DENTAL LASER MARKET ANALYSIS

The global dental laser market is estimated to be valued at US$ 292.4 million in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Increase in inorganic growth strategies such as acquisitions by the key players in the market is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period. Moreover, an increase in the technological advancement of dental lasers is expected to drive the market growth.

Analysts’ Views on Global Dental Laser Market:

Increase in oral hygiene awareness programs by government and non- government organizations is expected to drive the growth of the market over the forecast period. For instance, on September 16, 2022, Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) world dental federation, which is a global organization representing the dental profession, announced the launch of World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2022 campaign.

Figure 1. Global Dental Laser Market Share (%), by Product Type, 2023

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Global Dental Laser Market- Driver

Increase in government initiatives for dental health care

Increase in government initiatives for dental health care is expected to drive growth of the market over the forecast period. For instance, according to data published in July 2022, on Canada.ca, which is the official website of the Government of Canada, stated that the Canadian government granted US$ 5.3 billion in 2022 to offer dental treatment for an estimated of 7 to 9 million Canadians who cannot afford to receive it.

Increasing incidence of oral health diseases

Increasing incidence of oral health diseases such as cavities and gum disease is a major factor that is expected to drive growth of the global dental laser market over the forecast period. For instance, data published in August 2021, on National Institutes of Health (NIH), stated that in 2020, overall, 42.2% of adults, 30 years or older in the U.S. had total periodontitis, consisting of 7.8% with severe periodontitis and 34.4% with non-severe periodontitis.

Figure 2. Global Dental Laser Market Share (%), by Region, 2023

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Global Dental Laser Market- Regional Analysis

Among all regions, North America is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. This is attributed due to increasing inorganic strategies such as agreements by key players in the region. For instance, in January 2021, BIOLASE, Inc., a medical device company, announced an agreement with Dental Care Alliance (DCA), one of the largest dental support organizations (DSO), to expand laser adoption and hands-on training programs in the U.S.

Europe is expected to be second dominating region over the forecast period, due to increasing prevalence of dental diseases such as tooth decay, gum diseases, and others. For instance, data published in March 2021, on Crown, which is a government website of the U.K., stated that about 10.7% of 3 year olds in England had tooth decay in 2021.

Global Dental Laser Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). According to World Health Organization (WHO) as of October 10, 2022, 44,614,437 people are affected worldwide.

The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 pandemic has put the dental laser sector under pressure. Dental professionals were required to cope with pressing circumstances including operation delays or interruptions, follow-up treatment, and normal patient consultations. Many hospitals were only providing emergency care as a result of the widespread presence of coronavirus. Due to the increased danger of viral diffusion through respiratory transmission, dental practitioners postponed or cancelled dental laser procedures. The global dental laser business has responded to the many problems associated with the pandemic, with an unprecedented level of research, cooperation, and technological innovation. However, demand for dental lasers is currently increasing as dentists perform surgeries while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) kits and shields including patient distancing, instrument, and surface sanitization.

Global Dental Laser Market Segmentation:

The global dental laser market report is segmented into product type, application, end user and region.

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into soft tissue dental lasers and all tissue dental laser. Out of which, soft tissue dental lasers segment is expected to dominate the dental laser market during the forecast period and this is attributed due to increase in the soft tissue diseases such as periodontal, gum diseases and others. For instance, data published in November 18, 2022,  on World Health Organization (WHO), stated that every year, around 1 billion cases of periodontal disease are diagnosed globally.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into conservative dentistry, endodontic treatment, periodontics, oral surgery, implantology, peri-implantitis, tooth whitening, and others. Out of which, oral surgery segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period and this is due to an increase in the prevalence of oral diseases such as oral cancer, gum diseases, tooth decay, and others. For instance, as per data published on March 25, 2022, by Springer Nature Limited, the annual incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in 2020 was 377,713 cases worldwide.

Based on End User, the dental laser market is segmented into hospitals, dental clinics, and others. Dental clinics segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the increase in the number of dentists. For instance, data published on October 2, 2022, on Becker's Healthcare, stated that in 2022 there are 201,927 total active dentists in the U.S.

Among all segmentation, application segment has highest potential due to rise in oral diseases such as mouth cancer, gum diseases, and others. For instance, data published on January 12, 2022, on American Cancer Society, stated that in 2022, there were about 54,000 new cases of oral cavity cancer reported in the U.S.

Global Dental Laser Market Cross Sectional Analysis:

Among product type, soft tissue dental lasers segment hold as a dominant segment in North America due to increasing prevalence of soft tissue diseases such as gum diseases, herpes labialis, and others. For instance, data published in November 2020, on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stated that in the U.S., nearly 46% of adults aged 30 years or older showed signs of gum disease in 2020.

Among end user, hospitals segment is dominant in Asia Pacific region due to increasing number of the hospitals in the region. For instance, data published on November 2022, on Institut Montaigne, stated that in India, there were around 43,486 private hospitals as of 2020.

Global Dental Laser Market: Key Developments

In November, 2020, Fotona, a medical laser company, announced the purchase of the Fox III and Fox IV laser systems and the EmunDo Therapy system from A.R.C. Laser GmbH, a medical device company. This purchase includes all medical specialties, including dentistry, with the exceptions of ophthalmology, otolaryngology and veterinary applications.

In November 2021, BIOLASE, Inc., a medical device company, announced that it has launched the Epic Hygiene Academy, to provide improved continuing education and support the delivery of superior patient care through laser technology. The program will empower dentists to utilize dental lasers to provide the highest quality of preventive and therapeutic dental care to their patients.

On September 15, 2022, Fotona a medical laser company, announced that Health Canada has cleared the company’s SkyPulse platform and its accessories for indications in dentistry. SkyPulse is a modern, compact & portable digitally-pulsed dental laser that can be tailored to meet the needs of individual dental practices.

On 10 January 2022, Biolase Inc., a U.S.-based leading dental lasers manufacturing company launched a new laser assisted microfluidic irrigation device. The company has co-developed microfluidic irrigation device with the collaboration of EdgePro, a Mexico-based renowned endodontic product manufacturing company. The company has claimed that this product will offer new age advanced cleaning and disinfection technique with its cutting-edge solution. Also, this product received FDA 510(K) clearance for endodontists application.

Global Dental Laser Market: Restraint

Disadvantages associated with use of dental laser

Major factors that can hamper the growth of the global dental laser market over the forecast period include disadvantages associated with the use of dental laser. For instance, lasers cannot be used on a tooth that has filling, cavities, tooth decays, any damaged crowns or bridges. Moreover, gum tissue injury is a potential disadvantage of using dental lasers.

Global Dental Laser Market: Key Players

Major players operating in the global dental laser market  include AMD LASERS, Biolase, Inc,  FOTONA D.D, Convergent Dental, Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Sirona, ZOLAR Technology & Mfg. Co. Inc.,THE YOSHIDA DENTAL MFG. CO.,CAO Group, Inc., Lumenis, Elexxion AG, J. Morita Corp., and KaVo Dental.

Definition:

A dental laser is a type of laser designed specifically for use in oral surgery or dentistry. Medical professionals use lasers, which are extremely focused light beams, to alter or remove tissue in small amounts. Laser surgery is not limited to dentistry, but many people have never heard of laser dentistry before having it done.