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Dental Industry Trends Summary Nov 10 - 16

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Microplastics in Dental
Care: What You Need to
Know

Dental care products, such as toothbrushes, floss, and mouthwash, are primarily made from plastics, which can release microplastics during use and disposal. While these products are considered safe and effective, the release of microplastics poses potential environmental and health concerns. Alternatives like bamboo toothbrushes, toothpaste tablets, and biodegradable floss are available to reduce plastic usage. However, completely avoiding plastics in dental care is challenging due to the material's durability and cost-effectiveness.

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Oral Health, Probiotics,
and Whole-Body Wellness

Oral health and probiotics play a crucial role in whole-body wellness by maintaining a balanced oral microbiome, which can influence systemic health. BLIS Technologies has developed oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius BLIS M18 and BLIS K12, which help maintain dental health and modulate immune responses. These probiotics work by suppressing harmful bacteria, reducing plaque, and supporting immune health, complementing traditional oral hygiene practices. The integration of oral probiotics into daily routines offers a practical approach to enhancing both oral and systemic health.

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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)

Nov 10 - Nov 16

Production per practice

 

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Weekly production growth by state

 


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3.31%

Overall Production

1.1%

Overall Visits

Share of procedures performed

10.17%

Maxillofacial Prosthetics

9.22%

Prosthodontics - Fixed

0.69%

Endodontics

-2.17%

Prosthodontics - Removable

2025 Yearly Progression

Jan 1st 2025 - Present

Growth in production

 

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Practice demographics

 

$2.03M

Production per Practice

1923

Visits per Practice

30-60 : 12.2% | 61-90 : 8.1% | >90 : 79.7%

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

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