Excellence in Partnership, Advancing AI in Dentistry: Straumann and Yuyi Ganlan Propel Oral Healthcare into the Artificial Intelligence Era

Beijing, China, December 15, 2020—With the advancement of computer technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated every sector of human society. Its application in medicine is becoming increasingly widespread, and its adoption in dentistry has begun to take shape, driving the intelligent, precise, and minimally invasive development of dental care. On December 15, 2020, Straumann Group entered into a strategic partnership with Yuyi Ganlan to jointly explore the market for AI analysis systems in dentistry, aiming to leverage AI to transform existing dental care models.

In May 2016, four government agencies, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), jointly issued the “Three-Year Action Plan for ‘Internet + AI’.” Premier Li Keqiang also highlighted the development of the AI industry in his Government Work Report. The Ministry of Science and Technology’s “Major Projects for Scientific and Technological Innovation 2030” will incorporate “AI 2.0.” According to IDC statistics, the total value of the artificial intelligence application market is projected to reach $127 billion by 2025, with the healthcare sector accounting for one-fifth of this market size. Leveraging the rapid advancement of AI technologies and the trend of AI-enabled healthcare, artificial intelligence will transform existing models of dental care, paving new directions for the further development of stomatology.

Currently, under the effective guidance of national policies, China’s dental market is undergoing a historical phase characterized by substantial scale, rapid growth, and swift progress toward the goal of delivering higher-quality medical services. Artificial intelligence can be applied throughout the entire process of oral disease management—including screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and rehabilitation—and holds significant development potential in areas such as treatment plan design, implementation of therapeutic regimens, and post-surgical monitoring and follow-up.

In the field of dental implants, the emergence of AI-driven digital implantology has become a significant aid to implant dentists. By integrating AI-driven digital implant technology into conventional dental implant surgical methods, treatment time can be shortened for clinicians, while patients benefit from smaller incisions, faster postoperative recovery, and reduced pain and discomfort. This approach also brings hope to more patients with complex cases of tooth loss, including those with half-arch or full-arch edentulism.

The two parties have entered into a strategic partnership to leverage their respective professional strengths in a complementary, synergistic alliance. Straumann Group will center its efforts on professional dental solutions, supported by a comprehensive sales channel network and guided by digital dentistry. By leveraging Yuyi Ganlan’s cutting-edge technologies, products, and services in the field of artificial intelligence, Straumann aims to deepen its digital footprint in dental healthcare, with the goal of providing dentists with more precise, rapid, and efficient treatment solutions.

Mr. Zhang Yueqing, Vice President of Straumann Group and Managing Director for China

Mr. Zhang Yueqing, Vice President of the Straumann Group and Managing Director for China, stated, “The Straumann Group has never ceased its pursuit of technological innovation. By forging a strategic partnership with Yuyi Ganlan, we look forward to jointly exploring frontier AI technologies in dentistry. We aim to combine Straumann’s strong brand, premium services, and mature commercial network with Yuyi Ganlan’s innovative technologies to drive positive change in the industry and jointly promote patients’ oral health.”

In today’s era of rapid artificial intelligence development, dental diagnosis and treatment are undergoing disruptive changes. In recent years, Straumann has gradually established a complete and clear industry chain spanning implant surgery, restorative therapy, orthodontics, the digital sector, and biosciences, evolving into a brand that offers comprehensive solutions in the field of aesthetic dentistry. In the digital domain, Straumann^®CARES^®As a comprehensive digital solution, it provides dentists and technicians with an efficient and personalized approach to facilitate convenient, efficient, and precise implant planning, surgery, and restoration, thereby enabling fully digital dental diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Ding Peng, CEO of Beijing Yuyi Ganlan Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Dr. Ding Peng, CEO of Beijing Yuyi Ganlan Information Technology Co., Ltd.“Enhancing the intelligence level of dentistry through AI technology and data-driven approaches represents the most impactful industry trend. Our AI products integrate a series of multimodal, cross-temporal visual data encompassing both 2D and 3D representations of patients’ oral conditions, thereby effectively improving diagnostic and therapeutic efficiency. This strategic collaboration combines the complementary strengths of both parties in R&D and channel resources, jointly advancing the field of dentistry by elevating the level of intelligent dental healthcare.”

The strategic partnership between Straumann Group and Yuyi Ganlan, two industry leaders with complementary strengths, sets a benchmark for collaboration in the field of oral health. This alliance will undoubtedly inject new momentum into each party’s future development, provide broader growth opportunities, and deliver an enhanced clinical experience for both dentists and patients.

Founded in 1954, Straumann is renowned worldwide for its Swiss craftsmanship and precision casting. Today, as a multinational corporation, the Straumann Group serves as a global partner for aesthetic dentistry solutions and an innovative manufacturer. The Group possesses core competencies in the fields of tooth preservation, regeneration, restoration, replacement, and orthodontics. Furthermore, our products integrate surgical procedures, workflows, hardware, and software into digital workflows through digital solutions, providing Chinese dental professionals with more refined design and fabrication processes, thereby further enhancing operational efficiency.

Beijing Yuyi Ganlan Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a medical technology company dedicated to applying AI technologies to the field of oral health. It stands at the forefront of global advancements in dental artificial intelligence, with its products and services deployed in nearly 2,000 dental healthcare institutions worldwide. The company served as a key participant in the Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Key R&D Program “Science and Technology Winter Olympics” special project. In 2018 and 2019, it consecutively received the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission’s Special Project on AI Medical Technology. In 2018, its R&D team participated in an image segmentation competition organized by Kaggle, the world’s largest machine learning competition community, achieving a top 0.5% ranking globally thanks to its outstanding algorithms.