Market Overview

The global pediatric dental market size accrued earnings worth approximately USD 10.42 Million in 2023 and is predicted to gain revenue of about USD 16.86 Million by 2032 is set to record a CAGR of nearly 5.5% over the period from 2024 to 2032.

The pediatric dentistry market, sometimes referred to as the pediatric dental market, includes a variety of goods, services, and procedures created especially for children's dental care, usually from birth until adolescence. Primary teeth care, cavity prevention, and the treatment of developmental dental disorders are just a few of the oral health issues that are specific to young patients and are addressed by the preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic dental goods and services available in this market.

The COVID-19 epidemic caused dental clinics to close, which had a detrimental effect on the expansion of the pediatric dentistry sector. Few children suffer from dental anxiety, which calls for sedation dentistry as an additional safe and efficient treatment option. Nowadays, pediatric dentistry uses nitrous oxide, a general anaesthetic. Painless oral injections are used in pediatric dentistry to enhance the patient experience. Children's dental fear is lessened and discomfort is lessened with the use of these instruments and techniques. Procedures can be completed faster and with more patient compliance with this strategy. The market is expected to be driven by this aspect.

Due to the closure of dental offices during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists were forced to restrict their practice to providing urgent care and pain management. In order to prevent new coronavirus infections, the patients themselves skipped examinations.

Many patients prefer less invasive procedures because of their advantages. Chemicals like varnish, fluoride, CariVu, dental sealants, and digital x-rays can either stop dental problems before they start or stop them before they start. One of the most prominent developments in pediatric dentistry is the move toward preventative care.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) projects that throughout the next ten years; there will be more than sixty percent more pediatric dentists in the United States. Furthermore, according to a survey by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), there are now 8,033 pediatric dentists in the US roughly double the 4,213 that existed in 2001. It is projected that the increasing number of pediatric dentists will accelerate market expansion.

Key Findings:

As per wsdha:

• Over 47 million individuals reside in areas with limited access to dental care.
• In 2009, around 17 million children from low-income families did not obtain dental care.
• In the United States, one in four persons 65 and older had lost every single tooth.
• Adults with lower incomes are nearly twice as likely as those with greater incomes to have skipped a dental examination in the past 12 months.
• Poor dental health has an effect on general health and raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and unfavourable prenatal outcomes.
• In 2009, more than 830,000 people nationwide visited emergency departments for avoidable dental issues, a 16% rise from 2006.
• Among children aged 5 to 17, dental decay is five times more common than asthma, with over 60% of them having cavities.
• To address the nation's current oral health demands, nearly 9,500 additional dental professionals are required.
• But each year, more dentists retire than can be replaced by recent dental school graduates.

Market Dynamics - Market Drivers

Rising Prevalence of Pediatric Dental Issues

Children often suffer from decay and enamel diseases, leading to severe oral and health problems if not treated early. One in five of the children in the United States between the ages of five and eleven suffer from cavities, which cause pain, infections, and further complications in basic bodily functions such as eating and speaking. Another condition through which increased sensitivity and susceptibility to decay can be achieved is through abnormalities in the enamel, affecting the outer layer or covering of the tooth.

Now that importance on pediatric oral health has grown, the demand for prevention and remedial treatment also increases. In these lies the dental sealant, the cover provided over the chewing surface of molars to prevent up to 80% of cavities, tooth-colored fillings for restorative work providing natural appearance, and then the stainless steel crowns given primarily to protect decayed or broken infant teeth. These therapies are crucial for both present and later health because early intervention not only avoids serious consequences but also encourages lifetime dental health behaviours.

Key findings

• For 2015–2016, prevalence of total caries (untreated and treated) was 45.8% and untreated caries was 13.0% among youth aged 2–19 years.
• Prevalence was lowest in youth aged 2–5 years compared with those aged 6–11 and 12–19 for total (21.4%, 50.5%, 53.8%) and untreated caries (8.8%, 15.3%, 13.4%).
• Hispanic youth had the highest prevalence of total caries; non-Hispanic black youth had the highest prevalence of untreated caries.
• For both total and untreated caries, prevalence decreased as family income level increased.
• Untreated caries prevalence increased from 2011–2012 (16.1%) to 2013–2014 (18.0%), and then decreased in 2015–2016 (13.0%).

