KDA 2022 Survey

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* 1. Are you a KDA Member?

Member

Non-Member

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* 2. Gender

Female

Male

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* 3. Age

35 years or younger

36 to 45 years

46 to 55 years

56 to 65 years

66 to 75 years

76 years or older

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* 4. Race

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Multi-Racial

Other

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* 5. Hispanic or Latino

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

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* 6. Dental School

Creighton

University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC)

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)

Other

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* 7. Practice Type

Full-time private practice (32 or more hours per week)

Part-time private practice (less than 32 hours per week)

Community health center

Other

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* 8. Do you own a dental practice?

I am not in private practice

I am the sole proprietor (only one owner)

I am a partner (one of two or more owners)

I am an employee, associate, or independent contractor in a dentist-owned practice

I am an employee, associate, or independent contractor in a DSO practice

Other

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* 9. Of what other associations are you a member?

Academy of General Dentistry

Academy of Laser Dentistry

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

American Academy of Dental Group Practice

American Academy of Implant Dentistry

American Academy of Oral Medicine

American Academy of Orthodontics for the General Practitioner

American Association for Functional Orthodontics

American Association of Women Dentists

Hispanic Dental Association

National Dental Association

Other

None of the above

SECTION 1: KDA INVOLVEMENT

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* 10. Do you currently hold any positions in organized dentistry? (Check all that apply.)

Council/Committee Member

Board Trustee/ Officer

District Officer

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 11. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the KDA.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Slightly Agree	Slightly Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists.	The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists. Strongly Agree	The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists. Agree	The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists. Slightly Agree	The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists. Slightly Disagree	The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists. Disagree	The purpose of the KDA is to advocate for dentists. Strongly Disagree
The KDA is my source of information for dental issues.	The KDA is my source of information for dental issues. Strongly Agree	The KDA is my source of information for dental issues. Agree	The KDA is my source of information for dental issues. Slightly Agree	The KDA is my source of information for dental issues. Slightly Disagree	The KDA is my source of information for dental issues. Disagree	The KDA is my source of information for dental issues. Strongly Disagree
KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues.	KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues. Strongly Agree	KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues. Agree	KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues. Slightly Agree	KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues. Slightly Disagree	KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues. Disagree	KDA communications keep me informed of dental issues. Strongly Disagree
The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist.	The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist. Strongly Agree	The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist. Agree	The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist. Slightly Agree	The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist. Slightly Disagree	The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist. Disagree	The leadership of the KDA is in tune with my concerns as a dentist. Strongly Disagree
My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues.	My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues. Strongly Agree	My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues. Agree	My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues. Slightly Agree	My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues. Slightly Disagree	My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues. Disagree	My KDA membership benefits exceed the cost of dues. Strongly Disagree
KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs.	KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs. Strongly Agree	KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs. Agree	KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs. Slightly Agree	KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs. Slightly Disagree	KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs. Disagree	KDA endorsed services and products meet my practice needs. Strongly Disagree
The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public.	The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public. Strongly Agree	The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public. Agree	The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public. Slightly Agree	The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public. Slightly Disagree	The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public. Disagree	The purpose of the KDA is to protect the public. Strongly Disagree

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* 12. Please rate your perception on Dental Organizations

	Very Positive	Somewhat Positive	Somewhat Negative	Very Negative
Your local dental society	Your local dental society Very Positive	Your local dental society Somewhat Positive	Your local dental society Somewhat Negative	Your local dental society Very Negative
The Kansas Dental Association (KDA)	The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) Very Positive	The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) Somewhat Positive	The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) Somewhat Negative	The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) Very Negative
The American Dental Association (ADA)	The American Dental Association (ADA) Very Positive	The American Dental Association (ADA) Somewhat Positive	The American Dental Association (ADA) Somewhat Negative	The American Dental Association (ADA) Very Negative

SECTION 2: BENEFITS

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* 13. Overall, how would you rate the benefits (including products and services) offered by the KDA?

