Market Size of Global Dental Infection Control Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.50 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Dental Infection Control Market Analysis
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.
