DSO Sees Opportunity in the Growing Dental Implant Market

Some of the major drivers which help in increasing demand for dental implants are rising aging population and growing concern for oral healthcare. Europe is currently the largest market for dental implants due to growing concern for oral hygiene, increasing clinical adoption of dental implants therapy and technological advancements.  Asia Pacific is the fastest growing dental implants market. Growing concern about oral health and medical tourism are some factors driving the growth of the dental implant in the Asia Pacific market.  North America is expected to witness moderate growth attributed to aging population, rising awareness about oral health and technological advancement in dental implants surgery procedures. Adoption of advanced dentistry by North American people also plays important roles in driving the growth of the dental implants market. According to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), approximately 75% of American adults were suffering from various forms of gum diseases in 2008.”

In order to help capture some of the growing implant market, Western Dental & Orthodontics has announced the appointment of Natalie Arranaga as Vice President of Dental Implants.  Daniel D. Crowley, CEO of Western Dental and its affiliate, Brident Dental & Orthodontics says, “Our champions for hygiene and orthodontics have built successful programs for those services, now we see a great opportunity to offer dental implants. Natalie will develop and expand the new program.”

Arranaga joins Western Dental with more than 13 years in healthcare organizations, including eight years of leadership in the dental profession. She was previously Regional Director of Specialty Operations for Pacific Dental Services, where she helped build a significant specialty dental services business. Prior to that role, she served as Director of Operations for Smile Brands, Inc.