In this piece, we will take a look at the five most advanced countries in dentistry. For more companies, head on over to 10 Most Advanced Countries in Dentistry.
5. Japan
Highest University Score in QS Dentistry Ranking: 82.8
Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the world, which is known for its leading advances in semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. It has only one leading dental university on our list, which is the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) with a score of 82.8. Unlike some other countries, it takes six years to become a dentist in Japan. The bulk of Japanese dental clinics are small clinics, and according to Mordor Intelligence, the Japanese dental equipment market is slated to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% between 2022 and 2027. Some Japanese dental companies are Tokuyama Dental Corporation, Yoshida Dental Mfg. Co., Ltd., and NISSIN DENTAL PRODUCTS INC.
4. United States of America
Highest University Score in QS Dentistry Ranking: 83.1
The United States of America, or U.S.A., is the world’s largest economy and one of the most technologically advanced nations on the planet. America also has the highest number of schools on our lists, with 14 of the top dental schools in the world located in the country. However, no American university is in the top five schools, and the country’s best university, according to QS, is the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. It has a score of 83.1, and the next American university has an 80.6 score which is the University of California in San Francisco. Several American companies are key players in the dental market such as DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (NASDAQ:XRAY) and Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN). It takes an average of eight years to become a dentist in the U.S., and dentists make a lot of money too, with an average salary of $188,484.
3. Netherlands
Highest University Score in QS Dentistry Ranking: 85
The Netherlands is a developed European country with a $1 trillion economy. The country has the second best dental university in the world, which is the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), with a score of 85. The university is unique in the sense that it is a collaboration between two universities and also treats patients in addition to providing students with an education. Some dental firms are Dyna Dental, Royal Medix B.V., and Intercedental B.V. Senior dentists can earn as much as EUR147,000 in the Netherlands.
2. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Highest University Score in QS Dentistry Ranking: 85
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China is a Chinese region with its own passport. It ties with the Netherlands with the second best dental university, which is The University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong has only one university in the top fifty, unsurprising due to its small landmass. It is also the only dental school in the country, which also has close to 2,700 practicing dentists, most of which offer private care only.
1. Kingdom of Sweden
Highest University Score in QS Dentistry Ranking: 87.1
The Kingdom of Sweden is one of the most prosperous and advanced nations in Europe. With a per capita income of $63,877, it is also one of the richest countries in the world. The country has a total of three dentistry universities in the top thirty, with the best having a score of 87.1. This is the Karolinska Institutet which is based in Stockholm. A Swedish dentist can make as much as 1.2 million Kronor in a year.
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