Dental Equipment Market (2025-2032)
The Dental Equipment Market is expected to reach $22.81 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2032.
- Published
- Jun 2024
- Pages
- 400
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MR-1243
- Base year
- 2024
- 2032 · FORECAST
- $22.81B
- 2032
- $22.81B
- CAGR 2025–2032
- 8.9%
2024 baseline · 2025–2032 forecast at 8.9% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
By Type: In 2025, the Dental Diagnostic Equipment Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market
By Application: In 2025, the Prosthodontic Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market
By End User: In 2025, the Hospital & Dental Clinics Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Page No | 400 |
| Format | |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2032 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| CAGR | 8.9% |
| Market Size (Value) | $22.81 billion by 2032 |
| Segments Covered | By Type · Dental Diagnostic Equipment · Imaging Equipment · Extraoral Imaging Systems · Panoramic System · Cephalometric System · Cone Beam CT System · Intraoral Imaging Systems · Intraoral Scanners · Intraoral X-ray System · Intraoral phosphor storage plate (PSP) System · Intraoral Cameras · Intraoral Sensor · Dental Imaging Software · Therapeutic Dental Equipment · Lazers · Soft Tissue Lazers · Carbon Dioxide Lazers · Diode Lazers · Nd:YAG Lazers · Hard Tissue Lazers · Erbium Lazers · Excimer Lazers · Other Lazers · (Note: Other Lazers include: Er:YAG, Lazer Er, Cr:YSGG Lazers) · Dental Units · Instrument Delivery Systems · Dental Chairs · Handpieces · Air driven Hand Pieces · Electric Hand Pieces · Hybrid Hand Pieces · Laboratory Machines · Milling Equipment · Furnaces · 3D Printers · Hygiene & Maintenance Devices · Sterilizers · Needle Incinerators · Filters & Air Purifiers · Other Dental Equipment · (Note: Other Dental Equipment include Light Curating Devices, Dental Electrosurgical Equipment, Scaling Units, and Suction Units) · By Application · Prosthodontics · Orthodontics · Endodontics · Periodontics · By End User · Hospitals & Dental Clinics · Dental Laboratories · Ambulatory Surgical Centers · Research & Academic Institutes |
| Countries Covered | North America (U.S., Canada), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, Rest of APAC), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Rest of Latin America), and Middle East & Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa) |
| Key Companies | DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (U.S.), GC Corporation (Japan), 3M Company (U.S.), Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Liechtenstein), Patterson Companies, Inc. (U.S.), PLANMECA OY (Finland), Carestream Health Inc. (U.S.), Align Technology, Inc. (U.S.), A-Dec Inc. (U.S.), Midmark Corporation (U.S.), Ultradent Products, Inc. (U.S.), and Carestream Dental LLC (U.S.). |
Report overview
Segments covered: type, dental diagnostic equipment, imaging equipment, extraoral imaging system, panoramic system, cephalometric system, cone beam ct system, intraoral imaging system, intraoral scanner, intraoral x-ray system, intraoral camera, intraoral sensor, dental imaging software, therapeutic dental equipment, lazer, soft tissue lazer, carbon dioxide lazer, diode lazer, hard tissue lazer, erbium lazer, excimer lazer, other lazer, dental unit, instrument delivery system, dental chair, handpiece, air driven hand piece, electric hand piece, hybrid hand piece, laboratory machine, milling equipment, furnace, 3d printer, hygiene & maintenance device, sterilizer, needle incinerator, filters & air purifier, other dental equipment, application, prosthodontic, orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, end user, hospitals & dental clinic, dental laboratory, ambulatory surgical center, research & academic institute. Regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa.
The growth of the global dental equipment market is driven by the high burden of dental disorders, rising demand for cosmetic dental procedures, growing medical tourism, and rising geriatric population. Moreover, market expansion in emerging countries, growing adoption of dental 3D printing, and rising awareness regarding dental health are expected to generate growth opportunities for the players operating in the dental equipment market.
Market dynamics
5 factors across 3 forcesHigh Burden of Dental Disorders
Dental diseases and disorders pose a huge burden on the global population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) around 3.5 million people are affected by oral diseases globally. Severe dental conditions such as edentulism affect the basic mouth functions of chewing, speaking, and swallowing, along with lower self-confidence. To address the problems associated with dental disorders, people seek dental treatments to resume their basic oral functions. This leads to the adoption of dental services ultimately resulting in the demand for dental devices driving the market growth.
Rising Demand for Cosmetic Dental Procedures
In recent years, people have become more concerned about their appearance, including their smiles and dental appearance. This has led to an increased demand for cosmetic dental procedures, including teeth whitening, dental implants, dental crowns, and veneers. This demand is further fueled by the high disposable incomes in developed countries and rising disposable incomes in developing countries. In addition, the influence of social media has further indirectly promoted cosmetic dental procedures. Furthermore, the adoption of laser dentistry, 3D printing, and tele dentistry helps to improve outcomes for patients. For instance, lasers are used for gum reshaping, teeth whitening, removing toot infections, to repairing dental filling, among other procedures. Therefore, the growing demand for cosmetic dental procedures is driving the adoption of dental equipment.
