Beijing Clarifies Medical Insurance Categories for Dental Service Pricing Projects; Ningxia Plans to Integrate Dental Service Pricing with a Maximum 30% Surcharge for Children; Dazhong Oral Proposes …

Beijing Clarifies Medical Insurance Categories for Dental Service Pricing Items

On July 11, 2026, Beijing will clarify the medical insurance categories for 114 dental medical service pricing items. Among them, routine procedures such as root canal treatment, tooth extraction, and dental fillings are classified as Category A, with no upfront cost burden for insured individuals; cosmetic procedures like orthodontics and teeth whitening are classified as Category C and cannot be reimbursed through basic medical insurance. This policy aims to improve dental care accessibility, alleviate cost pressures, further refine the city's basic medical insurance project catalog, ensure the basic medical needs of insured individuals, and reduce the burden of medical expenses.

Dentsply Sirona's Four Implant Systems Obtain Chinese Trademark Registration, Accelerating Localization Strategy

Dentsply Sirona recently announced that the Chinese names for its four core implant systems have successively obtained national trademark registration certificates. These are PrimeTaper, OmniTaper, and the MIS implant system's C1 and Lance.

Each of the four implant systems has distinct design focuses: PrimeTaper® features progressive threads and MicroThread® design, with OsseoSpeed® surface technology to accelerate bone formation; OmniTaper® supports immediate restoration, includes a TempBase temporary abutment in the package, and ActiveBone Control® technology allows flexible adjustment of surgical plans based on bone quality. The upcoming C1® features cervical micro-threads combined with a platform-switching design, suitable for immediate implant placement; Lance® is centered on simplified operation, with an internal hexagon connection and ultra-clean surface treatment.

Obtaining the national trademark registration certificates not only grants these Chinese names "legal status" but also represents a solid step for Dentsply Sirona in deepening its presence in the Chinese market and implementing its localization strategy, providing greater convenience and smoothness for clinicians in daily doctor-patient communication and operations.

Ningxia Proposes Integration of Dental Service Pricing, with a Maximum Surcharge of 30% for Children

On June 20, 2026, the Ningxia Autonomous Region Medical Security Bureau and Health Commission issued the "Notice on New Version of Medical Service Pricing Items for Dental and Four Other Categories (Draft for Comments)," proposing to standardize and integrate 114 dental medical service pricing items, and clarifying that the surcharge rate for children under 6 years old should not exceed 30%. Orthodontic category: Routine treatment for primary dentition malocclusion is 2,600 yuan/course, complex cases 4,000 yuan/course; Class I permanent dentition routine is 13,874.2 yuan/course, Class II and III complex cases up to 25,000 yuan/course. Extraction category: Routine tooth extraction is 45.4 yuan/tooth, impacted tooth 178.4 yuan/tooth, with a 100% surcharge for complex cases. Root canal treatment: Preparation is 117.5 yuan/canal, filling 142.5 yuan/canal.

Ningxia Proposes Integration of Surgical Assistance Fees: Intraoperative Microscopic Imaging Assistance Fee at 162.6 Yuan/Procedure

On June 20, 2026, the Ningxia Autonomous Region Medical Security Bureau and Health Commission jointly issued the "Notice on New Version of Medical Service Pricing Items for Dental and Four Other Categories (Draft for Comments)," with the public comment period from June 22 to 28. The notice sets the maximum price for Category A of the Intraoperative Microscopic Imaging Assistance Fee at 162.6 yuan/procedure (temporary price 146.4 yuan); the "Micro-motor assisted procedure fee (Dental)" project has a Category A maximum price of 165 yuan/procedure; and clarifies the upper limits for other digital surgical assistance projects.

