--- title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 24 - Mar 2 description: Stay Up to Date With the Latest sikka.ai News image: https://blog.sikka.ai/hubfs/Blog%20image%20(9).png --- ![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20image%20(9).png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Blog%20image%20(9).png) Newsletter Dental Trends # Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 24 - Mar 2 ![Sikka Marketing](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Sikka Marketing March 5, 2025 |   | | --- | | Byte-Sized Dental News & Data Haven’t had the chance to catch up on what’s been going on in the dental industry? In this week’s Dental Industry Summary, beyond the usual democratization of data, we cover sustainable dentistry, effects of nursing and more. Want to continue seeing curated news and stats? Subscribe for free Forward to a friend | | --- | | INDUSTRY NEWS Top Stories Get the latest in dentistry news curated by us. Bottle vs Breastfeeding: The Impact on Caries A study published in the Journal of Dentistry examined the effects of breastfeeding on dental caries development. Researchers followed 785 patients, dividing them into two groups: those who were bottle-fed and those who were breastfed for the first six months. At age two, their saliva and dental plaque were collected, and a year later, they underwent a dental examination. Results showed that bottle-fed children were 10% more likely to develop early caries and 6.5% more likely to develop severe caries, likely due to changes in microbial composition. While the study had limitations, it highlights a potential approach to early prevention. Read more Sustainable Dentistry for a Cleaner Planet The Sustainable Dentistry Working Group at Semmelweis University recently conducted a waste audit at their education center, where 400 staff serve over 600 patients daily. They found they produce nearly 132 lbs (60 kg) of hazardous waste every day—47% from personal protective equipment and 10% from single-use plastics. The group’s co-leaders emphasize that small changes—like being mindful of glove-use, incorporating reusable material or patients switching to manual toothbrushes—can significantly help reduce waste. With growing awareness and by making conscious choices, these small shifts could pave the way for more sustainable practices across the industry. Read more | | --- | | INDUSTRY TRENDS Dental Industry Summary Gain insights on industry changes, including production, patient visits, procedure shares and more. | | --- | | 2024 / 2025 Year-over-Year (YoY) Feb 24 - Mar 2 | | --- | | Production per practice   | | --- | | Weekly production growth by state   -1.44% Overall Production 1.4% Overall Visits | | --- | | Share of procedures performed   18.9% Maxillofacial Prosthetics 7.14% Preventive -10.79% Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery -27.48% Prosthodontics - Removable | | --- | | 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present | | --- | | Growth in production   | | --- | | Practice demographics   377.9K Production per Practice 604.8 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 13.5% \| 61-90 : 7.7% \| >90 : 78.8% AR *Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments. | | --- | | Want to see more? With Sikka Industry Trends, you can drill into production categories and visit types, filter by date, state, and more. Questions? 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