China Dental Services Market - Databook 2025 to 2034

The China’s dental services market is expanding rapidly due to rising healthcare investments and growing awareness about oral health among its large population.

Highlights of China Dental Services Market

• By procedure type, the non-cosmetic dentistry segment underwent notable growth in the market during 2024.
• By procedure type, the cosmetic dentistry segment is anticipated to expand rapidly.
• By service type, the oral surgery segment experienced significant expansion in the market.
• By service type, the orthodontics & prosthodontics segment is expected to emerge with notable growth during the forecast period.
• By end user, the dental clinics segment saw strong growth during the studied period.
• By end user, the hospitals segment is expected to see notable performance in growth between 2025–2034.

Dental services refer to the healthcare services provided by dental professionals for the treatment of oral health problems. Dental services can be provided in small dental clinics and hospitals as well and include treatment, routine checkups, cleaning, specialized treatments, and restorative procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral diseases. These dental services encompass a wide array of services that help several patients improve their oral health.

The dental services market in China is rapidly growing with the increase in investment in healthcare infrastructure and dental equipment. Moreover, increasing awareness regarding oral health also contributes to market growth. Furthermore, China holds more than 17% of the world’s population and thus accounts for many dental healthcare patients to operate.

Market Trends

• Technological Advancements: Rise in adoption of advanced technology for diagnosis and treatment for providing dental services in the country drives the market growth.
• Government and private investment: The increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure and dental equipment aids in the growth of the market.
• Increasing disposable income: An increase in disposable income among people increases the spending power on dental services.
• Growing demand for dental aesthetics: Demand for aesthetic dental procedures is rising due to their multiple benefits towards improving the appearance and functioning of the teeth.

Restraints

Lack of specialized dental care

China is a major country and is expanding rapidly in the healthcare sector through government initiatives and investment. However, the country lacks the distribution of specialized dental care in every location in the country. Major cities like Shanghai and Beijing have the availability to specialized dental care, but the smaller towns in the country still fall behind when it comes to dental services. The country is slowly developing its healthcare sector to reach the smaller towns and cities as well, with government investment in infrastructure and technology.

Opportunity

Investment by the Government and the Private sector

China is a very big market with a growing population and an increase in the number of patients. To cater to the rising number of patients, the government is investing heavily in the healthcare infrastructure, along with private players investing in small digital clinics. The government is heavily spending on making new and advanced technology and machines rather than importing them from other regions to cut down costs for the end user.

Recent Developments in China’s Dental Services Market:

• In March 2025, the Straumann Group, at the International Dental Show (IDS), one of the world's largest dental trade fairs, unveiled its wide range of innovative solutions that increase practice efficiency and improve patient care.