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Fair

Poor

I don't know/no opinion

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* 14. How important are the following benefits to you as a KDA member?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Very Important	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Important	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Somewhat Important	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Not Important
Receiving notification of legislation that affect the dental profession	Receiving notification of legislation that affect the dental profession Very Important	Receiving notification of legislation that affect the dental profession Important	Receiving notification of legislation that affect the dental profession Somewhat Important	Receiving notification of legislation that affect the dental profession Not Important
Having a resource for information	Having a resource for information Very Important	Having a resource for information Important	Having a resource for information Somewhat Important	Having a resource for information Not Important
Being part of a professional community	Being part of a professional community Very Important	Being part of a professional community Important	Being part of a professional community Somewhat Important	Being part of a professional community Not Important
Providing Peer Review	Providing Peer Review Very Important	Providing Peer Review Important	Providing Peer Review Somewhat Important	Providing Peer Review Not Important
Networking with other dentists	Networking with other dentists Very Important	Networking with other dentists Important	Networking with other dentists Somewhat Important	Networking with other dentists Not Important
Providing continuing education opportunities	Providing continuing education opportunities Very Important	Providing continuing education opportunities Important	Providing continuing education opportunities Somewhat Important	Providing continuing education opportunities Not Important
Having a Wellness (substance abuse) Program for Members	Having a Wellness (substance abuse) Program for Members Very Important	Having a Wellness (substance abuse) Program for Members Important	Having a Wellness (substance abuse) Program for Members Somewhat Important	Having a Wellness (substance abuse) Program for Members Not Important
Having endorsed products and services	Having endorsed products and services Very Important	Having endorsed products and services Important	Having endorsed products and services Somewhat Important	Having endorsed products and services Not Important

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* 15. Please indicate which of the following KDA endorsed products/services you use or have used.

	Currently Use	Used in the Past	Knew it was available	Did not know it was available
Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, and Personal Insurance	Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, and Personal Insurance Currently Use	Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, and Personal Insurance Used in the Past	Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, and Personal Insurance Knew it was available	Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, and Personal Insurance Did not know it was available
Group and Individual health, Life, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance	Group and Individual health, Life, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance Currently Use	Group and Individual health, Life, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance Used in the Past	Group and Individual health, Life, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance Knew it was available	Group and Individual health, Life, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance Did not know it was available
Practice Financing	Practice Financing Currently Use	Practice Financing Used in the Past	Practice Financing Knew it was available	Practice Financing Did not know it was available
Amalgam Separator	Amalgam Separator Currently Use	Amalgam Separator Used in the Past	Amalgam Separator Knew it was available	Amalgam Separator Did not know it was available
Credit Card Processing	Credit Card Processing Currently Use	Credit Card Processing Used in the Past	Credit Card Processing Knew it was available	Credit Card Processing Did not know it was available
Retirement Administration and Planning	Retirement Administration and Planning Currently Use	Retirement Administration and Planning Used in the Past	Retirement Administration and Planning Knew it was available	Retirement Administration and Planning Did not know it was available
Credit Cards and Lines of Credit	Credit Cards and Lines of Credit Currently Use	Credit Cards and Lines of Credit Used in the Past	Credit Cards and Lines of Credit Knew it was available	Credit Cards and Lines of Credit Did not know it was available
Appointment Reminders and Messages on Hold	Appointment Reminders and Messages on Hold Currently Use	Appointment Reminders and Messages on Hold Used in the Past	Appointment Reminders and Messages on Hold Knew it was available	Appointment Reminders and Messages on Hold Did not know it was available
Patient Financing	Patient Financing Currently Use	Patient Financing Used in the Past	Patient Financing Knew it was available	Patient Financing Did not know it was available
Online Payroll Processing	Online Payroll Processing Currently Use	Online Payroll Processing Used in the Past	Online Payroll Processing Knew it was available	Online Payroll Processing Did not know it was available
Online and Paper Patient Charts	Online and Paper Patient Charts Currently Use	Online and Paper Patient Charts Used in the Past	Online and Paper Patient Charts Knew it was available	Online and Paper Patient Charts Did not know it was available
Personalized Apparel	Personalized Apparel Currently Use	Personalized Apparel Used in the Past	Personalized Apparel Knew it was available	Personalized Apparel Did not know it was available
Luxury Automobiles	Luxury Automobiles Currently Use	Luxury Automobiles Used in the Past	Luxury Automobiles Knew it was available	Luxury Automobiles Did not know it was available
Small Business Products (i.e., Hewlett Packard)	Small Business Products (i.e., Hewlett Packard) Currently Use	Small Business Products (i.e., Hewlett Packard) Used in the Past	Small Business Products (i.e., Hewlett Packard) Knew it was available	Small Business Products (i.e., Hewlett Packard) Did not know it was available
Dental Supplies	Dental Supplies Currently Use	Dental Supplies Used in the Past	Dental Supplies Knew it was available	Dental Supplies Did not know it was available
e-Prescribing Tool	e-Prescribing Tool Currently Use	e-Prescribing Tool Used in the Past	e-Prescribing Tool Knew it was available	e-Prescribing Tool Did not know it was available

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* 16. Which KDA service/program is the most valuable to you?

