Teledentistry Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Software & Services, Hardware), By Delivery Mode (Cloud-based, Web-based), By Application, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

Report Overview

The global teledentistry market size was valued at USD 1.22 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.13% from 2022 to 2030. Some of the key factors contributing to the market growth include the growing need to reduce dental care costs, the wide adoption of mHealth in dental practices, the internet and smartphone feasibilities in developing countries, and growing awareness regarding teledentistry platforms. In addition, dental virtual visits have enabled the reach of oral healthcare in underserved areas of developing countries. Furthermore, rising technology penetration has a significant impact on the entire healthcare system, including telehealth services such as teledentistry. Growing efforts by notable players to set themselves apart from competitors have increased support for technological advancements in teledentistry at the lowest cost possible, which has ultimately led to industry growth. In addition, improved patient safety and, perhaps, increased convenience of remote dental care are prominent market drivers.

Teledentistry service was extensively implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic as it decreases the patient-patient and patient-healthcare professionals’ contact, thereby minimizing the risk of disease transmission. The risk of transmission through dental procedures is very higher as the virus spread through aerosols of the mouth, teeth, and around the nose. Hence, dental practices have a higher risk of cross-infections with such viruses. Therefore, it was recommended to consult any dental practices online or in virtual mode. This increased the attention toward teledentistry services. This provided an opportunity for oral care and dental healthcare providers to initiate a new path in dentistry.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, various new players entered the market with innovative and advanced tele-dental solutions to aid remote dental care. Some companies such as Toothpic offer 24/7 access to dental services with top licensed dentists across the world. In addition, the patients have reported that the teledentistry examination is feasible, valid, and saves money and time. According to an article published by Oral Health in August 2021, 75% of dentists reported that their teledentistry platforms were successful. Due to its wide applications, the teledentistry practices are here to stay for long even after post-covid.

Moreover, telemedicine technologies such as teledentistry are considered the most versatile to deliver dental care, dental education, and telemonitoring remotely at a distance. This enables wide access to patient-centric care in remote locations ensuring the safety of patients from viral transmission. Some of the companies in the market have witnessed exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic comparing previous years. In addition, the continuing investments in such technologies are expanding the opportunities for new teledentistry solutions in the near future. These factors are anticipated to propel the growth of the market.

Component Insights

The software and services segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of over 75.0% in 2021. This is owing to the rising adoption of wirelessly connected care technologies in dental healthcare, initiatives by key companies, and the availability of a large number of dental software and services. The increasing number of people adopting teledentistry software due to its convenience and cost-effectiveness is anticipated to drive the market over the forecast period.

The hardware segment is estimated to register the fastest growth rate over the forecast period owing to technological advancements in launching new dental care hardware in the market. Some of the dental hardware such as electric toothbrushes that send feedback on oral health to teledentistry software are highly aiding the therapeutic application of tele-dental mode. For instance, Koninklijke Philips N.V.’s Sonicare teledentistry platform comprises an electric brush as dental hardware that enables people to self-monitor their dental health.

Delivery Mode Insights

The cloud-based segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of over 65.0% in 2021. The factors contributing to the growth include the introduction of technologically advanced cloud-computing teledentistry solutions and increasing awareness among dental practitioners and patients to adopt cloud-based software to record health data and store it effortlessly. In addition, the easy accessibility with large bandwidth, storage, and recovery capacity with high safety assurance is fueling the growth of the segment.

The web-based segment is anticipated to witness significant growth from 2022 to 2030 owing to the emergence of web-based teledentistry applications and their wide adoption among end-users. The high penetration of smartphones in rural and remote locations is enhancing access to dental healthcare. The cost-effectiveness and seamless user interface offered in this virtual care platform are supporting the rapid growth of the segment.

Application Insights

The teleconsultation segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of over 55.0% in 2021. This is owing to the sudden emergence of COVID-19 and immediate measures taken by the government in recommending digital healthcare, especially for dental practices across the world. Many dentists adopted teledentistry to provide consultation regarding dental care treatment online by reaching patients remotely. These factors are aiding the growth of the segment.

The remote patient monitoring segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 16.58% from 2022 to 2030 owing to the rising dental consciousness among the adult population, coupled with the convenience of undergoing dental treatments from home. The availability of a significant number of self-monitoring dental care software coupled with hardware is helping people in gaining oral care without reaching dentists. Such factors are anticipated to boost segment growth.

End-use Insights

The providers segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of over 45.0% in 2021 due to the growing adoption rate of teledentistry platforms among dental providers to reduce the disease burden in dental facilities. In addition, the teledentistry software provides seamless access to patients’ dental records with improved data management and real-time quality reporting, which improves its usage among healthcare providers.

The patients segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate over the forecast period owing to the increasing number of smartphone users and growing active subscribers to teledentistry solutions. In addition, the better accessibility with high internet connectivity, feasibility, and affordability of dental consultations through virtual mode is making people adopt such platforms more as compared to walk-in dental consultations.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of over 35.0% in 2021 owing to the presence of a large number of key players operating in the region with better teledentistry solutions. In addition, the high healthcare IT expenditure, excellent internet connectivity, wide usage of smartphones, and growing awareness regarding virtual dental care among the general public. The constant development of cloud-based platforms and their emergence in developing teledentistry companies are fueling the industry growth.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to the improving penetration of mobile health in dental practices. The growing demand for convenient dental treatments in remote and rural areas of the region is supporting the growth of the market. Furthermore, increasing investments in the healthcare sector in countries such as Australia, China, India, and Japan are expected to boost market growth.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is highly competitive. The key players are involved in new solution launches, software and services innovations, acquisitions, and partnerships to gain a competitive edge over each other. For instance, in May 2020, Koninklijke Philips N.V. collaborated with Toothpic, a leading dental e-health solution provider, to launch a professional teledentistry solution. This collaboration will enable Toothpic to complement Philip’s Sonicare teledentistry solution. Such activities are expected to support the rapid growth of the market. Some prominent players in the global teledentistry market include:

• Koninklijke Philips N.V.

• Align Technology, Inc.

• SmileDirectClub

• MouthWatch, LLC

• Dentulu, Inc.

• Denteractive Solutions Inc.

• Toothpic

• Smile Virtual LLC

• Virtudent, Inc.

• Straight Teeth Direct

Teledentistry Market Report Scope

Global Teledentistry Market Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For the purpose of this report, Grand View Research has segmented the global teledentistry market report based on component, delivery mode, application, end-use, and region:

• Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Software & Services

  • Hardware

• Delivery Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Cloud-based

  • Web-based

• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Tele-consultation

  • Remote Patient Monitoring

  • Education & Training

• End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Providers

  • Patients

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • U.K.

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • India

    • Japan

    • Australia

    • South Korea

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

    • Mexico

    • Argentina

  • MEA

    • South Africa

    • Saudi Arabia