Townie® Poll

Treatment Planning

Poll conducted from 7/17/2026 To 8/17/2026

How do you handle screenings and first consultations?
25 total votes
12%
Solo
8%
With an assistant
60%
With a treatment coordinator
20%
Other
Are you currently using a remote monitoring solution in your practice?
13 total votes
8%
Yes
31%
No, but considering it
62%
No, and not interested
How often do you seek feedback during the analysis stage? (Through Orthotown, colleagues, associates, etc.)
12 total votes
58%
Never
17%
Seldom
17%
Often
8%
Always
Do you use an orthodontic diagnostic software?
13 total votes
38%
Yes
62%
No
0%
Only in some cases
Do you collect the first payment when you recommend treatment (or have the second consultation)?
13 total votes
31%
Yes
0%
No, before this step
69%
No, after this step
Do you offer a discount for cash payments made in full at the start of treatment?
13 total votes
85%
Yes, 5 percent or less
0%
Yes, 10 percent or less
8%
Yes, more than 10 percent
8%
No discounts
What percentage of your cases involve early treatment?
13 total votes
54%
Less than 25 percent
38%
25 to 50 percent
8%
50 to 75 percent
0%
More than 75 percent
Do you use white stone models, digital scans, or both?
13 total votes
15%
White stone models
62%
Digital files
23%
Both
What's the most common form of retention in your office?
13 total votes
0%
Bonded
38%
Clear
8%
Acrylic
54%
Mix
Do you offer and advertise treatment acceleration options?
13 total votes
15%
Yes, if the patient meets the criteria
85%
No, we do not offer this service/technology
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How do you handle screenings and first consultations?