United Kingdom Teledentistry Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Software & Services, Hardware), By Delivery Mode (Cloud-based, Web-based), and UK Teledentistry Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Teledentistry Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Teledentistry Market Size Was Estimated at USD 85.6 Million in 2024
• The UK Teledentistry Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 16.02% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Teledentistry Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 438.7 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Teledentistry Market is anticipated to reach USD 438.7 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 16.02% from 2025 to 2035. key drivers driving the market are the growing prevalence of oral health issues including tooth decay, increased awareness of the need of practicing good oral hygiene, and the expanding use of dental insurance coverage.

Market Overview

The UK teledentistry market refers to a subspeciality of telehealth that focusses on using telecommunications technology to provide dental care remotely. Patients who are unable to visit a dental clinic in person can receive dental consultations, examinations, advice, and even treatment through the use of digital communication and information technologies. Access to oral healthcare has increased because to teledentistry and dental virtual visits, particularly in underdeveloped and isolated areas of the UK. Teledentistry has become more popular among patients and medical professionals due to the increase in smartphone usage and the accessibility of free or inexpensive mobile health (mHealth) applications. Significant growth in this industry is being driven by competitive initiatives to increase patient safety and convenience, as well as economical teledentistry technologies. AI diagnostics, VR platforms, and high-resolution intraoral cameras are examples of innovations that improve the quality of remote dental care and patient interaction. Education and scheduling are enhanced via mobile apps. Growing demand is reflected in moderate M&A activity. Regulatory guidelines ensure safety and data security. Even while in-person visits are still crucial, the market is growing due to telehealth and new alternatives, including home kits and mobile units, which are bolstered by regional growth and product approvals. Many dental clinics have been encouraged to include teledentistry into their offerings by the implementation of specialised telehealth legislation, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

In October 2023, the UK government announced a USD 30 million investment in medical technology to alleviate strain on the National Health Service (NHS). This funding aims to promote the use of technologies such as wearable devices and virtual wards for remote patient care, including dental services.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK teledentistry market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom teledentistry market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom teledentistry market.

Driving Factors

The need for teledentistry, which provides remote consultations to address mobility and health issues, is driven by the ageing population. The advantages and uptake of teledentistry are encouraged by raising awareness among patients and dental professionals, which is aided by educational activities. Furthermore, a lack of dentists, particularly in poor and rural areas, encourages market expansion by making care accessible from a distance. By bridging geographical divides, teledentistry guarantees prompt dental care and increases access to oral healthcare in the UK.

Restraining Factors

Regulatory obstacles, data privacy issues, restricted internet connectivity in rural locations, and patient resistance to virtual consultations are some of the main barriers. Widespread adoption and market expansion of teledentistry are further hampered by the preference for in-person dental care and problems with funding. These factors hamper the Teledentistry market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom teledentistry market share is classified into component and delivery mode.

• The software & services segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom teledentistry market is segmented by component into software & services, hardware. Among these, the software & services segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Due to the many dental software and services available, major firms have taken measures, and the use of wirelessly connected care technology in dental healthcare is growing. Throughout the forecast period, the market is expected to be driven by the growing number of consumers using teledentistry software because of its affordability and ease. Furthermore, developments in digital health technology, such as intuitive telehealth platforms, smartphone apps, and AI-powered diagnostic instruments, are improving patient satisfaction and broadening the range of treatments available.

• The cloud-based segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom teledentistry market is segmented by delivery mode into cloud-based, web-based. Among these, the cloud-based segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The emergence of technologically sophisticated cloud-computing teledentistry systems and growing patient and dental professional knowledge of the benefits of using cloud-based software to easily capture and retain health data are some of the causes driving the surge. The segment's expansion is also being fuelled by quick accessibility, high safety assurance, storage, and recovery capacity, as well as huge bandwidth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom teledentistry market and a with comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Koninklijke Philips N.V.
• Patterson Companies, Inc.
• E-Dentech
• Mydentist
• Straight Teeth Direct
• Daisy Health
• Healthhero (Formerly Medvivo)
• Toothfairy App
• SmileDirectClub Inc
• Ordinary Shares
• MouthWatch
• Dentulu
• ToothPic
• Smile Virtual
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom teledentistry market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Teledentistry Market, By Component

• Software & Services
• Hardware

United Kingdom Teledentistry Market, By Delivery Mode

• Cloud-based
• Web-based