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title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 8 - 14
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 8 - 14

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December 17, 2025

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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 cover the psychology behind team resistance to new technology and the ADA’s opposition to burdensome new HIPAA cybersecurity mandates. 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. Overcoming Team Tech Resistance Resistance to new software or equipment often stems from cognitive overload and a fear of incompetence rather than simple stubbornness. To successfully drive adoption, practice leaders must cultivate psychological safety where mistakes are viewed as a natural part of the learning curve. Normalizing the "beginner mindset" and actively involving team members in the rollout process ensures staff feel supported and capable rather than overwhelmed by change. Read more ADA Opposes New HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules 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 8 - Dec 14 |
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| Weekly production growth by state   1.31% Overall Production -0.8% Overall Visits |
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| Share of procedures performed 6.7% Diagnostic 5.82% Adjunctive General Services 0.64% Implant Services -1.5% Orthodontics |
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| 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present |
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| Growth in production   |
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| Practice demographics   $2.19M Production per Practice 1979 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 12.6% \| 61-90 : 8.3% \| >90 : 79.1% 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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