High growth forecast for global dental laboratories market

Dental Tribune International

Thu. 12. March 2026

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., US: The increasingly digitalised delivery of oral care is supporting sustained growth in dental laboratories. A new report by MarketsandMarkets, a global research and consultancy firm, forecasts over 7% annual growth until 2030 in the global market for dental laboratory products and services. In addition to demographic trends, the increasing adoption of digital dentistry tools by dental support organisations (DSOs) is a key factor expected to drive growth.

According to a company press release, the global dental laboratories market was valued at US$9.2 billion in 2025 (€7.8 billion^*) and is projected to reach US$13.1 billion by 2030. This increase represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% and would exceed the market’s most recent five-year CAGR across reports by various firms of between 5% and 6%.^**

Dental support organisations lead laboratory growth

Growth in the market is expected to be driven by several factors. The report identifies ageing populations and increasing edentulism as key trends and cites continued development of advanced digital dentistry technologies and dental tourism as major growth drivers. Within the market, individual CAGRs for the software and orthodontics segments are expected to be even higher, forecast at 10.9% and 12.2%, respectively.

By consumer type, DSOs are expected to exhibit the highest growth. This is attributed to the expansion of large dental groups and the consequent increase in the volume of laboratory work, as well as DSOs’ strong purchasing power and their growing adoption of digital dentistry technologies. The report notes that the continued expansion of DSO networks across North America, Europe and parts of the Asia-Pacific region is therefore expected to support further growth in laboratory demand.

Asia-Pacific is leading regional dental laboratory growth

Regionally, Asia-Pacific is forecast to experience the highest growth rate in the coming years. This trend is being driven by improving healthcare infrastructure, rising dental expenditure and a large patient population with unmet treatment needs. Furthermore, increasing interest in cosmetic dentistry and the expansion of dental tourism—particularly in countries such as India, Thailand and Malaysia—are expected to contribute to market development.

Furthermore, laboratories and clinics across the region are rapidly adopting digital technologies such as intra-oral scanners and CAD/CAM systems, specifically 3D printing. Combined with comparatively cost-efficient laboratory services and a growing number of dental clinics and training institutions, these factors are expected to support strong market expansion across Asia-Pacific.

Cost remains the greatest barrier

Despite the positive outlook, the report highlights several market constraints. The high investment required for advanced technologies—such as milling units, 3D printers and intra-oral scanners—remains a significant barrier, particularly for smaller laboratories. In addition, the cost of high-end restorations can limit patient access in more price-sensitive markets. In many countries, inconsistent or limited reimbursement for laboratory-produced restorations further restricts demand, especially in developing and lower-income regions.

The report can be accessed here.

Editorial note:

^* Calculated on the OANDA platform for 31 December 2025.

^** Reported estimates for the global dental laboratories market vary substantially owing to differences in market scope and methodology. MarketsandMarkets defines the market in terms of dental laboratory materials, equipment and software, whereas other market research firms also segment it by laboratory service or prosthetic categories.

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Dental Laboratory

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CAD/CAM Dental business Dental laboratory Dental software Dental support organisations Digital dental technologies Market research Orthodontics

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