Align Technology Opens Second Training Center in China, Launches Align University Shanghai

VCBeat (WeChat: vcbeat) has learned that Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), a global leader in medical devices, announced today the official opening of its training center in Shanghai, known as “Align University.” This marks the second training center established by Align Technology in China, following the launch of its Chengdu training center in 2017. The establishment of Align Technology’s second training center in China underscores the company’s commitment to ongoing investment in clinical education.

“Align University” (Shanghai) Training Center is equipped with advanced facilities, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to clinical education and its strong support for Chinese dentists. As Align Technology’s primary training institution, the “Align University” (Shanghai) Training Center will serve as a hub for dentist education and training, while also showcasing the company’s innovative products and technological advancements in orthodontic treatment and digital dentistry.

“Align University” (Shanghai) Training Center Opens

“As demand for Invisalign clear aligners continues to grow in the Chinese market, we see tremendous potential for development. With rising consumer demand, we aim to provide dentists with innovative products and training support to deliver optimal treatment outcomes for Invisalign users, helping them achieve more beautiful smiles. The Align University (Shanghai) Training Center represents another significant investment by us in China, designed to offer localized training and support for dentists, thereby enabling Align Technology to continue leading the development of the clear aligner and digital dentistry industries,” said Julie Tay, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Align Technology.

Julie Tay, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Align Technology (second from right), and Xiang Jin, Managing Director of China at Align Technology (center), attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the “Align University” (Shanghai) Training Center.

“Align University” (Shanghai) Training Center is equipped with advanced technological devices, including iTero intraoral scanners and state-of-the-art phantom head models. The center features three training rooms: a multi-functional training room, a ClinCheck simulation studio, and a hands-on practice room for iTero intraoral scanning and phantom head model exercises. Furthermore, “Align University” will offer training courses and clinical education programs, as well as demonstrations of the tools and processes required for clinicians to adopt innovative technologies and treatment options in their clinical practice.

China is Align Technology’s second-largest market. In 2011, Align Technology established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Shanghai. Today, the company has seven offices across China and employs more than 1,200 people. To date, over 150,000 dentists worldwide have received training on the Invisalign system.

Align Technology is a global medical device company that designs and manufactures the world-renowned clear aligner system—the Invisalign system—and provides iTero intraoral scanners and related services. Align Technology helps dental professionals achieve desired clinical outcomes, offering patients efficient and advanced dental treatment options.