Do you dispense toothbrushes? |
603 total votes |
|
96% |
Yes |
|
4% |
No |
|
|
Which handle design do you prefer for your patients? |
509 total votes |
|
41% |
Straight |
|
59% |
Angled |
|
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Which brushhead design do you prefer for most patients? |
516 total votes |
|
88% |
Compact |
|
12% |
Full-head |
|
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How do the majority of your patients brush? |
516 total votes |
|
57% |
45 degree angle/Bass Technique |
|
19% |
Scrub Technique |
|
24% |
Circular Technique |
|
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How many toothbrushes do you dispense a week? |
518 total votes |
|
3% |
0 |
|
15% |
1-20 |
|
48% |
21-40 |
|
23% |
41-60 |
|
6% |
61-80 |
|
4% |
81+ |
|
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What is the most frequent problem area for plaque removal? |
513 total votes |
|
36% |
Gingival margins |
|
17% |
Lingual anterior surface |
|
22% |
All lingual surfaces |
|
14% |
Distal of the last molar |
|
11% |
Mandibular right lingual |
|
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Do you use disclosing tablets or liquid to help identify plaque? |
516 total votes |
|
52% |
Sometimes |
|
4% |
Always |
|
44% |
Never |
|
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Do you recommend extra soft post surgical toothbrushes? |
514 total votes |
|
62% |
Yes |
|
38% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend end-tuft brushes? |
512 total votes |
|
76% |
Yes |
|
24% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend ortho brushes? |
514 total votes |
|
54% |
Yes |
|
46% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend sulcus brushes? |
514 total votes |
|
53% |
Yes |
|
47% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend power toothbrushes? |
515 total votes |
|
11% |
Yes, only for adults |
|
87% |
Yes, both adults and children |
|
2% |
No |
|
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Do you dispense toothpaste in the office? |
510 total votes |
|
82% |
Yes |
|
18% |
No |
|
|
Which toothpaste do you use personally? |
512 total votes |
|
33% |
Free samples from dental meeting or mailings |
|
19% |
Whatever is available in the office |
|
47% |
I have a particular toothpaste I prefer and am willing to purchase |
|
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Do you recommend toothpastes specifically for their fluoride content? |
515 total votes |
|
70% |
Yes |
|
30% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend anti-gingivitis toothpastes? |
514 total votes |
|
50% |
Yes |
|
50% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend toothpastes for sensitivity? |
512 total votes |
|
98% |
Yes |
|
2% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend toothpastes for xerostomia? |
512 total votes |
|
76% |
Yes |
|
24% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend toothpastes for whitening? |
509 total votes |
|
38% |
Yes |
|
62% |
No |
|
|
Do you recommend toothpastes specific for fresh breath? |
516 total votes |
|
26% |
Yes |
|
74% |
No |
|
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