

In July 2026, 383 new oral medical institutions were registered nationwide, 112 closed, with a net increase of only 271. Behind the data, the overall industry growth has shown a notable slowdown, while inter-provincial gaps are gradually narrowing.
Newly established institutions are mainly concentrated in provinces such as Shandong, Hebei, Sichuan, Guangdong, and Yunnan, with Shandong leading at 28. Meanwhile, net increases in first-tier cities were only 3 in Beijing and 1 in Shanghai, indicating limited growth space in hotspot cities.
Facing structural adjustments, operators need to re-evaluate regional layout strategies and avoid blindly following market hotspots. How to seize opportunities within a pattern of multiple low-point positions remains a key consideration for the industry's next steps...
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