Do you use a diode laser in your practice? |
86 total votes |
|
| 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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