This document discusses the results of a survey on dental patient internet usage and preferences. The key findings are: 1) 50% of dental patients research their dentist online before booking an appointment compared to only 9% using the Yellow Pages; 2) 57% of patients prefer email and 11% prefer text messaging for appointment confirmations rather than calls; and 3) 94% of patients consider a dentist's website and 63% would schedule on Facebook, showing the importance of an online presence for attracting new patients.