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 March 25 to April 15 on dentaltown.com. Have you spent more than $15,000 on new clinical technology in your practice in the past three years? 6 8 % 3 2 % Yes No Have you ever made a big purchase at a trade show or convention? 50% Do you take digital impressions? 38% 50% Yes How much of your practice management software's features do you think you're actually utilizing? Is sleep medicine the next big thing in dentistry? 4% 20% Just a few of the basics All or nearly all of it 62% Yes No No What sort of camera do you use for patient records? 18% 73% 27% No Smartphone camera Yes 25% Less than half of its features 26 51% About half of its potential MAY 2019 // dentaltown.com 35% 16% Compact DSLR 31% Dental-specific camera digital camerahttp://www.dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com