--- title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Apr 13 - Apr 19 description: Stay ahead in dentistry with Byte-Sized Dental News & Data. Get concise, expert summaries of the latest trends, technologies, and research shaping the dental industry. image: https://blog.sikka.ai/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Apr-22-2026-03-52-06-5649-PM.png --- ![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Apr-22-2026-03-52-06-5649-PM.png?width=2560&height=1440&name=Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Apr-22-2026-03-52-06-5649-PM.png) Newsletter Dental Trends # Dental Industry Trends Summary Apr 13 - Apr 19 ![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 April 22, 2026 |   | | --- | | 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, the ADA has released updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines to enhance patient safety and education, while also working on pediatric-specific guidelines. 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. ADA Seeks Feedback On Recommendations For Using Salivary Tests In Oral Cancer Detection The American Dental Association (ADA) is seeking public feedback on its latest recommendations for using salivary tests in the early detection of oral cancer. This initiative is part of the ADA Living Guideline Program, which aims to provide updated, evidence-informed guidelines for oral health care. Stakeholders, including dentists and patients, are invited to review the draft recommendations and submit their comments by May 1. The feedback will be used to finalize the recommendations, which are expected to be published later this year. Read more ADA Releases Updated Sedation and Anesthesia Guidelines The American Dental Association (ADA) has released updated guidelines for sedation and anesthesia use and teaching, marking the first comprehensive revision in nearly a decade. Developed by experts from various dental and medical organizations, these guidelines aim to enhance patient safety and align with current national standards. Key updates include recommendations for supplemental oxygen, precise documentation for weight-based dosing, and educational requirements for sedation. The guidelines serve as resources for state dental boards to determine education and competency regulations. 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) Apr 13 - Apr 19 | | --- | | Production per practice   | | --- | | Weekly production growth by state   4.96% Overall Production 0.7% Overall Visits | | --- | | Share of procedures performed 10.49% Maxillofacial Prosthetics 9.22% Implant Services -0.58% Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery -5.38% Endodontics | | --- | | 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present | | --- | | Growth in production   | | --- | | Practice demographics   $687.7K Production per Practice 970 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 12.7% \| 61-90 : 8.2% \| >90 : 79.1% 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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