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Dental Industry Trends Summary Jan 19 - 25

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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, water fluoridation is confirmed not to be linked to lower birth weight, ensuring continued support for its public health benefits

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A simple nutrient has been identified that may help prevent the formation of biofilms, which are protective layers formed by bacteria that can lead to persistent infections. This discovery could have significant implications for medical treatments and the prevention of bacterial infections. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and potential applications of this nutrient in healthcare settings.

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Water Fluoridation Not Linked to Lower Birth Weight

A recent study has found no link between water fluoridation and lower birth weight in newborns. This research helps to alleviate concerns about the potential negative effects of fluoridated water on pregnancy outcomes. The findings support the continued use of water fluoridation as a safe public health measure.

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Dental Industry Summary

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

2024 / 2025 Year-over-Year (YoY)

Jan 19 - Jan 25

Production per practice

 

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Weekly production growth by state

 


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10.63%

Overall Production

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9.2%

Overall Visits

Share of procedures performed

36.74%

Maxillofacial Prosthetics

18.68%

Adjunctive General Services

10.9%

Endodontics

8.74%

Implant Services

2025 Yearly Progression

Jan 1st 2025 - Present

Growth in production

 

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Practice demographics

 

$158.88K

Production per Practice

273

Visits per Practice

30-60 : 11.6% | 61-90 : 8.5% | >90 : 79.9%

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

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