Dental Sterilization Market Expected to Reach $2.7 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Dental Sterilization Market," The dental sterilization market size was valued at $1.4 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $2.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032.

Sterilization is a procedure that destroys any living organism, pathogenic or nonpathogenic, in a vegetative form or spore present on the surface of the material to be sterilized. An item or product that is free of living microorganisms is defined as sterile. Sterilization must be performed with a repeatable, standardizable, verifiable, and documentable method. 

Dental Sterilization market trends that drive the growth of market include the surge in dental disorders, adoption of new strategies by key players such as product launches, partnership, and others to expand their portfolio. For instance, in January 2023, W&H is expanding its hygiene portfolio with the addition of a new Lexa Plus Class B sterilizer and a new, technologically advanced Assistina One maintenance device bringing added peace of mind to reprocessing and infection prevention for a dental practice’s workflow.

In addition, integration of advanced sterilization technologies, such as low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma systems or rapid steam sterilizers, can enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times. Automation of sterilization processes can help minimize errors, improve consistency, and optimize resource utilization. Thus, technological advancement in dental sterilization equipment fuels the growth during dental sterilization market forecast.

Moreover, growing awareness of the importance of infection control in dental settings drives the demand for effective sterilization solutions to prevent the spread of infections, which further contributes to the growth during dental sterilization market analysis.

Furthermore, The increasing number of dental procedures, including surgeries and interventions, contributes to the demand for reliable and efficient sterilization equipment to maintain aseptic conditions and boost the growth of the dental sterilization market size. In addition, the rise in dental tourism, where individuals travel internationally for dental treatments, increases the need for high-quality sterilization practices to maintain international standards of care.

The accessibility to cutting-edge dental technologies and treatments in certain destination countries plays a pivotal role in luring individuals to venture beyond their national borders for dental care. Patients are drawn to the prospect of receiving state-of-the-art procedures and services that may not be readily available or may come at a higher cost in their home countries. This heightened mobility creates a need for dental facilities to adopt and implement robust sterilization protocols that align with global benchmarks to guarantee the safety and well-being of patients undergoing treatments abroad.

The dental sterilization industry is segmented based on product, end user and region. Based on product, the market is classified into instruments and consumables & accessories. Instrument segment further classified into sterilization equipment, cleaning and disinfectant equipment and packaging equipment. In addition, consumables and accessories segment further classified into sterilization packaging accessories, disinfectant, sterilization indicator and lubrication and cleaning solution As per end user, the market is categorized into hospitals, dental clinic, and dental laboratories. Region wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. 

On the basis of product, the instrument segment held largest dental sterilization market share in 2022 and is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. This is attributed to the increase in adoption of dental sterilization equipment such as autoclave, sterilizer as well as integration of technological advancement in this equipment. 

Depending on end user, the dental clinics segment held largest dental sterilization market share in 2022. The growth of the dental clinic segment is attributed to the increase in visits of patients for the treatment of dental disorders in the dental clinic as well as availability of surge in numbers of dental clinic worldwide. 

On the basis of region, North America segment dominated the market in 2022, owing to owing to rise in adoption of sterilization and disinfection products along with contract sterilization services, increase in need for infection control to minimize the prevalence of HAIs, and surge in the geriatric population act as the key drivers of the market in this region. 

However, Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, owing to increase in awareness related to personal hygiene, rise in number of surgical procedures, availability of trained medical professionals, and supportive reimbursement policies in the healthcare system. 

Key Findings of the Study

• By Product, the instrument segment dominated the dental sterilization industry in 2022. 
• On the basis of end user, the dental clinic segment dominated the market in 2022. 
• Depending on region-wise, the North America segment dominated the market in 2022.