dentaltown poll OFFICE DESIGN Isn't it helpful to know what other practices are doing? Dentaltown polls reflect how other practices operate-what works, what doesn't-and how dentistry is evolving. The information gathered also helps us measure trends in the profession. This poll was conducted on dentaltown.com from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15. Have you made a significant investment (more than $10,000) in technology in the past five years? 8 2 % 1 8 % Yes No Generally, what do you think of practice management software? Love it. It's a vital piece of my practice. 61% I'm unhappy with it most of the time. 7% It has become a necessary evil. 30% I don't use it. 2% Is your office using paperless options (e.g. online patient forms) more or less than when you started practicing? Do you offer Wi-Fi for your patients? 19% 69% More About the same 12% Less 26 JANUARY 2017 // dentaltown.com True or false: A specific piece of technology in your office has been the reason a patient has returned to or referred your practice. 29% 71% Yes No 55% False 45% Truehttp://www.dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com