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title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 1 - 7
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.
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# [Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 1 - 7](https://blog.sikka.ai/dental-industry-trends-summary-dec-1-7)

 Written by [Sikka Marketing](https://blog.sikka.ai/author/sikka-marketing) | Dec 10, 2025 5:00:00 PM

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| 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, we spotlight new data on fluoride safety and oral-health risks following bariatric surgery. Want to continue seeing curated news and stats? Subscribe for free Forward to a friend |
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| INDUSTRY NEWS Top Stories Get the latest in dentistry news curated by us. Fluoridated Water: Safe, Effective, and Backed by Data A new large-scale U.S. study published in Science Advances tracked nearly 26,820 children from birth through 12th grade and compared fluoride exposure via community water with standardized test scores in reading, math, and vocabulary. The findings showed that those exposed to recommended fluoride levels performed slightly better academically in adolescence and importantly exhibited no cognitive deficits by adulthood. This adds robust evidence that water fluoridation at typical U.S. concentrations remains a safe, effective, and equitable public-health approach to preventing tooth decay. Read more How Bariatric Surgery Impacts Oral Microbes and Gum Health Recent research published in the International Dental Journal indicates that adults undergoing bariatric surgery may face increased risk for dental issues, including gum disease, caries, and halitosis. The study which included human participants and complementary animal models found post-surgery shifts in oral microbial communities along with increased presence of bacteria linked to dental and periodontal disease; in animal models, these shifts were associated with significant alveolar bone loss. The authors emphasize the need for coordinated care between dental providers and bariatric teams to monitor and manage oral-health risks in this growing patient population. Read more |
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| INDUSTRY TRENDS Dental Industry Summary Gain insights on industry changes, including production, patient visits, procedure shares and more. |
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| 2024 / 2025 Year-over-Year (YoY) Dec 1 - Dec 7 |
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| Weekly production growth by state   1.57% Overall Production 1.6% Overall Visits |
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| Share of procedures performed 10.19% Orthodontics 6.34% Diagnostic -0.13% Maxillofacial Prosthetics -5.85% Prosthodontics - Removable |
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| 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present |
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| Growth in production   |
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| Practice demographics   $2.16M Production per Practice 1968 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 12.7% \| 61-90 : 8.3% \| >90 : 79.0% AR *Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments. |
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| Want to see more? With Sikka Industry Trends, you can drill into production categories and visit types, filter by date, state, and more. Questions? Our data experts are here to help. Reach out today. |
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