poll CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY Dentaltown's monthly poll helps you see how other practices operate- what's working, what isn't-and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather helps us measure the trends of the profession. This poll was conducted July 10-Aug. 10 on dentaltown.com. Will you spend at least $10,000 in upgrading or purchasing clinical technologies in your practice in 2017? 4 9 % 5 1 % Yes No Do you use a digital caries detection device? 19% Yes Are you confident that all your patient records are stored in a HIPAA-compliant manner? 73% 81% 27% Yes No, I use traditional diagnostic methods No True or false: A specific piece of technology in your office has When did you last upgrade workstations been the reason a patient has in your practice (computers, returned to or referred your practice. monitors, software, etc.)? 32% 2015-2016 28% 28% This year 55% 20% 2013-2014 20% 2013 or earlier Which area has shown the most advancement in the past 5 years? False 32% 45% 2015-2016 True Digital radiology 2% 5% Lasers 32 SEPTEMBER 2017 // dentaltown.com 63% Intraoral cameras CAD/CAM 2% Caries detection devices Continued on p. 34http://www.dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com