202606 | Nationwide Dental Institutions Net Increase of 708, with Store Closures Reaching the Highest Monthly Level in the Past Year

Compared to the moderate decline in May, the pace of market expansion further narrowed in June, presenting an operational pattern of "a slight rebound in new additions, a surge in closures, and a continued decline in net growth."

Data shows that in June 2026, 1,117 new dental institutions were registered nationwide, a month-over-month increase of 4.0%. However, the number of closed institutions surged to 409, the highest single-month figure in the past year, resulting in a net increase of only 708.

Under the combined effect of a slight recovery in new additions and a significant widening of closures, structural adjustments in the industry have become increasingly evident, with regional performance showing divergence. Hebei led in net growth, Shandong saw persistently high closure rates, and net growth in the Beijing-Shanghai region dropped to zero.........

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