202610 | Net increase in oral institutions nationwide drops over 50% year-on-year

In October 2026, 865 new oral healthcare institutions were registered, an increase of 37 from the previous month; during the same period, 507 stores closed, also 39 more than the previous month. Both new entries and exits rose simultaneously, giving the industry's monthly changes an unusual combination.

Looking at the same period last year, new registrations decreased somewhat, while store closures increased significantly. The number of closures has exceeded 460 for the second consecutive month, also the highest single-month figure from January to October this year. Whether the slight rebound in new entries can offset changes on the exit side has become an angle for observing this month's industry trends.

Regional disparities also vary: some provinces still saw considerable net growth in institutions, while others saw more closures than new registrations. Beijing and Shanghai also performed inconsistently. Behind the numbers, how growth is being distributed and what subtle changes are occurring in institutions' operating environment...

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