Jiamei Dental

What Jiamei Dental does

Jiamei Dental (佳美口腔) is a privately held, Beijing-headquartered chain operator of large-scale modern dental medical institutions in China, founded in 1993 in Dalian and now operating approximately 100 direct-chain clinics across tier-1 and tier-2 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Dalian. The legal entity, Beijing Jiamei Hospital Management Group Co., Ltd. (北京佳美医院管理集团股份有限公司), runs a six-category service portfolio: dental implants, orthodontics, restoration/prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, and oral healthcare, with treatment plans delivered through 1,000-3,000 sqm full-format clinics housing 20+ dental chairs each following the 2016 high-end repositioning. The company serves over one million lifetime members, primarily mid-to-high-end individual patients, with additional corporate clients (Fenmo Media, Ctrip, Wall Street English, HNA Group) and international insurance holders through direct billing arrangements with dozens of global insurers.

The core technology stack centers on digital dental hardware - including 12 of the 20 3D CT digital panoramic diagnostic systems installed in China and 12 CEREC chairside CAD/CAM 3D printing units (representing 60% CEREC market share in China via partnership with Siemens Sirona since 2012) - alongside proprietary software including China's first self-developed dental clinic resource management system, which received software copyright registration in 2010. Quantified clinical outcomes include 98.6% restoration accuracy, crown production time compressed from 10 days to 6 minutes, and 30% cost reduction through 3D printing workflows, with each clinic averaging ~150 CEREC procedures annually.

The business model is direct-chain professional services: fee-for-service dental care delivered through self-operated clinics, supported by medical talent recruited under a 20-30% clinic equity co-ownership program for top-tier doctors (PhDs, top-four medical school graduates, overseas-trained clinicians). Go-to-market combines owned clinics, multi-channel marketing (WeChat, Weibo, Meituan, corporate website, community outreach, PR), and a member loyalty platform re-launched in July 2024. The company is led by founder/Chairman/CEO Liu Jia (刘佳), backed by a 2007 $10 million investment from UK Martin Kelly and US SIGA Asia Venture Capital, and has held Harvard Business School case study status since 2010.

Name

Jiamei Dental

Legal name

Beijing Jiamei Hospital Management Group Co., Ltd. (北京佳美医院管理集团股份有限公司)

Website

https://jiameidental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jiamei Dental (佳美口腔) is a privately held Chinese dental chain operator founded in 1993, running ~100 direct-chain clinics across major Chinese cities. It serves mid-to-high-end individual patients plus corporate and international insurance clients with implants, orthodontics, restoration, pediatric, and general dentistry using leading digital 3D CT and CEREC technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAA

Multi-Specialty DSOs (General + Specialty Networks)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

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Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

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Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

Keywords

• Dental clinic services
• Orthodontic treatments
• Dental implant services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Oral healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Medical Services: Fee-for-service dental medical services including dental implants, orthodontics, dental restoration, pediatric dentistry, general treatment, and oral health care. Revenue generated from consultation fees, treatment procedures, and related dental services at company-owned clinics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jiamei Dental operates a chain of nearly 100 direct-chain dental clinics across major Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dalian, Xi'an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing), providing comprehensive dental services including dental implants, orthodontics, dental restoration/prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, and oral healthcare. The clinics leverage advanced digital dental technology including 3D CT scanning, CEREC CAD/CAM chairside systems, and 3D printing for dental restorations, serving over 1 million lifetime members.

Product overview

Jiamei Dental operates a chain of dental clinics offering comprehensive dental services organized into six core service categories: dental implants (牙齿种植), orthodontics (牙齿矫正), dental restoration (牙齿修复), pediatric dentistry (儿童牙科), general dentistry (全科治疗), and oral healthcare (口腔保健). The company provides services through nearly 100 direct-chain clinics across major Chinese cities including Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Dalian, and Hangzhou, serving over 1 million lifetime members. In July 2024, Jiamei Dental launched a new digital Member Center platform to enhance customer service and experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Implants (牙齿种植) Comprehensive dental implant services including single tooth implants, full-arch restorations, All-on-4 and All-on-6 immediate implantation techniques, bone augmentation procedures, and sinus lift surgeries for patients with missing teeth.

