--- title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Apr 28 - May 4 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/Blog%20image%20(13).png --- ![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20image%20(13).png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Blog%20image%20(13).png) Newsletter Dental Trends # Dental Industry Trends Summary Apr 28 - May 4 ![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 May 7, 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 a leading cause of receding gums, oral health's possible connection to autism 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. Why Your Patients’ Gums are Receding Receding gums are a common issue, but they aren't always caused by gum disease as patients may assume. Oftentimes receding gums can stem from excessive brushing or toothbrushes with extra firm bristles which can be hard on the gums. Beyond brushing habits, patients should also be wary of the impact of fixed retainers, which “cause the roots to drift outside the natural bone housing of the jaw”, resulting in the gums receding. Fortunately, there are various solutions to these issues, such as free gingival grafts, a procedure which reduces any soft tissue pain when patients brush their teeth. By addressing these often-overlooked causes, dentists can help patients maintain their healthy gums and prevent further damage. Read more Oral Health: The Key to Early Autism Detection? Research suggests that oral microbiota could be the key to early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children. The University of Hong Kong conducted a study comparing oral bacteria from neurotypical children and those with ASD, identifying 11 distinct bacterial species that serve as potential biomarkers. Of these 11 species, six were predominantly associated with ASD, while five were more common in neurotypical children. Leveraging this discovery, researchers developed a predictive model capable of detecting autism with 81% accuracy through oral samples. In the future, this detection method could complement behavioral assessments and potentially be implemented into regular dental checkups. 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 28 - May 4 | | --- | | Production per practice   | | --- | | Weekly production growth by state   1.06% Overall Production 1.2% Overall Visits | | --- | | Share of procedures performed   32.29% Maxillofacial Prosthetics 14.81% Orthodontics -2.79% Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery -26.75% Prosthodontics - Removable | | --- | | 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present | | --- | | Growth in production   | | --- | | Practice demographics   792.1K Production per Practice 1123.5 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 13.3% \| 61-90 : 9.0% \| >90 : 77.7% 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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