Townie® Poll

Digital Imaging

Poll conducted from 2/7/2025 To 3/31/2025

Do you still use film?
64 total votes
9%
Yes
86%
No
5%
Both
If you have not started using CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason?
31 total votes
19%
Cost
29%
Not practical for my practice
16%
Not enough patient demand
3%
Apprehension in learning/training
32%
I do use CAD/CAM
How long have you used your current intraoral camera?
32 total votes
13%
Less than a year
19%
1-3 years
19%
3-5 years
44%
More than 5 years
6%
I don't use an intraoral camera
Which imaging platform plays the biggest role in your practice?
31 total votes
23%
Intraoral cameras
65%
2D digital imaging
0%
CAD/CAM
13%
3D digital imaging
0%
Caries detection
Do you believe the ROI on CAD/CAM or 3D digital imaging is worth the cost of purchasing the technologies?
32 total votes
47%
Yes
53%
No
When did you start using a 3D scanner for taking impressions?
32 total votes
19%
Less than 2 years ago
13%
3–4 years ago
28%
More than 5 years ago
41%
We still use impression materials
True or false: 3D digital imaging is the best technology currently available to improve the quality of dentistry.
32 total votes
47%
True
53%
False
Which digital imaging tech has the most positive impact on patients?
29 total votes
48%
Intraoral cameras
14%
2D digital imaging or 2D panoramic
24%
3D digital imaging
14%
CAD/CAM
0%
Advanced diagnostic tools (i.e., caries detection)
Do you use a DSLR in your practice?
30 total votes
53%
Yes
47%
No
Do you show patients images during or after treatment/consultation?
32 total votes
69%
During
13%
After
19%
Never
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