--- title: Dental Industry Trends Summary May 12-18 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/Blog%20image%20(15).png --- ![](https://blog.sikka.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20image%20(15).png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Blog%20image%20(15).png) Newsletter Dental Trends # Dental Industry Trends Summary May 12-18 ![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 May 21, 2025 |   | | --- | | 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, beyond the usual democratization of data, we recap CDA Anaheim, new research linking tooth loss without dentures to higher blood pressure in seniors 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. Dentures: More Than Just for Chewing A Japanese study reveals that adults with fewer than 20 teeth who don't wear dentures face higher hypertension risks in comparison to those who do. Researchers found non-denture wearers had elevated sodium-to-potassium ratios, a known hypertension indicator, potentially because of their lack of ability to chew properly, affecting digestion and nutrient absorption. Beyond preventing hypertension, a study conducted by NYU found that those who wore dentures also experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those who didn’t wear dentures. These findings emphasize the importance of dentures for overall health maintenance for older adults experiencing tooth loss. Read more CDA Anaheim Recap CDA was a huge success! We loved connecting with our partners and other dental professionals throughout the event. The excitement continues as we're extending our exclusive show special: get Optimizer X for just $249/month with a one-time $150 setup fee (valid through 5/24). Ready to optimize your practice? Click below to request a free Optimizer X demo or head directly to our marketplace to lock in your savings today! Buy now  Get a demo | | --- | | INDUSTRY TRENDS Dental Industry Summary Gain insights on industry changes, including production, patient visits, procedure shares and more. | | --- | | 2024 / 2025 Year-over-Year (YoY) May 12 - May 18 | | --- | | Production per practice   | | --- | | Weekly production growth by state   0.86% Overall Production 1.1% Overall Visits | | --- | | Share of procedures performed   10.26% Endodontics 9.76% Maxillofacial Prosthetics -3.51% Implant Services -23.38% Prosthodontics - Removable | | --- | | 2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present | | --- | | Growth in production   | | --- | | Practice demographics   883.8K Production per Practice 1224.2 Visits per Practice 30-60 : 13.1% \| 61-90 : 9.2% \| >90 : 77.7% 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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