Dental Lasers Market Expected to Reach $634.1 Million by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Dental Lasers Market," The dental lasers market size was valued at $364.08 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $634.1 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2032. The dental lasers market analysis from 2022 to 2032 to identify the prevailing dental lasers market opportunity. 

The major factor driving the growth of the dental lasers market is increase in number of people suffering from dental diseases such as tooth decay, gum disease, dental crack, dental cavities, and oral cancers. For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2023, about 1 billion people worldwide suffer from periodontal disease. In addition, as per the same source, untreated caries is the single most common chronic childhood disease, affecting 514 million children worldwide, which results in increased demand for minimally invasive and pain less methods such as dental lasers to treat the condition. 

Furthermore, rise in adoption of dental lasers over traditional tools is another significant factor driving the growth of the dental lasers market size. As more dentists become familiar with the benefits of dental lasers, they are increasingly adopting them in their practice. Dental lasers offer several advantages over traditional tools, such as greater precision, reduced pain & discomfort, and faster healing times, which make them an attractive option for patients. In addition, dental lasers can be used for a wide range of procedures, including cavity removal, tooth preparation, root canal treatment, gum reshaping, and oral lesion removal. This versatility and effectiveness of dental laser boost their demand, thus augmenting the market growth. Overall, the shift toward dental lasers is expected to continue as more dentists and patients recognize the benefits of this device.  

In addition, advancements in technology in the dental industry and increase in number of key manufacturers involved in R&D strengthen the growth of the dental lasers market share. For instance, in February 2020, AMD Lasers, a globally recognized dental laser company, announced the development of the Monet diode laser Curing Light, the world’s first handheld laser curing light for dentistry. 

Furthermore, rise in adoption of strategies such as acquisition, partnerships, and agreements by key players to expand and meet the demand for dental lasers is anticipated to fuel the growth of dental lasers market share. For instance, in January 2021, Biolase Inc., the global leader in dental lasers, announced an agreement with  Dental Care Alliance (DCA), one of the largest dental support organizations (DSO) in the U.S., to expand laser adoption and hands-on training programs in targeted geographies. Moreover, rise in regulatory approvals of advanced dental lasers is anticipated to drive the dental laser market growth. For instance, in October 2022, Convergent Dental, Inc. received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a new, exclusive Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser. Thus, adoption of such strategies drives the market growth.   

In addition, poor access to oral healthcare services, changing lifestyle, and the availability of food with high sugar content are all contributing factors to rise in oral health diseases. These conditions can range from minor issues such as cavities and gum diseases to more serious conditions such as oral cancer. Thus, these devices are becoming increasingly important in the treatment of oral health conditions, owing to the advantages provided over the traditional methods.  

However, high cost of dental lasers acts as the key deterrent factor of the dental laser market. The initial investment in purchasing a dental laser can be significant, and this cost may be passed on to patients in the form of higher treatment fees. This can make it difficult for some patients to access the benefits of laser dentistry. In addition, the cost of maintaining and servicing dental lasers is high, which can increase the overall cost of providing laser-based dental treatments and thus hinder the growth of the dental lasers market trends. 

On the basis of  product type, the dental lasers industry is categorized into soft tissue dental lasers, all tissue dental lasers, and dental welding laser. The all tissue dental lasers segment accounted for the largest share in 2022 and is also expected to remain dominant during the dental lasers market forecast period, owing to rise in number of people suffering from dental diseases, increase in number of key players offering advanced all tissue dental lasers, and wide application  versatility such as cavity removal, gum disease treatment, root canal therapy, and other cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening offered by these lasers.

Depending on application, the market is segregated into conservative dentistry, endodontic treatment, periodontics, and others. The conservative dentistry segment occupied largest share in 2022, owing to changing lifestyle, urge in preservation of natural teeth, and rise in number of dental visits. However, the periodontics segment is projected to manifest the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032, owing to increase in prevalence of periodontics  disease and surge in geriatric population. 

By end user, the dental lasers industry is fragmented into hospitals, dental clinics, and academic institute & research centers. The dental clinic segment occupied largest share in 2022 and is expected to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period . This is attributed to rise in preference for treatment at dental clinics and higher  number of dental clinics along with increase in availability of compact & portable dental lasers in dental clinics. 

Region wise, North America accounted for the largest share in terms of revenue in 2022, owing to increase in adoption of advanced laser technology, rise in prevalence of dental disorders such as cavities, and surge in number of key players offering dental lasers. However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness notable growth, owing to the high prevalence of aging population with increased need of dental procedures, surge in prevalence of dental caries, and rise in awareness regarding oral health.

Key Findings of The Study

· By product type, the all tissue dental lasers segment was highest contributor to the market in 2022. 

· On the basis of application, the conservative dentistry segment dominated the market in terms of revenue in 2022. However, the periodontics segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. 

· Depending on end user, the dental clinics segment dominated the market in terms of revenue in 2022. 

· Region wise, North America generated the largest revenue in 2022. However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.