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  DENTAL SURGICAL EQUIPMENT
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Dental Surgical Equipment in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, & Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-Oral Video Camera, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, & Burs), and Infection Control Equipment. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 293 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A-dec, Inc., BioLase Technology, Inc., Danaher Corporation, Gendex Dental Systems, KaVo Dental GmbH, Sybron Dental Specialties, DCI International, Marus Dental International, Dentsply International, Inc., Dentsply-Maillefer, Henry Schein, Inc., Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc., Gnatus International Ltda, NSK Nakanishi, Inc., Patterson Dental, Planmeca Oy, and Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-3324  PAGES:    602
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  293  MARKET DATA TABLES:   87
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  DENTAL SURGICAL EQUIPMENT (Complete Report) Pages : 602   | $3950
   Study reliability and reporting limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data interpretation & reporting level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative techniques & analytics.....I-3
Product definitions and scope of study.....I-3
  
   Definitions.....I-4
Dental instrument delivery systems units.....I-4
Digital X-ray systems.....I-4
Dental lasers.....I-4
Dental chairs.....I-4
Dental stools.....I-4
Intra-oral cameras.....I-4
  
   Dental hand instruments.....I-5
Forceps.....I-5
Pliers.....I-5
Broaches.....I-5
Cutting instruments.....I-5
Burs.....I-5
Infection control equipment.....I-5
  
   Industry Overview.....II-1
A Highly Fragmented Industry.....II-1
Dental Care – A Growing Market.....II-1
Dental Insurance Gaining Prominence.....II-1
An Insight into the World Market.....II-1
1$100
   The United States: World Leader.....II-2
Asia-Pacific and Latin America: Witnessing Rapid Growth.....II-2
Competitive Analysis.....II-2
A Highly Fragmented Industry.....II-2
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   Table 1: Leading Manufacturers in the Global Dental market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Dentsply, Danaher, 3M/ESPE, Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Ivoclar, GC Corp, Heraeus Kulzer, Align Technology and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-3
Dentsply Leads the Market.....II-3
Factors Determining Success for Individual Companies: Rating on a Scale of
  1-10.....II-3
Race for Top Position in Distribution.....II-3
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   Dental Equipment Market.....II-4
Table 2: Global Dental Equipment Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Player – Danaher, Sirona, Planmeca, A-dec and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-4
Global Dental Equipment Market Landscape: Key Players Across Select Segments -
  Digital X-rays, Imaging Systems, Treatment Units, Lights, Hand Pieces, Film
    X-rays, Laser Units and Intraoral Cameras.....II-4
1$400
   Major Factors Impacting the Dental Market.....II-5
Rating on a Scale of 1-10.....II-5
Increasing and Aging Population.....II-5
Table 3: The 65 + Population Trend in Developed Countries: 1960, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2020 and 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
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   Demand for Dental Procedures.....II-6
Prevention is Better than Cure.....II-6
Infection Control: A High Growth Area.....II-6
Marked by Strategic Alliances.....II-6
New Technology Gaining Wider Acceptance.....II-6
Going High-tech – Attracting Customers.....II-6
1$100
   Coverage by Dental Plans.....II-7
Extensive Cost Containment.....II-7
Rise in Demand for Low-cost Lasers.....II-7
Lasers Find New Applications on Soft Tissue Indications.....II-7
1$100
   Select Dental Surgical Equipment - A Review.....II-8
Dental Instrument Delivery Systems Units.....II-8
Mobile Dental Units.....II-8
Stationary Dental Units.....II-8
X-Ray Systems.....II-8
1$100
   Digital X-ray System.....II-9
Dental Lasers.....II-9
1$100
   Dental Chairs.....II-10
Dental Stools.....II-10
Intra-oral Cameras.....II-10
Dental Hand Instruments.....II-10
Forceps.....II-10
1$100
   Pliers.....II-11
Broaches.....II-11
Cutting Instruments.....II-11
Burs.....II-11
Others.....II-11
1$100
   Infection Control Equipment.....II-12
Dental Supplies.....II-12
1$100
   Distribution.....II-13
No Crowd is Too Big.....II-13
Factors Influencing the Purchasing Decision of a Buyer.....II-13
Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions.....II-13
Dental Products Market: A Classification.....II-13
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   First Tier Markets.....II-14
Second Tier Markets.....II-14
Third Tier Markets.....II-14
Branches in Dentistry.....II-14
Prosthodontics.....II-14
Endodontics.....II-14
Orthodontics.....II-14
1$100
   Periodontics.....II-15
Periodontal Disease and its Treatment.....II-15
Treatment Procedure.....II-15
Scaling and Root Planning (SRP).....II-15
