The North America Dental Equipment market is expected to register a CAGR of around 10%, during the forecast period, 2022-2027.
The current COVID-19 situation has decreased the number of visits to hospitals and clinics for dental purposes, leading to a dampening of the demand for dental equipment. In March 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA), the nation’s largest dental association, recommended that dental practices postpone elective dental procedures until April 6, 2020, and provide emergency-only dental services to help keep patients from burdening hospital emergency departments. This recommendation was updated on April 1, 2020, when the ADA advised offices to remain closed to all but urgent and emergency procedures until April 30 at the earliest because of the rise of COVID-19 cases. Thus, the above-mentioned factors are expected to have an overall negative impact on the market studied with the emergence of COVID-19.
Due to the increasing aging population, there has been an increase in the number of dental implants and oral surgeries being performed. In addition, there is a decrease in manual dexterity and an increase in co‐morbidity and medications affecting the oral cavity. Hence, dental care in aged care facilities is found to be poor, and access to dental professionals is difficult. Thus, it is being found that the number of elderly people is growing rapidly in all industrialized countries and, thus, contributing to the increase in the dental equipment market in the North America region. The study depict that the prevalence of dental caries in the geriatric population is driving the growth of the market. For instance, according to the research study published in the International Journal of Oral and Dental Health in February 2020, titled “Dental Caries in Geriatric Dentistry: An Update for Clinicians,” the prevalence and incidence of caries in elderly patients is the highest, compared to other age groups evaluated during the study, and it increases with institutionalization. The same study reports that the prevalence of caries was more than 40% in people aged 75 years and older, driving the demand for oral care among the elderly population.
It has been observed that the aging population of Canada is increasing steadily for the past 40 years. It is estimated that 23% and 25% of the total population of Canada will be aged above 65 by the year 2036, as per the report published by the Government of Canada in 2020. Additionally, According to the American Dental Association updates , May 2021, more than 5 million US seniors aged 65 to 74 have complete tooth loss, with nearly 3 million edentulous. Tooth loss, on the other hand, is primarily a problem of the elderly. This is due to the fact that 91 percent of adults aged 20 to 64 have dental caries, with a staggering 27 percent going untreated. Furthermore, tooth decay is a common cause of tooth loss in many cases. As a result, teeth gradually loosen and fall out. Thus, among the geriatric loss is common problem due to dental diseases thereby drive the demand of dental implants in the geriatric likely to boost the dental implant market
Moreover, the strategic partnership is also driving the growth of the market in the region. For Instance, in October 2020, Flight Dental Systems, Canada, signed a partnership with MK Dent located in Bargteheide, Germany. This partnership will lead to creating a co-branded product line featuring MK Dent Germany's precision engineering, together with Flight Dental Systems' established network of distributors and resellers in Canada.
Additionally, the International Dental Journal's article titled 'Risk Indicators of Tooth Loss Among Mexican Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study published in February 2021 reports that the prevalence of tooth loss was 57.2% due to tooth decay in Mexico. The study also reports that it is similar to that reported in low-middle income countries.
Cosmetic dentistry is likely to be one of the high demand segments in the future and is expected to witness lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period. However, the increasing cost of dental surgeries and lack of access to medical reimbursement policies are expected to hinder the market growth.
In the treatment segment of the market, the prosthodontic segment is anticipated to have the largest market share, over the forecast period. As prosthodontic dentistry has numerous count of tools that are used for dental corrections, there is a wide application of prosthodontic equipment. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, elective and prosthetic dental surgical procedures have been significantly impacted, with all specialties writing various guidelines on how to manage this crisis.
Furthermore, increasing awareness, a rising number of dentists, and growing incidences of dental diseases are also expected to drive the market over the forecast period. According to the International Travel Medical Journals article titled 'Americans are driving to Mexico for dental treatment' published in June 2020 reports that dental facilities in Mexico have been among the first in the world to reopen their doors and welcome patients. Additionally, the article also quoted that Dental Departures, a global dental online travel agency, has reported four consecutive weeks of increased appointment bookings along with a 60% increase in traffic. Such an increase in dental tourism is expected to drive the growth of the segment.
The increasing attention being given to appearance by people, compelling them to go for prostheses, and technological innovations and product launches have also created a boom in the market. For instance, in November 2020, Planmeca launched two new CAD/CAM products, namely Planmeca PlanMill 50 S 5-axis mill and Planmeca PlanCAD Premium design software for creating dental prosthetics.
