Vote on This Week's Dental Surveys!
In the current economy, have you reduced your hygienists' hours or pay?
What dental implant services do you offer?
Survey: Sedation Dentistry and the Recession
Two out of three dentists say they've seen a decline in sedation dentistry during this recession.
Of those, 73% noted a decline in oral conscious sedation, and 43% a decrease in IV
sedation. "When times are bad and money is tight, dentistry can be delayed,"
said one dentist, "including broken fillings, cleanings, crowns, etc."
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Survey Video: Marketing Spending during the Recession
When it comes to dental marketing, more dentists increase spending during hard times than cut spending on dental practice marketing, this survey found.
"It's a good idea to keep your name out there. An economic downturn does not mean people will not need dental implants and dental care!" advised one dentist.
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Recent Surveys of Dentists...
- Emergency Calls Have Increased
- Most Dentists Not Making Changes for H1N1
- Only Half of Dentists Raise Fees Yearly
- Lab Fees Almost Never Billed Separately
- Shortage of Dentists? What Shortage?!?!
- One in Ten Appointments Is a No-Show
- Implant & Crown Fees Run about $3200
- Average New Patient Value? Most Don't Know Theirs
- Dentists and Commercial Real Estate
- Dentists Cutting Back on Yellow Pages Advertising
Past Dental Surveys...
Watch videos about each survey! Just follow the links below.
Marketing - Fees - Practice Management - CE - Cosmetic Dentistry - Teeth Whitening - Hygienists - Insurance - Implants - Restorations - Dentures - Family Dentistry - Specialists - Orthodontics - Sedation - Gum Disease - Dental Care - ADA - Dental Licensing - Dental Schools - Finances - Financing - Fluoride & Lead - Dental Issues - Politics - More
Dental Marketing
- New Patients: Referrals Are Still the Best Source for a Dentist 12/09
- Dental Marketing Avenues Used by Dentists 10/09
- Dentists' Top Marketing Keywords: Cosmetic, General & Family 10/09
- Dentists Cutting Back on Yellow Pages Marketing 9/09
- Radio Advertising Leads to New Dental Patients 1/09
- Most Dentists See Marketing as a "Necessary Evil" 4/08
- Half of Dentists Send Regular Patient Mailings 3/08
- Dental Marketing: Most Effective Campaigns 12/07
- Three Out of Four Dentists Resolving to Attract More New Patients 12/07
- Dentists Uncertain About the Value of Website Marketing 8/07
- Telephone Book Marketing for Dental Practices 8/07
- Dentists Torn over the Ethics of Dental Marketing 7/07
Dental Fees
- Raise Dental Fees? Only 50% of Dentists Have Raised Fees This Year 11/09
- Dental Lab Fees Almost Always Included in Dentist's Fee 11/09
- Cost of Dental Implant and Associated Dental Crown 10/09
- Deep Periodontal Cleaning Fees from Dentists and Periodontists 6/09
- Cost of Anterior and Posterior Root Canal Therapy 5/09
- Cost of Sedation Dentistry Varies Widely 4/09
- Cost of Veneers and Lumineers Around $1,100 Per Tooth 3/09
- Average Cost of Dentures is About $2,900 2/09
- Cost of Braces Is Higher with an Orthodontist 1/09
- Dentists Raising Fees in a Tough Economy 12/08
Dental Practice Management
- Dentists and Dental Associates: Compensation and Payment 12/09
- Recession Economy Affects Dentists, Dental Practices 12/09
- New Patient Value? 3 of 4 Dentists Don't Know It 10/09
- Dentists Own Buildings, or Else Have Dental Practice Leases 9/09
- Dental Practice Management Takes About One-Fourth of Dentists' Time 7/09
- Most Dentists Look for Themselves Online 4/09