1$100
   Air Abrasion Systems.....II-16
Digital X-ray Systems.....II-16
Image Management Systems.....II-16
Cosmetic Imaging.....II-16
1$100
   A-dec Introduces Decade Plus Chair Integrated with Radius Delivery System.....II-17
Sirona Dental Systems Launches Dental Communication Platform.....II-17
Dentsply Launches New EndoActivator System.....II-17
1$100
   Aribex Introduces NOMAD Pro Dental X-ray System.....II-18
Gendex® Rolls Out Gendex expert® DC Intraoral X-Ray.....II-18
Planmeca Rolls Out New Planmeca ProOne Panoramic X-ray Unit.....II-18
Sirona Unveils New MC XL and Enhanced CEREC 3D Software.....II-18
1$100
   Miltex Introduces Miltex Silicone Mirror Handles.....II-19
Sirona Unveils Sirolux F Heliodent DS Combination Light and X-Ray System.....II-19
Sirona Launches New Enhanced Stools Line for Dentists and Assistants.....II-19
Sirona Dental Systems Rolls Out New SIROLUX F Track Mounted Light System.....II-19
1$100
   BioLase Introduces New Dental Laser.....II-20
BioLase Introduces New "810 Model" Diode Laser.....II-20
A-dec Introduces New Modules for Preference ICC System.....II-20
A-dec|W&H Introduces New High Speed Attachment, Synea WA-99LT.....II-20
1$100
   A-dec®|W&H Launches Handpieces with LED.....II-21
Hu-Friedy Introduces New Symmetry IQ Power Scaling Device.....II-21
Hu-Friedy Unveils New Periodontal Instrument, Y-ME Curette.....II-21
1$100
   Hu-Friedy Unveils Chu's Proportion Gauge.....II-22
Kavo Dental Introduces Novel X-ray System.....II-22
KaVo Launches the Latest Handpiece.....II-22
KaVo Unveils GENTLEray 980.....II-22
1$100
   KaVo Launches Handpiece 2063 for KEY Laser 3.....II-23
MICRO-MEGA Unveils T-Cleanol®.....II-23
Sirona Introduces SIROEndo Pocket.....II-23
Sirona Introduces New Intraoral Sensor System.....II-23
1$100
   Sirona Introduces New inLab MC XL Milling Machine.....II-24
Sirona Launches SIROEndo System.....II-24
Planmeca Rolls Out New ProMax 3D X-ray Unit.....II-24
Kodak Unveils New ILUMA Cone-Beam CT Scanner.....II-24
A-dec Introduces Radius Performer.....II-24
1$100
   Sirona Introduces Three Dimensional X-ray Imaging System.....II-25
Miltex Introduces New Dental Implant Hand Instruments.....II-25
Miltex Introduces New Forceps.....II-25
1$100
   A-dec Launches Sopro® Intraoral Cameras from Acteon.....II-26
A-dec Integrates New Satelec SP Newtron Ultrasonic Scaler into Delivery
  Systems.....II-26
Sirona Introduces SIROTorque L+ Brushless Electric Motor System in the US.....II-26
Inventors Develop Chair for Dental Treatment.....II-26
1$100
   A-dec Incorporates New Satelec® Mini LED Curing Light into Delivery Systems.....II-27
Lumenis Unveils New OpusDuo AquaLite Dental Laser System Across US.....II-27
HOYA ConBio Launches VersaWave™ Erbium: YAG All Tissue Dental Laser.....II-27
Dentsply/Caulk Launches TPH™3 Micro Matrix.....II-27
Ivoclar Vivadent Launches Optra™ Line of Accessories.....II-27
1$100
   Garrison Launches G-Force Diamond Burs.....II-28
Sirona Launches Advanced Digital Panoramic X-Ray Systems.....II-28
1$100
   Henry Schein Completes Acquisition of Minerva Dental.....II-29
Lantis to Establish a Joint Venture with Laser Energetics.....II-29
Biolase’s Former Senior Officials Establish Technology4Medicine.....II-29
1$100
   Tony Riso Company Acquires Acushy Line of Dental Hand Instrument Grips.....II-30
3M to Take Over IMTEC Corp.....II-30
DENTSPLY Takes Over Sultan Healthcare.....II-30
1$100
   Henry Schein Takes Over Becker-Parkin’s Special Markets and Full-Service
  Businesses.....II-31
Onex Takes Over the Health Group of Kodak.....II-31
Whip Mix Takes Over ARdent International.....II-31
Henry Schein Inks an Agreement with DEXIS.....II-31
1$100
   SheerVision Enters into a Distribution Agreement with Marco D'Polo.....II-32
3M Announces Acquisition of AbzilIndústria e Comércio.....II-32
Astra Tech Completes Acquisition of Atlantis Components.....II-32
1$100
   Zimmer Holdings Acquires Dental Equipment Company, Diadent.....II-33
Crosstex International Acquires Prophy Angle Maker, ‘Twist 2 It’.....II-33
EG Capital Completes Acquisition of Water Pik.....II-33
Darby to Take Over Becker-Parkin Dental Supply.....II-33
Sirona Dental Systems Takes Over Blue X Imaging SRL.....II-33
1$100
   Patterson Extends Distribution Agreement with Sirona.....II-34
Miltex Acquires Welch Allyn’s DenLite Product.....II-34
Cantel Medical Completes the Acquisition of Strong Dental Products.....II-34
1$100
   Biolin Acquires the Remaining Stake in Integration Diagnostics.....II-35
Miltex Dental Acquires DenLite System from Welch Allyn.....II-35
3M Completes the Acquisition of Brontes Technologies.....II-35
1$100
   Zila Takes Over Professional Dental Technologies.....II-36
National Dentex Announces Acquisition of Keller Group.....II-36
Sirona Expands Partnership with UNC Chapel.....II-36
1$100
   Henry Schein Enters into a Distribution Deal with Imaging Sciences.....II-37
Young Innovations Acquires Microbrush.....II-37
Integration Diagnostics Enters into Distribution Agreement with Osstem.....II-37
1$100
   Sopro Acquires Comeg.....II-38
Sirona Dental Systems Merges with Schick Technologies.....II-38
HealthpointCapital Acquires BioHorizons.....II-38
