--- title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 09- Feb 15 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. image: https://blog.sikka.ai/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Feb-18-2026-05-43-35-7436-AM.png --- ![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Feb-18-2026-05-43-35-7436-AM.png?width=2560&height=1440&name=Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Feb-18-2026-05-43-35-7436-AM.png) Newsletter Dental Trends # Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 09- Feb 15 ![Sikka Marketing](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Sikka Marketing February 18, 2026 |   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, new research explores how self-compassion can mitigate hygienist burnout, while another study highlights heightened oral health risks for children with severe obesity. Want to continue seeing curated news and stats? Subscribe for free Forward to a friend | | --- | | INDUSTRY NEWS Top Stories Get the latest in dentistry news curated by us. v The Self-Compassion Factor: What New Research Reveals About Dental Hygienist Burnout A recent study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene reveals that while hygienists find deep satisfaction in patient care, they face a high risk of burnout driven by heavy workloads, self-judgment, and professional isolation. To combat this, the research suggests that fostering a culture of self-compassion and mindfulness can act as a "performance protector" for clinicians. Ultimately, practice leaders must adopt systemic changes—such as realistic scheduling and improved team connections—to protect staff well-being and ensure long-term career sustainability. Read more Study Highlights Oral Health Challenges in Children With Severe Obesity A study conducted at a pediatric obesity center in Bordeaux highlights significant oral health challenges in children with severe obesity, revealing high levels of plaque, untreated caries, and gingivitis. The research indicates that preventive care is often inconsistent, with many children not adhering to recommended toothbrushing routines or receiving fluoride treatments. The study suggests that local factors like plaque and access to care, rather than metabolic changes, may drive gingival inflammation in these children, emphasizing the need for dental professionals in multidisciplinary obesity care teams to address these health disparities. Read more | | --- | | INDUSTRY TRENDS Dental Industry Summary Gain insights on industry changes, including production, patient visits, procedure shares and more. | | --- | | 2024 / 2025 Year-over-Year (YoY) Feb 09 - Feb 15 | | --- | | Production per practice   | | --- | | Weekly production growth by state   6.05% Overall Production 5.3% Overall Visits | | --- | | Share of procedures performed 13.27% Preventive 11.84% Adjunctive General Services 4.31% Endodontics 4.16% Prosthodontics - Removable | | --- | | 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present | | --- | | Growth in production   | | --- | | Practice demographics   $298.4K Production per Practice 476 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 11.1% \| 61-90 : 8.5% \| >90 : 80.5% AR *Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments. | | --- | | 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. | | --- | |   | | --- | ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fblog.sikka.ai%2Fdental-industry-trends-summary-feb-09-feb-15](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fblog.sikka.ai%2Fdental-industry-trends-summary-feb-09-feb-15) ## Keep reading [![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-2.png?width=2560&height=1440&name=Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-2.png) Newsletter Dental Trends ### Dental Industry Trends Summary Jun 22 - Jun 28 ](https://blog.sikka.ai/dental-industry-trends-summary-jun-15-jun-21-clone) [![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-1.png?width=2560&height=1440&name=Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-1.png) Newsletter Dental Trends ### Dental Industry Trends Summary Jun 15 - Jun 21 ](https://blog.sikka.ai/dental-industry-trends-summary-jun-15-jun-21) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Sikka Marketing", "url" : "https://blog.sikka.ai/author/sikka-marketing" }, "dateModified" : "2026-02-18T17:00:00.678Z", "datePublished" : "2026-02-18T17:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 09- Feb 15", "image" : [ "https://blog.sikka.ai/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20&%20Data-Feb-18-2026-05-43-35-7436-AM.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.sikka.ai/dental-industry-trends-summary-feb-09-feb-15", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.sikka.ai/hubfs/sikka-ai-logo%20(1)-May-05-2025-09-27-42-7436-PM.png" }, "name" : "SIKKA SOFTWARE CORPORATION" } } ```