Table of contents
11 chapters · 143 sections · 400 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
| Segment | Largest share (2025) | Fastest growth (2025–2032) |
|---|---|---|
| By Type | Dental Diagnostic Equipment | Laboratory equipment |
| By Application | Prosthodontic | Orthodontics |
| By End User | Hospital & Dental Clinics | Dental hospitals and clinics |
By Type
- The dental diagnostic equipment segment is expected to account for the largest share of above 29.1% of the global dental equipment market.
- The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high adoption of dental imaging devices such as dental X-rays and dental scanners, the need for dental imaging for almost all dental procedures, technological advancements in dental imaging such as 3D imaging, and the high burden of dental disorders.
- However, the laboratory equipment segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate of above 10.9% during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
- This segment's growth is driven by the growing adoption of CAD/CAM and 3D printing for dental prosthetics and orthodontic procedures, advancements in 3D printing materials, the growing adoption of clear aligners, and the benefits offered by 3D printing over conventional manufacturing of dental products.
By Application
- The Prosthodontic Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market
- The prosthodontic segment is expected to account for the largest share of above 32.4% of the dental equipment market.
- The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high prevalence of edentulism and the increase in demand for prosthodontics such as crowns & bridges, and dental implants.
- However, the orthodontics segment is slated to register the highest CAGR of above 11.2% during the forecast period.
- This segment's growth is driven by the rising demand for clear aligners, the growing use of 3D printing to print clear aligners, and the growing demand for orthodontic procedures due to the rising awareness of teeth beautification, such as teeth straightening or crooking, in specific areas in certain countries.
By End User
- The Hospital & Dental Clinics Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market
- The hospitals & dental clinics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market.
- The large market share of this segment can be attributed to high patient visits due to more services provided by the hospitals and clinics, the high purchasing power of hospitals, and hospitals & dental clinics are generally the first choice of patients for routine check-ups and follow-up dental procedures.
- Similarly, the dental hospitals and clinics segment is expected to record the fastest CAGR during the forecast period of 2025-2032.
- This growth can be attributed to the trend of dental clinic consolidation, leading to an increase in their purchasing power and the adoption of new technologies.
- The emergence of chair-side dentistry due to CAD/CAM and 3D printing has resulted in reduced dependency on dental laboratories for prosthesis manufacturing.
Geographic analysis
North America
Largest shareIn 2025, North America is expected to account for the largest share of above 31.4% of the global dental equipment market. Among the U.S. and Canada, in 2025, the U.S. is expected to account for the larger share of the dental equipment market in North America. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high prevalence of dental carriers, high awareness regarding oral health, high adoption of dental insurance, adoption of advanced technologies by dental professionals, and high adoption of dental 3D printing. In 2025, North America to Dominate the Global Dental Equipment Market
Asia-Pacific
Fastest growthHowever, Asia-Pacific is slated to register the highest CAGR of above 12.3% during the forecast period. This region's growth is attributed to favorable government initiatives for oral health access and awareness, increasing disposable incomes, high prevalence of dental care, and high consumption of tobacco and processed sugars.
Competitive landscape
- February 2025
Carestream Dental LLC (U.S.) launched the 4-in-1 imaging system CS 8200 3D Access. This system offers 2D panoramic and cone-beam computed tomography imaging, as well as 3D object scanning and optional cephalometric imaging, in one unit.
- February 2025
Planmeca Oy (Finland) partnered with Benevis (U.S.), a dental practice management company that offers non-clinical support to dental offices in the U.S. Under this partnership, Benevis’ dental offices will be equipped with Planmeca’s suite of dental imaging equipment.
- January 2025
Formlabs Inc. (U.S.) launched new materials, Polypropylene Powder and Premium Teeth Resin. This launch was aimed to increase the efficiency, versatility, and scalability of the company’s 3D printing ecosystem to help dental professionals.
- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (U.S.)
- GC Corporation · Japan
- 3M Company (U.S.)
- Ivoclar Vivadent AG · Liechtenstein
- Patterson Companies, Inc. (U.S.)
- PLANMECA OY · Finland
- Carestream Health Inc. (U.S.)
- Align Technology, Inc. (U.S.)
- A-Dec Inc. (U.S.)
- Midmark Corporation (U.S.)
- Ultradent Products, Inc. (U.S.)
- Carestream Dental LLC (U.S.)
Frequently asked questions
The dental equipment market covers the market sizes & forecasts of dental equipment by type, application, and end user. The dental equipment market studied in this report involves the value analysis of various segments and sub-segments of the dental equipment market at regional and country levels.
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2024). Dental Equipment Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2025-2032) (Report No. MR-1243). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/reports/dental-equipment-market-5926