MicroDental Laboratories Takes Over BecDen Dental Laboratory.....II-38
Warburg Pincus Acquires Assets of Dental Business of IsoTis.....II-38
1$100
   DENTSPLY Acquires Minority Stake in Materialise Dental.....II-39
Discus Dental Acquires LightSpeed.....II-39
NADX Acquires Impact Dental.....II-39
3M Unitek in Deal to Distribute IMTEC’s Ortho-Implant Device System.....II-39
BIOLASE in Strategic Alliance with P&G for Commercializing Products.....II-39
1$100
   Danaher Completely Acquires Sybron Dental Specialties.....II-40
Patterson Acquires Accu-Bite in an All-Cash Transaction.....II-40
Microtech and Dynamic Dental to Distribute PKB Dental Products.....II-40
Syneron in a New Dental Laser Company.....II-40
1$100
   Xograph Deploys Planmeca Proline XC Dental X-Ray System at a UK Hospital.....II-41
Henry Schein Acquires Euro Dental Holding GmbH.....II-41
Sirona Acquires Nitram Dental.....II-41
Sirona Acquires Stake in Sirona Equipos.....II-41
Planmeca Oy Acquires Dental Union BV.....II-41
Henry Schein Acquires DentalMV GmbH.....II-41
1$100
   Sirona Establishes New Chinese Subsidiary.....II-42
Dentsply Sells Gendex Equipment Business.....II-42
Danaher Corporation Acquires KaVo.....II-42
Sirona Establishes New Sales Division.....II-42
1$100
   A-dec, Inc. (USA).....II-43
BIOLASE Technology, Inc (USA).....II-43
Danaher Corporation (USA).....II-43
Gendex Dental Systems (USA).....II-43
1$100
   KaVo Dental GmbH (Germany).....II-44
Sybron Dental Specialties (USA).....II-44
DCI International (USA).....II-44
Marus Dental International (USA).....II-44
Dentsply International, Inc. (USA).....II-44
1$100
   Dentsply-Maillefer.....II-45
Henry Schein, Inc. (USA).....II-45
Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc. (USA).....II-45
1$100
   Gnatus International Ltda (Brazil).....II-46
NSK Nakanishi, Inc. (Japan).....II-46
Patterson Dental (USA).....II-46
Planmeca Oy (Finland).....II-46
1$100
   Sirona Dental Systems, Inc (USA).....II-47
1$100
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$400
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$400
   Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$400
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$400
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$400
   Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units by Product Segment - Mobile Instrument Delivery System Units and Stationary Instrument Delivery System Units Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units by Product Segment - Mobile Instrument Delivery System Units and Stationary Instrument Delivery System Units Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53
1$400
   Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mobile Instrument Delivery System Units and Stationary Instrument Delivery System Units for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....II-54
1$400
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Digital Dental X-Ray Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$400
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Digital Dental X-Ray Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$400
   Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Digital Dental X-Ray Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Marketsfor Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$400
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Lasers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$400
   Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Dental Lasers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$400
   Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Lasers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$400
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Chairs & Stools by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$400
   Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Dental Chairs & Stools by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$400
   Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Chairs & Stools by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$400
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Intra-oral Video Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$400
   Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Intra-oral Video Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$400
   Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Intra-oral Video Cameras by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$400
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Hand Instruments by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$400
   Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Dental Hand Instruments by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$400
   Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Hand Instruments by Product Segment – Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments and Burs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69

Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Dental Hand Instruments by Product Segment – Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments and Burs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69
1$400
   Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Hand Instruments by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$400
   Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Hand Instruments by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments and Burs for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$400
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Infection Control Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$400
   Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Dental Infection Control Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$400
   Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Infection Control Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$400
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Trends in the Dental Equipment & Supplies Market.....III-1
Decline in the Number of Dentists.....III-1
Dental Practitioners Seeking High Technology Products.....III-1
1$75
   Baby Boomers – A Significant Market Opportunity.....III-2
Table 34: Population in the US: Over 65 Age Group Numbers in Millions for Years 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 and 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Demand for Cosmetic Procedures to Increase.....III-2
Imaging Products Demand to Increase.....III-2
1$250
   Proposed Increase in Dental Insurance Leads to Increased Demand for Dental
  Services.....III-3
Table 35: US Dental Market: Percentage of Private Health Insurance in Dental Service Payments for 2005, 1990, 1980 and 1970 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Substantial Growth in the Infection Control Equipment Market.....III-3
Demand for Dental Procedures.....III-3
Leading Players.....III-3
1$250
   Table 36: Leading Players in the US Dental Chair Market (2000 & 2004) – Market Shares for A-Dec, DentalEZ, and Others (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 37: Leading Players in the US Intraoral X-Ray Units Market (2005) – Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Gendex, Sirona, Planmeca, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Dental Products - Export Scenario.....III-4
1$250
   Dental Distribution Market.....III-5
Market Scenario.....III-5
Product Launches.....III-5
7$525
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1210$550
   Key Players.....III-224$300
   B. Market Analytics.....III-26
Table 38: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$250
   Table 39: US Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-271$250
   Table 40: US 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Factors Fueling Growth of Dental Products.....III-29
New Technologies Spur Dental Equipment Demand.....III-29
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-29
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-31
Table 41: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary) X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$250
   Table 42: Canadian Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$250
   Table 43: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-34
Dental Equipment Market in Japan.....III-34
Japanese Imports Dominated by the United States.....III-34
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-34
1$75
   Key Player.....III-35
B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$250
   Table 45: Japanese Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-361$250
   Table 46: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$250
   Market Analysis.....III-38
Table 47: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$250
   Table 48: European Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-391$250
   Table 49: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$250
   Table 50: European Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$250
   Table 51: European 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-421$250
   Table 52: European 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-44
Market Overview.....III-44
Domestic Production.....III-44
Imports Scenario.....III-44
1$75
   Product Launch.....III-45
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-45
Key Player.....III-45
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-46
Table 53: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$250
   Table 54: French Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-471$250
   Table 55: French 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-49
Largest Market in Europe.....III-49
Market Overview.....III-49
Table 56: Dental Market in Germany: Number of Dentists for Years 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$250
   Lucrative Market for Foreign Investments.....III-50
Product Launches.....III-50
4$300
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-541$75
   Key Player.....III-551$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-56
Table 57: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$250
   Table 58: German Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-571$250
   Table 59: German 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-59
Dental Market Scenario.....III-59
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 60: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$250
