Dental Washer-Disinfectors Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Floor-Standing, LED Grow Lights, Bench-Top, Undercounter and Other Product Types), Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Dental Washer-Disinfectors Market is accounted for $1.44 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $2.59 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. In order to efficiently clean and disinfect dental tools and equipment, dental washer-disinfectors are crucial pieces of equipment used in dental offices, clinics, and hospitals. Various dental equipment, including handpieces, drills, and removable dental prostheses, are cleaned, disinfected, and dried automatically by these machines to make sure they are safe for reuse. In order to reduce the danger of cross-contamination and the transmission of diseases in oral healthcare settings, dental tools must be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected thus dental washers and disinfectants are highly utilized which drive the market.

According to the American Dental Association Report 2021, in the United States, more than 5 million people aged 65 to 74 have complete tooth loss, with nearly 3 million edentulous in 2020.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing prevalence of dental ailments

Dental offices and healthcare facilities must concentrate on upholding strict infection control standards, especially the efficient washing and disinfection of dental tools, as dental disorders grow more prevalent. A larger patient volume in dental offices is a result of the growth in the number of people seeking dental care, particularly for dental problems. To maintain a seamless workflow when there are more patients, it is essential to clean and disinfect instruments quickly and efficiently. Dental problems can range from straightforward concerns like cavities and gum disease to more involved treatments like root canals, braces, and oral operations. Different dental treatments call for varied tools and equipment, all of which need to be cleaned and disinfected properly.

Restraint:

High maintenance and servicing

Costs related with maintenance and service includes technician fees, replacement components, and labour. These expenses may be financially burdensome for smaller dental clinics, affecting their operational budget. A washer-disinfector may be turned off when it needs repair or maintenance and this downtime might cause delays in instrument cleaning and sterilization, which would interrupt the dental office's productivity. Moreover, rescheduled appointments and probable income loss are two outcomes that it may have. Sometimes delays in scheduling maintenance appointments with technicians prevent dental clinics from using their washer-disinfectors. The promptness of patient care delivery may be impacted by delays thereby hampering the market.

Opportunity:

Increasing emphasis on infection control standards

The necessity to maintain patient safety is what largely drives infection control guidelines. Patients who attend dental offices expect and deserve a sterile, secure setting with little chance of infection transmission. Washer-disinfectors assist in upholding high standards of cleanliness by lowering the possibility of infection and cross-contamination. Moreover, dentistry clinics must adhere to stringent infection control regulations and guidelines set by regulatory organizations and dentistry associations. Washer-disinfectors are frequently used as part of the sterilizing and infection control procedure to comply with these standards thus enhancing the market growth.

Threat:

Requirement for technical expertise

Some smaller dentistry offices, clinics, or healthcare institutions may be discouraged from implementing washer-disinfectors due to the requirement for technical competence. They might not have the tools or knowledge necessary to maintain and run this equipment correctly. It can be expensive to provide dental employees with the training they need to gain the required technical proficiency. This covers both initial machine operating training and continuous training to keep staff members abreast of the most recent advancements in technology and best practices and might be difficult to locate qualified technicians who can maintain and service washer-disinfectors. Repairs and service may be delayed as a result of the technician scarcity.

COVID-19 Impact

Dental offices are now more conscious of the importance of infection control due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Dental practitioners understood the need of efficient sterilization and disinfection tools, especially washer-disinfectors, to stop the virus from spreading. To protect the safety of both patients and staff, dental offices saw a surge in demand for sterilization and disinfection equipment, particularly washer-disinfectors. This increased interest in and sales of these gadgets. The stricter cleaning and sterilizing procedures used by dental practitioners may have affected the characteristics and requirements they looked for in washer-disinfectors. It's possible that they were looking for equipment with faster cycle times or more sophisticated disinfection capabilities.

The floor-standing segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The floor-standing segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, as these dental clinics and offices employ floor-standing washer-disinfectors as specialized equipment to clean and disinfect dental instruments, tools, and equipment. These units are suited for settings where there is a higher number of dental instruments that need to be cleaned and sterilized since they are normally bigger and made to be put on the floor. The floor-standing dental washer-disinfector market is a subset of the larger market for dental and medical equipment. The demand for these units is considerable in areas with a lot of dental offices which boosts the market growth.

The medical segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The medical segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, as dental clinics and practices, in particular, use medical dental washer-disinfectors as specialist equipment for cleaning and disinfecting dental instruments, tools, and equipment. As dental equipment, must be completely cleaned and disinfected before they can be used on patients safely, these devices are essential for upholding a high standard of hygiene and infection control. A smaller segment of the larger market for healthcare and dental equipment is the market for medical dental washer-disinfectors. The necessity for efficient and effective infection control in healthcare settings is what is driving the demand for these devices.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period as these are crucial tools used in dental clinics and offices in this region. In dental settings, it's essential to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control. The larger market for medical and dental equipment includes the dental washer-disinfectors industry. The dental equipment and supply business is sizable in North America, which includes the US and Canada. Dental washer-disinfectors must adhere to rigid regulatory requirements for both safety and effectiveness, which may have an impact on the market there by driving the market growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the development of the dental care sector, the rising importance of infection control and patient safety, and improvements in dental equipment technology all have an impact on the market for dental washer-disinfectors in Europe. In order to safeguard the safety of patients and healthcare professionals, high regulatory criteria are applied to dental washer-disinfectors in Europe. Manufacturers adhere to European Union (EU) medical device rules. Moreover, the technology advancements have produced washer-disinfectors that are more effective and convenient to operate. Automation, touchscreen user interfaces, and data logging capabilities are all features that are becoming more common.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Dental Washer-Disinfectors Market include: DGM Pharma-Apparate Handel, Getinge, IC Medical GmbH, Matachana, Miele, SciCan, Shinva Medical Instrument, Smeg Instruments, Steris, Tuttnauer, 3M, Midmark Corporation, Tuttnauer, Belmont Equipment Corporation, Dentamerica, Inc, Newmed Equipment Srl, Hager & Werken, Dentsply Sirona and Henry Schein, Inc.

Key Developments:

In October 2023, Getinge announced that it has acquired 100 percent of the shares in US-based Healthmark Industries Co. Inc., a leading provider of innovative instrument care and infection control consumables, for approximately USD 320 M.

In September 2023, Midmark announces new mechanical room promotion, dentists and dental facilities may select free mechanical room accessories with qualifying Midmark air compressor and vacuum purchases.

In August 2023, 3M announced it has completed the sale of certain assets from its dental local anesthetic portfolio, based in Seefeld, Germany, to Pierrel S.p.A. ("Pierrel"), a global provider of services for the pharmaceutical industry, for a purchase price of $70 million, subject to closing and other adjustments.

In August 2023, STERIS plc announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the surgical instrumentation, laparoscopic instrumentation and sterilization container assets from BD.

Product Types Covered:

• Floor-Standing
• Bench-Top
• Undercounter
• Other Product Types

Applications Covered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Laboratory
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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