Dental Equipment Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product(Therapeutic Dental Equipment [Dental Operatory & Treatment Center Equipment (Dental Units {Instrument Delivery Systems, Dental Chairs}, Dental Handpieces, Dental Light-curing Equipment), By End User(Dental Hospitals and Clinics, Dental Academic & Research Institutes, Other End Users [DSO, Dental Laboratories]), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Dental Equipment Market size was valued at USD 6.4 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 6.79 billion in 2023 to USD 10.90 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

There are hundreds of companies operating in the dental equipment market, and each is struggling to hold the top position. Dental X-rays, dental lasers, dental surgical navigation systems, among others, are some types of equipment where the top players focus. The objective of the other players, which include Institut Straumann AG, Onex Corporation (Carestream Health), and BIOLASE, Inc., is to stay at or with their respective dental equipment share. For such companies, the way forward to making brand identity in developing countries involves continuous innovation in dental devices and global distribution networks. 'Planmeca Group (Finland) ', 'Envista Holdings Corporation (US) ', 'Dentsply Sirona Inc (US) ', 'A-dec (US) ', 'J. Morita Group (Japan) ', 'Align Technology (US) ', 'Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan) ', 'GC Corporation (Japan) ', 'Midmark Corporation (US) ', 'Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Liechtenstein) ', 'Institut Straumann AG (Switzerland) ', 'Biolase (US) ', '3M (US) ', 'BEGO (Germany) ', 'Yoshida Dental (Japan) ', 'Nakanishi (Japan) ', 'DentalEZ (US) ', 'Ultradent Products, Inc. (US) ', 'Brasseler USA (US) ', 'PreXion (US) ', 'AMD Lasers (US) ', 'Aseptico (US) ', 'Bien-Air Dental (Switzerland) ', 'Bisco, Inc. (US) ', 'Millenium Dental Technologies (US)'

The dental equipment market is growing rapidly due largely to the rapid advancement in dental technology, including CAD/CAM systems, laser dentistry, and digital imaging. Such technologies ensure that the treatment will be both accurate and time-efficient; hence, they expedite therapy while promoting patient outcomes. Increasing numbers of dentists are adopting these technologies, and this has therefore increased demand for advanced dental equipment. Moreover, the enhancement of 3D printing with artificial intelligence has continued to revolutionize dentistry operations through customized treatment protocols and effective working practices. Such high-tech methods refine the quality of service, thereby boosting customers and correspondingly growing the market further. 

Growing Focus on Preventive Care: Increasing focus is being directed to preventive care in the dental equipment market. The concentration lies in the early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe forms of dental diseases. Such a shift is attributed to high demands for diagnostic instruments that help practitioners diagnose problems early and can include intraoral cameras and digital imaging systems. Beyond improved patient outcomes, preventive treatment also reduces aggregate health-care costs. Denti Offices are investing in advanced technology to assist preventative measures as people are getting more conscious about health and it moves them towards a more proactive approach to oral health. 

North America dominated the global dental equipment market in 2023 with a market share of more than 38.4% and is predicted to rise during the forecast period with a significant compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. This can be attributed to the growing ageing population, an efficient healthcare system, well-defined guidelines for payment, the availability of key players, and advances in restorative and preventive dentistry. Furthermore, the American Dental Association states that 85% of Americans seriously respect dental health and consider oral health an important part of overall care, and all these factors together are going to make North America the most promising regional market over the projection period.