The Global Market for Dental Preventive Supplies is Projected to Reach US$480 Million by 2020
Growing Emphasis on Prevention of Caries Drives the
Global Dental Preventive Supplies Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces
the release of a comprehensive global report on Dental Preventive Supplies. The
global market for Dental Preventive Supplies is projected to reach US$480
million by 2020, driven by the growing need to prevent dental caries and
gum diseases among children as well as adults.
Dental caries
or tooth decay is one of the major issues for public healthcare systems in most
countries across the world, with a significant proportion of the world’s adult
population and school-going children suffering from dental caries. Rapidly
changing lifestyles and dietary habits and low awareness about oral care
and hygiene are increasing the prevalence of dental caries, specifically among children
of low- and mid-income nations. With the incidence of dental caries on the
rise, preventive care is emerging as one of the most widely used approaches in
dental practice to prevent tooth loss. Preventive dentistry is also aimed at cutting down the
need for dental treatment by adopting preventive measures, thereby reducing
costs associated with procedures such as extractions and fillings. Growing
awareness about the possible implications of untreated dental caries is also
contributing to the rising demand for preventive dental care products such as
fluoride rinses, fluoride dentifrice, and dental sealants, among others.
Future growth
in the dental preventive supplies market will be driven by increasing risk of
dental caries and tooth decays among people of all age groups, and the shifting
focus of dental professionals from treatment to prevention. Demand for
preventive dental supplies is being bolstered by the rising emphasis on
aesthetics, shrinking dentist-patient ratios, and availability of greater
insurance coverage. The market is also expected to benefit from the continuous
developments with respect to products and materials which are aimed at ensuring
long-term benefits to patients.
Dental sealants
are useful in reducing occurrence of cavities, particularly among children and
teenagers, as they create a protective layer preventing erosion of teeth by
acids, bacteria, and sugars released from food particles being consumed. Dental
sealants have been acknowledged for their role in the treatment of dental
problems by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as
various dental professionals the world over. However, dental sealants are being
under-utilized due to the lack of adequate reimbursement coverage for the
procedures, lack of encouragement to government/school backed initiatives, and
difficulties faced in placing sealants in case of partially erupted teeth. Fluoride
is another preventive product that is capable of protecting as well as
strengthening the tooth’s enamel, and hence cutting down the risk of tooth
decay. Given its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay, fluoride use has made
widespread gains in developed markets.
As stated by the
new market research report on Dental Preventive Supplies, the United States
represents the largest market worldwide. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest
growing market with a CAGR of 5.2% over the analysis period. Relatively low penetration
levels, increasing consumer affluence, rising awareness about dental health, and
greater access to and availability of dental services offer significant growth
opportunities in the region.
Key players covered
in the report include 3M ESPE AG, Angelus Indústria de Produtos Odontológicos
S/A, Directa AB, DENTSPLY International Inc., GC America Inc., Ivoclar Vivadent
AG, Kerr Corporation, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., Mydent International Inc.,
Pac-Dent International Inc., Preventive Technologies Inc., TePe
Munhygienprodukter AB, Ultradent Products Inc., VOCO GmbH, and Water Pik Inc.,
among others.
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