Townie® Poll

Treatment Planning

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

How do you handle screenings and first consultations?
29 total votes
14%
Solo
10%
With an assistant
59%
With a treatment coordinator
17%
Other
Are you currently using a remote monitoring solution in your practice?
17 total votes
18%
Yes
29%
No, but considering it
53%
No, and not interested
How often do you seek feedback during the analysis stage? (Through Orthotown, colleagues, associates, etc.)
16 total votes
56%
Never
13%
Seldom
25%
Often
6%
Always
Do you use an orthodontic diagnostic software?
16 total votes
38%
Yes
63%
No
0%
Only in some cases
Do you collect the first payment when you recommend treatment (or have the second consultation)?
17 total votes
29%
Yes
0%
No, before this step
71%
No, after this step
Do you offer a discount for cash payments made in full at the start of treatment?
17 total votes
76%
Yes, 5 percent or less
12%
Yes, 10 percent or less
6%
Yes, more than 10 percent
6%
No discounts
What percentage of your cases involve early treatment?
17 total votes
47%
Less than 25 percent
41%
25 to 50 percent
12%
50 to 75 percent
0%
More than 75 percent
Do you use white stone models, digital scans, or both?
17 total votes
12%
White stone models
71%
Digital files
18%
Both
What's the most common form of retention in your office?
17 total votes
0%
Bonded
41%
Clear
6%
Acrylic
53%
Mix
Do you offer and advertise treatment acceleration options?
17 total votes
18%
Yes, if the patient meets the criteria
82%
No, we do not offer this service/technology
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How do you handle screenings and first consultations?