Market Opportunities

Increased Awareness and Preventive Care

Increased awareness of the early importance of dental care gives a growing demand for services by pediatric dentists. Most parents and caregivers are beginning to understand that proper oral habits formed at this early stage would prevent future dental diseases and, thus, the trend is to get their kids into regular check-ups, with preventive care. As a result, many opportunities would emerge for pediatric dental providers in these areas. The efforts of health organizations and schools in running education campaigns have also played an important role in raising the issue on how oral health impacts well-being. This teaches families that if not treated early, dental issues may cause pain, infections, and even developmental problems. With this increased awareness, pediatric dentists can extend their services to include preventive treatments such as fluoride applications, dental sealants, and personalized oral health education. The shift toward preventive care helps children's health and provides dental practices with the possibility of long-term patient relationships by supporting families from early childhood through adolescence.

Market Restraining Factors

Fear and Anxiety Associated with Dental Visits

Many children fear or develop anxiety about dental visits. Thus, they avoid necessary dental care. This may be due to several factors that are more or less connected with adverse past experiences during their previous dental visits, like a painful procedure or unfriendly dental staff interaction. Another reason is anxiety at home, which makes a child apprehensive about a visit to the dentist. Further to that, the fear might come from the environment because of unfamiliar sounds, too much bright light, or because of the medical-looking equipment used. All these things could be overwhelming for a young child to bear, and subsequently, most children refuse going to the dentist or do it under coercion, only to skip their appointments due to lack of attendance or being left untreated. This fear may become a vicious circle of poor oral health and increasing anxiety, which makes the provision of care even more challenging. The stressful job of comforting anxious children while performing necessary care during dental treatment is also challenging for dental professionals to practice effectively, calling for special skills and approaches in order to help achieve a positive experience. Such fears need to be addressed through soothing communication, engaging environments, and positive reinforcement to improve the experience of dental care among children and inculcate lifelong healthy oral habits.

Segmentation Analysis

The market scope is segmented because of by Services Offered, by Patient Demographics, by Distribution Channels.

By Services Offered

Based on the Services Offered of the market is segmented into Preventive Care, Restorative Services, Orthodontics, Emergency Dental Services, Cosmetic Dentistry.

Preventive care seems to dominate pediatric dentistry. Some of these services include routine check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants that prevent dental problems in children. Through regular check-ups, the dentist can track the child's oral health status; easily detect any problems early, so that intervention can be made immediately. For example, fluoride treatment makes the enamel harder, thereby greatly reducing the chances of getting cavities. Besides preventive care, restorative services are used to help patients get fillings or crowns if they already have cavities and pulp treatments or space maintainers, for instance, to ensure that the architecture of the mouth is well preserved during the growing phase of children. Orthodontics helps a patient have better-aligned teeth and jaws, and helps to achieve good occlusal relationships to enhance his/her bite and appearance using braces and aligners. Emergency services treat trauma or acute pain problems, and children are treated right away. Finally, cosmetic dentistry works on aesthetic improvements of the teeth by whitening, veneers, and more, making children proud to wear their smiles. Altogether, these areas deal with the whole dental needs of children, not only for health but also in aesthetics.

By Patient Demographics

Based on the Distribution Channel of the market is segmented into Age Groups, Gender.

The pediatric dental market is segmented into different age brackets that enable specific approaches tailored to the needs of different developmental stages of children. Infants (0-1 years) need assessments early in life, largely concerning teething problems and oral hygiene practices for care givers. Toddlers range between 1 and 4 years of age and get nervous when visiting the dental office, so it becomes a huge responsibility for the practitioner to create a welcoming environment so that the child does not fear but have positive experiences. Pre-schoolers range between 4 and 6 years of age, and they can begin understanding concepts about dental health. Therefore, their education about proper brushing and diet becomes crucial. School-age children range between 6 and 12 years of age and are susceptible to several dental conditions, such as eruption of permanent teeth; therefore, check-ups, sealants, and fluoride treatments are a must. Finally, adolescents (12-18 years) would probably require orthodontic evaluation if they have crooked teeth and often want aesthetic treatments to improve their smiles. Gender also influences dental care preference, as girls are reported to be more likely to maintain preventive care and also care about aesthetics. Such information on demographics facilitates dental practitioners to provide age-and gender-specific care, thereby ensuring improved delivery of the pediatric dental services.