- The Front Desk Can Cost a Dental Practice Patients 3/09
- Dentists Work an Average of 35 Hours per Week 3/09
- Dentists Offer Sales and Promotions for Discount Dental Care 2/09
- Most Dentists Do Not Accept Medicaid 10/08
- Most Dentists Would Prefer To Be Their Own Boss 7/08
- Four out of Five Dentists Admit to Burnout 4/08
- One in Four Dentists Suffers from Ex-Employee Headaches 1/08
- Most Dentists Have Had Trouble with Dental Associates 9/07
- Dentists Often Disappointed by Dental Consultants 6/07
- Dental Consultants: Two Out of Five Dentists Use One 4/07
Dental Continuing Education
- Continuing Dental Education: Four of Five Dentists Go to CE Seminars 8/09
- Dental Continuing Education Hours and Dentists' Favorite CE Topics 6/09
- Online Continuing Education: Most Dentists Say Yes 1/08
- Dentists Are Fond of Dental Continuing Education 6/07
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Most Dentists Have Had Cosmetic Dentistry - Especially Tooth Whitening 7/09
- Dentists Torn over Offering Botox 7/08
- Cosmetic Dentistry Is General Dentists' Favorite Treatment Option 6/08
- Dentists Think Celebrity Cosmetic Dentists Are Good for Dentistry 10/07
- Has the Media Increased Patient Demand for Cosmetic Dentistry? 8/07
- Cosmetic Dentistry: Dentists Split over Botox 7/07
- Board Certification for Cosmetic Dentistry? Dentists Say No! 4/07
Teeth Whitening
- Recession Leads to Less Interest in Professional Teeth Whitening 3/09
- Tooth Whitening Demand Slows Down 12/08
- Tooth Whitening Not Always a Gateway to Additional Cosmetic Dentistry 1/08
- Tooth Whitening Gets Dentists' Approval 5/07
Dental Hygienists
- Not All Dentists Are Willing To Hire Male Dental Hygienists 8/09
- Dental Hygiene Clinics: Without Dentists, Hygienists Have No Profit 12/08
- Dental Hygienists Generally Paid Hourly 9/07
- Average Hourly Pay Rate for Dental Hygienists Is about $36 7/07
- Dentists Don't Want Greater Independence for Hygienists 3/07
Dental Insurance & Providing Dental Care
- Dentists Oppose National Dental Care Plan 7/09
- Over Half of Dentists Dropping Out of the Insurance Game 7/08
- Dentists Eager to Organize Against Insurance Companies 5/08
- Dentists Wonder If Dental Insurance is Broken 7/07
- Dentists See Insurance Companies As Enemies 4/07
- Four Out of Five Dentists Opposed to US Universal Health Care 1/07
Dental Implants
- Dental Implants; In a Recession, Many Patients Choose Dental Bridges 1/10
- Dentists Disagree About Recommending Mini Dental Implants 12/08
- Patients' Top Dental Implant Questions 11/08
- Half of General Dentists Are Placing Dental Implants 6/07
Dental Restorations
- High Price of Gold Leads to a Few Less Gold Teeth 9/08
- Dentists Passionately Love/Hate Dental Amalgam 4/08
- Dentists Split Over Amalgam 5/07
- Anti-Amalgam Dentist Raises Controversy Again 8/07
Dentures
Family Dentistry
- Mouthguards, Nightguards and Occlusal Splints from Dentists 5/09
- Most Dentists Practice Pediatric Dentistry 3/09
- Pure Power Mouthguard May Improve Athletic Performance 10/08
- Most Dentists Are Happy to Accept Pediatric Patients 6/07
- Dentists Agree: Not All Toothpastes Are Equal 5/07
- Are Female Dentists More Caring? Probably Not 3/07
Dental Specialists
- Root Canal Referrals: Dentists vs. Endodontists 1/09
- Specialists Usually Refer Patients Back, Report Dentists 8/08
- How Dentists Refer Wisdom Teeth Cases to Oral Surgeons 9/07
- Dentists Prefer to Treat Denture Patients than Refer to a Prosthodontist 8/07
Orthodontics
Sedation Dentistry
- Sedation Dentistry & the Recession: Less Work for the Sleep Dentist 1/10
