Dental Industry Trends Summary Nov 11 - 17

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INDUSTRY NEWS Top Stories Get the latest in dentistry news curated by us. Gum Disease and Diabetes Recent research shows a strong connection between diabetes and periodontal disease, where having one condition increases the risk of developing or worsening the other. This connection exists due to gum disease triggering an inflammatory response and weakening insulin sensitivity, while diabetes can strain the immune system, making it harder to fight periodontal infections. Despite these challenges, this better understanding of both diabetes and periodontal disease can lead to improved treatment and management of both conditions. Read more Global Oral Health Costs The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a report and action plan stating that oral diseases result in billions of dollars in global costs annually, with $710 billion spent in 2019 alone. This figure includes both direct dental treatment expenses and indirect costs due to lost productivity, with around 75% of those indirect costs linked to tooth loss and periodontitis. These statistics indicate a critical need for greater awareness of early detection and proactive oral care to mitigate long-term financial and health impacts. Read more

INDUSTRY TRENDS Dental Industry Summary Gain insights on industry changes, including production, patient visits, procedure shares and more.

2023 / 2024 Year-over-Year (YoY) November 11 - November 17

Production per practice

Weekly production growth by state -1.01% Overall Production   2.9% Overall Visits

Share of procedures performed 6.41% Preventive   6.17% Diagnostic -16.78% Implant Services   -47.32% Prosthodontics - Removable

2024 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2024 - Present

Growth in production

Practice demographics 1.95M Production per Practice   1822.7 Visits per Practice   30-60 : 12.8% | 61-90 : 8.6% | >90 : 78.6% AR *Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments.

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