The teledentistry market size is estimated to be USD 1,358.7 million in 2022 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 16.27% during the forecast period 2023-2033. Surge in demand for remote consultations in dental offices, rapid technological improvements, wide availability of insurance, and expanding internet and smartphone potential are factors contributing to the market growth. Additionally, is expected to propel the market growth. Furthermore, increasing rate of oral diseases and rising investments in wide range of strategic initiatives, including software releases, mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions. However, lack of understanding of the reimbursement procedures for teledentistry services is expected to hinder the growth

Rising investments in wide range of strategic initiatives, including software releases, mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions is expected to propel the market growth during the forecast period. For instance, in January 2022, Dentulu, Inc. announced a partnership with Independa, a health hub that provides straightforward video chat solutions. This was started to enhance patient convenience with LG television-based teledentistry services. For instance, Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Toothpic, a top provider of dental e-health solutions, collaborated together to introduce a professional teledentistry solution in May 2020. Through this collaboration, Philips’ Sonicare teledentistry system will be complemented by Toothpic. Over the forecast period, such efforts are anticipated to support industry growth.

Increasing rate of oral diseases is predicted to fuel the market growth during the projected period. According to a report published by the WHO on May 15, 2022, nearly 2 billion individuals worldwide experience caries of the permanent teeth, and 520 million children experience caries of the primary teeth. Therefore, regular dental visits to maintain oral health are a key driver of market expansion. Additionally, rising disposable wealth in developing nations encourages the use of cosmetic dentistry, which further supports industry growth.

Segmentation

By Component

The market is categorized into hardware, software & services. In the global market, the software & services segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2022 owing to increasing use of wirelessly connected care technology in dental healthcare, initiatives by major companies, and accessibility of numerous dental software and services. The market is expected to be driven by the rising number of people who use teledentistry software for its convenience and affordability. The hardware segment is predicted to grow at the fastest rate throughout the forecast period due to technological improvements in the introduction of new dental care hardware into the market. The therapeutic use of tele-dental mode is greatly aided by some dental devices, such electric toothbrushes that transmit feedback on oral health to teledentistry software. For instance, the Sonicare teledentistry platform from Koninklijke Philips N.V. includes an electric brush as dental gear that enables users to self-monitor their oral health.

By Delivery Mode

The market is divided into web-based and cloud-based. In 2022, the cloud-based segment accounted for the highest revenue share due to development of technologically cutting-edge cloud computing teledentistry solutions and growing patient and dental professional awareness of the benefits of leveraging cloud-based software to easily record and store health information. The web-based segment is predicted to have considerable growth due to the advent of web-based teledentistry services and their widespread adoption among end users. In rural and remote areas, smartphones are widely used, which is facilitating access to dental care. The seamless user interface and cost-effectiveness of this virtual care platform are contributing to the market’s explosive expansion.

By Application

The market is segregated into education & training, tele-consultation, and remote patient monitoring. In the global market, the tele-consultation segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2022 owing to quick action taken by the government in promoting digital healthcare, particularly for dentistry clinics around the world. Many dentists have accepted teledentistry in order to consult with patients online about dental care procedures. These factors are promoting the segment’s expansion. The remote patient monitoring market is predicted to grow at the fastest rate due to growing dental awareness among adults and the convenience of receiving dental care at home. Many self-monitoring dental care software and hardware options are now available, which is helping individuals in receiving oral care without visiting a dentist. Such factors are expected to accelerate segment expansion.

By End Use

The market is segmented into patients, payers, providers, and others. In 2022, the providers segment accounted for the largest revenue share owing to increasing usage of teledentistry platforms by dental providers to lower the disease burden in dental facilities. Additionally, with better data management and real-time quality reporting, the teledentistry software enables easy access to patients’ dental information, increasing its popularity among healthcare professionals. The patients segment is expected to expand at the fastest rate throughout the forecast period due to the rising number of smartphone users and active subscribers to teledentistry solutions. Additionally, consumers are using these platforms more frequently than walk-in dental consultations as they are more accessible with strong internet connectivity, practical, and affordable.

Regional Markets

In 2022, North America region accounted for the highest revenue in the teledentistry market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This is attributed to the significant number of key competitors operating in the region with better teledentistry solutions. In addition, there are many factors that support virtual dental care, including high healthcare IT spending, great internet access, widespread smartphone use, and rising consumer awareness. The rise of cloud-based platforms in emerging teledentistry companies and their ongoing development are boosting the industry’s growth. Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the projection period Due to the increasing adoption of mobile health in dental practices. The region’s isolated and rural areas are witnessing an increase in demand for affordable dental care, which is fostering market expansion. In addition, rising healthcare investments in nations including Australia, China, India, and Japan are anticipated to fuel market expansion.

Competitor Insights

Some of the key players operating in the teledentistry market are Dentulu, Inc., Align Technology, SmileDirectClub, Virtudent, Inc., Smile Virtual LLC (Parent Udo Tech), Denteractive Solutions Inc., Toothpic (Parent Quip), MouthWatch, LLC, Koninklijke Philips N.V., and Straight Teeth Direct.

To achieve a competitive edge, these companies are implementing a variety of growth strategies. Strategic partnerships, alliances, and agreements with different businesses and research institutions are seen to be the main strategies used by companies in this sector.

• For instance, Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Toothpic, a top provider of dental e-health solutions, collaborated together to introduce a teledentistry solution in May 2020. Through this collaboration, Philips’ Sonicare teledentistry system will be complemented by Toothpic.

This comprehensive research report focuses on the global and regional market size and forecasts of diverse segments including component, delivery mode, application, and end use from 2023 to 2033.

Report Scope:

Segmentation: Teledentistry Market Report 2022 – 2033

Component (Revenue, USD Million), 2022 – 2033

• Hardware
• Software & Services

Delivery Mode (Revenue, USD Million), 2022 – 2033

• Web-based
• Cloud-based

Application (Revenue, USD Million), 2022 – 2033

• Education & Training
• Tele-consultation
• Remote Patient Monitoring

End Use (Revenue, USD Million), 2022 – 2033

• Patients
• Payers
• Providers
• Others

By Region (Revenue, USD Million), 2022 – 2033

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of LATAM
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Rest of MEA