Overall, owing to the novel product launches and increasing preference for cosmetic dentistry, the prosthodontic segment of the market is expected to register a significant share.
The United States dental equipment market is expected to rise with the increase in product launches supported by the government authorities, the rising burden of dental diseases and the increasing geriatric population are leading to a rise in demand for dental surgeries in the United States. According to the study titled"Update on the prevalence of untreated caries in the US adult population, 2017-2020" published in the Journal of American Dental Association in April 2022, untreated caries was found to be prevalent in 21.3 %. The prevalence of coronal and root caries was 17.9 and 10.1 %, respectively. Caries was most common in those aged 30 to 39 years (25.2%) and 40 to 49 years (22.3%), men (23.5%), and those of other races (36.5% )This untreated dental caries can lead to tooth extraction and generate the need for dental equipment in the region.
Also, the National Institute of Health article titled 'Estimates of Funding for Various Research, Condition, and Disease Categories' published in June 2021 reported that an estimated USD 638 million annual research support for dental/Oral and Craniofacial Disease based on grants, contracts, and other funding mechanisms used across the National Institutes of Health. Thus, rising in research funding for the dental diseases expected to launch the advanced denatl equipment in the near future thereby boost the market growth.
Also, increasing product launches using ecofriendly material is also driving the growth of the market. For instance, in May 2021, Western Dental & Orthodontics partnered with the Straumann Group to expand access to dental implants. Straumann will provide high-quality dental implants, abutments, and crowns under the Neodent brand for all 333 Western Dental and affiliated offices. Moreover, July 2021, Westlake Hills Dental Arts launched a series of dental procedures including implants and bridges to help patients who are missing one or more teeth. Such launches are propelling the growth of the market.
Hence, owing to the aforementioned factors, the dental equipments market is expected to grow in the future.
The dental equipment market in North America is moderately competitive. 3M, Carestream Health, Straumann, Dentsply Sirona, and GC Corporation are some of the key players of the market. The market also enjoys the presence of a few smaller companies that hold a substantial share of the market.
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The current COVID-19 situation has decreased the number of visits to hospitals and clinics for dental purposes, leading to a dampening of the demand for dental equipment. In March 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA), the nation’s largest dental association, recommended that dental practices postpone elective dental procedures until April 6, 2020, and provide emergency-only dental services to help keep patients from burdening hospital emergency departments. This recommendation was updated on April 1, 2020, when the ADA advised offices to remain closed to all but urgent and emergency procedures until April 30 at the earliest because of the rise of COVID-19 cases. Thus, the above-mentioned factors are expected to have an overall negative impact on the market studied with the emergence of COVID-19.
Due to the increasing aging population, there has been an increase in the number of dental implants and oral surgeries being performed. In addition, there is a decrease in manual dexterity and an increase in co‐morbidity and medications affecting the oral cavity. Hence, dental care in aged care facilities is found to be poor, and access to dental professionals is difficult. Thus, it is being found that the number of elderly people is growing rapidly in all industrialized countries and, thus, contributing to the increase in the dental equipment market in the North America region. The study depict that the prevalence of dental caries in the geriatric population is driving the growth of the market. For instance, according to the research study published in the International Journal of Oral and Dental Health in February 2020, titled “Dental Caries in Geriatric Dentistry: An Update for Clinicians,” the prevalence and incidence of caries in elderly patients is the highest, compared to other age groups evaluated during the study, and it increases with institutionalization. The same study reports that the prevalence of caries was more than 40% in people aged 75 years and older, driving the demand for oral care among the elderly population.
It has been observed that the aging population of Canada is increasing steadily for the past 40 years. It is estimated that 23% and 25% of the total population of Canada will be aged above 65 by the year 2036, as per the report published by the Government of Canada in 2020. Additionally, According to the American Dental Association updates , May 2021, more than 5 million US seniors aged 65 to 74 have complete tooth loss, with nearly 3 million edentulous. Tooth loss, on the other hand, is primarily a problem of the elderly. This is due to the fact that 91 percent of adults aged 20 to 64 have dental caries, with a staggering 27 percent going untreated. Furthermore, tooth decay is a common cause of tooth loss in many cases. As a result, teeth gradually loosen and fall out. Thus, among the geriatric loss is common problem due to dental diseases thereby drive the demand of dental implants in the geriatric likely to boost the dental implant market
Moreover, the strategic partnership is also driving the growth of the market in the region. For Instance, in October 2020, Flight Dental Systems, Canada, signed a partnership with MK Dent located in Bargteheide, Germany. This partnership will lead to creating a co-branded product line featuring MK Dent Germany's precision engineering, together with Flight Dental Systems' established network of distributors and resellers in Canada.
