Global Exhibitions Continue Unabated; AITE Shanghai Sets Out Once Again

Exhibition Name: 2026 International Dental Equipment Exhibition (DenTech China 2026)

Dates: October 22–25, 2026

Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China)

Booth Number: H4-3.U33-U44

From October 22 to 25, 2026, the 29th International Dental Equipment Exhibition (DenTech China 2026) will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. AITE has confirmed its participation; its booth numbers are H4-3.U33-U44, and the exhibition venue is located at 1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area. With less than a week to go before the exhibition opens, the AITE exhibition team has entered the final stage of preparation.

DenTech China was first held in 1994 and is now in its 29th edition. According to official exhibition data, the previous edition featured an exhibition area exceeding 60,000 square meters, more than 900 exhibitors, and over 140,000 professional visitors, with overseas visitors accounting for 21.84% of the total and representing 119 countries and regions. These figures highlight a key point: DenTech China is not merely a domestic trade show; both its visitor demographics and exhibitor composition exhibit distinct international characteristics. Delegations from Germany, the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan, China have participated for many consecutive years, while major domestic dental manufacturers have long used this event to showcase their corporate image and latest products. For any company seeking to build brand recognition in the field of dental restorative materials, securing a presence on this platform means far more than simply “exhibiting.”

Unlike previous exhibition arrangements that focused on overseas marketing, AITE’ s lineup for this Shanghai exhibition spans multiple core departments within the company. The international sales team, domestic sales team, and technical team will all be on-site simultaneously. In addition to product displays and sample exhibits, technical staff will be available to answer specific questions regarding material compatibility, processing parameters, and clinical applications. This means that visiting clients will not need to contact different departments separately; they can complete the entire process—from product familiarization to technical confirmation and partnership negotiations—all at a single booth.

The expansion of the team also reflects AITE’ s renewed focus on the domestic market. Since the beginning of this year, the company has primarily focused its exhibition efforts overseas, participating in trade shows in markets such as Brazil, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mexico. However, given its status and influence as one of Asia’ s largest professional dental trade shows, AITE could not afford to miss DenTech China. The decision to include both domestic and overseas exhibitions in the same year’ s exhibition plan and to pursue them in parallel is, in itself, a strategic choice.

In the second half of 2026, AITE’ s schedule of overseas trade shows was quite packed. From September 17 to 19, the company participated in the CIPRO Dental Technology Exhibition in Brazil; from September 21 to 24, the team traveled to Moscow, Russia, to attend the 60th MIDF International Dental Exhibition. With only a single weekend between the two events, the team flew directly from South America to Eastern Europe, completing the transportation of exhibits, booth setup, and client meetings all within this tight timeframe. Subsequently, AITE extended its exhibition schedule to Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Mexico City. Participating in these overseas exhibitions back-to-back has yielded more than just a collection of client business cards. Clients in different markets have distinctly different priorities regarding materials: the Latin American market places greater emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of all-ceramic restoration solutions; clients in the Russian-speaking region are more sensitive to supply stability and long-term partnerships; and clients in the Central Asian market have their own preferences regarding certification requirements and product specifications. This first-hand feedback was systematically organized by the AITE team and brought back to the R&D department to inform adjustments to product parameters and the optimization of specification combinations. Participating in trade shows is not an end in itself; the true value of AITE’ s repeated participation lies in translating the insights gained into tangible product improvements.

At this Shanghai exhibition, AITE’ s exhibit layout followed the framework of its overseas exhibitions but incorporated targeted adjustments in the details. Lithium disilicate glass-ceramics and zirconia ceramic blocks remained the main attractions at the booth. The B40 model in the glass-ceramic series is designed for veneers, inlays, and anterior restorations; its cutting stability and optical performance have been validated through practical use in multiple overseas markets. Regarding zirconia blocks, the 3D-ML multi-layer shade series features a gradient-layer structure and is applicable in restoration scenarios ranging from single crowns to multi-unit bridges; shade transitions and marginal fit are two metrics frequently mentioned in customer feedback.

In terms of new products, lithium disilicate glass-ceramic discs and glass ceramics without sintering will make their simultaneous debut at a domestic trade show for the first time. The lithium disilicate glass-ceramic discs are designed to meet the high-throughput production demands of the dental laboratory sector. Compared to traditional ceramic blocks, these discs offer significant advantages in terms of material utilization per unit and processing continuity—a single disc can support the continuous milling of dozens of restorations, effectively reducing material changes and waste while ensuring color consistency and stability across restorations in the same batch. This makes them particularly well-suited for the production processes of large-scale processing centers. The core breakthrough of the glass ceramic without sintering lies in its “glass ceramic without sintering” nature. It directly eliminates the sintering step required in traditional restorations, allowing the restoration to proceed directly to the try-in and cementation steps immediately after milling. This feature is particularly significant for immediate chairside restorations: after completing tooth preparation and an intraoral scan, the dentist can finish milling and try-in the restoration within a short timeframe, truly realizing the “one-visit, same-day restoration” treatment model. In terms of aesthetics, this material offers a comprehensive color system featuring A1 shade and four shades of white, with adjustable translucency and excellent marginal stability, supporting minimally invasive restoration solutions such as ultra-thin veneers. For clinics and laboratories seeking efficiency, this is a direction worth exploring firsthand.

October in Shanghai: A Date at the Expo. In October 2026, AITE will showcase its full range of dental products—including zirconia ceramics, glass-ceramics, machinable resins, and 3D low-temperature glazes—as well as its latest R&D achievements, such as glass ceramic without sintering and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic discs, to engage in face-to-face exchanges with dental professionals from around the world. We look forward to joining you at this annual highlight of the dental industry—where we’ll gain insights into trends through the exchange of ideas, expand partnerships through business matchmaking, and build consensus through technical discussions. May every handshake mark the beginning of a partnership, and every interaction propel the industry forward. Let’s witness every step as domestically produced dental materials evolve from “usable” to “user-friendly” and from “substitutes” to “top choices.” We cordially invite you to attend—we look forward to seeing you there.