Maturation of the domestic market and expansion of overseas dental demand
First written in FY2016. 15 of 23 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「The relationship between oral health and systemic diseases is now widely recognized, further increasing the social role of dental care in preventive medicine and extending healthy life expectancy. Against a backdrop of technological innovation and demographic changes, the Company recognizes that the global dental market is entering a major period of transformation.」
In addition to its previous view of a mature domestic market and a growing overseas market, the Company identified preventive medicine, healthy life expectancy, technological innovation and demographics as factors driving transformation in the global dental market. - 2026-05-13RestatedRevisions to earnings forecasts
「We also recognize that the global dental market is entering a major period of transformation against a backdrop of technological innovation and demographic changes.」
The company has reaffirmed its view that technological innovation and demographic changes are driving a major transformation in the global dental market. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Dental care needs are expanding in emerging markets, technologies related to digital dentistry are advancing mainly in developed countries, and the shift from treatment to aesthetic and preventive care is progressing. The Company therefore recognizes that the global dental market will grow significantly going forward.」
The Company continues to recognize demand in emerging markets, digital dentistry in developed countries, and the shift toward aesthetic and preventive care as growth drivers for the global dental market. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「Further growth is expected in digital dentistry and the aesthetic and preventive care fields, particularly in developed countries, while demand for dental care is expected to expand in emerging markets as economies grow and living standards improve. The Company therefore recognizes that the global dental market will grow significantly going forward.」
The Company has reframed its previous view of a mature domestic market and a growing overseas market as an outlook for growth in the global market, including digital dentistry, aesthetic and preventive care, and demand in emerging markets. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year, the global economy showed signs of recovery as a result of economic policies in various countries, but remained uncertain amid concerns about accelerating global inflation and prolonged monetary tightening in Europe and the United States. The domestic economy also recovered moderately as social and economic activity normalized, but uncertainty about the outlook continued due to downside risks to overseas economies and the effects of rising prices.」
While recognizing signs of economic recovery, the Company reiterated global inflation, prolonged monetary tightening in Europe and the United States, downside risks to overseas economies and rising prices as factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the first 2 quarters of the fiscal year, the global economy showed signs of recovery as a result of economic policies in various countries, but remained uncertain amid concerns about accelerating global inflation and prolonged monetary tightening in Europe and the United States. The domestic economy also recovered moderately as social and economic activity normalized, but uncertainty about the outlook continued due to downside risks to overseas economies and the effects of rising prices.」
While recognizing signs of economic recovery, the Company continued to describe global inflation, prolonged monetary tightening in Europe and the United States, downside risks to overseas economies and rising prices as factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the global economy showed signs of recovery as a result of economic policies in various countries, but remained uncertain amid concerns about accelerating global inflation and prolonged monetary tightening in Europe and the United States. The domestic economy also recovered moderately as social and economic activity normalized, but uncertainty about the outlook continued due to downside risks to overseas economies and the effects of rising prices.」
While recognizing signs of economic recovery, the Company described global inflation, prolonged monetary tightening in Europe and the United States, downside risks to overseas economies and rising prices as factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the dental industry, the impact of COVID-19 gradually eased, and there were positive developments, including the announcement that the government would consider introducing nationwide dental checkups in its Basic Policy approved by the Cabinet in June last year. However, the market environment continues to change, including as a result of the progress of digitalization in dental care.」
While identifying the easing of the impact of the pandemic and consideration of the introduction of nationwide dental checkups as positive developments, the Company continued to describe changes in the market environment resulting from the digitalization of dental care. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year, the global economy showed signs of recovery as countries pursued economic policies aimed at living with COVID-19. However, the outlook remained uncertain amid concerns about surging resource prices due to the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and accelerating global inflation. The domestic economy also showed signs of recovery as social and economic activity normalized, but uncertainty about the outlook continued due to worsening international conditions and sharp exchange-rate fluctuations.」
While recognizing the easing of the impact of the pandemic and signs of economic recovery, the Company continued to describe the Russia-Ukraine conflict, surging resource prices, accelerating inflation, worsening international conditions and sharp exchange-rate fluctuations as factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the first 2 quarters of the fiscal year, the global economy showed signs of recovery as countries pursued economic policies aimed at living with COVID-19. However, the outlook remained uncertain amid concerns about surging resource prices due to the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and accelerating global inflation. The domestic economy also showed signs of recovery as social and economic activity normalized, but uncertainty about the outlook continued due to worsening international conditions and the rapid depreciation of the yen.」
