NADL's Vision 21: Jam-Packed with Market Insights and Practical Strategies

“The demographics of the industry bode well for the future. Lab productivity will increase as will overall lab production,” said Bob Ganley, CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent, during his State of the Industry presentation at the NADL’s Vision 21 meeting in Las Vegas in January. 

Saying that “dentistry is in a premium position in healthcare,” Ganley explained that the global dental market grew 2.5% in 2017, with emerging markets such as Mexico, Brazil, India, Russia and China growing at 6%. He elaborated on key product growth trends for the upcoming year: he predicts double-digit growth in orthodontic aligners, intraoral scanner sales and digital dentures. As for direct restorations, he forecasts better-than-average market growth for crown and bridge and all-ceramic restorations.Please Log In or Sign Up (it's free) to read the rest of this article