FMS Dental Hospitals Planned to Expand Services with Neuromuscular Dentistry

FMS Dental Hospitals recently announced the launch of its new specialty, neuromuscular dentistry, which will address jaw movement problems, sleep disturbances, orofacial pain, and related abnormalities. FMS Dental Hospital offers several advanced diagnostic imaging tools, such as 3D CBCT scans, digital radiography, Tek-Scan, jaw vibration analysis, and electromyography. These tools can efficiently diagnose and treat patients by examining occlusion, muscle activity, biting forces, and nerve function to provide personalized dental solutions to patients. This dental hospital includes highly experienced and globally certified Temporomandibular joint experts who precisely treat several patients. With the applications of this cutting-edge technology, experts can diagnose and treat neuromuscular diseases of the face.

Dental Services Market Size

Data from the Precedence Research report indicates that the global dental services market size was USD 453.44 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach around USD 731.59 billion by 2033, with a remarkable CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2033.

According to the Impact and Policy Research Institute, India has the highest number of dentists globally and ranks second. About three lakhs are registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI). The National Dental Commission Act proposed to set up the National Dental Commission, the Dental Advisory Council, and three autonomous boards to regulate education and dentistry standards. This act empowers three autonomous boards, including the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Education Board, the Dental Assessment and Rating Board, and the Ethics and Dental Registration Board, which carry out specific assigned functions and contribute to a regulatory framework.

According to the World Health Organization, over 95% of adults in India are affected by dental caries, and 50% of adults carry periodontal diseases. Oral diseases are highly prevalent in Kerala, and the prevalence rates include 37 to 69% of dental caries, 65 to 78% of periodontal diseases, and oral cancer accounts per one lakh population.

In India, about 60-65% of the general population is affected by dental caries, and dental diseases are the most significant health burden. According to the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 5-10% of public spending is utilized for dental care in developed countries. Data from a cross-sectional survey in 2024 on the utilization of dental services among the aged population by the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry reveals the proportion of elders affected by several diseases and utilized dental services. There were 45.1%of endocrine, 44.4% of circulatory problems, and 34.4% of musculoskeletal disorders in people who had suffered and used the services. As per several systematic reviews, the prevalence rates of dental diseases include 54.16% of dental caries, 49.6% of early childhood caries, and 51%of periodontal diseases, respectively.

National Indian Health Board Funding Opportunities Offered for Tribes

Sr. No.	Title of the Funding	Number of Awards, and Funding Amount
1.	Building Tribal Providers and Patient Capacity for Addressing Opioid Misuse Prevention and Treatment	Up to 6 awards: up to $15,000 each
2.	Dental Health Aide Therapy: Tribal Colleges and Universities	2 awards of $15,000 each
3.	Dental Health Aide Therapy: Implementation	3 awards of $25,000 each
4.	Dental Health Aide Therapy: Education and Outreach	3 awards of $25,000 each
5.	Tribal COVID-19 Response Telehealth	18 awards of $10,000 each
6.	Supporting Tribes to Increase Commercial Tobacco Cessation	Up to 8 awards: up to $10,000 each
7.	Strong Systems, Stronger Communities	Performance Improvement: 5 awards, $12,000 Self-Assessment: 4 awards, $3,000 each
8.	Climate Ready Tribes Mini-Grant	3 awards, $5,000 each
9.	Climate Ready Tribes	3 awards, $50,000 each