While recognizing the easing of the impact of the pandemic and signs of economic recovery, the Company continued to describe the Russia-Ukraine conflict, surging resource prices, accelerating inflation and the rapid depreciation of the yen as factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the global economy recovered as countries pursued economic policies aimed at living with COVID-19 and China eased restrictions on movement. However, the outlook remained uncertain amid concerns about surging resource prices due to the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and accelerating global inflation. The domestic economy also showed signs of recovery as social and economic activity normalized, but uncertainty about the outlook continued due to worsening international conditions and the rapid depreciation of the yen.」
While recognizing the easing of the impact of the pandemic and signs of economic recovery, the Company described the Russia-Ukraine conflict, surging resource prices, accelerating inflation and the rapid depreciation of the yen as new factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「In the dental industry, demand for dental materials and equipment showed signs of recovery as economic activity resumed worldwide. However, competition between companies intensified as dental care became increasingly digitalized, and the challenging operating environment continued.」
While recognizing signs of recovering demand, the Company continues to describe intensifying competition between companies resulting from the digitalization of dental care as part of a challenging operating environment. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「During the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year, the global economy showed signs of recovery, particularly in Europe and the United States, as vaccination against COVID-19 progressed. However, the spread of new variants across countries made the economic outlook uncertain. The domestic economy also saw improved corporate earnings and a recovery in capital investment, supported by increased exports accompanying the recovery of overseas economies, but concerns about an economic downturn remained as infections from new variants spread rapidly.」
While recognizing the recovery driven by vaccinations, the Company additionally described the spread of new variants across countries and their rapid spread in Japan as factors contributing to an uncertain economic outlook. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In the dental industry, opportunities to receive dental care declined worldwide due to the effects of lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and other measures, demand for dental materials and equipment remained sluggish, and competition surrounding the digitalization of dental care intensified, resulting in a continued challenging operating environment.」
The Company has described the decline in opportunities to receive dental care and the stagnation in demand caused by COVID-19, as well as intensifying competition surrounding the digitalization of dental care. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Although demand for CAD/CAM-related products is expected to increase in Japan, products are expected to become increasingly commoditized and lower-priced. Overseas, demand for dental care is expected to expand with economic growth and improvements in living standards, particularly in emerging markets, but industry restructuring among manufacturers, distributors and others is advancing, and competition between companies is expected to intensify.」
In Japan, the Company expects demand for CAD/CAM products while recognizing the progress of commoditization and price reductions as challenges. Overseas, it recognizes expanding demand alongside industry restructuring and intensifying competition. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To capture demand in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, and in emerging markets where living standards are expected to improve alongside economic growth」
The Company continues to view overseas dental demand in developed and emerging markets as a growth opportunity. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Although demand related to the CAD/CAM market is expected to increase as dental care becomes more digitalized in Japan, the operating environment remains challenging, including intensifying excessive competition across the industry. Overseas, demand for dental equipment is expected to expand as living standards improve in each region, particularly in emerging markets.」
In Japan, the Company recognizes demand for CAD/CAM products driven by digitalization while identifying excessive competition as a challenge. Overseas, it expects demand to expand as living standards improve. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To capture demand in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, and in emerging markets where living standards are expected to improve alongside economic growth」
The Company continues to view overseas dental demand in developed and emerging markets as a growth opportunity. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To capture demand in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, and in emerging markets where living standards are expected to improve alongside economic growth」
The Company continues to view overseas dental demand in developed and emerging markets as a growth opportunity. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To capture demand in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, and in emerging markets where living standards are expected to improve alongside economic growth」
The Company continues to view overseas dental demand in developed and emerging markets as a growth opportunity. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To capture demand in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, and in emerging markets where living standards are expected to improve alongside economic growth」
The Company continues to view overseas dental demand in developed and emerging markets as a growth opportunity. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「To capture demand in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, and in emerging markets where living standards are expected to improve alongside economic growth」
The Company continues to view dental demand in developed and emerging markets as an overseas growth opportunity. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Although the domestic market is expected to maintain a certain scale going forward, significant growth is difficult to achieve. In contrast, demand for dental care overseas is expected to expand further as economies grow and living standards improve in each region.」
While significant domestic growth is difficult to achieve, the Company recognizes that overseas demand will expand with economic growth and improvements in living standards.