Dental Industry Trends Summary Feb 10 - 16

 

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INDUSTRY NEWS Top Stories Get the latest in dentistry news curated by us. Pigs: The Key to Replacing Dental Implants Titanium dental implants have been the standard for replacing missing or damaged teeth, but researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine are experimenting with a potential alternative. By combining human and pig soft tissue cells, they created tooth buds constructs that mimic the properties and growth patterns of human teeth. Traditional implants can lead to issues like peri-implantitis and are often challenging to replace due to surrounding bone loss, so while still in early stages, these bioengineered implants could one day offer a more natural, longer lasting replacement for traditional tooth restoration. Read more How AI Could Change the Industry From improving diagnostic accuracy to streamlining administrative tasks, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven it has the potential to transform the dental industry. While some dental professionals worry about barriers like complexity and cost, many AI-powered tools are designed to be intuitive and affordable, making adoption easier than expected. In an ever-evolving, fast-paced industry, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI can help dental professionals stay competitive and efficient. 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) Feb 10 - Feb 16

Production per practice

Weekly production growth by state -1.63% Overall Production   0.5% Overall Visits

Share of procedures performed 15.97% Maxillofacial Prosthetics   6.1% Diagnostic -11.86% Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery   -25.97% Prosthodontics - Removable

2025 Yearly Progression Jan 1st 2025 - Present

Growth in production

Practice demographics 288.2K Production per Practice   493.5 Visits per Practice   30-60 : 11.7% | 61-90 : 9.4% | >90 : 78.8% AR *Numbers are subject to change based on data availability and PMS adjustments.

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