Advocacy

Information Resource

KDCF's Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM)

Peer Review

Networking

KDA Endorsed Products and Services

Real World Transition Brunch

Wellness (Substance Abuse) Program

Other (please specify)

SECTION 3: ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

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* 17. Overall, how would you rate the activities/events provided by the KDA?

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Fair

Poor

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* 18. Please rate the following activities/events provided by the KDA.

	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor	I don't know/ no opinion
Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants	Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants Excellent	Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants Very Good	Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants Good	Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants Fair	Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants Poor	Kansas Initiative for New Dentists (KIND) Scholarships/Grants I don't know/ no opinion
Legislative Dental Day	Legislative Dental Day Excellent	Legislative Dental Day Very Good	Legislative Dental Day Good	Legislative Dental Day Fair	Legislative Dental Day Poor	Legislative Dental Day I don't know/ no opinion
Real World Transition Brunch	Real World Transition Brunch Excellent	Real World Transition Brunch Very Good	Real World Transition Brunch Good	Real World Transition Brunch Fair	Real World Transition Brunch Poor	Real World Transition Brunch I don't know/ no opinion
Sports Tailgate	Sports Tailgate Excellent	Sports Tailgate Very Good	Sports Tailgate Good	Sports Tailgate Fair	Sports Tailgate Poor	Sports Tailgate I don't know/ no opinion
Annual Meeting/Session	Annual Meeting/Session Excellent	Annual Meeting/Session Very Good	Annual Meeting/Session Good	Annual Meeting/Session Fair	Annual Meeting/Session Poor	Annual Meeting/Session I don't know/ no opinion
Children's Dental Health Month	Children's Dental Health Month Excellent	Children's Dental Health Month Very Good	Children's Dental Health Month Good	Children's Dental Health Month Fair	Children's Dental Health Month Poor	Children's Dental Health Month I don't know/ no opinion
Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM)	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Excellent	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Very Good	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Good	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Fair	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Poor	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) I don't know/ no opinion
150th Year Celebration	150th Year Celebration Excellent	150th Year Celebration Very Good	150th Year Celebration Good	150th Year Celebration Fair	150th Year Celebration Poor	150th Year Celebration I don't know/ no opinion

SECTION 5: KANSAS DENTAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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* 19. Please rate the following programs/activities provided by the KDCF

	Excellent	Very Good	Good/Satisfactory	Fair	Poor	I don't know/ no opinion
Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF)	Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) Excellent	Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) Very Good	Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) Good/Satisfactory	Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) Fair	Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) Poor	Overall, how would you rate the programs/ activities provided by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) I don't know/ no opinion
Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM)	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Excellent	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Very Good	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Good/Satisfactory	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Fair	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Poor	Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) I don't know/ no opinion
Relief Fund for Members	Relief Fund for Members Excellent	Relief Fund for Members Very Good	Relief Fund for Members Good/Satisfactory	Relief Fund for Members Fair	Relief Fund for Members Poor	Relief Fund for Members I don't know/ no opinion
Community Grants	Community Grants Excellent	Community Grants Very Good	Community Grants Good/Satisfactory	Community Grants Fair	Community Grants Poor	Community Grants I don't know/ no opinion

SECTION 6: ADVOCACY

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* 20. Please rate the following KDA advocacy efforts.

