Do you dispense toothbrushes? |
603 total votes |
|
| 96% |
| Yes |
|
| 4% |
| No |
|
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Which handle design do you prefer for your patients? |
509 total votes |
|
| 41% |
| Straight |
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| 59% |
| Angled |
|
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Which brushhead design do you prefer for most patients? |
516 total votes |
|
| 88% |
| Compact |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 17% |
| Lingual anterior surface |
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| 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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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Do you recommend toothpastes specific for fresh breath? |
516 total votes |
|
| 26% |
| Yes |
|
| 74% |
| No |
|
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