Table 4.
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.