Dental Industry Summary Oct 21 - 27

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Dangers of Turkey Teeth

Cosmetic dental procedures can be costly, leading some to travel from all around the world to Turkey to get veneers or crowns for cheap. However, these medical tourism procedures can lead to dangerous consequences, including nerve damage, infections and more. Additionally, since these patients are traveling from around the world, they often can’t access the quality aftercare they need, leaving them in need of repairs or replacements.The initial savings may sound appealing in the short term, but medical tourism should not be taken lightly, and patients should carefully consider all the risks associated with it.

Released October 24, 2024: Read more

How to Prevent Halloween Cavities

With each trick-or-treater collecting hundreds of pieces of Halloween candy every year, it’s important to help patients who plan on celebrating understand how to prevent cavities while still enjoying the holiday. Although all candy can contribute to cavities due to its sugar content, some treats are a bit more troublesome than others. Hard candies and gummies, for example, tend to stick to the teeth, making chocolate a better option. By eating their candy responsibly and maintaining their regular oral hygiene routine, patients can still have fun this Halloween without compromising their dental health.

Released October 10, 2024: Read more

Year-Over-Year (YOY) Production Analyses (10/21-10/27)

0.95% Increase in Production

0.2% Increase in Visits

Share of Procedures Performed

• 6.12% Increase in Diagnostic
• 5.73% Increase in Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• 3.33% Decrease in Implant Services
• 3.93% Decrease in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Growth in Production – Yearly Comparison

Practice Demographics

• $1.79M in Production per Practice
• 1811.1 Visits per Practice
• Accounts Receivable 30-60 : 12.3% | 61-90 : 9.3% | >90 : 78.5% – Last 12 Months

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