DENTAL HEALTH SCENARIO OF INDIA 2023

Are you planning to build or restructure or venture in Dental care in India? Looking for information about the major healthcare players in Government, Private diagnostic centres that are available in India? Are you looking to find out which part of the city’s is best to venture in or what all facilities are available and what all should be planned for new setup? In this article Hospaccx Healthcare Consultancy has mapped all on major players in terms of Dental health scenario in India.

INTRODUCTION

Oral diseases are a major public health problem, and their burden is on increase in many low- and middle-income countries.  Oral diseases are still a burden for developing countries such as India, especially among the rural masses. India is called as the “oral cancer capital” of the world attributed to its high intake of both smoked and smokeless tobacco products, strongly associated with oral neoplasm.

DENTAL HEALTH IMPACT ON ECONOMY

• The WHO Global Oral Health Status Report (2022) estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with 3 out of 4 people affected living in middle-income countries.
• Globally, an estimated 2 billion people suffer from caries of permanent teeth and 514 million children suffer from caries of primary teeth.

PREVALENCE OF DENTAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA

INDIA’S DENTAL MARKET SCENARIO

The India dental  market size was valued at $653 Mn  in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% from 2023 to 2030. It will reach $1339 Mn in 2030. The market is growing due to the rising prevalence of dental caries and dental cancer, rising public awareness about oral health, and increasing access to dental practices.

DENTAL MARKET GROWTH DRIVERS

• One of the major contributing factors to this growth of the Indian dental care Market is the rising knowledge and awareness among individuals regarding dental aids and various treatments that aim to improve personal health and hygiene, Cosmetic whitening products, which are a rarity in past are now being actively purchased and administered.
• The elderly population is at high risk of developing various oral diseases. According to government estimates, more than 90% of the adult population is affected by periodontal disease.
• India is one of the countries consuming maximum tobacco, a leading cause of oral cancer and the problem has only aggravated in the recent past. India has the highest number of oral cancers in the world with 75,000 to 80,000 new cases every year.
• Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic childhood disease – 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever.
• Periodontics and laser dentistry are also taking a leap in this industry with a substantial growth rate.

DENTAL MARKET CHALLENGES IN INDIA

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FOR ORAL HEALTH IN INDIA:

LIST OF DENTAL HOSPITALS IN INDIA

Chain of major dental hospitals

1. Clove Dental, Delhi established in 2011 has over 343 clinics across 11 states in India. Clove has conducted numerous dental programmes for thousands of underprivileged adults and children while allocating resources for oral healthcare in under-served communities
2. Apollo White Dental chain established in 2002 by Apollo Healthcare—has grown to over 125 centres in 25 cities. It features the most ergonomic dental chairs, cutting-edge LASERS, globally acclaimed dental implants, digital X-rays, and branded consumables.
3. 3. Axiss Dental, Delhi, India’s leading dental chain has formed a visionary alliance with Narayana Health to take over the group’s dental operations – Narayana Hrudyalaya Dental Clinic (NHDC) and create a dental chain with over 60 advanced multi-speciality clinics across the country. It is spread across Chennai, Indore, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Bangalore. It is the first dental chain in the country to provide annual family dental plans.

4.Orthosquare Multi-Speciality Dental Clinic Pvt. Ltd. was established 2012. It has a chain of 100 operational clinics with clinics across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Vapi, Valsad, Baroda treating more than one lakh satisfied patients.

5. Partha Dental Clinic, Hyderabad established in 1997. It has a chain of around 131 clinics across India in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, And Tamil Nadu.
6. MyDentist Clinic, Mumbai was established in 2009 under the parent company ‘Total Dental Care Private Limited (TDCPL) by Vikram Vora. It operates over 200 clinics across India including cities like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bangalore.

7.FMS Dental Hospitals, Hyderabad established in 1993. the following are various locations of FMS group of hospitals Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Kondapur, Vijayawada. FMS Dental is a group of 14 multi-specialty dental centers including a Dental Hospital, supported with a Dental School and the laboratory V-dental arts, located in the twin cities of Hyderabad-Secunderabad, India.

Major government/private dental hospitals

1.Stunning Dentistry, New Delhi since 2019. The patients are offered various services like advanced smile makeovers, invisible braces, full mouth dental implants, laser dentistry, zirconia, and CAD/CAM crowns, etc. There are different options available for replacing missing natural teeth like implants, fixed prosthesis, or removable prosthesis.

2.DENTAFIX Multispecialty Dental Clinic, Chandigarh since 2013. Services such as Oral Cancer Care Treatment Services, Extractions Treatment Services, Oral Surgery, etc are provided here.

3.Sparks Dental Centre, Chennai since 2007.  Sparks has become a Pioneer in maxillofacial surgery and cosmetic dentistry. It is a multi-speciality clinic.

4.Thaper Dental Clinic, Jaipur since 1958. Patients are treated for complicated dental procedures such as 3-D guided Dental Implants, Surgical Tooth Extractions, Root Canal Therapy, Invisible Orthodontics, Digital Dentistry, etc.

5.Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi – Established in 1983, it has around 280 dental chairs and an approximate area of 3,00,000 sq. ft.

6.Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai – Established in 1938, it has around 215 dental chairs and an approximate area of 2,00,000 sq. ft.

7.Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad – Established in 1959, it has around 200 dental chairs and an approximate area of 1,50,000 sq. ft.

8. Aura Dental Clinic, Gujarat established in 1997. Offers various services like dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, paediatric dental care and cosmetic treatments.

There are over 420 dental colleges across India, out of which, 318 are affiliated with the Dental Council of India. Out of these 76 are government dental college.

Number of Dental laboratories in India are around 5000.

REGISTERED PRACTITIONERS IN INDIA

India has 1,80,000 registered dental graduates, and 80,000 are actively practicing dentists. 99% of the dental market in India is private. Over 90% of dentists work in and around major cities

CONCLUSION:

The dental market scenario in India is promising and has shown significant growth in recent years. Factors such as increasing awareness about oral health, rising disposable incomes, and a growing middle-class population have contributed to the expansion of the dental industry. India’s dental market is witnessing a shift towards more advanced dental treatments and technologies. There is a growing demand for cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, and other specialized dental procedures. This trend is driven by the desire for aesthetic improvements, improved oral hygiene, and an aging population seeking dental care.

However, challenges remain in the dental market, such as the uneven distribution of dental professionals across rural and urban areas, limited insurance coverage for dental treatments, and the need for more dental education and awareness programs. Overcoming these challenges will be crucial for the sustained growth of the dental market in India.

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