Dental care fees in France are around 13.5 billion euros. The global dental care market, estimated at $430 billion, is growing at a steady rate of 4.5% a year, mainly due to aging populations and improved access to dental care in emerging markets. The French dental care market The number of dentists is growing and now exceeds 45,000. The ageing of the population plays a key role in increasing demand. People aged 65 or over are expected to account for 13.7% of the population by 2070. The percentage of independent dentists has fallen from around 90% to 85% by 2023, as dentists increasingly opt for collaborative practice models. Access to dental care remains a concern for the French population, with a significant proportion foregoing dental treatment mainly for economic reasons. This problem has been addressed by government initiatives such as the "100% santé" reform, which aims to offer full reimbursement for certain dental procedures and to cap the prices of dentures and orthodontics. F