New Policy to Stabilize Foreign Investment: Plans to Expand Pilot Areas for Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospitals and Support Inclusion of Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices in Commercial Insurance

On June 22, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Finance jointly released the "Action Plan for Stabilizing and Improving Foreign Investment," specifying the expansion of pilot areas for wholly foreign-owned hospitals in Beijing, Shenzhen, and other locations, and the inclusion of innovative drugs and medical devices in commercial insurance coverage. The plan proposes to study and approve the further expansion of openness in biotechnology and wholly foreign-owned hospitals, support foreign investors in using risk management tools, and improve the merger and acquisition management system. The plan requires strengthened overall coordination in the future to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of various policies and measures, with timely assessment of progress and outcomes.

Dazhong Dental Plans to Place Up to 1.2 Million Shares at a 16.67% Discount, Netting Approximately HKD 11.5 Million

On June 24, 2026, Dazhong Dental Medical Co., Ltd. placed up to 1.2 million H-shares at HKD 10 per share, a discount of approximately 16.67%, netting about HKD 11.5 million. Approximately 26% of the proceeds will be used for online advertising, 22% for marketing and investor relations, 35% for upgrading digital and intelligent diagnostic and treatment equipment and enhancing dental service levels, with the remainder for general working capital. After the placement, the company's H-share ratio will decrease to approximately 6.58%, with an overall equity dilution of about 2.37%, while the controlling shareholder's shareholding structure remains stable.

WHOLE SHINE MEDICAL's 361 Million Yuan Contract Dispute Case Resumes Enforcement: Provisions Exceeding 215 Million Yuan Already Made

On June 18, 2026, WHOLE SHINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. received an enforcement notice from the Shanghai Financial Court, with an enforcement target of approximately 361 million yuan and enforcement fees of about 430,000 yuan. The company is required to bear half of the compensation liability for the portion not repaid by Zuo Jiahua. The company has already made provisions exceeding 215 million yuan, stating that the impact on current period profits is limited. The 51% equity of its controlled subsidiary, Delun Medical, remains under judicial freeze.

Shining3D Tech Co., Ltd. Revises Post-IPO Price Stabilization Plan: Consecutive "Break Below the Issue Price" to Trigger Share Purchases by Actual Controller

On June 22, 2026, Shining3D Tech Co., Ltd. released a revised three-year post-IPO price stabilization plan. If the closing price falls below the issue price for five consecutive days within six months of listing, or for 20 consecutive days within the 7th to 36th months below the previous year's book value per share, the company's actual controller and persons acting in concert will purchase shares with funds of no less than 1 million yuan and up to 3 million yuan. If the stock price remains below net assets, the company will initiate a share buyback, with funds not less than 10% and not exceeding 30% of the previous year's net profit. As of now, the company's listing application is still in progress.

Lantian Dental Clinic's Two Subsidiaries Apply for 13 Million Yuan Loans: 24 Shops Mortgaged, Actual Controller and Spouse Provide Guarantees

On June 22, 2026, Lantian Dental Clinic provided guarantees for its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Guigang Hospital and Liuzhou Clinic, for a total of 13 million yuan in working capital loans, mortgaging 24 shops in Nanning. The actual controller, Ning Zhenjian, and his spouse provided personal guarantees. Guigang Hospital received a 7.5 million yuan loan, with 2025 revenue of 25.2762 million yuan, net profit of 1.518 million yuan, total assets of 37.7779 million yuan, and a debt ratio of 46.40%. Liuzhou Clinic received a 5.5 million yuan loan, with 2025 revenue of 28.403 million yuan, net profit of 974,600 yuan, and a debt ratio of 69.50%. The board stated that the guarantee risks are controllable and will not cause significant financial risks to the company.

*ST HILE: Deletes Some Zeldon Acquisition Clauses, Strengthens Post-Acquisition Control

On June 22, 2026, *ST HILE responded to a regulatory inquiry, deleting the excess performance reward and cash dividend clauses from the Zeldon acquisition agreement, and reclaiming the general manager nomination right from the transaction counterparty, with the listed company directly appointing the position. Zeldon's 2025 domestic revenue was 7.3335 million yuan, and international revenue was 65.5616 million yuan; net profits for the past two years were 11.9 million yuan and 15.97 million yuan, respectively. Zeldon has committed to net profits of no less than 12 million yuan, 13 million yuan, and 14 million yuan for 2026-2028.

