Welcome to the Davos in the Desert’s Dental Technologies Conference, where innovation meets dentistry’s future. Join us virtually on September 24, 2024, to explore the cutting-edge advancements reshaping the dental industry globally.
The U.S. dental market was valued at $13.8 billion in 2022, projected to grow to $24.7 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8% during the forecast period. Several factors contribute to the expansion of this sector, including the aging population, increasing public awareness about dental health, a surge in dental caries and gum diseases, advancements in dental technology, and a high demand for cosmetic and laser dentistry.
In the United States, there are roughly 200,000 dentists, with approximately 7,000 new dentists graduating from dental school each year. On average, dentists have 3,800 office visits per year.
Discover the latest innovations shaping modern dentistry:
- Teledentistry: Revolutionizing remote patient care and emergency assessments.
- Advanced Dental Implants: Enhancing osseointegration with state-of-the-art materials.
- Artificial Intelligence: From diagnostics to treatment planning, AI is optimizing patient outcomes.
- 3D Printing: Customizing dental models, crowns, and dentures for precise and efficient outcomes.
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Preserving natural tooth structure with advanced techniques.
- Robotic Dental Surgeries: Increasing precision and efficiency in procedures.
Did you know these remarkable facts about dental health and the human body’s hardest substance?
- Teeth Development: Teeth begin forming from tiny buds in the jawbone during fetal development, even before birth.
- Enamel Strength: The enamel covering teeth is one of the hardest substances in the human body, even stronger than bone.
- Enamel Thickness: Despite its strength, enamel is thinner than a sheet of paper yet provides exceptional protection.
- Unique Dental Imprints: Just like fingerprints, no two people have the exact same dental imprint, making teeth uniquely identifiable.
- Absorption of Stains: Teeth are covered in tiny pores that can absorb stains over time, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene.
- No Self-Repair: Unlike other parts of the body, teeth cannot repair themselves once damaged, necessitating dental intervention.
- Role of Saliva: Saliva plays a crucial role in oral health by neutralizing acids, washing away food particles, and helping to prevent tooth decay.
- Impact of Oral Hygiene: Neglecting oral hygiene can lead to loss of bone mass in the jaw, underscoring the importance of regular dental care.
Each management team will discuss their companies’ legacy and new technologies and dental instruments. They will inform us of their research and development efforts, proprietary technologies, patent portfolios and timeline for achieving required regulatory approvals. They will shed light on their go-to-market strategies—including pricing, provision of financing options, reimbursement and payor breakdowns. They will tell us about their business models including the extent of their collaborations, distribution channels and recurring revenues.