2022 China Oral Innovation Forum: Honoring Innovators, Cultivating a Fertile Ecosystem for Oral Healthcare

With the development of technologies such as the Internet and digitalization, 3D printing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies are continuously emerging in the dental industry,Oral care scenarios and needs of patients and consumers are becoming increasingly diversified., dental practitioners face significant room for innovation in many areas.

October 28,PineBridge Investment Groupheld"2022 China Oral Innovation Forum", this forum centers on“Industry Trends and Insights into Dental Healthcare”、“Oral Health Technology Innovation Forum | CEO Perspectives”and“Trends and Insights in Oral Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship”Three major themes will be explored, hosted by three partners from Shubo Capital. The forum has specially invited 15 representatives from well-known enterprises in China’s oral care industry.Founders, Executives, and Media Editors-in-ChiefJoint participation, with years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship in the dental industry. Their companies or media organizations play a significant role throughout the entire dental industry chain.The Underestimated Influence, some serve the dentist community through innovative products and technical services, while others provide high-quality medical services directly to patients. During the live broadcast,Founders, Decision-Makers, and Executives at the Industry’s ForefrontConnecting Across Distances, Discussing Innovation Together ExpandAn unprecedented forum for CEOs and executives in China's dental industry, focusing on innovative technologies and dedicated to discussing innovation-driven topics.A Discussion on the Innovation Pain Points, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Oral Care Industry.

The “2022 China Oral Innovation Forum” is not only a bold inquiry into innovative scenarios and technologies in dentistry, but also a sincere encouragement and tribute to Chinese dental entrepreneurs and innovators! Below are the insights from leading figures in oral healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.Highlights of Key InsightsandFive Major Innovation Trends, for readers to appreciate.

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The application of digital technologies in dentistry has become the top priority for industry attention this year.

At the forum, panelists engaged in an in-depth discussion on the application trends of digital technologies. AsFeng Dai, Partner at Songbai InvestmentAs stated,“Innovation Should Focus on Doctor-Patient Communication”，Yuan Feng, CEO of Qimei OrthodonticsDoctor,Ji Xinjiang, Chairman of Henglun DentalFrom the Perspective of Healthcare Institution Administrators, an Analysis of Software and AI TechnologiesThe Convenience Brought by Digital Technology to Patient Communication and Diagnosis and Treatment. Special Media ObserverHai Ruojing, Lead Writer of the 36Kr Healthcare Sectionand representatives of technological innovationYan Zhuoqun, President of AiditeIt is also proposed that digital dentistry is not only a powerful assistant in patient management and communication,It is also a powerful tool in clinical practice.

Whether it is changes in demographic structure and the economic environment, or advancements in science and technology, these are critical issues that innovators who go with the flow and adapt to the times must consider.

FacingChina Has Entered a Phase of Moderate AgingIn light of the national context that China will enter a stage of severe aging by 2035, forum participants candidly shared their insights.The Two Major Oral Healthcare Needs of the Elderly Population Are Tooth Loss and Periodontal Disease. Regarding the Issue of Missing Teeth, Xu Bangda, General Manager of the Implant and Professional Consumables Division of Envista Chinapoints out,Technological Innovations in Peri-Implantologywill become a future innovation point.

Yang Zhiyu, Director and CEO of Malong Dentalshared with everyone hisDefining Delivery Scenarios for the Silver-Haired Marketexperience, while also proposing that what deserves more attention is,Caries or Periodontal Disease in the Natural Teeth of Elderly Patients Aged 60–90 Yearswill determine their quality of life in old age.

Treatment is a key focus in addressing patients’ dental caries, while another area of concern lies inPreventionOn.

Zhu Liya, CEO of Meiwei Dental Medical GroupandChen Yining, Editor-in-Chief of MedTrendsThey all expressed strong optimism about tailoring personalized diagnosis and treatment plans using microbiome data. This view was also shared by the panelists, who unanimously agreed that merely intervening after disease onset is insufficient., Oral Microbiota Managementand Disease Preventionwill be an important prospective direction in the future.

Targe, Founder and CEO of Jicheng Children's DentistryIt is reported that the current prevalence of dental caries among children in China is as high as 71.9%, urgently calling for attention from all sectors of societyUsing Innovative Technologies to Prevent and Control Dental Caries at the Source, and similarly, early orthodontic correction for children.

“What constitutes true innovation? Who are the actual customers of innovative products—patients or dentists?”

This topic has been repeatedly raised and discussed in the forums, sparking a lively debate on dental innovation during the online live stream attended by tens of thousands of participants. The guests drew on their years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship to answer questions from the audience:User Likeshas never been about leading-edge or novel technologies, but ratherProducts and solutions that deliver real-world application value.

Meanwhile,Hu Jiezhang, Partner at Songbai InvestmentIt was pointed out that innovation in dentistry is extremely challenging. First, one must understand the clinical scenarios of dental treatment; second, one must clearly grasp the applications and uniqueness of new technologies within these scenarios. The panelists proposed thatThe uniqueness of the Chinese market will bring many innovative opportunities for scenarios., for exampleSun Yan, Founder of IDSO and CEO of Happy DentalIdentify the demand scenarios of China's middle-class population,Ao Mingwu, Chairman of Pintai TechnologyThe proposed popularization to meet home oral care and prevention scenarios.Liu Dong, Editor-in-Chief of VCBeatIt is pointed out that current smart toothbrushes focus on scenarios such as oral care to conduct health monitoring, data collection, and analysis. However, beyond hardware sales, much of the value in soft services remains to be explored.

Scene exploration must delve into real-world user scenarios on the front lines, not in laboratories, and certainly not within one’s own assumptions.Ding Peng, Founder of DeepCare Yuyi GanlanandWen Huafeng, Co-founder, President, and CTO of uLab, shared insights onPatients’ Diverse Needs and Multiple Care-Seeking Scenariosreflections on how to integrate innovative technologies into a comprehensive suite of services and solutions, and how to align oral healthcare with the trends toward interdisciplinary, end-to-end treatment services and lifelong care.

Oral health innovation requires exploring scenarios that address genuine needs, and even more so, it demands collaborative efforts from all industry stakeholders to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem for innovation. This will better promote the widespread adoption of innovative achievements, enabling more people to achieve oral health.

AsHuang Kun, Partner at Cypress CapitalAs stated,Stomatology is a discipline that continuously advances through innovation, and innovation requires fertile ground to sustain its vitality.。Wang Jianjun, Chairman of Pute MedicalIt is also proposed that fostering genuine innovation in dentistry should not be achieved through hyper-competition, but rather throughAn Open and Inclusive Oral Health Ecosystem for Win-Win Cooperation, Sharing, and Symbiosis.

“2022 China Oral Innovation Forum” is one of the series of initiatives by Songbai to promote innovative development in oral healthcare,Over the past two years,Songbai Continues to Sponsor the Forsyth Dentech Global Dental Innovation Conference, and the 2022 Forsyth DentechFirst broadcast in China, connecting this premier international event on dental innovation with over ten thousand Chinese peers in the audience.

This year, Songbai has once again joined forces with numerous leading orthodontic experts and influencers worldwide,Jointly established the International Orthodontic Foundation (IOF), an international academic organization dedicated to orthodontics and related fields,Through multiple funding and training initiatives, dental practitioners worldwide are encouraged to continuously invest in the research and development of dental technologies and innovation in clinical diagnostics.By investing, cultivating talent, and incubating technologies, we are building a vibrant global innovation ecosystem platform for dental entrepreneurs!