Quantifiable outcome

• CEREC 3D printing achieves 98.6% accuracy in dental restorations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Kodak Medical ImagingcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational equipment supplier providing advanced medical imaging technology for dental diagnosis. Part of open partnership approach where Jiamei can terminate contracts if superior alternatives become available.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational materials and equipment supplier. Part of complete open-ended partnership arrangement for dental materials and supplies.
• Nobel BiocarecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading international dental implant system provider. Long-term supply partnership for dental implant materials and components.
• Swiss StraumannstrategicTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in dental implant and tissue regeneration technology. CEO Beat Spalinger visited Jiamei Sanlitun flagship store expressing interest in further cooperation. Straumann is the only company providing complete plastic, restoration, and regeneration solutions in the dental industry.
• International Team for Implantology (ITI)strategicTechnology or IntegrationJointly organized 2012 Dental Implant Clinical Technology Seminar with ITI. Swiss ITI specialists provided training on SLA bone-level implants and SLActive hydrophilic implants. ITI training experts conducted clinical exchange with Jiamei implant doctors.
• Siemens Sirona (西诺德)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership since 2012 for CEREC 3D printing technology. Initial order of 6 CEREC units expanded to 12 units. Sirona provides technical support and staff training. Jiamei holds 60% of CEREC market share in China.
• Dr. Philippe Desmas (法国顶级种植专家)strategicTechnology or IntegrationFrench top implant expert appointed as Jiamei Expert Committee Chairman. Professor at Paris Medical School with over 50,000 implant cases. Founder of Cannes International Dental Conference and machine implant research institute.
• International Insurance Companies (Dozens)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished direct billing partnerships with dozens of international insurance companies, enabling seamless settlement services for expat and internationally insured patients. Reduces patient payment concerns.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest US dental support organization (DSO), supporting ~1,700 dentists across the US. Comparable business model as a multi-specialty dental group practice chain serving high patient volumes with consolidated back-office and digital infrastructure.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a major US DSO chain providing comprehensive dental services including implants, orthodontics, and general dentistry through owned clinics. Closely comparable as a large multi-location dental service chain targeting mainstream and under-served markets.
• Topchoice Medical (通策医疗): Topchoice Medical is the largest publicly listed private dental hospital chain in China, operating a similar multi-specialty dental group practice model across multiple Chinese cities. Directly comparable as a private dental chain competing in the same patient segments and geographies.
• Byer Dental (拜尔口腔): Byer Dental is a major private dental clinic chain in China with comparable nationwide clinic network and service offerings including implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Competes with Jiamei in mid-to-high-end segments across multiple cities.
• ARSMED Dental (瑞尔齿科): ARSMED is a premium private dental chain in China targeting high-end urban consumers with similar comprehensive service offerings and concierge service philosophy. Closely aligned with Jiamei's positioning and patient demographic, especially in Tier-1 cities.

Broad incumbents

• Straumann Group: Straumann is the global leader in dental implant and tissue regeneration systems, and an established strategic partner of Jiamei Dental. Comparable as a major player in the Chinese dental industry serving chain operators with implant and digital dentistry technology.
• Modern Dental Group: Modern Dental Group is a Hong Kong-listed global dental prosthetics manufacturer serving Chinese dental clinics with crowns, bridges, and implants. Comparable as a major China-based dental industry player serving chain customers, though operating as a supplier rather than chain operator.
• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest dental equipment and technology manufacturer (parent of CEREC platform that Jiamei deployed). Comparable as a major incumbent providing the underlying dental technology infrastructure used by chain operators like Jiamei.

Emerging players

• Angelalign Technology (时代天使): Angelalign is a leading Chinese clear-aligner orthodontics company that supplies invisible aligner products and partners with dental clinics including Jiamei. Comparable as a participant in the Chinese dental services ecosystem with overlapping orthodontic service relationships.

Regional players

• Yongtaiyun Dental (永泰口腔): Yongtaiyun is a Chinese dental clinic chain with comparable multi-clinic operations primarily in select Chinese regions. Provides a regional comparison benchmark for private dental chain operating models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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