Dental Insurance in the US - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2023
NAICS OD4760Revenue
$93.6bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
62,176
Businesses
214
Wages
$X.Xbn
Dental Insurance in the US industry analysis
Dental insurance providers have faced declines over the past five years. The often complex and expensive nature of dental insurance has dissuaded individuals from purchasing dental insurance plans because of falling consumer sentiment spurred by the outbreak of COVID-19 and inflationary pressures. While dental insurance providers have faced headwinds over the current period, more people getting dental insurance through work and increased health expenditure offset some losses. Overall, industry revenue has been decreasing at a CAGR of 0.2% over the past five years to total $93.6 billion, including an estimated 0.8% drop in 2023 alone, when profit will drop to an estimated 8.0%.
Trends and Insights
- Dental insurance providers have increasingly used data analytics and tele-dentistry. These trends have helped improve access to care and meet the evolving needs of consumers.
- Dental insurance providers enjoy consistent growth from Medicare and Medicaid. Climbing federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid has greatly benefitted dental insurance providers.
- Dental insurance establishments are concentrated in urban areas with high population density, as these areas offer a larger pool of potential customers. This concentration is reflected in the industry's geographic distribution and also influences how insurers design and market their products.
- Reform pushes big insurers to get bigger. The healthcare reforms enacted in 2010 have been driving mergers and acquisitions, as insurers benefit from economies of scale and greater numbers of subscribers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $93.6bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Tele-dentistry has become more popular
- The use of tele-dentistry has increased considerably in recent years, providing a boost to dental insurance providers.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Increased use of digital tools moving forward
- Dental insurance providers will increasingly use digital tools like mobile apps and online portals, providing various advantages to individuals and themselves.
Biggest companies in the Dental Insurance in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cvs Health Corporation | 19,973.0 | 3,543.8 | 17.7 | |
Metlife, Inc. | 11,025.1 | 812.9 | 7.4 | |
Delta Dental Insurance Co. | 9,786.8 | 316.1 | 3.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Dental Insurance in the US
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Indemnity plans, Preferred provider organization plans and Capitation plans. Indemnity plans is the largest segment of the Dental Insurance in the US.
Trends and Insights
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans are the most flexible type of insurance plan
- A PPO plan is a type of dental insurance that offers a network of dentists who have agreed to provide services at a discounted rate to plan members.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Health & Medical Insurance in the US
- Reinsurance Carriers in the US
- Health & Welfare Funds in the US
- Workers' Compensation & Other Insurance Funds in the US
International industries
- Global Life & Health Insurance Carriers
- Health Insurance in Australia
- Health Insurance in New Zealand
- General Insurance in the UK
- Dental Insurance in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry underwrites dental insurance policies. Dental insurance helps cover the costs of dental care, ranging from basic preventative coverage to major dental work, depending on the type and scope of the insurance plan. Reinsurance of dental policies is not included in this industry; however, revenue from all dental insurance providers including private health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid is included in this industry.
What's included in this industry?
Underwriting dental policiesManaging care between dental health providers and individual recipientsThird-party management of self-funded dental insurance plansCompanies
Cvs Health CorporationMetlife, Inc.Delta Dental Insurance Co.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
EPSDTDEDUCTIBLECLAIMSDENTAL INDEMNITYDISCOUNT DENTAL PLANPREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO)Industry Code
NAICS 52411 - Dental Insurance in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Dental insurance providers have increasingly used data analytics and tele-dentistry. These trends have helped improve access to care and meet the evolving needs of consumers.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Dental insurance providers enjoy consistent growth from Medicare and Medicaid. Climbing federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid has greatly benefitted dental insurance prov...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Dental insurance establishments are concentrated in urban areas with high population density, as these areas offer a larger pool of potential customers. This concentration is...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Reform pushes big insurers to get bigger. The healthcare reforms enacted in 2010 have been driving mergers and acquisitions, as insurers benefit from economies of scale and g...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Major companies are adapting to the effects of COVID-19 subsiding. After nearly two years of the world in turmoil, things are settling back to normal.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Cvs Health Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Metlife, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Delta Dental Insurance Co.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Cvs Health Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Metlife, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Delta Dental Insurance Co., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Insurers are highly regulated and are subject to both state and federal regulatory agencies. The main source of regulation stems from the need to protect clients.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Investment in technology has helped dental insurance providers reduce operating costs. These new technologies sustained profit in recent years.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2016-2021)
- Industry Tax Structure (2016-2021)
- Income Statement (2016-2021)
- Balance Sheet (2016-2021)
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States is $93.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Dental Insurance in the US industry in 2023?
There are 214 businesses in the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Dental Insurance in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Dental Insurance market in United States are Cvs Health Corporation, Metlife, Inc. and Delta Dental Insurance Co.
What does the Dental Insurance in the US in United States include?
Underwriting dental policies and Managing care between dental health providers and individual recipients are part of the Dental Insurance in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Dental Insurance in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Cvs Health Corporation.
How competitive is the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Dental Insurance in the US industry in United States.
