15% |
I would never perform or recommend this approach |
|
58% |
This is a great treatment for some patients |
|
8% |
It seems too fast to be effective |
|
9% |
I do not know any orthodontists who offer this treatment |
|
10% |
I want to offer this in my practice |
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What percentage of your annual CE do you do via correspondence (print or electronic)? |
210 total votes |
|
51% |
10% or less |
|
32% |
11% - 40% |
|
13% |
41% - 70% |
|
4% |
More than 70% |
|
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Are you planning to attend the ADA meeting in San Antonio this year? |
213 total votes |
|
10% |
Yes |
|
90% |
No |
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