	Excellent	Very Good	Good/Satisfactory	Fair	Poor	I don't know/ no opinion
Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA?	Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA? Excellent	Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA? Very Good	Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA? Good/Satisfactory	Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA? Fair	Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA? Poor	Overall, how would you rate the advocacy efforts of the KDA? I don't know/ no opinion
Representing the interests of dentists at the state level	Representing the interests of dentists at the state level Excellent	Representing the interests of dentists at the state level Very Good	Representing the interests of dentists at the state level Good/Satisfactory	Representing the interests of dentists at the state level Fair	Representing the interests of dentists at the state level Poor	Representing the interests of dentists at the state level I don't know/ no opinion
Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Excellent	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Very Good	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Good/Satisfactory	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Fair	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession Poor	Influencing legislation that affects the dental profession I don't know/ no opinion
Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession	Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession Excellent	Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession Very Good	Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession Good/Satisfactory	Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession Fair	Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession Poor	Providing notification of legislation that affects the dental profession I don't know/ no opinion
Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public	Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public Excellent	Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public Very Good	Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public Good/Satisfactory	Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public Fair	Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public Poor	Promoting a positive image of dentistry to the general public I don't know/ no opinion
Supporting candidates through KDPAC	Supporting candidates through KDPAC Excellent	Supporting candidates through KDPAC Very Good	Supporting candidates through KDPAC Good/Satisfactory	Supporting candidates through KDPAC Fair	Supporting candidates through KDPAC Poor	Supporting candidates through KDPAC I don't know/ no opinion

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* 21. As you think about KDA's advocacy efforts, which of the following issues are most important to you?

Mid-level dental providers/ dental therapists

Third party payer/insurance

Growth of non-dentist controlled dental practices

KanCare/Medicaid

Incentives for dentists to practice in underserved areas

Competition from tax-supported dental clinics

Small business/ tax issues

Dental Workforce

Other (please specify)

None of the above

SECTION 7: COMMUNICATION

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* 22. Please rate the following KDA communication efforts

	Excellent	Very Good	Good/Satisfactory	Fair	Poor	I don't know/ no opinion
Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA?	Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA? Excellent	Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA? Very Good	Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA? Good/Satisfactory	Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA? Fair	Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA? Poor	Overall, how would you rate the communication efforts (including publications) of the KDA? I don't know/ no opinion
Journal of the KDA	Journal of the KDA Excellent	Journal of the KDA Very Good	Journal of the KDA Good/Satisfactory	Journal of the KDA Fair	Journal of the KDA Poor	Journal of the KDA I don't know/ no opinion
KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc)	KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) Excellent	KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) Very Good	KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) Good/Satisfactory	KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) Fair	KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) Poor	KDA Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) I don't know/ no opinion
KDA Video Minute and Other Videos	KDA Video Minute and Other Videos Excellent	KDA Video Minute and Other Videos Very Good	KDA Video Minute and Other Videos Good/Satisfactory	KDA Video Minute and Other Videos Fair	KDA Video Minute and Other Videos Poor	KDA Video Minute and Other Videos I don't know/ no opinion
KDA Website	KDA Website Excellent	KDA Website Very Good	KDA Website Good/Satisfactory	KDA Website Fair	KDA Website Poor	KDA Website I don't know/ no opinion
KDA e-News	KDA e-News Excellent	KDA e-News Very Good	KDA e-News Good/Satisfactory	KDA e-News Fair	KDA e-News Poor	KDA e-News I don't know/ no opinion
KDA LinkTree	KDA LinkTree Excellent	KDA LinkTree Very Good	KDA LinkTree Good/Satisfactory	KDA LinkTree Fair	KDA LinkTree Poor	KDA LinkTree I don't know/ no opinion

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* 23. How likely are you to read information from the KDA received via the following communication methods?

	I always read this	I often read this	I sometimes read this	I never read this
USPS Mail	USPS Mail I always read this	USPS Mail I often read this	USPS Mail I sometimes read this	USPS Mail I never read this
E-mail	E-mail I always read this	E-mail I often read this	E-mail I sometimes read this	E-mail I never read this
Website	Website I always read this	Website I often read this	Website I sometimes read this	Website I never read this
Texting	Texting I always read this	Texting I often read this	Texting I sometimes read this	Texting I never read this
Linktree	Linktree I always read this	Linktree I often read this	Linktree I sometimes read this	Linktree I never read this
Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)	Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) I always read this	Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) I often read this	Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) I sometimes read this	Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) I never read this

SECTION 8: NON-MEMBERS

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* 24. Why are you not a member?

I am a KDA member

Dues are too high

Member benefits are not worth the cost of dues

I don't feel the KDA represents my concerns as a dentist

I am unaware of the benefits of being a KDA member

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Comments or Suggestions (optional)

Thank you for your participation.