--- title: Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 16 - Feb 22 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-26-2026-05-32-42-4176-PM.png --- ![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Feb-26-2026-05-32-42-4176-PM.png?width=2560&height=1440&name=Byte-Sized%20Dental%20News%20%26%20Data-Feb-26-2026-05-32-42-4176-PM.png) Newsletter Dental Trends # Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 16 - Feb 22 ![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 26, 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, we cover the complex link between poor oral health and dementia risk, a long-term study connecting gum disease to higher stroke risk, and more  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 Studies Are Delving Into How Oral Health May Influence the Risk of Developing Dementia  Recent insights highlight a fascinating link between oral health and cognitive health, showing that the connection goes far beyond biology. While oral bacteria and inflammation can directly impact the brain, there is a crucial social connection as well. Age-related dental issues, such as tooth loss or jaw weakness, can make basic activities like eating and conversing uncomfortable, frequently leading to social withdrawal and isolation—a major compounding risk factor for dementia. Ultimately, maintaining a healthy smile is about much more than just your teeth; it is a vital step in preserving your active social life, nutritional well-being, and overall brain health as you age.  Read more 21-Year Stud Links Gum Disease and Cavities to Higher Stroke Risk 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 16 - Feb 22 | | --- | | Production per practice   | | --- | | Weekly production growth by state   6.18% Overall Production 4.5% Overall Visits | | --- | | Share of procedures performed 10.73%  Prosthodontics - Fixed  9.59%  Diagnostic 4.44%  Prosthodontics - Removable  1.6%  Orthodontics | | --- | | 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present | | --- | | Growth in production   | | --- | | Practice demographics   $345.0K Production per Practice 544 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 11.7% \| 61-90 :  7.3% \| >90 : 81.0% 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? 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