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title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 02 - Feb 08
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 Feb 02 - Feb 08](https://blog.sikka.ai/dental-industry-trends-summary-feb-02-feb-08)

 Written by [Sikka Marketing](https://blog.sikka.ai/author/sikka-marketing) | Feb 11, 2026 5:00:00 PM

|   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, a new federal package secures oral health funding while the EPA initiates an accelerated review of water fluoridation. 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. v President Signs Funding Package Securing Oral Health Investments President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill that secures significant investments in oral health. The funding package includes increases for various oral health programs, such as a $1 million boost for Health Resources and Services Administration oral health workforce programs and a $5 million increase for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Additionally, over $50 million is allocated for community projects to expand dental infrastructure and services across more than 15 states, while extending funding for health workforce and access programs. Read more EPA Initiates Accelerated Review of Fluoride In Drinking Water The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act, following a 2024 federal court ruling. This review aims to evaluate potential health effects, particularly on children's IQ, and could influence future regulatory decisions. The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the benefits of fluoridated water for dental health and urges the EPA to use objective, evidence-based research in its assessment. The review will include public comments and external peer review, with the ADA actively participating in the process. 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) Feb 02 - Feb 08 |
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| Production per practice   |
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| Weekly production growth by state   3.38% Overall Production 1.8% Overall Visits |
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| Share of procedures performed 29.33% Maxillofacial Prosthetics 9.53% Orthodontics 2.97% Prosthodontics - Fixed 0.59% 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   $250.0K Production per Practice 406 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 10.9% \| 61-90 : 8.4% \| >90 : 80.7% 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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