Do you have an established perio program in your practice? |
209 total votes |
|
77% |
a. Yes |
|
23% |
b. No |
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When treating periodontal disease do you: |
180 total votes |
|
0% |
a. Treat one sextant at a time |
|
12% |
b. Treat one quadrant at a time |
|
32% |
c. Treat two quadrants at a time |
|
3% |
d. Treat the full-mouth at one time |
|
51% |
e. A variety of the first four choices |
|
3% |
f. Something else |
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Using your answer above, how much time is scheduled for each periodontal treatment appointment? |
176 total votes |
|
51% |
a. 60 minutes |
|
7% |
b. 75 minutes |
|
28% |
c. 90 minutes |
|
11% |
d. 120 minutes |
|
3% |
e. More than 120 minutes |
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Who diagnoses periodontal disease in your practice setting? |
178 total votes |
|
16% |
a. DDS/DMD |
|
15% |
b. RDH |
|
69% |
c. Both dentist and hygienist |
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Have you ever treated a patient with rapidly advancing periodontal disease? |
179 total votes |
|
6% |
a. Yes, just one case |
|
54% |
b. Yes, more than one case |
|
30% |
c. No |
|
11% |
d. Not sure |
|
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Have you taken advanced clinical courses after graduating from hygiene school? |
176 total votes |
|
52% |
a. Yes, and they improved my patient care |
|
6% |
b. Yes, and they were not helpful |
|
7% |
c. No, not interested |
|
35% |
d. Not yet, but I am interested in taking a clinical course |
|
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In your current work setting, is the periodontal treatment philosophy: |
178 total votes |
|
49% |
a. Shared and developed by both the dentist and hygienist |
|
12% |
b. Decided by the dentist and delegated to the hygienist |
|
32% |
c. Developed by the hygienist and supported by the dentist |
|
6% |
d. Something else |
|
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Does your dentist prescribe systemic antibiotics for perio patients? |
178 total votes |
|
10% |
a. Yes |
|
49% |
b. No |
|
42% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Does your dentist prescribe sub-antimicrobial-dosed doxycycline (Periostat)? |
178 total votes |
|
15% |
a. Yes |
|
52% |
b. No |
|
33% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Do you use Arestin? |
177 total votes |
|
44% |
a. Yes |
|
40% |
b. No |
|
16% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Do you use PerioChip? |
177 total votes |
|
7% |
a. Yes |
|
86% |
b. No |
|
7% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Do you use Atridox? |
175 total votes |
|
6% |
a. Yes |
|
89% |
b. No |
|
5% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Have you ever used Actisite? |
178 total votes |
|
24% |
a. Yes |
|
68% |
b. No |
|
8% |
Not sure what it is |
|
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Perio Protect is a custom-fitted tray system for treating periodontal disease. How has this affected your office? |
177 total votes |
|
1% |
a. We use the Perio Protect tray system in our office. |
|
0% |
b. We have attended the training program and are considering it. |
|
1% |
c. We are scheduled to attend a training session. |
|
18% |
d. We need more information on the Perio Protect tray system. |
|
81% |
e. I’ve never heard of the Perio Protect tray system. |
|
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Do you recommend specific mouthrinses and toothpaste for your perio patients? |
176 total votes |
|
66% |
a. Yes |
|
3% |
b. No |
|
31% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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Do you recommend nutritional supplements for your perio patients? |
177 total votes |
|
19% |
a. Yes |
|
54% |
b. No |
|
27% |
c. Sometimes |
|
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What is your profession? |
178 total votes |
|
97% |
a. RDH |
|
1% |
b. DDS/DMD |
|
2% |
c. Student |
|
1% |
d. Team Member |
|
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If you are an RDH, how many years of experience do you have? |
175 total votes |
|
23% |
a. One-five years |
|
22% |
b. Six-10 years |
|
12% |
c. 11-15 years |
|
6% |
d. 16-20 years |
|
26% |
e. 21-30 years |
|
11% |
f. More than 30 years |
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