   Table 61: Italian Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$250
   Table 62: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-63
An Overview.....III-63
Competitive Scenario.....III-63
Table 63: Leading Players in the UK Endodontics Instrument Industry (2004) – Percentage Share by Value Sales for Maillefer, Kerr, Micro Mega, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
Statistics – Dental Fraternity.....III-63
1$250
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-641$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-65
Table 64: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$250
   Table 65: UK Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-661$250
   Table 66: UK 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-68
Focus on Select Markets.....III-68
Bulgaria.....III-68
Czech Republic.....III-68
Denmark.....III-68
An Overview.....III-68
1$75
   Promotional Channels.....III-69
Exports & Imports.....III-69
Finland.....III-69
Hungary.....III-69
Kazakhstan.....III-69
1$75
   Table 67: Kazakhstan Imports of Dental Equipment and Supplies (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Country for Germany, Russia, the United States, China, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
Norway.....III-70
Imports Market.....III-70
Market Statistics.....III-70
1$250
   Poland.....III-71
Competition.....III-71
Romania.....III-71
1$75
   Imports Market.....III-72
Russia.....III-72
Spain.....III-72
Domestic Production.....III-72
Sweden.....III-72
1$75
   Switzerland.....III-73
Production.....III-73
Product Launches.....III-73
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-741$75
   Key Player Review.....III-75
Planmeca Oy (Finland).....III-75
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-76
Table 68: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$250
   Table 69: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-771$250
   Table 70: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-79
Flourishing Asian Dental Market.....III-79
Focus on Key Markets.....III-79
Australia.....III-79
Relies Largely on Imports ........III-79
Elaborate Dental Coverage .....III-79
Meager Domestic Production.....III-79
1$75
   Favorable Trade Climate.....III-80
Substantial Imports.....III-80
China.....III-80
Industry Overview.....III-80
Table 71: Chinese Dental Equipment Market (2000 & 2004) – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company – Shanghai Fimet Dental Equipment Co., Bayer-Shanghai Dental Co., Shuzhou Victory Co., Southwest Medical Devices Manufactory, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$250
   Imports Scenario.....III-81
Table 72: China Dental Equipment Imports (2001 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown by Country for US, Germany, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$250
   Table 73: Chinese Imports of Dental Drill Engines in 2002 & 2003: Breakdown of Imports Value by Geographic Region for Austria, Germany, Japan, Switzerland,and United States (Value in US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82

Table 74: Chinese Imports of Dentists'Chairs with Dental Equipment in 2002 & 2003: Breakdown of Imports Value by Geographic Region for Germany, Italy, Japan, and United States (Value in US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$250
   Table 75: Chinese Imports of Dental Instruments & Appliances in 2002 & 2003: Breakdown of Imports Value by Geographic Region for Germany, Japan, Switzerland and United States (Value in US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83

Table 76: Chinese Imports of Dental X-Ray Apparatus in 2002 & 2003: Breakdown of Imports Value by Geographic Region for Finland, Germany, Japan, and United States (Value in US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
1$250
   India.....III-84
Overview.....III-84
Growth Drivers.....III-84
Leading Players.....III-84
1$75
   Market Entry.....III-85
Korea.....III-85
Burgeoning Growth in Dental Clinics.....III-85
Major Products in Demand.....III-85
1$75
   Imports & Exports.....III-86
Philippines.....III-86
Taiwan.....III-86
1$75
   Rise in Exports.....III-87
Thailand.....III-87
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-87
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-88
Table 77: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88
1$250
   Table 78: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-891$250
   Table 79: Asia Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-91
Saudi Arabia.....III-91
Highly Lucrative.....III-91
Israel.....III-91
Overview.....III-91
1$75
   Competitive Analysis.....III-92
Outlook.....III-92
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-92
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-93
Table 80: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Dental Surgical Equipment by Product Segment - Dental Instrument Delivery System Units (Mobile, Stationary), Digital X-ray Systems, Dental Lasers, Chairs & Stools, Intra-oral Video Cameras, Dental Hand Instruments (Forceps, Pliers, Broaches, Cutting Instruments, Burs) and Infection Control Equipment Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Ye