The editor of DYM’s long-lasting dental chair provides an analysis of the future dental development prospects in Thailand.

DYM analyzes the future development of dentistry in Thailand. According to World Bank data, Thailand’s permanent population will reach 71.7353 million in 2022 and 71.7024 million in 2023. This large population base supports sustained oral health needs and lays a solid foundation for the dental equipment market. For dental equipment companies like DYM, with 18 years of manufacturing experience, this large user base represents vast market potential. Whether it’s bulk purchases for chain clinics or equipment upgrades for small and medium-sized clinics, DYM’s one-stop dental chair and related equipment can meet the daily purchasing needs of dental institutions of all sizes.

II. Thai Dietary Habits and Oral Harm: The Thai diet is characterized by sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. Frequent consumption of high-sugar foods (such as pad thai and desserts) and cold drinks can easily lead to tooth decay and dentin hypersensitivity. In some areas, the habit of chewing betel nut can also exacerbate oral mucosal damage. These challenges are driving a continued surge in demand for dental treatments, and the increasing frequency of treatments places higher demands on equipment durability and comfort. The DYM dental chair is designed to balance patient comfort and clinician convenience. Its thick, comfortable, ergonomic seat cushion reduces discomfort from prolonged sitting, and its silent lift system minimizes distractions during treatment. The main frame of the dental equipment is constructed from 12mm hardened steel, ensuring durability for frequent treatments. Complementary equipment such as LED curing lights and ultrasonic scalers precisely address needs such as caries restoration and sensitive tooth treatment, perfectly aligning with local oral health needs in Thailand.

III: Number of dental clinics and the largest dental chains in Thailand: Dentistry is highly sought after in Thailand, with a dense distribution of dental clinics. Dental departments in institutions such as Ranxi Hospital are prominent. As the number of dental clinics increases, “efficient procurement combined with high-quality equipment” are key to clinic operations. With 18 years of industry experience, DYM Medical can provide comprehensive dental treatment tables, disinfection cabinets, LED curing lights for fillings and orthodontic restorations, high-speed handpieces for drilling and grinding, dental diamond needles for high-speed handpiece grinding, low-speed dental handpieces for grinding, maintenance-type handpiece cleaning and oiling machines for cleaning and oiling handpieces, oral endoscopes that can take pictures of oral patients’ teeth to enable on-site communication between doctors and patients about the focus of lesions, oil-free air compressors that provide air source for dental chairs, and negative pressure suction machines that input stable strong and weak negative pressure suction to dental chairs. It adopts a waterless drive principle to save water resources for dental institutions and reduce usage costs. All dental clinics and dental institutions also offer one-stop dental equipment, including wastewater treatment equipment, which reduces the time and cost of separate procurement. Furthermore, the equipment boasts remarkable stability and technical adaptability. For example, the dental chair’s three-link spittoon design aligns with the dentist’s workflow. The custom-shaped spittoon makes it convenient for patients to spit. A slightly raised guard on the other side of the spittoon prevents splashing around the bowl, keeping the floor dry and clean. The intelligent automatic water supply system frees the dentist’s hands, eliminating the need for dedicated button manipulation. Water automatically dispenses into a built-in water cup, reducing cross-infection and effectively protecting the dentist’s health and safety. This provides patients with a highly technological, intelligent, and user-friendly water supply experience, significantly improving treatment efficiency.

IV. Thailand’s Dental Equipment Imports: In 2022, Thailand imported 7.9 million dental instruments worth US$37 million. In 2023, total medical device imports were expected to be approximately US$6.7 billion, demonstrating a strong reliance on imported equipment. DYM can tap into this import market by leveraging its cost-effective products and targeted services. For example, the oil-free, silent air compressors used in its dental chairs rival international brands in terms of noise control and longevity. By optimizing the supply chain and controlling costs, the price per unit is 15%-20% lower than similar imported products, making it more affordable in the Thai market. Our oil-free compressors are each independently powered by a single handpiece and activated by a single switch. This personalized design ensures worry-free air usage in dental clinics, preventing a single master switch defect from causing the entire unit to malfunction and impacting normal dental operations. Furthermore, to address the common issue of slow after-sales response for many dental equipment, DYM Medical offers two to three on-site maintenance visits annually. Engineers can address issues like chair lift jams and loose instrument connectors on-site, quickly resolving equipment issues and enhancing its appeal in the Thai dental market. V. Materials Required for Exporting Dental Equipment to Thailand: Thailand’s 2019 Medical Device Act categorizes devices into four risk levels. Exports require registration based on these levels, including documents such as a certificate of origin, HS code, and system certifications such as CE, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001. We have a comprehensive set of documentation available to dental equipment distributors, dental institutions, and dental clinics seeking these devices. DYM has extensive experience in export processes. For Class II risk devices like dental chairs, we can assist customers with preparing documentation such as performance test reports and production quality system certifications. We also work with local authorized representative offices in Thailand to oversee the registration process, ensuring compliance with regulations for device entry into the Thai market and reducing customer inconvenience.

VI. Development Prospects for Dental Equipment in Thailand: The Thai dental equipment market is projected to reach US$183.9 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6% from 2024 to 2030. Sub-sectors such as dental lasers will experience significant growth. DYM is embracing this trend by incorporating intelligent upgrades into core equipment like dental chairs. For example, the company integrates digital intraoral scanner interfaces for direct data transmission. It is also developing auxiliary equipment tailored to market needs, including small dental laser devices, which have completed preliminary adaptation testing. Its on-site maintenance service is also undergoing continuous iteration, supporting simultaneous technical upgrades for equipment (such as free software updates for dental chair control panels and free replacement of minor parts), helping customers keep pace with market technological developments. This dual “product + service” approach allows DYM Medical to fully capitalize on the growth dividends of the Thai dental equipment market.

Seventh: DYM is committed to becoming a trusted dental brand by dentists worldwide. With 18 years of one-stop manufacturing experience, we have earned the high recognition of nearly 30,000 customers and 1,500 dental equipment distributors. For many years, we have provided two to three on-site maintenance visits annually (including operating instructions, equipment maintenance, and free minor parts upgrades) to our customers, alleviating their worries. This model of “reliable equipment + attentive service” perfectly aligns with the Thai dental market’s demand for high-quality, cost-effective services and strong after-sales service, laying the foundation for its long-term development in the local market. Our existing 10,000-square-meter factory houses 30 dental equipment production lines and 60 CNC precision machining machines, meeting the global demand for customized dental equipment. We welcome friends from the dental community to visit and discuss our plans. We believe we will continue to develop and manufacture more dental equipment and consumables that dentists worldwide will love.