Align Technology Board Chairman to Step Down, Former Exact Sciences CEO to Succeed

On June 18, 2026, Align Technology announced that Chairman C. Raymond Larkin Jr. will retire on July 1, 2026, after more than 20 years of service. On the same day, former Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy will succeed him as Chairman. Conroy joined the board in December 2023 and has served as Chair of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee since January 2026, bringing experience from growing Exact Sciences' annual revenue to $3.25 billion. After stepping down, Larkin will continue to serve as a regular director until December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. CEO Joe Hogan and CFO John Morici will retain their positions.

$12.67 Million Settlement for Privacy Lawsuit: Delta Dental Portal Allegedly Used Tracking Technology Improperly

On June 18, 2026, Wyssta Services agreed to pay up to approximately $12.67 million (approximately RMB 86.04 million) to settle a class action lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of tracking technology on its Delta Dental plan member portal. The settlement fund will compensate members who held Delta Dental member portal accounts between 2021 and 2025, with each eligible member receiving up to $16.50. The total fund amount is $12,670,284, with a fairness hearing scheduled for September 9, 2026.

MegaGen Subsidiary BIOLASE Plans to Expand Manufacturing Facilities, Strengthen Dental Laser Production Capacity

On June 25, 2026, MegaGen subsidiary BIOLASE plans to invest nearly $1 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Corona, California, adding clean rooms, laser rooms, and fiber optic processing areas to increase production capacity for the Waterlase and Epic laser series. Starting July 1, 2026, BIOLASE's sales, customer support, and training operations in the U.S. will be taken over by MegaGen America. Upon project completion, the company will strengthen its support for clinicians, ensuring the quality and continuity of Waterlase and Epic laser technology.

Harvard Team: U.S. Medicaid Cuts Could Result in 480,000 Children Losing Dental Coverage Annually

A recent study by the Harvard School of Dental Medicine published in "JAMA Network Open" predicts that the OBBBA Act will lead to approximately 480,000 U.S. children losing Medicaid dental insurance annually from 2025 to 2034, resulting in an estimated 95,799 new cases of tooth decay, costing approximately $86.5 million, and a loss of 27,084 QALYs. The research team emphasized that Medicaid is a critical safeguard for oral services for low-income children, and insurance disruptions will increase the burden of untreated tooth decay and shift economic pressure to hospitals, families, and other entities.

New Study: 43mm Robot Can Prepare Teeth Intraorally with Absolute Positioning Error of Approximately 0.18mm

In June 2026, a team from the University of Basel and others released a prototype of a miniature intraoral robot, MIR, measuring approximately 43 x 26 x 28 mm, with an average absolute positioning error of 0.18 mm and drilling force below 5 N. The research team believes it has the potential to automate the dental crown preparation process through digital workflows, reducing the number of patient visits required for crown restoration. Future plans include integrating sensors and cameras into the robot for real-time position monitoring. The study was a collaboration between the University of Basel, the University of Zurich Center for Dental Medicine, the University of Bern, and Camlog Biotechnologies GmbH.

New Study: Late Weaning and Pet Contact May Be Associated with Tooth Decay in Preschool Children

In June 2026, a repeated cross-sectional study (n=3196) from the University of Regensburg, Germany, found that preschool children weaned after 24 months and in contact with pets had a parent-reported tooth decay rate of 4.4% at age 5. Rates at ages 2, 3, and 4 were 0.4%, 1.3%, and 2.7%, respectively. The study suggests that feeding timing and household pets are potential risk factors. However, the study is limited by parent-reported data, which may underestimate the true caries rate, and pet exposure was only recorded as presence or absence, requiring further longitudinal studies for validation.