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Dental sterilization involves using heat, chemicals, or radiation to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, from dental instruments and surfaces. This process is essential for maintaining a safe and hygienic environment in dental practices, helping to prevent infections and cross-contamination between patients.
The primary types of dental sterilization include steam sterilization, unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization, dry-heat sterilization, ethylene oxide gas (ETO) sterilization, chemical sterilant, and others. Steam sterilization uses high-pressure steam to eradicate microorganisms on dental instruments. It is a widely used and effective method due to its efficiency and versatility in sterilizing various materials. Various products, such as instruments, consumables, accessories, sterilization packaging, instrument disinfectants, surface disinfectants, sterilization indicators, lubrication, and cleaning solutions, are employed by different end users, including dental hospitals and clinics, dental academic institutions, research facilities, and laboratories.
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The dental sterilization market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.62 billion in 2023 to $1.77 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a heightened emphasis on infection control and prevention in healthcare settings, a growing number of dental procedures necessitating sterilization of instruments, increasing patient awareness of dental health and hygiene, stricter regulations and standards for sterilization practices in dental clinics, and the rising adoption of advanced sterilization technologies and products.
The dental sterilization market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.55 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in sterilization technology, such as automated systems, and an increasing prevalence of dental diseases and procedures driving the need for sterilization. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on maintaining high infection control standards in dental practices, stricter regulatory requirements for sterilization processes in the dental industry, and the global expansion of dental clinics and practices, which necessitates effective sterilization solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include automation in dental sterilization for improved efficiency and accuracy, the integration of digital technologies and data analytics into sterilization equipment, a shift towards eco-friendly sterilization methods, increased demand for portable and compact devices for smaller practices, and a focus on cost-effective sterilization solutions due to rising operational costs.
The increasing prevalence of dental disorders is anticipated to drive growth in the dental sterilization market. Dental disorders encompass conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and other oral structures, leading to issues such as cavities, gum disease, and malocclusion. These conditions can impact oral health, function, and overall well-being. The rising rates of dental disorders are attributed to factors such as poor oral hygiene, high sugar intake, limited access to dental care, and the growing incidence of chronic diseases. Dental sterilization is crucial for preventing infections and cross-contamination during dental procedures, thereby reducing complications and promoting better oral health. For instance, in March 2023, the World Health Organization reported that nearly 3.5 billion people globally suffer from oral diseases, with three-quarters residing in middle-income countries. Common issues include gum disease and tooth decay, affecting approximately 2 billion adults and 514 million children with cavities in permanent and primary teeth, respectively. This growing prevalence of dental disorders is driving the expansion of the dental sterilization market.
Leading companies in the dental sterilization market are focusing on technological advancements such as pre-sterilization to enhance their competitive edge. Pre-sterilization involves preparing dental instruments to ensure they are completely free of contaminants before use, thus eliminating the need for post-use cleaning and sterilization. For example, in February 2024, Kerr Dental, a Canada-based manufacturer of dental products, introduced the SimpliCut rotary products. SimpliCut consists of pre-sterilized, single-patient-use diamond burs designed to simplify workflows by removing the need for cleaning and sterilization. Each bur is individually wrapped and sterilized to high standards, available in various shapes and color-coded grit sizes for ease of use. The burs feature shanks designed for true concentric running, reducing wear on the handpiece turbine.
In March 2022, Tuttnauer Ltd, a provider of infection control solutions based in the Netherlands, acquired Prestige Medical Limited for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Tuttnauer's distribution capabilities, especially in the UK, by leveraging Prestige Medical's established relationships and strong market presence in the region. Prestige Medical is a UK-based company that specializes in developing and manufacturing sterilization equipment for the dental market.
Major companies operating in the dental sterilization market are Ecolab Inc., Miele Professional, STERIS Corporation, GETINGE AB, Cato Inc., BELIMED AG, Midmark Corp, A-Dec Inc., W&H Dentalwerk Burmoos GmbH, SteriPack Ltd, Healthmark Industries Co Inc, Zhermack Spa, SciCan Ltd, NuSmile LLC, Tuttnauer USA Co Ltd, Anthos Srl, BPR Swiss GmbH, Surtex Instruments Limited, Dentamerica Inc., Eschmann Technologies Ltd, ProEdge Dental Inc., Prestige Medical Inc.
North America was the largest region in the dental sterilization market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dental sterilization market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the dental sterilization market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The dental sterilization market consists of sales of autoclaves, sterilization pouches, and disinfectant equipment. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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