The global dental practice management software market size was estimated at USD 2.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.17% from 2024 to 2030. The market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing dental visits, growing focus & awareness about oral health in Europe & the U.S., and rapid technological advancements. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITEC) Act encourages and accelerates the use of health information technology in the United States.

The adoption of healthcare IT solutions, especially by speciality clinics such as oral practices, is anticipated to grow insurance coverage. These factors are expected to boost the demand for oral services, thereby driving the need for DPM software.

An increase in independent dental practices due to supportive government initiatives about oral health and an increase in dental visits which has witnessed high footfall in recent years. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), 202,304 dentists were practicing in 2023 in the U.S. According to the American Health Policy Institute, the dentist workforce is expected to witness rapid growth, reaching 67 dentists per 100,000 people in 2040. This increase in dental practices can be attributed to increased awareness and demand for dental care over the past few years.

Furthermore, the market is witnessing a surge in new technologies development and integration, including cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Automation of processes enables patients to access various management solutions. For instance, in January 2024, Smilefy, Inc. launched Smilefy 4.0, a 3D smile design software program powered by AI. The software allows dental professionals to create 3D smile designs, generate 3D print-ready models, and offer patients a trial to view their new smiles in advance. This facilitates communication and helps establish realistic expectations.

The high cost of dental procedures in many countries is due to added lawsuits and malpractice insurance costs. Thus, people residing in the U.S. and Canada travel to other countries, such as Mexico and Costa Rica, for cheaper dental care. According to the Costa Rica Star, over 42 % of the total medical tourists in Costa Rica seek dental care, which includes 80% of visitors from the U.S., 10% from Canada, and the rest from Central America and the Caribbean. In addition, dental clinics meet the national and international standards of hygiene & safety in these countries. Moreover, patients save more than 75% on costs for the same service, quality, and materials.

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Regional Insights

North America dominated the market with the revenue share of 40.0% in 2023. This can be attributed to various factors such as supportive government regulations for healthcare Information Technology (IT), high disposable income, and a large geriatric population in the U.S. & Canada. The presence of major players, such as Curve Dental and Henry Schein One, , increasing funding for start-up businesses, and the growing adoption of oral care services by baby boomers are some of the key factors expected to propel market growth in North America.

Key Dental Practice Management Software Company Insights

The market is highly fragmented, with the presence of many country-level players. With the growing elderly population and the need for mobile health, a few smaller competitors are entering the industry and are expected to gain a significant share of the market. Some emerging players in the market are, Dental Intelligence, Inc, Jarvis Analytics, Practice Analytics, ABELMed Inc., and Practice-Web, Inc.

Key Dental Practice Management Software Companies:

The following are the leading companies in the dental practice management software market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.

• Henry Schein, Inc.
• Carestream Dental, LLC
• DentiMax
• Practice-Web, Inc.
• Nextgen Healthcare, Inc.
• ACE Dental Software
• Datacon Dental Systems, Inc.
• CareStack (Good Methods Global Inc.)
• CD Nevco, LLC (Curve Dental)
• Dentiflow

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