Dental Chair Market Trends

Global Dental Chair Market Overview

The Dental Chair Market Size was recorded at USD 0.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 0.73 Billion in 2024 to USD 1.12 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). 

An increase in periodontal diseases, dental infections, dental surgical procedures, and increasing demand for dental care facilities, along with technological advancements, are some of the major market drivers that are boosting this market.

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A-dec, Inc. launched the A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro platforms in June 2023 as the first-ever digitally connected delivery systems, which aimed to help both doctors and dental practices with a whole new level of connectivity within their own companies and toward their A-dec equipment.

For example, Dentis, a company that manufactures dental equipment, introduced a new dental chair model called LUVIS Chair at Seoul International Exhibition (SIDEX) 2023.

Biotech Dental S.A.S., a provider of dental implants, dental software, and clear aligners was acquired by Henry Schein in April 2023. Through this acquisition, Biotech Dental would provide solutions for improved clinical outcomes and case acceptance that Henry Schein will utilize for serving their customers better through its product portfolio.

In February 2023, Royal Philips joined hands with Candid Care-a dental equipment manufacturer based in the US, to go on providing solutions for orthodontic care.

The creator of the uSmile clear aligner system and the uDesign treatment planning software announced on September 2022 that Jeffrey Lord has been appointed Sr VP of Sales North America. Sales of the market will be led by Mr. Lord.

Leading AI-based dental diagnostics solution Boston videaHealth has revealed a Series A funding round worth $20m in March 2022 led by Spark Capital, while existing investors Zetta Venture Partners and Pillar VC have also taken part as contributors.

Envista Holdings Corporation announced in September 2021 that it entered into a binding agreement to sell its KaVo Treatment Unit & Instruments business to Planmeca Verwaltungs GmbH. The KaVo Treatment Unit & Instruments is an R&D company engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing; it designs complete units as well as individual instruments used during different types of dentistry procedures.

Aspen Dental Management Inc., an American dental support organization, partnered with Straumann Group in Sep-2021. This collaboration is set to provide dental implant solutions, abutments and CAD/CAM options to over 1000 ADMI and affiliated offices in 45 U.S. states.

Dental Chair Market Trends

• Increasing demand for Dental Chairs to boost the market growth

Technology advancement has resulted in increasing the adoption rate of dental chairs. The cutting-edge dental chair has unique features that make it more convenient for the dentist and patient to concentrate and unwind while having a procedure. Recently, easy-to-access dual-position touchscreen controls have been installed on both sides of the upper backrest. The wireless foot control, unit-mounted touchpad, and remote wireless touchpad are all options for the twin touchpad controls. The demand for dental chairs is expected to rise as a result of advanced features. Additionally, Besides, huge investments by governments & private sectors worldwide are improving their respective healthcare infrastructure due to the rising requirements for offering the utmost patient care during treatments have consequenced in important advancements in dental chairs, i.e., another significant aspect driving the market. With quick expansions in the healthcare sector, the utilization of dental chairs has grown globally. With the launch of more advanced features in these chairs, like dual-position touchpad controls laid on both sides of the tip backrest, it has become more favorable for doctors to follow a particular procedure on patients while offering maximum comfort. Thus, this factor is boosting the market CAGR.

 Figure 1: Dental Chair Market around the globe

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However, the surge in medical tourism, increasing number of dentists, and rapid evolution related to healthcare infrastructure have all brought about significant growth in surgical procedures and dental healthcare facilities globally in order to cater to the mounting frequency of oral infections & periodontal diseases, especially in the senior population. Nonetheless, the rising consumer interest in oral aesthetics is another important aspect instigating companies to produce more structured and technologically modern dental equipment, including chairs. Hence, these factors are expected to capture the market of Dental Chair and create new avenues for companies to yield significant profits. The high portion of dentists and dental clinics is an important element that has a direct impact on the volume of dental chairs offered in the market. Since the population of dentists grows, the examination segment, and the possibility of new dentistry clinics opening, create a great need for dental products, especially dental chairs. The portion of dentists in key nations worldwide is rising, which braces the market expansion of the dental chair. Thus, it is expected that this aspect will accelerate the Dental Chair market revenue globally.

Dental Chair Market Segment Insights

Dental Chair Product Insights

Based on product, the market segments of dental chair includes powered dental chairs and non-powered dental chairs. The powered dental chair segment held the majority share in 2022, due to the growth in dental chairs and the rise in preference to offer optimal comfort to patients by dentists . Advantages offered by powered dental chairs are fueling the growth of the power dental chair segment. The powered dental chair offers silent, smooth operation and ease of access, increasing their demand in the market and has considerably driven the demand for dental chairs across the globe.

