Dental Tourism Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024-2029)

Dental Tourism Market Analysis

The Dental Tourism Market size is estimated at USD 6.51 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 15.04 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 18.24% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Dental tourism involves traveling to various countries for dental care, often to take advantage of lower costs, high-quality treatments, or shorter wait times. Popular destinations include Mexico, Thailand, Hungary, and India, where dental services are often more affordable without compromising quality. Factors like advanced technology, skilled professionals, and attractive travel packages contribute to the appeal of dental tourism.

The rising prevalence of dental diseases and the high cost of dental care in developed countries are the main factors anticipated to boost the growth of the dental tourism market over the forecast period. For instance, in May 2024, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee chairman stated that dental implants in America could cost about USD 5,500 compared to around USD 850 in Mexico, USD 800 in Costa Rica, and USD 450 in India. This data showed a significant cost difference between the United States and other countries like India. Thus, the dental tourism market is expected to increase due to countries' high-cost differences.

The rising burden of dental diseases is also expected to fuel growth in the market as it increases the movement of patients to more affordable countries. For instance, as per the March 2023 update of the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 3 out of 4 people were living with oral disorders, and 2 billion adults were estimated to have caries of permanent teeth worldwide. Hence, the high burden of dental diseases is expected to boost the dental tourism market further over the forecast period. The expansion of dental clinics in various countries for the dental tourism industry is expected to propel the market’s growth over the forecast period. For instance, in February 2024, Smile Team Turkey expanded its dental clinic with cutting-edge dental technologies in Antalya, intending to revolutionize the dental tourism industry in Turkey. Thus, these dental clinics with cutting-edge dental technologies increase the demand for dental treatments, boosting the dental tourism market’s growth in various countries.

The dental tourism market is expected to grow owing to the high cost of dental procedures in developed countries, the high burden of dental diseases, and the availability of advanced treatment services in countries with dental tourism infrastructure. However, problems related to patient follow-up, post-procedure complications, and issues related to the transfer of medical records are expected to restrain the growth of the dental tourism market over the coming five years.

Dental Tourism Market Trends

Restorative Treatment by Treatment Type is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period

Dental Tourism Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, dental tourism refers to individuals traveling abroad to receive medical treatments related to oral health, such as routine checkups, dental implants, braces, and teeth whitening.

The dental tourism market is segmented into treatment type, providers, and geography. By treatment type, the market is segmented into preventive treatment, restorative treatment, oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS), and others. The other types include orthodontics and dental bonding. By providers, the market is segmented into hospitals, multi-specialty clinics, and others. The other providers include dental clinics and dental laboratories. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America. The report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally. Market sizing and forecasts were made for each segment based on value (USD).