Asda and Colgate Plans to Donate 70k Dental Kits to Schools

Asda and Colgate announced to donate 70k dental kits to school children living in most deprived parts of the UK to help them fight against tooth decay problems. These dental kits consist of toothpaste, a toothbrush, an educational leaflet, and a brushing chart for school children. This initiative helped donate dental kits to almost 1,600 schools nationwide. There will be access to the Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures School Program, which is aligned to the National Curriculum.

Dental 3D Printing Market Size

According to Precedence Research’s Report, the global dental 3D printing market was USD 3.12 billion in 2023, estimated at USD 3.94 billion in 2024, and is predicted to reach around USD 41.09 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 26.41% from 2024 to 2034.

CDCP Expands Dental Care Access for Millions in Canada

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is expected to be the most opportunistic for up to 9 million Canadian residents to access dental services at affordable costs. In this largest social program in Canada, over 2,494,877 were approved applicants, and over 751,048 approved applicants received care. The total number of oral health providers participating in the Canadian Dental Care Plan was 20,963 caregivers. The Government of Canada provides benefits such as child benefits, employment insurance, dental coverage, pensions, and benefits for housing, assistance for students, families, people with disabilities, and even after a death. The CDCP program offers dental coverage for seniors aged 65 and above, children under 18, and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate. The federal government supports the CDCP program to offer dental coverage for uninsured Canadians with a family net income of less than $90,000.

The Interim Canada Dental Benefit provides dental care to children under the age of 12 and this initiative has already supported over 45,000 children. Over 2 million applications from seniors have been approved for the CDCP program, and many are receiving dental care. Since June 2024, the Canadian Dental Care Plan continued its expansion by including children under 18 and people with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate. Canada’s tax system can collaborate with wealthy people who can pay their fair share for investments in health and prosperity for all age groups.

U.S. Dental 3D Printing Market Size

The U.S. dental 3D printing market size was USD 910 million in 2023 and is expected to hit around USD 12,250 million by 2034, registering a remarkable CAGR of 26.66% from 2024 to 2034.

The additional oral health services for seniors through the CDCP program include annual oral cancer screenings, specialized treatments for dry mouth conditions, radiographs as needed based on risk assessment, interdental brushes or floss, and prescription strength mouthwashes for gum disease. In Canada, there are grants for additional services, subsidies for preventive products, incentives for remote area care, funding for educational programs, and training providers to treat seniors. The CDCP program also offers incentives for oral health professionals with increased fees for care in personal care homes. Supplementary preventive products include fluoridated toothpaste or gel, electric toothbrushes, or adaptive devices incorporating clinical oral health services, including fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride.