As advances in technology, materials, and research continue to evolve, GPs will no doubt continue to be more involved in periodontal and endodontic diagnosis and treatment—and they should expect their patients to be more educated, proactive consumers.
| THE DPR POLL
Periodontics
In the know on perio |
| Thanks to an abundance of information in print and electronic media, today’s patients are more knowledgeable than ever.
Have you noticed an increased awareness among patients about periodontal disease and treatment over the past three years?*
Yes 75%
No 25%
Over the past three years, have you noticed an increase in the number of patient questions about the link between periodontal disease and general health issues such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, etc?
Yes 66%
No 34%
Source: DPR Periodontics Survey e-mailed to 4,014 U.S. GPs on Dec. 18, 2006; 293 responses received—a 7.3% response rate. |
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THE DPR POLL
Endodontics<>
Endodontics |
Armamentarium advances Apex locators and rotary instrumentation are two of many developments that have greatly helped GPs provide better care for their endo patients. Which of the following do you use during non-surgical endodontic procedures?*
1) Stainless steel hand instruments 65%
2) Electronic apex locator 64%
3) Powered canal instrumentation (rotary) 62%
4) Telescopic loupes 57%
5) Nickel-titanium hand instruments 53%
6) Heated gutta-percha 48%
7) Digital radiography 44%
8) Electronic pulp tester 40%
9) Powered canal instrumentation (reciprocating) 12%
10) Resilon filling material 9%
*Multiple responses accepted. Source: DPR Endodontics Survey, e-mailed to 4,014 U.S. GPs on Dec. 18, 2006; 293 responses received—a 7.3% response rate. |
Stan Goff is a senior editor for Dental Products Report. He can be reached at 847-716-8139 or via e-mail at sgoff@advanstar.com.
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