DYM Diamond Burs shares with you the population and eating habits, GDP, current situation and development prospects of the dental industry in Singapore

I. Population and eating habits in Singapore

The total population of Singapore is about 6.04 million, of which citizens aged 65 and above account for 19.9%, and it is expected to increase to 24.1% by 2030, with a significant degree of aging. The working-age population (15-64 years old) accounts for about 70%, but the fertility rate continues to decline (there will be only 28,900 citizen babies in 2023). Changes in the population structure will directly affect dental needs, such as dental implants, dentures and other elderly-related treatments.

II: Eating habits in Singapore

Singapore’s diet integrates multiple cultures, and common high-sugar, high-viscosity foods (such as pineapple tarts, rice cakes) and hard foods (such as nuts) are easy to cause caries and fillings to fall off. Data from 2016 showed that 48% of children aged 1.5-4 years had cavities, and in 2023, there were still 170 children under the age of 7 who needed general anesthesia to treat caries. In recent years, the government has promoted healthy eating strategies, such as launching the “Healthy Meals Under 500 Calories” plan in 2025, encouraging low-sugar and low-calorie diets, which may reduce the incidence of dental caries, but the demand for tooth whitening and cosmetic restoration remains stable.

3. Singapore GDP and Economic Environment

In 2024, Singapore’s real GDP will increase by 4.4% year-on-year, and its per capita GDP will reach US$90,685, leading the economic growth rate among Southeast Asian countries. Despite the overall economic stability, the dental industry faces cost pressures: rising prices of imported equipment and materials, high labor costs (dentists earn about 20,000 Singapore dollars a month), and increased operating pressure on some small clinics. However, as a high-value-added medical field, dentistry still maintains a high market share, especially in digital treatment and international medical tourism.

4. Dental clinics and oral hospitals in Singapore

Number of dental clinics

There are 1,228 dental clinics in Singapore, of which private clinics dominate. Chain groups such as Oracare Group operate 62 clinics in Singapore and plan to double their size in the next 3-5 years. The public system provides basic dental services, such as comprehensive clinics and school dental clinics, but high-end services still rely on private institutions.

Largest dental hospital.

The National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) is the largest professional dental institution in Singapore. It is located in the Singapore General Hospital and provides a full range of services from basic treatment to maxillofacial surgery. In addition, the National University of Singapore Dental Hospital (Singapore Oral Health Center) is a leader in academic research and digital technology applications, with modern clinical facilities and an internationally certified dental education system.

V. Singapore’s dental equipment imports and market

Import volume and types

Singapore has a high dependence on dental equipment imports, with about 85% of medical devices being imported. In the first half of 2024, dental implant-related products accounted for 53% of China’s imported dental equipment, including implant systems, digital navigation equipment, etc., while Singapore, as a high-end market, imports are mainly high value-added products. For example, digital imaging equipment and implant systems from Straumann of Switzerland and Kavo of Germany occupy an important share in the Singapore market.

The most imported equipment

The dental equipment that Singapore imports the most includes digital imaging equipment (such as CBCT machines, oral scanners) and dental implant systems, dental chairs, dental handpieces, dental needles, dental compressors, dental vacuum machines, oral endoscopes, LED light curing machines, handpiece cleaning and oiling machines, etc. According to data from 2024, the import of dental implant-related equipment accounts for a significant proportion, reflecting the surge in demand for implant treatment in an aging society. In addition, high-end equipment such as laser therapy devices and CAD/CAM restoration systems also rely on imports, mainly from the United States, Japan, Germany, and China.

Six: Development prospects of Singapore’s dental industry

Technological innovation: Singapore leads in the field of digital dentistry, such as 3D printed implants, AI-assisted diagnostic systems, etc., to promote the improvement of treatment accuracy. The 2026 Singapore Oral and Dental Exhibition (IDEM Singapore) will focus on technological innovation and attract exhibitors from around the world.

International medical tourism: As an Asian medical center, Singapore attracts patients from Southeast Asia and around the world, and there is a strong demand for high-end services such as dental implants and invisible corrections. Data from 2024 show that the gender structure of Singapore’s dental industry has undergone a significant transformation, with female dentists accounting for 87.5%, which may further improve the level of service refinement.

Policy support: The government promotes the “Healthy SG” plan to strengthen preventive care and encourages operators to provide healthy meals through subsidies, indirectly promoting the improvement of oral health awareness.

Challenges

Market competition: There is an oversupply of clinics. Data from 2023 shows that 94% of residents have caries problems, but the regular check-up rate is low, resulting in fierce price competition.

Cost pressure: The high cost of imported equipment and materials, coupled with rising labor costs, has caused some clinics to face profit compression.

Cross-border medical treatment: Neighboring countries (such as Malaysia) attract patients with lower prices, which may divert some demand.

Future trends.

Personalized medicine: Combine genetic testing and digital technology to provide customized treatment solutions, such as precision implants and invisible corrections.

Industry integration: Small clinics may improve their competitiveness through chain operations or mergers and acquisitions to cope with market pressure.

International cooperation: Participate in the “Belt and Road” oral health cooperation, expand the Southeast Asian market, and export technology and services.

The development of the oral market in Singapore has a great demand for dental burs.DYM’s dental burs can help Singapore dentists effectively reduce the cost of use and increase profits.

Professional dental diamond burs (also called dental burs) are used with dental high-speed mobile phones. The working speed is 300,000-450,000 revolutions. They can accurately cut without damaging the mobile phone or the teeth, reduce vibration, and are safer.

1. The purpose of high-speed dental burs is to prepare all-ceramic teeth, veneer restoration, implant trimming, metal crown removal, and remove caries.

2. At present, we have 110 types of dental burs, including red-label burs (50-65UM), yellow-label burs (20-30UM) for fine grinding and repair, blue-label burs (106-125UM) for general use when cutting a large amount, and green-label burs (125-150UM) for super strong cutting.

3. SKI diamond burs use South African natural diamond powder (the particle size of the sandstone is 80-150UM), which is harder and more wear-resistant.

4. Dental burs are made of stainless steel handles and diamond plating

5. The handle diameter of the diamond bur is 1.6MM, and it is generally made of 316 medical stainless steel

6. The shape of the dental bur head is generally divided into flame shape, spherical shape, cylindrical shape, wheel shape and other shapes. The ball drill is used for pulp opening and decoration. The flame type is used to expand the hole and deepen the hole type. The wheel shape is used for cavity concavity and hole bottom repair.

7. The packaging of the bur is 5 per plate, which can be separated and used separately, which is convenient and hygienic to avoid cross infection and save clinical time.

8.DYM SKI burs are sharp and wear-resistant, and can generally grind 3-6 teeth

9. The effective service life of the bur is 4 years, which meets ISO9001 ISO13485 standards

DYM one-stop high-end dental equipment, 18 years of experience is worthy of your trust.