Dental Anesthesia Market Report 2025

The dental anesthesia market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.1 billion in 2024 to $2.21 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to patient-centered care, adoption of sedation dentistry, research and clinical studies, education and training, patient comfort and safety.

The dental anesthesia market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to enhanced patient experience, rising demand for minimally invasive procedures, development of safer anesthetic agents, personalized anesthesia solutions, innovative needle-free anesthesia. Major trends in the forecast period include digital dentistry integration, non-injectable anesthesia techniques, technology-driven delivery systems, patient-centered care approach.

The dental anesthesia market is anticipated to experience growth, propelled by the high prevalence of dental diseases. The prevalence of dental diseases refers to the proportion of individuals within a population affected by specific dental conditions or diseases at a given time. Dental anesthesia plays a crucial role in alleviating pain and discomfort associated with dental diseases, enabling patients to undergo procedures such as fillings, root canals, or extractions more comfortably. As the incidence of dental diseases rises globally, there is an increased demand for dental procedures, consequently driving the need for dental anesthesia. In March 2023, the World Health Organization reported that oral diseases affected approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide, with around 2 billion individuals experiencing caries in permanent teeth and approximately 514 million children suffering from caries in primary teeth. The heightened prevalence of dental diseases is a significant factor fueling the growth of the dental anesthesia market.

The growth in the number of dental practitioners is expected to contribute to the expansion of the dental anesthesia market. Dental practitioners, also known as oral health professionals, are licensed individuals providing a range of oral health care services. The increase in the number of dental practitioners leads to a rise in dental clinics, creating more opportunities for dental procedures and the administration of anesthesia. According to a report from the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute, there were 60.8 dentists per 100,000 people in 2021, and this number is projected to increase steadily from 2025 to 2040, reaching 67 dentists per 100,000 people. The growing number of dental practitioners is a key driver behind the growth of the dental anesthesia market.

Product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the dental anesthesia market. Leading companies in this field are focusing on developing new products to maintain their market position. For example, in November 2023, Convergent Dental Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in dental equipment and technology, introduced Solea Protect. This innovative application of the Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser aims to prevent tooth decay by reducing mineral loss in dental enamel. Solea Protect utilizes advanced CO2 laser technology with a unique 9.3-micron wavelength to gently heat the surface of tooth enamel, effectively removing impurities that can weaken tooth strength. This process creates a strong, crystal-like structure that is more resistant to decay. When combined with fluoride, Solea Protect significantly enhances protective effects, reducing mineral loss much more effectively than fluoride alone. Clinical trials indicate that patients treated with Solea Protect and fluoride had no need for caries restorations within a year, highlighting its effectiveness in preventing caries and offering a convenient, anxiety-free solution for both dental professionals and their patients.

Major players in the dental anesthesia market are strategically opting for partnerships to address oral pain management challenges. An example of this approach is demonstrated by the collaboration between Young Innovations Inc., a US-based dental equipment and supplies manufacturing company, and Synapse Dental LLC, a US-based dental solution provider. This partnership, formed in August 2022, aims to revolutionize dental care with the introduction of the Dental Pain Eraser - an innovative electronic dental anesthesia device resembling a pen. This device offers swift relief and prevention of oral pain without the need for local anesthetic injections, gels, or medications. Through this collaboration, Young Innovations and Synapse Dental aim to provide dental professionals and patients with enhanced access to pain-free dental care, addressing common anxieties associated with dental visits.

In April 2022, Keystone Dental Group Inc., a medical technology company based in the United States, formed a partnership with Milestone Scientific for an undisclosed amount. This collaboration aims to improve the distribution and use of the STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System in implant dentistry, thereby enhancing patient comfort and streamlining dental procedures. Milestone Scientific is also a technology company located in the U.S.

Major companies operating in the dental anesthesia market include Dentsply Sirona, Halyard Health, Danaher Corporation, Carestream Dental, Midmark Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Acteon Group, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Sedana Medical AB, Masimo Corporation, DentalEZ Group, Cattani S.p.A., VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG, GC Corporation, 3M Company, Patterson Companies Inc., Coltene Holding AG, Integra LifeSciences, Neos Dental, Schuco Dental GmbH, Zyris Inc., RMO Inc., Vatech Co. Ltd., NMD Products Inc., Piezosurgery S.R.L., Stryker Corporation, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. LLC, DynaFlex, Dentsply Raintree Essix.

North America was the largest region in the dental anesthesia market in 2024. The regions covered in the dental anesthesia market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dental anesthesia market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Dental anesthesia is a form of anesthesia employed to desensitize the teeth, gums, and adjacent tissues within the oral and jaw regions during dental procedures. Its primary purpose is to induce numbness in specific areas of the mouth, preventing pain during treatment by impeding the nerves responsible for perceiving or transmitting pain.

The principal categories of dental anesthesia comprise local anesthesia, general anesthesia, and sedation. Local anesthesia targets a particular region of the body, and in the context of dental care, it is applied to numb specific areas such as the gums, teeth, or tongue during dental procedures. Various types of products, including lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, articaine, and others, are administered through oral, intravenous, and other routes of administration, each offering short, medium, or long-duration effects. The end-users of dental anesthesia encompass hospitals, dental clinics, and other healthcare settings.

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The dental anesthesia market consists of sales of bupivacaine and propofol. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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