Dental Caries Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2030)

Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is a widespread and prevalent oral health condition affecting people of all ages, particularly children and young adults. Dental caries are caused by bacteria present in dental plaque, which produce acid that erodes the tooth enamel and forms cavities in the teeth. In this condition, patients can suffer pain, infection, tooth loss, and other serious health problems if left untreated. The increasing demand for minimally invasive dental treatment procedures attributes to the market's growth. Further, surging demand for dental procedures from the cosmetic industry is also an important factor for the market growth of the dental caries market. Moreover, the increasing prevalence of dental disorders is the major factor responsible for the increasing growth of the dental caries market. For instance, as per the World Health Organization (WHO), Worldwide, an estimated 2 billion people suffer from permanent tooth decay and 514 million children suffer from primary tooth decay.

Dental Caries Market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 7% during the forecast period owing the technological advancements and frequent product launches. For instance, In April 2019, CALCiViS soft-launched the CALCIVIS imaging system in the United Kingdom. CALCiViS has generated positive data from a pivotal clinical study comparing the CALCiViS imaging system to the current best standard of care when evaluating ongoing tooth demineralization.

Based on application, the market is segmented into diagnostics and treatment. The treatment segment acquired a major share in 2021. The increasing old-aged population and the increasing prevalence of dental disorders in them is the main reason for the large market share of the treatment segment in the dental caries market. As per the WHO, by 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 or over. At that time, the proportion of the population aged 60 and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, the global population aged 60 and over will double.

Based on the end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals, dental clinics, and others. The hospital segment is expected to grow with a higher CAGR in the dental caries market during the forecast period. The hospitals provide the treatment and diagnosis of multiple diseases under a single roof which facilitates patients to get treatment for multiple disorders, along with they can also treat their dental disorders in a single position.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North American region was dominating the dental caries market in 2021. This is mainly due to the increasing geriatric population and the rising dental tourism in the region. Further, the increasing product launches and expansion of market players in the North American market are also responsible for the market growth of dental caries in North America. For instance, in August 2021, Sonoma Pharmaceuticals announced an expanded dental care line with new professional care products in the US and new professional and consumer care products in Switzerland.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: Dentsply Sirona; ZimVie Inc.; Institut Straumann AG; 3M; COLTENE Group; SHOFU INC.; Alpha Dent Implants GmbH; DiaDent; KaVo Dental; and Quantum Dental Technologies.