Dental Industry Trends Summary Dec 30 - Jan 5

 

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INDUSTRY NEWS Top Stories Get the latest in dentistry news curated by us. Are US Dentists Putting Off Retirement? The ADA Health Policy Institute recently conducted a study that found U.S. dentists are staying in practice longer than ever before. The average retirement age has risen to 68.9 years—up from 64.7 in 2001. With nearly half of the dentists who retired in 2023 being 70 or older, this trend highlights a shift in how dental professionals approach their careers, opting to extend their working years beyond traditional retirement timelines. But what does this mean for the future of the industry? With longer careers come opportunities and new challenges for the next generation of dentists. Read more Importance of Understanding EDs With mental health gaining more attention in healthcare, dentists play a vital role in detecting eating disorders (EDs) early on. Conditions like bulimia often leave visible signs, such as dry mouth, palatal lesions, and acid erosion, giving dentists unique insight into a patient’s overall health. However, these oral manifestations are rarely covered in dental training, leaving many unsure of how to address them. By spotting these signs, dentists can help connect patients with the right specialists and provide support for those in need. 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) Dec 30 - Jan 5

Production per practice

Weekly production growth by state -62.62% Overall Production   -60.9% Overall Visits

Share of procedures performed -63.48% Orthodontics   -64.64% Adjunctive General Services -73.63% Prosthodontics - Fixed   -77.75% Prosthodontics - Removable *The significant drop in the values observed above is due to Jan 1, 2025, occurring in the middle of the week, compared to Jan 1, 2024, which occurred on a Monday.

2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present

Growth in production

Practice demographics 18.2K Production per Practice   36.8 Visits per Practice   30-60 : 13.7% | 61-90 : 9.3% | >90 : 77.0% AR *Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments.

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