Regional Snapshots

By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and MEA are provided by the study. North America and the U.S are strong leaders in this sector. Advanced health care systems and increasing awareness among people regarding dental health is the reason behind the demand for pediatric dental care here. There is easy access to specialized pediatric dentists so that a focus on preventive care, orthodontics, and emergency services can be maintained. Well-entrenched dental associations combined with programs that focus on educating families continues to propel growth in the North American market.

A few of the countries whose contribution is quite significant to the pediatric dental market in Europe are Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. European nations normally have well-administered healthcare systems that emphasize preventive care in their dental provision. This induces routine check-ups in children at rates that would be considered unnatural. Furthermore, children suffer from comprehensive neglect or complete care towards health and wellness, which brings about an increased concern for orthodontics and cosmetic dental needs in adolescents. However, there exists inequality in the region, and the poorer access and affordability of dental care continue to be significant issues for Eastern Europe.

Asia-Pacific-urbanization, increasing disposable incomes and awareness of oral health will be key drivers in the wake of this region's rapidly rising growth curve. Demand in China and India for pediatric dental care is growing with increased education among parents regarding early dental care. The private dental practice and pediatric specialists are also growing here, though access to care is a problem in rural areas. Government initiatives taken on dental health education are likely to fuel further market growth.

Latin America has a burgeoning middle class and rising health care investments in the pediatric dental market. Brazil and Mexico are concerned with more access to oral care of children, who are encouraged by government policies to foster an improvement in public health. Economic disparities have, however been forwarded as barriers to ensuring fair access to quality dental care among diverse socio-economic groups.

The Middle East and Africa are developing markets for pediatric dentistry, where there is increasing awareness about oral health among parents. Investment in healthcare infrastructure and specialized dental clinics is visible in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, but most of Africa remains restricted by economic challenges and limited resources in healthcare. Improving education and access to oral health, in any case, requires concerted efforts for tapping the potential of this market. Overall, a regional snapshot of the pediatric dental market indicates diverse opportunities and challenges requiring targeted strategies for effective service delivery differentiated by demographics and locales.

List of Companies Profiled

• 3M
• Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC (Subsidiary of Cantel Medical)
• Kinder Krowns
• Figaro Crowns, Inc.
• Acero Crowns
• Sprig Oral Health Technologies, Inc.
• Edelweiss Dentistry Products GmbH
• SML
• Cheng Crowns
• Dentsply Sirona.

Key Industry Developments

• In May 2023, according to 3M, it has reached agreements to sell some of the assets related to its dental local anaesthetic portfolio, which is headquartered in Seefeld, Germany, to Pierrel S.p.A. ("Pierrel"), a multinational pharmaceutical services provider, for $70 million, subject to closing and other adjustments.
• In February 2016, the previously announced merger of DENTSPLY International Inc. has been successfully completed, according to DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona"), The Dental Solutions CompanyTM.

Report Coverag

The report will cover the qualitative and quantitative data on the Global Pedtriatic Dental Market. The qualitative data includes latest trends, market players analysis, market drivers, market opportunity, and many others. Also, the report quantitative data includes market size for every region, country, and segments according to your requirements. We can also provide customize report in every industry vertical.

Report Scope and Segmentations

Regional Analysis

North America accounted for the highest xx% market share in terms of revenue in the Pediatric Dental market and is expected to expand at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of Pediatric Dental. The market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is expected to register a CAGR of xx% over upcoming years, because of the presence of key Pediatric Dental companies in economies such as Japan and China.

The objective of the report is to present comprehensive analysis of Global Pediatric Dental Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language.

Pediatric Dental Market Report is also available for below Regions and Country Please Ask for that

North America

• U.S
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

Points Covered in the Report

• The points that are discussed within the report are the major market players that are involved in the market such as market players, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end users, traders, distributors and etc.
• The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. This report analysed 5 years data history and forecast.
• The growth factors of the market are discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
• Data and information by market player, by region, by type, by application and etc., and custom research can be added according to specific requirements.
• The report contains the SWOT analysis of the market. Finally, the report contains the conclusion part where the opinions of the industrial experts are included.

Key Questions

• How much the global Pediatric Dental Market valued?
• Which region has the largest share in 2024 for the global Pediatric Dental Market?
• What are the driving factors for the market?
• Which is the leading segment in the global market?
• What are the major players in the market?

Research Scope of the Market

• Historic year: 2019-2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2032
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Million

Pediatric Dental Market Trends: Market key trends which include Increased Competition and Continuous Innovations Trends: