Discover the future trends in the global oral care market with Mintel’s Future Of report. The report identifies the key consumer and industry trends that will impact the global oral hygiene market over the next five years.
The most important upcoming trends in the oral care market are analysed and succinctly presented alongside relevant insights from Mintel’s consumer data. So you can understand how consumer demands will change and identify future innovation and growth opportunities.
This report also presents Mintel’s analysts’ pick of the most innovative and inspirational launches in the global oral care market. Understanding the future of the oral care industry has never been so easy.
To discover more about the global oral health market, read Mintel’s A Year of Innovation in Oral Care or take a look at Mintel’s extensive oral care market research.
Meet the Expert Behind the Analysis
This report was written by Reiko Hasegawa. Based in Tokyo, Reiko brings with her over a decade’s experience in trend analysis and forecasting as well as product innovation in beauty and personal care.
Brands should highlight the link between oral health and overall wellbeing, using transparent, health-focused formulations to meet consumer expectations.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Where we are now
- Mintel recommends: in the next two years
- Mintel recommends: in five years and beyond
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IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS
- Position oral health as a key biomarker for overall wellness
- Educate consumers about the link between oral and systemic health
- Expand product offerings to combat gum disease with targeted oral care solutions
- Creative campaigns drive awareness and promote healthier habits
- Explore microbiome insights to upgrade personalised treatments
- Tap into underserved segments with life-stage-specific products
- Link products to credible scientific research to build trust
- Support GLP-1 users with comprehensive tongue and breath care
- Integrate oral care into the broader self-care and beauty narrative
- Align with consumer preference for health-focused, natural transformations
- Reposition oral care as an essential player in self-expression
- Increase penetration by addressing both beauty and health-conscious consumers
- Create specialised solutions for orthodontic users
- Go beyond aesthetics with skincare ingredients
- Develop dual-purpose devices that address both oral health and facial aesthetics
- Emphasise self-care and enjoyment to connect with consumers on a deeper level
- Transparent oral care movement meets demand for healthier, more-informed choices
- Adapt to new regulations and consumer demand for safer, more-transparent solutions
- The future of fluoride – address a divided consumer landscape
- Consumers who reject fluoride aren’t rejecting oral care – they’re seeking alternatives they feel good about
- Innovate natural solutions for fluoride-free care
- Elevate oral care with safe, natural flavour options
- Focus on microbiome health to convey gentleness
- Cater to global preferences with eco-chic oral care
- Mintel Spark images a whitening mousse featuring a ‘cleanical’ formulation
- Democratise access to dental care with professional-grade at-home solutions
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IN FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND
- Setting the scene for a day in the life of consumers in 2030…
- A day in the life of three generations
- Morning
- Opportunity #1: develop tech-integrated, health-focused products
- Afternoon
- Opportunity #2: prioritise convenience for fast-paced lifestyles
- Evening
- Opportunity #3: build trust with science-backed transparency
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Key takeaways
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