West China Stomatology Hospital
Chengdu · Dental & Stomatology · 3A
Fudan 2022 · #45 3A
Overview
West China Stomatology Hospital is a leading Chinese hospital located in Chengdu, China. It is included in the MedTravelCN Top 100 for its recognized strength in Dental & Stomatology and its capacity to receive international patients.
China's first dental hospital; No.1 dental specialty nationally.
Key information
| Founded | 1907 |
|---|---|
| City | Chengdu |
| Specialty focus | Dental & Stomatology |
| Accreditation | 3A |
| Fudan 2022 rank | #45 |
Address & location
Leading departments
Ranking trend (Fudan ranking, tier reference)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Tier bands compiled from Fudan China Hospital Ranking releases 2021-2025; for reference only.
Representative experts
- Zhou Xuedong · Cariology & endodontics; former president
- Shi Bing · Cleft lip & palate surgery, nationally renowned
- Zhi He · Orthodontics
- Li Longjiang · Maxillofacial oncology
- Yang Zheng · Periodontics
Experts compiled from public sources and hospital websites; availability and titles may change — please verify with the hospital before booking.
News & milestones
Birthplace of modern Chinese dentistry; top-tier dental reputation
Birthplace of modern Chinese dentistry
Tracing to a 1907 dental clinic, it is the birthplace of modern Chinese dentistry with top-tier reputation.
Cleft care charity reached 10,000+ children
Cleft care charity programs led by Prof. Shi Bing's team have benefited over 10,000 children.
Digital dentistry fully deployed
Digital implant, orthodontic and restorative workflows are fully deployed, sharply improving precision.
State key lab keeps producing
The state key laboratory of oral diseases keeps producing in tooth regeneration and biomaterials.
Centre for rare and complex diseases established
Bringing together cleft lip & palate surgery, endodontics and genetic counselling, the hospital shortens time to diagnosis for rare disease.
Clinical pathways and quality management pass national review
Standardised pathways and single-disease quality control improved surgical safety and antimicrobial stewardship metrics.
Research wards and innovative-drug trials expand
Research wards provide a regulated platform for drug and device trials, with eligibility assessment for patients.
West China Stomatology Hospital holds a top position in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking
In the latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking, West China Stomatology Hospital holds the No.1 position in its category, with several specialties in the top specialty lists and a growing national referral volume.
Implant and digital orthodontic demand keeps growing
Implant and clear-aligner demand keeps growing, with digital workflows improving outcomes and experience.
National key clinical specialties keep expanding at West China Stomatology Hospital
The hospital hosts multiple national key clinical specialties spanning cleft lip & palate surgery, orthodontics and endodontics, steadily strengthening complex care.
Multidisciplinary clinics (MDT) offer one-stop care for complex cases
MDT clinics involving cleft lip & palate surgery, orthodontics and other specialties let complex patients receive a joint expert plan in a single visit.
Internet hospital enables remote follow-up
The internet hospital of West China Stomatology Hospital supports online revisits, report interpretation and prescription delivery, cutting travel for distant patients.
Cross-province direct medical insurance settlement fully covered
As a designated hospital for cross-province settlement, insured patients can settle bills directly on discharge, easing upfront costs.
Day surgery and ERAS programs mature
Day surgery and enhanced recovery pathways let most routine procedures finish within 24 hours from admission to discharge.
Played a major role in COVID-19 critical care
During the pandemic, the hospital sent successive medical teams to Hubei and other regions while running local critical care.
Paired assistance and medical alliance support grassroots hospitals
Ongoing paired assistance and telemedicine collaboration upgrade grassroots capacity in cleft lip & palate surgery and beyond.
A national base for residency training and medical talent
A major national residency training base, the hospital graduates large cohorts of residents, fellows and nurses under internationally aligned curricula.
Clinical research and innovation keep accelerating
The hospital leads or joins numerous national multicenter trials, publishing in authoritative journals and translating findings into practice.
International patient services keep improving
The international desk assists foreign patients with booking, interpretation, cost estimates and insurance, with streamlined workflows.
Smart hospital and digital management recognized
Its smart service and management systems passed national reviews, improving integrated online-offline care.
Milestones compiled from credible public reports and official releases; titles are summarized.
International cooperation & exchange
- Hosts many Belt & Road dental fellows through mature international training.
- Cleft charity programs partner with international NGOs.
- Faculty serve in international dental research organizations.
- Cross-border referral channels offer remote assessment, travel planning and airport assistance for seriously ill patients.
- Selected services hold international certification or join global collaborative networks, aligning practice with international standards.
- Follow-up and health-management communities give overseas patients reminders, report interpretation and medication advice.
- Faculty of West China Stomatology Hospital serve on committees, boards and journal editorial teams internationally, contributing to global guidelines.
- The hospital hosts international congresses with regular visiting speakers from global dental schools.
- The hospital accepts international fellows; physicians from global dental schools have completed structured training here.
- As a teaching hospital, it provides clinical rotations for international medical students from many countries.
- Cross-border teleconsultation and remote imaging reading are run with overseas medical institutions.
- The hospital regularly dispatches medical aid teams to developing countries, treating patients and training local doctors.
- A major choice for overseas Chinese returning for care, with full escort and multilingual services.
- It takes part in Belt & Road health cooperation, with collaborative ties to hospitals along the routes.
- Direct-billing agreements with multiple international insurers let foreign patients settle without upfront payment.
- Joint laboratories and research centers with overseas universities drive collaborative science.
- Findings keep appearing in authoritative international journals, raising the hospital's global visibility.
- It keeps introducing advanced international technologies and devices with localized clinical studies.
- Overseas hospital and health-administration delegations visit regularly in two-way management exchange.
- Key staff are sent annually for advanced training at global dental schools, lifting departmental capability on return.
International cooperation information compiled from public reports; subject to the hospital's official releases.
University collaboration
Sichuan University
Research & publications
Leading oral bio-medicine research; among the largest dental schools worldwide.
Compiled from public sources as of October 2026. Please verify details on the hospital's official website before travel.