At the construction site of China Dental Valley Hospital of Stomatology,Phase II project and supporting infrastructure project of China Dental Valley Oral Industry Park,one can feel the pulse of China Dental Valley's high-quality development,reflecting China Dental Valley's firm determination to continuously gather development advantages and enhance development momentum.

China Dental Valley,Ziyang High-tech Zone Management Committee/Contributor

“One year to start,three years to build,and five years to shape a valley”.Now in its seventh year,China Dental Valley has begun to take shape.

“We should firmly grasp the primary task of high-quality development and develop new quality productive forces according to local conditions.”From the first mention of“new quality productive forces”during an inspection in Heilongjiang in September 2023,to the systematic and comprehensive explanation of new quality productive forces during the 11th collective learning of the Central Political Bureau in January of this year,to the new requirements for developing new quality productive forces put forward at the just-concluded National Two Sessions,General Secretary Xi Jinping has continuously extended and deepened the theoretical connotation and practical requirements of new quality productive forces,providing us with scientific guidance and a development blueprint for promoting high-quality economic and social development.

Grow out of nothing,from scattered industry to a valley.

China Dental Valley,Ziyang High-tech Zone Management Committee/Contributor

In October 2016,when the construction for“China Dental Valley”was just starting,there was hardly a dental medical equipment manufacturer in Ziyang.However,seven years later,after Ziyang Government made“China Dental Valley”a priority project at municipal level,a total of 110 well-known domestic and foreign dental enterprises such as Align Technology,Envista,and Bondent have gathered there today,successfully rewriting the domestic and even the global landscape of dental medical equipment industry.These enterprises have injected strong impetus into the rapid development of Ziyang’s economy and society while steadily increasing their own output.

Persistence pays off.Seven years of growth have allowed“China Dental Valley”to make a conspicuous figure.Currently,more and more companies are paying attention to Dental Valley,reflecting the agglomeration effect of enterprises.

In July 2023,Xin Hua Guang Medical Technology Group introduced South Korea’s SDM Corporation to invest in Ziyang.Two companies jointly established Sichuan Meishuda Medical Technology Co.,Ltd.to produce dental implants.

“The reason for choosing Ziyang as investment destination is not only because of Ziyang’s advantageous location,industrial clustering,and special supportive policies,but also because it aligns well with the Group’s market-oriented strategy(focusing on the western region,radiating throughout the country and even globally).”The relevant person in charge of Xin Hua Guang Medical Technology Group also stated that another important reason is that it allows them to quickly build an online oral care e-commerce platform.

Only with good companies gathering here can we attract more talents.Only when talents and companies work together can we promote further development of the industry.

China Dental Valley Industry Development Conference,Ziyang High-tech Zone Management Committee/Contributor

So far,Ziyang has hosted 6 China Dental Valley Industry Development Conferences,where academicians and experts have their ideas and academic experiences exchanged,jointly contributing to the development of the oral industry.

Only with superior conditions can talents be attracted.According to the relevant personnel in charge of Ziyang High-tech Zone,in recent years,the High-tech Zone has issued a series of talent policies to promote the introduction of talent in the field of stomatology and attract more and more talents to gather in the“Dental Valley”,including the Special Support Measures for Talent Introduction in China Dental Valley,Implementation Measures for the Introduction and Cultivation of High-level Talents in Ziyang High-tech Zone,and Implementation Measures for Promoting Employment of College Graduates in Ziyang High-tech Zone.

It is urgent to focus on cultivating talents while introducing them.In 2019,there were only 178 students for the initial enrollment in Ziyang College of Dental Technology.However,by 2023,the enrollment had grown to over 8,000.Job prospects and employment are on the rise,attracting widespread attention in the industry and providing talent for the dental industry,injecting new blood into the development of“China Dental Valley”.

How to develop new quality productive forces?Technological innovation is the key.

Innovation is development;innovation is the future.Entering the new development stage,the key to development of new quality productive forces lies in technological innovation as the main driving forces and booster.To open up new opportunities for the current situation,"China Dental Valley:should unswervingly take technological innovation as the central tasks,realizing the blueprint of building the domestic advanced and world-class China Dental Valley.

