Dental Infection Control Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Dental Infection Control Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The dental infection control market is expected to register a CAGR of about 5.5% over the forecast period.

The dental practice has been significantly impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As per a research study published in the International Journal of Dentistry, 2020, dental health care personnel are placed in the very high exposure risk category as dentists work close to the patient’s oral cavity by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Additionally, dental procedures involve the use of rotary instruments such as handpieces and scalers, which generate aerosols and can increase the risk of transmission of the SARS-CoV2 virus among patients and healthcare providers. Also, in March 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) provides guidelines that dental practices should postpone elective dental procedures and provide emergency-only dental services to reserve the healthcare infrastructure and staff for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and simultaneously reduce the transmission of the virus within dental practices. Thus, there is a significant decline in dental practice during the pandemic, which is expected to negatively impact the market over the COVID-19 pandemic.

The rising burden of dental infection and other periodontal diseases, growing demand for dental care facilities and dental surgical procedures, increasing dental care personnel, and technological advancements are some of the factors prevailing in the growth of this market. For instance, as per a March 2022 update by the World Health Organization (WHO), oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is also prevalent, affecting almost 10% of the global population. Moreover, 2.3 billion people worldwide suffer from dental caries of permanent teeth, and more than 530 million children suffer from caries of their primary teeth. Thus, the increasing incidences of dental diseases are driving the demand for dental infection control, thereby contributing to market growth.

As per a December 2021 article by dentaly.org titled "Dental Tourism 2021: Get Cheaper Dental Implants and Veneers Abroad," dental implant tourism is a growing business and is attributed to cost savings. The same source also reports that all-on-four implants in the United States cost more than USD 15,000 and are particularly preferred by patients traveling overseas because they can be fitted much more quickly and with fewer visits than traditional implants. Thus, owing to the growth of the dental tourism industry, the demand for dental infection control is increasing significantly.

Moreover, stringent implementation of infection control programs and access to medical reimbursement policies will further boost the market growth.

Key Market TrendsConsumable Segment is Expected to Lead the Market Over The Forecast Period

Based on the product type the market is segmented into consumables and equipment. The consumable product segment is by far leading the market and is expected to do so even in the forecast period. Consumables products are intended to be used by end-users such as dental hospitals and clinics, dental laboratories, and pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies to prevent the risk of infection transmission.

The increasing prevalence of dental infections and other periodontal diseases, growing demand for dental care facilities and dental surgical procedures, and rising dental care personnel, coupled with technological advancements, are some of the major factors propelling the growth of this market. Additionally, the increasing number of dental visits is also propelling the growth of the market. For instance, the early release of selected estimates based on data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey, published in August 2021, reported that in 2020 there were 63% of adults aged 18 years or over visited the dentist in the United States. Such a high number of dental visits creates the need for dental equipment for check-ups and treatment and thus is expected to drive the growth of the market.

Moreover, dental caries, oral malignancies, and periodontal disorders are all major oral health concerns in the United States. As per the article published in September 2022 under the title “Sugar-sweetened beverages and periodontal disease: A systematic review”, drinking beverages with added sugar is likely to cause more gingival bleeding, which is anticipated to lead to gingivitis and a higher chance of developing periodontitis. When determining gingival/periodontal risk, consumption of added sugars such as sugar-sweetened beverages should be considered as a potential factor. Since most of the cool drinks and refreshment drinks come with added sugar. Hence the chance of tooth decay is likely to be high and the adoption of dental consumables is anticipated to grow due to the increasing number of dental problems. Therefore, the market segment is expected to see a surge over the forecast period.

Thus, due to the above-mentioned developments, the segment is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

North America Region is Expected to Dominate the Global Market

Geographically, North America dominates the dental infection control market. The market is expected to register the highest share even in the forecast period. The growing prevalence of dental infections, increasing demand for novel cosmetic procedures and dental surgeries, rising healthcare expenditure, improved healthcare infrastructure, rising disposable income, and satisfactory insurance coverage is some of the key factors responsible for the growth of the market in this region. Moreover, increasing initiatives by various regulatory bodies, such as mandatory education and training programs for hospital staff to create awareness about dental infection and its prevention methodology by Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are fuelling the growth of the market.

As per the early release of selected estimates based on data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey, published in August 2021, reported that in 2020 there were 63% of adults aged 18 years or over visited the dentist in the United States. Such a high number of dental visits creates the need for dental infection control and thus is expected to drive the growth of the market.

According to the research study published in April 2021, titled “Self-Reported Dental Caries by Mexican Elementary and Middle-School Schoolchildren in the Context of Socioeconomic Indicators: A National Ecological Study”, tooth loss is quite common in the Mexican population, with prevalence ranging between 13.5% and 34.5%. Hence, due to the high prevalence of dental diseases in the region, the demand for restorative dentistry products is expected to increase which is anticipated to boost the market growth in the region. Further, according to the American Dental Association updates, in May 2021, more than 5 million United States seniors aged 65 to 74 have complete tooth loss, with nearly 3 million edentulous. Tooth loss, on the other hand, is primarily a problem for the elderly. This is because 91% of adults aged 20 to 64 have dental caries, with a staggering 27% going untreated. Thus, the high geriatric population is expected to have more dental issues which are expected to increase the demand for dental infection controlling, thereby, increasing the market over the forecast period.

Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the market is expected to project growth of the market.

Competitive Landscape

The dental infection control market is highly competitive and comprises a number of major players. Major players currently operating in the market include DentsplySirona, Dentisan, COLETENE Group, Biotrol, Crosstex International, Inc, Midmark Corporation etc.

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