Do you think orthodontics is a shrinking specialty? |
427 total votes |
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| 38% |
| Yes |
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| 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 |
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| 11% |
| $3,501- $4,000 |
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| 19% |
| $4,001 - 4,500 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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