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title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 29 - Jan 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.
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Newsletter Dental Trends

# Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 29 - Jan 4

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January 7, 2026

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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 look at the economics of SDF, and the hidden toll of teen jaw pain. 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. How Reimbursement Rate Dictate SDF Adoption A new JADA study suggests that insurance coverage is a primary driver for Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) adoption, with 60% of dentists reporting increased usage after their state Medicaid programs began reimbursing for the treatment. While clinical confidence in SDF remains high among providers, the findings indicate that easing current policy restrictions such as limits on application frequency and the number of treated teeth could significantly expand its use as a vital caries prevention tool. Read more Why You Should Screen Adolescent TMD Patients for Anxiety Adolescents suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD) experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, and headaches compared to their pain-free peers, according to recent research. These findings highlight the multifactorial nature of the condition and urge clinicians to look beyond physical symptoms by incorporating psychosocial screenings and headache assessments into routine care for young patients. 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 29 - Jan 4 |
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| Weekly production growth by state   -69.9% Overall Production -67.2% Overall Visits |
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| Share of procedures performed -80.02% Diagnostic -83.65% Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery -89.9% Restorative -91.69% Prosthodontics - Fixed |
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| 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present |
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| Growth in production   |
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| Practice demographics   $12.07K Production per Practice 25 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 12.5% \| 61-90 : 8.7% \| >90 : 78.8% 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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