Table 4.

Reasons for Adopting Chairside Computing Sorted by the Number of Mentions

Category	Reason	No. of Mentions*	%†
Office efficiency and operations	Improved data management (e.g., direct entry of treatment plans and appointments)	47	28
	Improved efficiency (e.g., scheduling in the operatory)	26	15
	Minimize front desk congestion	10	6
Diagnosis and treatment	Digital imaging, intraoral charting	29	17
		10	6
Patient communication and perception	Use current technology Patient education	17	10
		10	6
Other		19	11

^*Respondents could mention more than one reason (n = 98).

^†Error due to rounding.