DYM Oral Intra-Oral Camera shares with you the current situation and development prospects of Malaysia’s population and eating habits, GDP, dental industry

I. Malaysia’s population and eating habits

Current population situation

Malaysia has a total population of about 33.7 million, of which 7.8% are over 65 years old. It is expected to increase to 15% by 2030, officially entering an aging society. The working-age population (15-64 years old) accounts for about 70%, but the fertility rate remains low (there are only 28,900 citizen babies in 2023). Changes in population structure will directly affect dental needs, such as dental implants, dentures and other elderly-related treatment needs may increase significantly.

Eating habits

Malaysian 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. A 2023 study showed that the prevalence of caries in preschool children aged 3-6 was as high as 63.4%, which was closely related to high-sugar diet and exposure to secondhand smoke. Although the government promotes healthy eating plans such as “Healthy SG”, the rate of dental caries has limited decline in the short term, and the demand for teeth whitening, cosmetic restoration, etc. remains stable.

2. Malaysia’s GDP and economic environment

In 2023, Malaysia’s real GDP will increase by 3.7% year-on-year, and its per capita GDP will reach US$11,961, ranking among the top in Southeast Asian countries in terms of economic growth. As a high value-added field, the dental industry continues to expand its market size, but faces pressure from rising costs of imported equipment and materials. For example, high-end equipment such as digital imaging equipment (such as CBCT machines) and dental implant systems rely on imports, pushing up clinic operating costs. However, the government indirectly promotes the development of the industry through tax incentives (such as the 2023 fiscal budget allowing a maximum tax deduction of RM1,000 for dental treatment expenses) and policy support (such as allocating RM10 million to purchase 3D printers to produce dentures).

3. Dental clinics and oral hospitals in Malaysia

Number of clinics

As of 2023, there are 5,261 dental medical institutions in Malaysia, including 99 dental hospitals and 690 clinics in the public sector, and 4,438 clinics and 34 hospitals in the private sector. Private clinics dominate, and chain groups such as Q&M Dental have more than 70 branches across the country and plan to expand further.

The largest dental hospital

Public sector: The University of Malaya Dental Hospital is the largest public dental institution in Malaysia. It is affiliated with the University of Malaya and has 1,600 beds. It provides a full range of services from basic treatment to maxillofacial surgery, and undertakes dental education and scientific research tasks.

Private sector: KPJ Hospital Group is the largest private medical group in Malaysia. All of its 28 hospitals have dental centers, including KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, which is equipped with advanced digital implant and orthodontic equipment, attracting a large number of international patients.

IV. Import and market of dental equipment in Malaysia

Import volume and types

Malaysia’s import dependence on dental equipment is as high as 85%. In 2019, the import value of medical equipment reached US$730 million, of which dental equipment accounted for a significant proportion. Data from 2023 showed that dental implant-related instruments (such as implant systems, digital navigation equipment) and digital imaging equipment (such as CBCT machines, oral scanners) were the main import categories, accounting for 53% of the total imports.

The most imported equipment

The most imported dental equipment includes digital imaging equipment and dental implant systems. For example, Swiss Straumann and German Kavo’s CBCT machines and implant systems, dental comprehensive treatment machines, dental mobile phones, dental needles, LED diamond needles, dental negative pressure machines, dental air compressors, dental mobile phone cleaning and oiling machines, oral endoscopes and other dental equipment occupy an important share in the Malaysian market. In addition, high-end equipment such as laser therapy devices and CAD/CAM repair systems also rely on imports, mainly from the United States, Japan, Germany and China.

V. Prospects for the development of dentistry in Malaysia

Technological innovation: Malaysia is developing rapidly in the field of digital dentistry, such as 3D printed implants and AI-assisted diagnostic systems, which promote the improvement of treatment accuracy. The 2025 Malaysia International Dental Exhibition attracted 250 exhibitors to showcase the latest technologies and equipment.

International medical tourism: As a medical center in Southeast Asia, Malaysia attracts patients from Indonesia, Singapore and other countries, and there is a strong demand for high-end services such as dental implants and invisible corrections. Data from 2024 showed that female dentists accounted for 87.5%, further improving the level of service refinement.

Policy support: The government promotes the “Healthy SG” plan, strengthens preventive care, and encourages people to have regular check-ups through tax incentives, which indirectly promotes the improvement of oral health awareness.

Market competition: There is an oversupply of clinics. Data from 2023 showed 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, some clinics are facing profit compression. For example, a dentist’s monthly salary is about 20,000 Singapore dollars, which is higher than the Southeast Asian average.

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

Future trends

Personalized medical care: Combine genetic testing and digital technology to provide customized treatment plans, 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. For example, Q&M Dental plans to double its size in the next 3-5 years.

International cooperation: Participate in the “Belt and Road” oral health cooperation, expand the Southeast Asian market, and export technology and services. For example, Malaysia’s implant exports continue to grow, ranking second in the global market share.

Almost two-thirds of dental clinics in Malaysia are private, so a large number of oral screenings cannot be done without the assistance of oral endoscopes. With a professional oral Intra-Oral Cameraas a good helper for dentists, you can quickly check the condition of the patient’s teeth, and you can instantly communicate deeply with oral patients by taking pictures. Dentists can efficiently give treatment plans.

The SKI-105, SKI-106, and SKI-103 series of oral endoscopes produced by DYM High-End Dental Equipment have high-definition pixels and precise treatment, which effectively improve the diagnostic level of dentists.

1: SKI-105 oral Intra-Oral Camera(17 inches)

SKI-105 has a stylish appearance and simple design. The shell material is UV-resistant and not easy to change color

17-inch LG screen, natural colors

12 million pixels, good photo effect

16G storage hard disk, about 2,000 photos

Aviation wire, not easy to crack due to high-frequency use

Give away 1 plastic Intra-Oral Camerabracket made of PON material, durable, easy to install, no need to buy separately

1 year warranty

2: SKI-106 oral Intra-Oral Camera(17 inches)

SKI-106 has a stylish appearance and simple design. The shell material is UV-resistant and not easy to change color

17-inch original BOE screen, higher clarity and more natural colors

12 million pixels, good photo effect

16G storage hard disk, about 2,000 photos

Aviation wire, not easy to crack due to high-frequency use

Give away 1 plastic Intra-Oral Camerabracket made of PON material, durable and easy to install, no need to buy separately

1 year warranty

3: SKI-103 Oral Intra-Oral Camera(19-inch square wide screen)

SKI-103 has a stylish appearance and simple design. The shell material is UV-resistant and not easy to change color

19-inch original BOE screen, with higher clarity and more natural colors

The patented built-in camera can be used for daily medical disputes to record the entire diagnosis and treatment process, and for dentists to review (case review, doctor-patient dialogue review)), effectively protecting the rights and interests of dentists and increasing the average customer price of outpatient clinics

16 million pixels, good photo effect

16G storage hard disk, which can store about 2,000 photos

Aviation wire is not easy to crack due to high-frequency use

Give away 1 PON material plastic Intra-Oral Camera bracket, durable and easy to install, no need to purchase separately

1 year warranty

Dental endoscopes can be used in dental clinics for daily caries inspections, preoperative communication for periodontal treatment, before-and-after comparison of aesthetic restoration surgery, visual explanation and communication, which is more intuitive, reduces unnecessary medical disputes, and enhances patients’ trust in dental clinics and oral hospitals.

DYM is a one-stop manufacturer of high-end dental equipment for 18 years. Its products have obtained registration certificates, CE certificates, ISO9001, ISO13485, and the titles of high-tech enterprise and innovative enterprise. The quality of the dental equipment it produces is more guaranteed.