Figure 2: Dental Chair Market, by Product, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Dental Chair Type Insights

Based on type, the Dental Chair Market segmentation includes fixed dental chairs and portable dental chairs. The fixed dental chairs segment dominated the market growth in 2022 and is anticipated to be the faster-growing segment while the study period 2024-2032. This is owing to the help that doctors get from this type of chair for some issues like neck strain caused by the long time duration of looking down on patients, and attachments, such as dental handpieces, light, and cuspidors, amongst others, are built in the fixed way & the chair is situated beneath the ceiling, which gives an elevated viewpoint along with more floor space.

Dental Chair Application Insights

Based on application, the Dental Chair Market data includes examination, oral surgery, and orthodontics. The examination segment dominated the market revenue of Dental Chair in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment due to rising oral hygiene awareness. Oral health issues are a common problem that requires diagnosis and treatment, fueling up the demand for dental chairs and boosting segment expansion.

Dental Chair Regional Insights

The study states market insights into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World, by region. The North American Dental Chair market accounted for USD 0.7 billion in 2022 with a share of around 45.80% and is expected to show a significantly high CAGR during the study period because of the increasing demand for dental chairs as a result of the necessity for quick diagnosis, a little discomfort, increased consumer knowledge and precise treatment regarding the effectiveness of the therapeutic application.

Further, the main countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3: DENTAL CHAIR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

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Europe’s Dental Chair market accounts for the second-largest market share. This is owing to the growing geriatric populations, rising tooth decay and other parietal diseases, and increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry. Moreover, the UK market of dental chair held the largest market share, and the Germany market of dental chair was the fastest-growing market in this region.

Asia Pacific Dental Chair Market is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR, owing to the increasing cases of oral diseases, including toothaches and gum diseases. Further, the rising prominence of dental clinic infrastructure development and the need to give patients more comfort. Also, the use of technologies like CAD/CAM for dental restoration operations is projected to accelerate market expansion. Further, the China market of dental chair held the largest market share, and the India market of dental chair was the fastest-growing market in this region.

Dental Chair Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are making a lot of investments in research and development to increase their product lines, which will assist the market of dental chair to grow even more. Competitors are also taking making strategies to grow their global footprint, with key market developments such as new product launching, mergers and acquisitions, contract-based agreements, increasing investments, and collaborating with other organizations. Market participants in the dental chair industry must offer reduced-cost products to enlarge their market and pull through in an increasingly competitive environment.

One of the primary business strategies used by producers in the global dental chair industry to satisfy clients and expand the market sector is to produce locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, the dental chair industry has benefited from some of the most significant advantages. The main players in the dental chair market are Dentsply Sirona, PLANMECA OY, Patterson Dental Supply Inc., Henry Schein Inc., A-dec Inc., and others.

 DENTSPLY International was founded as a Dentists' Supply Company in 1899 in New York City, and the Company that became Sirona Dental Systems was founded in 1877 in Erlangen, Germany. Through our transformative merger in 2016, Dentsply Sirona has stretched to become the world's largest producer of professional dental products and technologies. DENTSPLY and Sirona have each invested significantly in innovation and new product development – from the first dental drill to the first reciprocating root canal file to, of course, the first chairside CAD/CAM system – and the broadest clinical education platform in the industry.

A-dec Inc was founded by Ken and Joan Austin in 1964; Company offers dental chairs, delivery systems, dental lights, monitor mounts, dental cabinets, handpieces, small equipment, simulators, and maintenance solutions. With an extensive global network of authorized dealers and customers in more than 100 countries, A-dec covers more than 40 percent of the domestic dental equipment market. It provides equipment for 52 of the 53 dental schools in the United States. 

Key Companies in the market of Dental Chair include

• Dentsply Sirona


• PLANMECA OY


• Patterson Dental Supply Inc.


• Henry Schein Inc.


• Danaher Corporation


• A-dec Inc.


• Craftmaster Contour Equipment Inc.


• KaVo Dental GmbH


• Midmark


• XO CARE A/S

Dental Chair Industry Developments

January 2022 a portable patient chair for dental camps has been created by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay's IDC School of Design. The goal is to develop a chair that can be transported to camps hosted in remote areas of the nation to replace the dental clinic chair. The researchers aimed to create a chair that was portable, simple to use, and easy to clean.

June 2019  A-dec made an announcement regarding the launch of the A-dec 500 dental chair brand. The Company's customer base is expected to increase as a result of the launch.

Dental Chair Market Segmentation

Dental Chair Product Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Powered Dental Chairs


• Non-Powered Dental Chairs

Dental Chair Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Fixed Dental Chair


• Portable Dental Chair

Dental Chair End-User Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Examination


• Oral Surgery


• Orthodontics

Dental Chair Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• North America
  
  
  
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• Europe
  
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America