Three-Fourths of Dentists Happy with Dental Lasers

Half of Dentists with Lasers Offer Facial/Cosmetic Treatments

In this survey, three out of four dentists who have purchased a dental laser said they have been satisfied with their purchase. Only 25% have been disappointed by the performance of their dental laser.

Lasers can be used on more than just teeth and gums; they can also be used for facial cosmetic treatments.

Of dentists who have a laser, half of them report that they offer such cosmetic skin services. The other half do not use their lasers in that manner.

Urban dentists in this survey were a lot more likely to be satisfied with their laser purchases than were their rural and suburban colleagues.

This may be because urban dentists are far more likely to use their lasers for facial/cosmetic purposes. Two of three urban dentists use their lasers for facial treatments. One out of two suburban dentists do. Only one in three rural dentists does.

Some dentists really love their lasers, while others are distinctly unimpressed.

• “Once you do laser dentistry, nothing else compares!” (California dentist)
• “Overrated and too costly….” (California dentist)
• “I would like to purchase one for cosmetic/facial purposes too. Especially hair removal.” (Minnesota dentist)
• “If lasers are so ‘in vogue’ in periodontics, why is it dentists, not periodontists, who are buying lasers?” (Florida dentist)
• “I have no need for a laser. A scalpel and electrosurge work just great.” (California dental implantologist)
• “One of the best purchases ever for an orthodontist.” (Michigan orthodontist)
• “Not the cost benefit I thought I’d get. Very high maintenance costs.” (Wisconsin dentist)

Read the complete dental laser satisfaction survey results, or post your own comments on dental lasers