Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 29 - Jan 4

Written by Sikka Marketing | Jan 7, 2026 5:00:00 PM

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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.

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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.

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.

Dental Industry Summary

Gain insights on industry changes, including production, patient visits, procedure shares and more.

2024 / 2025 Year-over-Year (YoY)

Dec 29 - Jan 4

Production per practice

Weekly production growth by state

-69.9%

Overall Production

-67.2%

Overall Visits

Share of procedures performed

-80.02%

Diagnostic

-83.65%

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

-89.9%

Restorative

-91.69%

Prosthodontics - Fixed

2025 Yearly Progression

Jan 1st 2025 - Present

Growth in production

Practice demographics

$12.07K

Production per Practice

Visits per Practice

30-60 : 12.5% | 61-90 : 8.7% | >90 : 78.8%

*Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments.

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