ADA Forsyth Gets Grant for AI-Driven Dental Fillings

The National Institute of Oral and Craniofacial Research awarded the ADA Forsyth Institute a $6.2 million grant to develop next-generation smart materials for dental fillings with the integration of artificial intelligence. The implementation of artificial intelligence for oral health research improves the development and testing process. This new grant will create materials for filling by replacing the amalgam.

Dental Market Size

As highlighted in a recent Precedence Research’s report, the global dental market size is calculated at USD 39.66 billion in 2024 and is projected to surpass around USD 121.22 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 11.82% from 2024 to 2034.

Technological advancements such as robotic arms and 3D imaging help carry out dental procedures more easily. These advancements help enhance the efficiency and precision of dental procedures and improve patient experience and clinical outcomes. In addition, Pearl, the global leader in dental AI solutions, announced its first AI-powered clinical calibration and training tool for educators, providers, and payors that will help users with X-ray evaluation. It also includes features like detection diagnosis treatment planning and provides customized benchmark solutions.

U.S. Dental Market Size

The U.S. dental market size is evaluated at USD 11.60 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach around USD 36.15 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 12.02% from 2024 to 2034.

The Canadian dental care plan reached over 1,000,000 people, aiding individuals with dental care services at lower cost. The plan is available to seniors aged 65 and above, children under 18, and adults with a federal disability tax credit certificate that saved over $730 on dental bills and reached a vast population.

Rising geriatric population, high demand for cosmetic dentistry, technological advancements in dental solutions, such as digital radiography and laser dentistry, and government initiatives are contributing to dental market expansion. The government of Maharashtra has declared dental treatment to be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya and Mahatma Phule Jan Aarogya schemes, which will broaden coverage and provide a range of medical treatments free of cost at government-recognized hospitals.

Leading Manufacturers of the Dental Materials

Sr. no	Name of Company
1	3M
2	Henry Schein Inc
3	SHOFU Inc
4	Align Technology
5	Zimmer Biomet
6	coltene
7	ENVISTA HOLDINGS Corporation
8	VATECH
9	Institut Straumann AG
10	Angelalign Technology Inc