A Bright Future for The Dental Equipment Sector.

Globally, the dental equipment market is braced for unprecedented growth post-pandemic and looks to be valued at $16.5 billion ($16.5bn) by 2028. Thanks to an increase in medical tourism, greater numbers of the population suffering from oral diseases - and a sense of urgency for dental treatment as we emerge from the slowing of health services during the pandemic - players in this dental equipment sector have a bright future ahead.

But how are the market leaders making the most of this surge? The introduction of advanced dental equipment, from computer-aided imaging technology to dental lasers and dental radiology equipment, has been a central aid in making the most of the dental equipment climate. From KaVo Dental to Ivoclar, technological advancements have been impressive, and certainly worth showcasing.

Studying The Leaders in Dental Equipment.

KaVo Dental

With over 100 years of innovation and a global presence, KaVo Dental are a powerhouse in the dental equipment sector, working across the dental instrument, dental equipment, laboratory, and education fields. Their main product highlights include contra-angle handpieces, surgical interventions, treatment units and diagnostics.

One of KaVo’s latest dental equipment releases is the DIAGNOcam Vision Full HD, offering sleek, precise, and effortless dental diagnostics. The award-winning DIAGNOcam offers three diagnostic intraoral images from one shot - instantly. Using transilluminating technology and fluorescence imaging, KaVo’s product development extends diagnostic capabilities massively, with only one second processing time.

Benco Dental

Dating back to 1930 and working today across the full breadth of America, Benco Dental is a full-service dental distributor offering a variety of supplies, support, and dental equipment. From surgical equipment to imaging, 3D printing, and CAD/CAM products, Benco’s expertise is trusted and their catalogue is broad.  

With a selection across the industry’s top brands, Benco Dental have also noted the importance of trial use to ensure equipment meets individual needs. Benco’s CenterPoint showrooms are available to visit in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, for hands-on demonstrations of the latest advances in the sector.

Coltene Whaledent

With an overall CHf of 23 billion (CHf23bn) dental market and CHf14.4 billion (CHf14.4bn) dental consumables market, Coltene Whaledent has maintained a strong hold in the dental equipment sector. Their work spans the development, manufacturing, and sales spaces with a broad offer of consumables and small-size equipment for dental treatment applications.

Their reinforced composite, particularly well developed for bruxism patients or implant-supported crowns, is making the most of technological advancements to seize the market. Brilliant Crios combines the innovation of submicron hybrid composite material with CAD/CAM fabrication for excellent restoration.  The leader’s holistic adoption of new technology looks set to ensure their sustained position, promising continued excellence across their dental equipment range.

Kulzer

Based in Hanau, Germany, with operations in 26 locations worldwide, Kulzer GmbH supplies an extensive range of dental equipment and supplies, covering cosmetic dentistry, tooth preservation, prosthetics, digital dentistry, and periodontology.

Amongst their innovative product range, their LED light offering is making great strides. The Kulzer Translux Wave is an LED curing light for dental material polymerization, utilising consistent light intensity for optimal curing depth. With a lightweight, ergonomic pen-style design, and a 360° rotatable light guide, the Translux makes comprehensive curing as quick, simple, and reliable as possible. Their dedication and creativity ensure the company’s continued progression in the dental equipment sector.

Ivoclar

Ivoclar trace their success back to 1923, providing support and dental equipment provisions for dentists, technicians, and hygienists the world over. With global production facilities in the US, Philippines Austria, Italy, Sweden, and Liechtenstein, and collaborative relationships with major universities, leading dentists, and renowned research institutes, they centre themselves in a space of research, innovation, and development.

Their revolutionary consultation app, IvoSmile, incorporates real-time digital visualisation for aesthetic dental treatments, with effective lab coordination thanks to CAD integration. Ivosmile has sophisticated CAD software compatibility, creating optimum efficiency in patient care plans and lab development, allowing virtual testing from dental technicians before restoration fabrication. Ivoclar’s innovation in the dental equipment space signals a more streamlined and holistic future, with broader treatment options, across the dentistry market.

Integration Is The Key To Global Success.

Globally, it’s evident that the market leaders in dental equipment and dentistry support are looking ahead to the future through innovative research, client specialisation, and digital integration.

As the dental equipment market prepares to grow over the next 10 years as we see the full recovery from the pandemic, continued development across imaging technology, laser and radiology equipment, and CAD/CAM capability, alongside superior customer care, are essential for those looking to stay ahead of the game.

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