poll TELEDENTISTRY 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 8-Aug. 11 on Dentaltown.com. What's your biggest concern about implementing teledentistry? During the COVID-19 lockdown, how did you stay connected to your patients and perform dental triage? 11% 75% Cost Answering machines and live phone coverage 13% 15% Installation and training Email or text 33% Regulations or liability 6% 4% Video chat 27% Comprehensive teledentistry solution Insurance reimbursement 16% Inconvenience 0% 82% 79% No 20% Yes Neutral Office manager 1% Hygienist 2% Assistant 40% 46% Which member of your team would use teledentistry most? 18% 30% 16% Dentist Are you currently using teledentistry in your practice? 18 10% How do you feel about the adoption of teledentistry? 2% Outside specialist 20% Negative 34% Positive SEPTEMBER 2020 // dentaltown.com DT0920_Poll_MM.indd 18 8/19/20 10:24 AMhttp://www.Dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com