Teledentistry Market Size, Share, and Analysis by Type (Software and Services and Hardware), By Application (Tele-consultation, Remote Patient Monitoring, and Others), By End-User (Healthcare Providers, Patients, and Others), and by Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Teledentistry combines telecommunications and dentistry to exchange clinical information and images over remote distances for dental consultation and treatment planning. Teledentisty has the potential to solve many problems related to cost-effectiveness, access, and quality of dental care. Increasing cases of oral disorders are the major factors responsible for the rising demand for dental care. Awareness of oral hygiene among the general population is rising. According to the data published by the ministry of health and family welfare in 2021, in India, the prevalence of dental caries among the children 12-year old’s children ranged from 23.0 % to 71.5 %, and adults aged 35-45 years was from 48.1% to 86.4%. Similarly, periodontal diseases among adults were in the range of 15.32% to 77.9% & elderly population was in the prevalence range of 19.9% to 96.1%.

The teledentistry market is driven by increased partnerships by key players to introduce new products. In addition, the rising need for services for the treatment and consultations of various oral diseases such as cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and others is driving the growth of the market.

Impact Of COVID-19 On The Teledentistry Market

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to boost the growth of the global teledentistry market during the forecast period due to the rising number of teleconsultation services and the rising demand for teledentistry services. According to the survey conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Inc., in June 2021, a survey was conducted of 2,767 healthcare providers and among them 27% were treating patients via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and 13% providers were planning to treat the patients via telehealth in the near future.  

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Prevalence of key oral disorders- for key countries/ regions.


• New product launches, by key players.


• Impact of COVID-19 on the teledentistry market.


• Key Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships.

Analysis by Type: 

The software and Services segment is expected to drive the market due to the rising prevalence of oral disorders globally.  In addition, the demand of oral care among the patient pool for the treatment of oral disorders is rising. Along with this, increasing approvals by regulatory bodies to promote teledentistry services is driving segment growth.

• In June 2021, the Texas government signed a bill to authorize dentistry via telemedicine in the state. 

Analysis by Region

North America accounts for the largest share of the global teledentistry market due to the rising demand for oral care. In addition, the adoption of telehealth services is rising with the wide use of smartphones. Moreover, partnerships among key players and growing awareness regarding virtual dental care among the general population is driving the demand for teledentistry owing to the market growth.

• In April 2022, TeleDentists collaborated with Sesame, Inc., to drive the dental-medical integration, and to provide unmet oral health needs and associated chronic diseases to the patient population.

The Asia pacific market is expected to grow significantly in the forecasted year. The rising geriatric population and increasing launches of the teledentistry platforms by the key players are the major factors expected to fuel the market growth during the projected period.

• In June 2020, Colgate-Palmolive Company launched a teledentistry platform Colgate DentistsforMe.in to provide free dental consultation to patients in India.

Key Players Covered

The report will include the profiles of key players such as Sesame, Inc., Live Dentist Inc., RevenueWell Systems, Denteractive Solutions Inc., Dentulu, Inc., Smile Virtual LLC, The TeleDentists, Toothpicand among others.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• In April 2022, Quip acquired Toothpic to provide at-home oral care products with preventative telehealth services, and connect to a network of providers for in-practice care.


• In October 2021, TeleDentists collaborated with Dentulu to expand nationwide access to on-demand virtual dental care in the U.S.