Approaching the China Dental Valley Exhibition Hall,a variety of oral products are displayed,from dental implants,invisible braces and electric toothbrushes to dental treatment machines,dental teaching simulators and comprehensive dental treatment chairs,showcasing the technological innovation and effective transformation of scientific achievements in the oral industry by China Dental Valley in recent years,continuously extending the reach of“Made-in-Ziyang”.

It is reported that according to the statistics of the Sichuan Intellectual Property Statistics Platform,China Dental Valley has a total of 20 valid invention patents,182 utility model patents,and 27 design patents.

"For technological innovation,we have introduced the Policy Measures to Support the High-Quality Development of Market Entities,increasing policy support for enterprise technological innovation.We have held the first Innovation Development Conference,promoting the establishment of the Ziyang Science and Technology Innovation Industry Development Alliance consisting of enterprises such as CRRC and automotive vocational and technical colleges,further promoting the transformation of achievements and industrial development."The relevant person in charge of the High-tech Zone Management Committee stated that the introduction of policy measures has created a vibrant innovation environment for enterprises,encouraging and promoting innovation and development in the oral industry.

Production Workshop of Xin Hua Guang Medical Technology Group,Xin Hua Guang Medical Technology Group/Contributor

In the production workshop of Xin Hua Guang Medical Technology Group,professional technicians are installing and debugging production equipment.Sophisticated instruments&equipment and complex data recording are the"work partners"that accompany them.It is learned that the Group currently owns 113 authorized intellectual property rights,with an additional 45 applications expected to be filed in 2023.It is projected that the number will reach 220 by 2024.In the future,with the continuous advancement of the"Engineering Center"and"Innovation Complex"projects,innovation-driven intellectual property rights will continue to increase.

Along the way,China Dental Valley has utilized the power of technology to drive the development of the oral industry,improve medical quality,and meet the needs of the people.This is one of the goals that the enterprise strives for,and also one of the achievements that China Dental Valley pursues.

Such scenes of bustling activities can be seen at Phase II and supporting infrastructure construction project site of China Dental Valley Oral Industry Park:tying steel bars,dismantling steel pipes,the roaring of various machines,busy figures of workers,and the splashing of welding sparks.

Phase II and Supporting Infrastructure Construction Project Site of China

Dental Valley Oral Industry Park

Ziyang High-tech Zone Management Committee/Contributor

It is learned that the project will officially commence in September 2023 and is expected to be completed in August of this year.It includes 23 standard factory buildings,1 cafeteria,1 office building,2 quality inspection centers,with power stations,outdoor landscaping,roads,parking lots,and other supporting facilities simultaneously built.

Strengthening the construction of supporting facilities and providing excellent supporting services are favorable and necessary conditions for further development of the industry.In recent years,China Dental Valley has continuously improved its industrial carrying capacity.Now the Dental Valley Incubation Park has been built,with Science and Technology Innovation Park and Medical Device Industry Park(Phase II)supported,among other supporting facilities.It has created a factory area of 560,000 square meters and started construction of a 240,000-square-meter standard factory building for the Medical Device Industry Park(Phase III),attracting more enterprises to gather here and truly achieve“move-in ready”.

“Since we(enterprises)settled in Dental Valley Valley,the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government have provided excellent services and strong support in terms of utilities,decoration and settlement,and have arranged dedicated personnel to assist us throughout the process of settling in the park.”When talking about the support of the Ziyang government to the enterprise,the staff of Xin Hua Guang also specifically mentioned the support in terms of inspection and registration.From the trial production of the product,dedicated personnel will be arranged to provide“nanny-style”guidance and assistance throughout the process until registration certification is obtained.

In response to the needs of enterprises,China Dental Valley continuously enhances its ability to serve enterprises,helping them with“bringing in”and“going out”.It is learned that last year,China Dental Valley reached cooperation with the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce,the Korean Dental Organization Association,the Shenzhen Medical Device Industry Association,and the Chengdu-Chongqing Medical Device Industry Association to build a more diversified communication platform for Dental Valley enterprises and help Dental Valley products go global.

Innovative and powerful.With innovation along the way,China Dental Valley is pushing for technological development,talent gatherings,and industrial prosperity.However,the development of new quality productive forces cannot be achieved overnight.This is a fierce“sprint”,but also a long-lasting“marathon”.In the future,China Dental Valley will anchor the overall goal of cultivating new quality productive forces,with a sense of urgency and a sense of responsibility,and write a brand new chapter in this spring--a season of vigor!(Xiao Zhengjun)