The global dental service market is expected to experience substantial growth, driven by increasing awareness of oral health, the prevalence of dental issues, and advancements in dental technologies. This report analyzes market trends, opportunities, and key players, highlighting the rising demand for services like dental implants and orthodontics.
Nicola Jones, a 47-year-old mother, has long struggled with the gaps between her teeth. Despite trying fixed braces as a teenager, the gaps returned within 10 months. Feeling self-conscious, she sought help from her private dentist, who dismissed her concerns. A friend recommended Dentum, a clinic in Zagreb, Croatia, which offers treatments at a fraction of the cost in the UK. Nicola underwent a dental makeover that included veneers, whitening, a root canal, and gum reshaping. The transformation has profoundly impacted her confidence and she now receives compliments from strangers about her smile. Nicola enthusiastically recommends Dentum to others and Andrej Bozic, an oral surgeon at the clinic, highlights the growing number of British patients seeking treatments due to NHS waiting times and high costs in private clinics in the UK.
Every year, millions of Americans receive dental implants, but these replacements can fail due to inflammation and gum disease caused by microbial biofilms. A new implant design aims to address this issue with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The crown will contain nanoparticles of barium titanate, a chemical compound that repels bacteria. Additionally, LEDs at the base of the crown will deliver phototherapy to the surrounding gum tissue, inhibiting bacterial growth and inflammation. The piezoelectric material in the crown converts the motion of chewing and brushing into electrical energy, powering the LEDs. The National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to advance the implant’s development and test its effectiveness in laboratory cultures and mini pigs before human clinical trials. The same piezoelectric technology is also being explored for dental fillings, which would generate an electrical charge to inhibit bacterial colonization on the composite surface.
