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The lines between oral care, beauty and wellness are blurring as oral health becomes a more integrated part of daily routines. Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care Research Analyst…
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A Year of Innovation in Oral Care 2026
"The lines between oral care, beauty and wellness are blurring as oral health becomes a more integrated part of daily routines."
Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care Research Analyst
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What we have seen
Our pick of the most innovative launches in this review
Other innovative launches
Long-lasting benefits saw the biggest growth
Graph 1: top 10 claims in oral hygiene launches (based on 2025-26), 2021-26
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)
Europe: sensitivity leads the oral health focus
A need for targeted solution for oral health issues
Sensitivity-targeted launches close in mainstream
Innovative brush designs for sensitive teeth and gums
North America: localism can boost domestic oral care brands
An indirect yet powerful local impact
A certain rise of local products
Graph 6: oral hygiene launches, by import status, 2021-26
Showcase honesty with ‘locally made’ claims
Brand innovation: Cocolab
Latin America: stand out in eco launches
Eco and ethical commitments are making progress
Graph 7: oral hygiene launches, by select ethical and environmental claims, 2021-26
Brands need to differentiate with unique eco claims
Brand innovation: Alva
Explore the latest innovation in oral care in 2026 with Mintel’s global innovation report. The report identifies the major launch activities, pivotal consumer attitudes and most important product development of the year across regions EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
Key innovation trends in the oral care products market are analysed and succinctly presented alongside Mintel’s consumer data and insights. So you can understand changing consumer demands and identify future growth opportunities.
This report also presents Mintel’s analysts’ pick of the most innovative launches in the global oral health market. Understanding innovation in oral care has never been so easy.
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