- Many Dentists Not Enthusiastic About Nitrous Oxide 5/09
- From Nitrous Oxide to Oral Conscious Sedation and Beyond 3/08
- Dentist Love Oral Conscious Sedation 10/07
Gum Disease
- Dentists Recommend Dental Floss To Clean Between Teeth 7/09
- Three Out of Four Dentists Satisfied with Laser Purchases 8/08
- Half of Dentists Use Dental Lasers for Gum Disease 6/07
Dental Care
- Emergency Dental Treatment Increases in Recession Economy 12/09
- Missed Dental Appointments: 1 in 10 Never Make It to the Dentist 10/09
- Sleep Apnea Patient Value: $2,400 in First Nine Months 6/09
- Swine Flu Raises Infection Control Awareness 5/09
- NTI Splint Leaves Some Dentists Unimpressed 4/09
- Most Dentists Treat TMJ and TMD 2/09
- Sleep Apnea Patients Prove Promising to Some Dentists 10/08
- Dental Patients Willing to Travel for Treatment 3/08
- High-Tech Equipment Leaves Dentists Disappointed 5/07
American Dental Association (ADA)
- Half of Dentists Ready for a New Dental Union 10/08
- One in Four Dentists Has Dropped the ADA 9/08
- Dentists Split Over ADA 2/07
- General Dentists Alienated from ADA 2/07
Dental Boards & Dental Licensing
- Dentists Want National Reciprocity, Universal Dental Licensure 9/09
- One-Third of Dentists Find Marketing Restricted by Dental Boards 11/07
- Four Out of Five Dentists in Favor of Universal Licensure 3/07
Dental Schools
- Male Dentists and Female Dentists Fight a Battle of the Sexes 3/08
- Today's Dental Graduates Unprepared for Real World 2/08
Financial Issues for Dentists
- Dentists Own Buildings, or Else Have Dental Practice Leases 9/09
- Dentists Postponing Retirement 2/09
- Dentists Turn to Dental Marketing in a Recession Economy 10/08
- Only One in Three Dentists Feels Wealthy 1/08
- Most Dentists Not Planning a Traditional Retirement 12/07
- Most Dentists Have Been Embezzled 4/07
Dental Patient Financing
- Dental Financing Via State IOUs? Dentists Are Not Impressed 8/09
- Dental Patients Struggle for Credit Approval 1/09
- Docs Offer Patients Outside Financing 12/08
Dangerous Chemicals? Fluoride, Lead, BPA
- Dentists Most Concerned about Lead in Dental Work 5/08
- Bisphenol-A in Dental Composite Worries Dentists 5/08
- Quality Control at Foreign Dental Labs 4/08
- Fluoridated Water May Not Be a Communist Conspiracy! 11/07
Hot-Button Dental Issues
- H1N1 Flu Leads To Some Changes for Dentists, Dental Practices 11/09
- Dental Shortage? 3 of 4 Dentists Say Their Area Is Overserved 11/09
- Five Out of Six Dentists Don't Guarantee Their Work 7/08
- Dentists Complain of Employees Who Steal Patients 7/08
- Dental Peer Review Disappoints Half of Dentists 11/07
- Two Out of Three Dentists Won't Criticize Colleagues' Work 3/07
Dentists' Political Opinions
- Dentists Haven't Been Helped by the Economic Recovery Plan 8/09
- Obama Failing with Dentists: 100 Days in Office 4/09
- VP Candidates Sway One in Five Dentists 9/08
- Dentists Say McCain Would Be Better for Dentistry 8/08
- Two out of Three Dentists Prefer the GOP 2/08
- Mitt Romney Wins Dentists' Smile Election 1/08
- Two Out of Three Dentists Would Prefer a Republican President 12/07
- Dentists Prefer Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton 2/07
- Three Out of Four Dentists Prefer Hillary Clinton to Nancy Pelosi 1/07
Dentists' Personal Lives
- Dentistry Runs in the Family for 2 of 3 Dentists 8/09
- Many Dentists Work with Their Spouses 7/09
- Majority of Dentist Respondents Have Owned a Sports Car 5/08
- Romance Blooms in the Dental Office for One in Five Dentists 2/08
- One in Five Dentists Has Dated a Dental Patient 10/07
