In 2025, the number of orthodontic cases in China was approximately 4.6 million, with the total number of patients with malocclusion exceeding 927 million; Shining 3D’s financial report validity peri…

New data: Approximately 4.6 million orthodontic cases in China in 2025, with over 927 million patients with malocclusion

Smartee recently disclosed in its reply to the first round of review inquiry letters for its ChiNext IPO that, as of 2025, China has approximately 927 million (927.23 million) patients with malocclusion, with approximately 4.5959 million orthodontic cases that year, and an orthodontic treatment rate of 0.50% among patients with malocclusion. Angle Class II and Class III malocclusion patients combined account for over 48% of patients with malocclusion in China, higher than levels in developed countries in Europe and America, but the orthodontic treatment rate and clear aligner penetration rate remain lower than those of the United States (2%, over 30%) and Europe (0.8%, 26.0%).

Shining 3D: Financial report validity period about to expire, application for suspension of review approved

Shining 3D Technology, Inc. announced on September 30, 2026 that, because the financial report cited in this filing (cut-off date December 31, 2025) is about to expire, the company submitted an application to the exchange for suspension of review in accordance with the relevant review rules of the Beijing Stock Exchange, and the BSE approved it on September 29. According to previous DGN reports, the company's core product, 3D scanners, contributed revenue of 873 million yuan in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 49.16%, mainly due to faster sales growth of Dental 3D scanners.

Dentium revises 2025 financial report: Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for the first three quarters lowered by 3.16 billion Korean won, a decrease of 23.05%

On September 30, 2026, Dentium released revised financial reports for the first quarter, half-year, and first three quarters of 2025. The reports show that, affected by corrections to the revenue recognition timing of its Vietnamese subsidiary BMS VINA and adjustments to the provision for expected credit losses on accounts receivable, the company restated core financial data for multiple reporting periods in 2025. Among them, the net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for the first three quarters of 2025 was lowered from the previously disclosed 13.695 billion Korean won (approximately 68.475 million yuan) to 10.537 billion Korean won (approximately 52.685 million yuan), a decrease of 23.05%.

U.S. oral care technology company Wally completes approximately 168 million yuan Series A Financing

On October 7, 2026, Wally Health completed a 25 million USD Series A Financing, led by Maveron, with participation from Bling Capital and Jack Abraham. The company plans to expand its stores from 15 to 100 by the end of 2027, with Washington, Atlanta, Austin, and Miami as its first choices. Currently, the company has more than 50,000 total members, with an average of 3 visits per year, and a 97% hygienist retention rate. It has also entered into a strategic partnership with EMS Dental to introduce Swiss AIRFLOW dental cleaning technology, with no metal instruments used during examinations.

Dental 3D Printing company Graphy signs first 2 billion Korean won supply agreement with MegaGen

On October 7, 2026, South Korean dental 3D Printing Material company Graphy Inc. signed its first supply agreement worth approximately 2 billion Korean won (approximately 10 million yuan) with MegaGen Implant in Seoul, covering Tera Harz E-Namel resin, 3D printers, nitrogen curing equipment, and resin removal equipment. Previously, on August 10, 2026, Graphy acquired a 26.14% stake in Ray Co., Ltd., becoming its largest shareholder. The two parties are in the final stage of negotiations regarding annual supply of Ray's CBCT equipment, planning to integrate imaging diagnostics with 3D Printing technology. Graphy Chairman Shim Woon-seop said this agreement is the starting point of cooperation, and the company plans to expand clinical applications and customer adoption to achieve continuous supply.

New data: About 37% of U.S. adults carry dental debt

On October 6, 2026, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a report showing that 26.6% of U.S. adults or their family members carry medical debt, of which 37.6% comes from dental services. The report noted that the debt rate for adults without medical insurance is 35.2%, while adults with incomes between 100% and 200% of the federal poverty line have the highest debt rate, at 37.8%.

New data: New Zealand youth dental non-visit rate reaches 58%, children only 4%

On October 8, 2026, the New Zealand Public Service Association released the report "Children's Oral Health Workers: Voices for Dental for All," pointing out that only 4% of children aged 10 to 14 did not seek care due to cost, while the rate for young people aged 25 to 34 was as high as 58%, with cost being an important barrier affecting adults' access to care. The report also disclosed that public dental services for approximately 750,000 children face issues such as aging equipment and understaffing, with some clinics equipped with only a small amount of filling instruments and X-ray machines, leading to longer queues and waiting times.

UK publishes dentist pay system: Overall pay in Wales raised by about 6%

The UK government recently released the official National pay scales for dentists in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for 2024-25, covering a full-grade system from basic training to consultant level. The published standards were implemented in accordance with NHS pay circulars in each region, with overall pay adjustments in Wales raised by about 6%, and the upper limit of the annual salary for consultant level raised to 106,000 GBP (approximately 975,200 yuan).

Three companies including major North American Dental Laboratory network NDX merge, aiming to integrate technology, manufacturing, and clinical support

Recently, U.S. precision restoration manufacturer Spectrum Killian, National Dentex Labs (NDX), one of North America's major Dental Laboratory networks, and U.S. implant component manufacturer Open Implants announced a merger into parent company SPEKTRA, integrating the three parties' businesses. This integration brings Spectrum Killian's process-engineered manufacturing, NDX's international Dental Laboratory network, and Open Implants' implant component manufacturing business into one system, with plans to build an oral health ecosystem connecting technology, manufacturing, and clinical support.

After warning without rectification of Medical Devices incoming inspection system, a dental clinic fined 10,000 yuan

Recently, the Chengdu Municipal Market Supervision Administration imposed an administrative penalty on a dental clinic in Chengdu. In January 2026, relevant authorities found during an on-site inspection of the clinic that the Medical Devices used by the institution, including gutta-percha filling devices, endodontic files, diamond burs, and Dental Curing Lights, could not provide supplier qualifications and product conformity certificates; during a re-inspection in April, it was found that the institution was still using Medical Devices for which qualification documents could not be provided, including two Class I Medical Devices oral digital observation devices, model SKI105. Because the clinic, after receiving a warning from the regulatory authorities ordering rectification, still failed to establish and implement a Medical Devices incoming inspection record system as required, it was fined 10,000 yuan in accordance with the law.

New study: After xylitol intervention, oral microbiota changes in autistic children, with reported improvement in language ability

On October 6, 2026, oral care brand Xlear published a commentary article citing a salivary transcriptome and mitochondrial analysis study published in NeuroSci, pointing out that after autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) children received a 60-day xylitol intervention, some participants were reported to show improvement in language ability, and their salivary microbiome and mitochondrial function showed measurable changes.

New study: After opening, universal adhesive stored at 35°C for more than 14 days shows over 30% decrease in Zirconia bond strength

In September 2026, an in vitro experiment (n=100) published in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry showed that after opening, universal adhesive stored at 35°C for more than 14 days saw Zirconia shear bond strength decrease from approximately 30 MPa to approximately 19 MPa, with contact angle increasing with storage time, and the two showing a moderate negative correlation (r = -0.35, P = 0.013). The study noted that no significant decrease was observed after 28 days of storage at 25°C room temperature, and that the experiment was limited to a single adhesive system and short-term observation, requiring further clinical trials for verification.