Global Market for Dental Infection Control Products is Projected to Reach US$1 Billion by 2020
Rising Threat of Infectious Diseases in Dental Clinics
Drives Growth of Dental Infection Control Products, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces
the release of a comprehensive global report on Dental Infection Control
Products markets. Global
market for Dental Infection Control Products is projected to reach US$1 billion
by 2020, driven by growing efforts to prevent transmission of
infection-causing agents in dental practices.
Dentistry is
one area of healthcare that is prone to infections due to constant exposure to biological
materials such as saliva, blood and mucous. Both dental healthcare
professionals and patients are exposed to blood-borne diseases including HIV
and Hepatitis B. Growing concern over cross-infection as well as spread of
infectious diseases in dental clinics is driving demand for dental infection
control products. The constant threat posed by virulent infections such as
Ebola is driving focus on infection control measures in dental practices. Adoption
of standards for dental infection control and occupational safety is also
necessitating implementation of measures to ensure safety of dental healthcare
professionals through the use of infection control products such as protective
barrier clothing, eye protection, face mask, and scrub clothing, among others.
Rising demand
for dental treatments and increasing awareness about hygiene are expected to
drive dental clinics to adopt stringent cross-infection control procedures. Increasing
healthcare expenditure, especially in developing countries also bodes well for market
growth. While efforts focused on infection control are not aimed at
comprehensive prevention of infections, emphasis is largely on minimizing the
risk associated with transmission of infectious agents. The market is
witnessing a paradigm shift in focus towards green or eco-friendly products, in
response to global efforts to combat environmental pollution.
Masks and
gloves are the most common and cost-effective means of infection control, and
offer the first line of defense to both patients and healthcare providers
against infections. While dental masks act as barriers and prevent transmission
of infective agents between patients and hospital staff, the use of gloves has
also become a routine practice for personnel working in dental practices.
As stated by the
new market research report on Dental Infection Control Products, the United States represents the largest market, worldwide.
Infection control in dental settings across the country has come into limelight
following recent incidents of disease outbreaks due to non-compliance with
infection control standards in clinics. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest
growing regional market with a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period.
Major players covered
in the report include 3M ESPE, Air Techniques Inc., Biotrol, Crosstex
International Inc., Dentisan, DENTSPLY International Inc., First Medica™,
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. Inc., KaVo Kerr Group, Kimberly-Clark Health Care,
Laboratoire Septodont, Lifewear Products L.L.C., maxill Inc., and Schülke &
Mayr GmbH, among others.
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