The ADA Foundation Launches “Give Veterans A Smile” Program

The American Dental Association Foundation announced its new initiative on October 17-19 2024 to address the oral health needs of the patients. This program invites dentists to provide their long-term dental care services to the veterans. It also supports funding and access to services by collecting required data. The resources will be provided to the dentists to help them offer free dental services to the veterans. There are national partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events to help underserved veterans who need dental care.

Dental Floss Market Size

According to Precedence Research’s Report, the global dental floss market size was USD 661.57 million in 2023 and is predicted to grow around USD 1,224.48 million by 2033, with a remarkable growth to USD 703.58 million in 2024 expanding at a CAGR of 6.35% from 2024 to 2033.

According to Forbes, dental implants can cost from $3,000 to $4,500 per tooth in 2023. About 68.5% of Americans do not have dental insurance but some of the good plans include Credee payment plans and dental grants for low-income adults and individuals. Dental flossing can work effectively along with toothbrushing to remove plaques and can reach bristles that are hard-to-reach areas between the teeth. As per Delta Dental Indiana’s report on flossing, by skipping dental flossing, about 40% of the surface area of teeth can be missed while cleaning.

The 2023 financial results report of Henry Schein’s third quarter of 2023 states that the total net sales for the quarter were $3.2 billion which is an increase of 3.1% as compared to the third quarter of 2022. The global dental sales were $1.9 billion which is a 5.4% increase from the previous period of the year 2022. About 0.3% of sales was increased in local currencies for the global dental consumable merchandise internal sales. Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., Procter and Gamble, HRB Brand, and Colgate-Palmolive Company are some of the leading industrial players in the dental floss market.

Dental Grants for Low-Income Adults

Sr. No.	Name of the Grant	Specification
1.	Medicaid	A joint program supported by the federal and state governments. It provides medical coverage including consultation fees, hospital stays, prescription medication costs, and preventive care.
2.	Dental Grants for Veterans	These are supported by the Dental Lifeline Network in collaboration with the ADA Foundation. These grants are intended for underserved communities, low-income individuals, and families.
3.	Dental Grants for Seniors by ADA Foundation	These are supported by local community health centers by providing dental subsidies to elderly people who are in need. The ADA in partnership with non-profit organizations offers dental care assistance to seniors aged 62 and above.

In the U.S., the dental floss market size is calculated at USD 203.43 million in 2023 and is expected to hit around USD 381.12 million by 2033, with a remarkable growth to USD 218.99 million in 2024 estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.47% from 2024 to 2033.

India’s 2024-25 Budget Boosts Healthcare Access

India’s Union Budget 2024-2025 aims to transform the healthcare sector by increasing digital infrastructure. For this purpose, there is a revised health expenditure of Rs. 89,287 Crores (US$ 10.70 billion) to raise accessibility and to support innovations in healthcare services. The Indian Government sets goals to develop India as a global healthcare hub and plans to increase public health spending to 2.5% of the country’s GDP by 2025. Some of the major healthcare industrial organizations include the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Healthcare Federation, and the Indian Dental Association. Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad are the major healthcare centers in India.