The editor of Duoyimei Dental Chair shares with you the development prospects of the dental industry in Argentina

The editor of Duoyimei Dental Chair shares with you the development prospects of the dental industry in Argentina. As of May 2025, Argentina’s permanent population is about 45.81 million, with an annual growth rate of 0.29%. The population structure shows an aging trend, and people over 65 years old account for nearly 11%. The capital Buenos Aires is the most densely populated city, accounting for about 28.6% of the national population.

In 2025, Argentina’s economy showed a recovery trend. The government predicts that GDP growth will reach 5%, nominal GDP is expected to be US$621.83 billion, and per capita GDP is about US$13,297. However, high inflation remains the main challenge. The cumulative inflation rate in 2025 is expected to be 23%, and the official exchange rate of the US dollar may rise to 1:1200 pesos.

As of May 2025, there are 1,728 dental clinics in Argentina, an increase of 5.48% from 2023. Among them, Cordoba Province (321), Santa Fe Province (273) and Mendoza Province (206) are the areas with the most densely distributed clinics. About 91.6% of the clinics are independently operated, and 8.4% are affiliated with chain brands. It is worth noting that 570 clinics have independent websites and 238 are active on social media platforms such as Instagram, and the degree of digitalization is gradually increasing.

The University of Buenos Aires Dental Hospital (UBA Dental Hospital) is the largest and most technologically advanced dental medical institution in Argentina. The hospital not only provides free or low-cost comprehensive dental services, but also undertakes teaching and scientific research tasks, and has a complete guidance system and modern equipment. In addition, the COP Private Dental Center in Santa Fe Province has become one of the representatives of the private sector with 111 user reviews and a score of 3.5 (out of 5 points).

In 2023, the size of Argentina’s dental equipment market is US$204.3 million, and is expected to increase to US$309.2 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. Argentina has a high degree of dependence on imports, with 70%-75% of medical equipment purchased from abroad. In the first quarter of 2025, China’s exports of medical devices to Argentina increased by more than 110% year-on-year, and the demand for high-end dental equipment such as ventilators and CBCT surged, but the specific import data of dental equipment has not yet been disclosed separately. In 2022, the import volume of dental chairs increased by 3%, with China being the main supplier (accounting for 91%), followed by Brazil (15%).Therefore, Chinese dental chairs are very popular and promising in Argentina. China is the world’s largest dental chair producer, accounting for more than 50% or even more of the world’s total. Chinese dental chairs are cost-effective and have a complete industrial chain. They are generally exported to dental markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, and some are exported to high-end European and American dental markets. The Chinese dental chair market is generally divided into low-end market, mid-to-high-end market, and the high-end market price is about 50,000 yuan or less, 50,000-100,000 yuan, and more than 100,000 yuan. The supporting motors, hardware valve accessories, shell plastic parts, electronic circuit boards, and AI digital intelligence of Chinese dental chairs are becoming more and more mature. It is believed that the market share of Chinese dental chairs will exceed 70% of the market share in 2030. At present, the CE, FDA and other medical equipment certifications for overseas imaging have blocked the export of some dental equipment manufacturers. If more professional personnel are involved in the certification, the price will be more economical and affordable. It is believed that it will bring different degrees of sales growth to most dental equipment factories.

In the past 18 years, the Duoyimei dental chair has been exported to the dental markets in South America, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The unique design of the dental chair, the stable chair frame, the intelligent ergonomic design, and the humanized intelligent water supply make it particularly comfortable for dentists to use. The small waist floor-standing chassis dental chair launched this year has more Lingnan characteristics. Through the design elements of representative buildings, it presents the strong, unyielding, continuous struggle, and positive fighting spirit of our Lingnan people. This small waist floor-standing dental chair is safe and stable. Dentists and oral patients can feel more at ease and efficient when using it. It is an essential auxiliary dental equipment for dental clinics and oral hospitals. Duoyimei dental chairs have always been based on dentists and oral patients. In terms of design, they are always combined with their usage needs. We found that many oral patients often move their heads when lying down during treatment, which makes them feel uncomfortable. Dentists need to spend more time to let them lie down and assist in treatment.At the same time, it also causes oral patients to be easily anxious. Duoyimei’s professional shaping headrest combines ergonomic design with a concave design, which can shape the head and is not easy to cause shaking or movement. Many oral patients feel very good after using it. Duoyimei dental chairs provide everyone with detailed and differentiated feelings. I hope that there will be more dentists in Argentina and they can make their own small contributions to the oral health of more Argentines.

1. Market demand growth: The aging population (the proportion of people aged 65 and over is expected to reach 17.3% in 2050) and the demand for cosmetic dentistry drive market expansion. The dental implant market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%, reaching US$178.3 million in 2030.

2. Technological innovation: The application of digital dental technology (such as CAD/CAM restoration, transparent aligners) and new materials (such as zirconia implants) is gradually becoming popular, improving treatment efficiency and patient experience.

• Policy support: The government covers 95% of dental services through the “Compulsory Medical Plan (PMO)” and promotes medical privatization reform to attract foreign investment.

4. Insurance penetration rate increases: The dental insurance market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%, reaching US$1.2678 billion in 2030, and DPPO (Dental Preferred Provider Organization) is the mainstream insurance product.

The challenges facing the Argentine dental market are as follows

1. Economic fluctuations: High inflation (estimated to be 23% in 2025) and peso depreciation push up the cost of imported equipment and squeeze the profit margins of clinics.

2. Regional uneven development: Dental resources are scarce in rural areas, and only 51 clinics operate in remote areas such as Misiones Province, with insufficient coverage.

3. Financing difficulties: Small and medium-sized enterprises have difficulty obtaining low-cost loans, which limits technology upgrades and clinic expansion.

Industry trends:

– Digital transformation: More and more clinics are improving service accessibility through social media and online appointment platforms, and 570 clinics have established independent websites.

– Dental tourism: Argentina attracts patients from neighboring countries with cost-effective dental services, and the ExpoMEDICAL exhibition held in September 2025 will further promote international cooperation.

– Environmentally friendly practices: The application of degradable dental materials and energy-saving equipment has gradually become an industry standard, in line with the global trend of sustainable development.

Overall, Argentina’s dental industry has growth potential with technological innovation and policy support, but it needs to overcome challenges such as economic instability and uneven regional resource distribution. With the expansion of insurance coverage and the popularization of digital services, the market is expected to achieve significant expansion by 2030.

Doyime has been manufacturing for 18 years. We have recently launched new dental chairs, dental mobile phones, oral endoscopes, and LED light curing machines. All major dental distributors are welcome to visit the company for guidance.