Additionally, the International Dental Journal's article titled 'Risk Indicators of Tooth Loss Among Mexican Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study published in February 2021 reports that the prevalence of tooth loss was 57.2% due to tooth decay in Mexico. The study also reports that it is similar to that reported in low-middle income countries.
Cosmetic dentistry is likely to be one of the high demand segments in the future and is expected to witness lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period. However, the increasing cost of dental surgeries and lack of access to medical reimbursement policies are expected to hinder the market growth.
Key Market Trends
Prosthodontic Segment is Expected to Have Major Share in the Treatment Segment Over the Forecast Period
In the treatment segment of the market, the prosthodontic segment is anticipated to have the largest market share, over the forecast period. As prosthodontic dentistry has numerous count of tools that are used for dental corrections, there is a wide application of prosthodontic equipment. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, elective and prosthetic dental surgical procedures have been significantly impacted, with all specialties writing various guidelines on how to manage this crisis.
Furthermore, increasing awareness, a rising number of dentists, and growing incidences of dental diseases are also expected to drive the market over the forecast period. According to the International Travel Medical Journals article titled 'Americans are driving to Mexico for dental treatment' published in June 2020 reports that dental facilities in Mexico have been among the first in the world to reopen their doors and welcome patients. Additionally, the article also quoted that Dental Departures, a global dental online travel agency, has reported four consecutive weeks of increased appointment bookings along with a 60% increase in traffic. Such an increase in dental tourism is expected to drive the growth of the segment.
The increasing attention being given to appearance by people, compelling them to go for prostheses, and technological innovations and product launches have also created a boom in the market. For instance, in November 2020, Planmeca launched two new CAD/CAM products, namely Planmeca PlanMill 50 S 5-axis mill and Planmeca PlanCAD Premium design software for creating dental prosthetics.
Overall, owing to the novel product launches and increasing preference for cosmetic dentistry, the prosthodontic segment of the market is expected to register a significant share.
The United States Dominates the Market and Expected to do Same Over the Forecast Period
The United States dental equipment market is expected to rise with the increase in product launches supported by the government authorities, the rising burden of dental diseases and the increasing geriatric population are leading to a rise in demand for dental surgeries in the United States. According to the study titled"Update on the prevalence of untreated caries in the US adult population, 2017-2020" published in the Journal of American Dental Association in April 2022, untreated caries was found to be prevalent in 21.3 %. The prevalence of coronal and root caries was 17.9 and 10.1 %, respectively. Caries was most common in those aged 30 to 39 years (25.2%) and 40 to 49 years (22.3%), men (23.5%), and those of other races (36.5% )This untreated dental caries can lead to tooth extraction and generate the need for dental equipment in the region.
Also, the National Institute of Health article titled 'Estimates of Funding for Various Research, Condition, and Disease Categories' published in June 2021 reported that an estimated USD 638 million annual research support for dental/Oral and Craniofacial Disease based on grants, contracts, and other funding mechanisms used across the National Institutes of Health. Thus, rising in research funding for the dental diseases expected to launch the advanced denatl equipment in the near future thereby boost the market growth.
Also, increasing product launches using ecofriendly material is also driving the growth of the market. For instance, in May 2021, Western Dental & Orthodontics partnered with the Straumann Group to expand access to dental implants. Straumann will provide high-quality dental implants, abutments, and crowns under the Neodent brand for all 333 Western Dental and affiliated offices. Moreover, July 2021, Westlake Hills Dental Arts launched a series of dental procedures including implants and bridges to help patients who are missing one or more teeth. Such launches are propelling the growth of the market.
Hence, owing to the aforementioned factors, the dental equipments market is expected to grow in the future.
Competitive Landscape
The dental equipment market in North America is moderately competitive. 3M, Carestream Health, Straumann, Dentsply Sirona, and GC Corporation are some of the key players of the market. The market also enjoys the presence of a few smaller companies that hold a substantial share of the market.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
4 MARKET DYNAMICS
5 MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)
6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 3M
- A-Dec Inc.
- Biolase Inc.
- Carestream Health Inc.
- Envista Holdings Corporation
- Dentsply Sirona
- GC Corporation
- Patterson Companies Inc.
- Planmeca OY
- Midmark Corp.
Methodology
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