Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University
Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University: A Century of Dental Excellence, Guardians of Oral Health
I. Hospital Overview
Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University stands as one of the oldest and most comprehensive Class A tertiary specialized dental hospitals in East China. Its origins trace back to the “Dental Clinic of Tongji Hospital,” established in 1920 by German physicians. With a century of accumulated expertise, the hospital has evolved into a modern stomatology center integrating medical care, teaching, research, and prevention. Affiliated with Tongji University, it serves as a key discipline unit under Shanghai's “High-Level Local Universities” initiative, hosts the National Health Commission's “Key Laboratory for Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment,” and stands as a core member of the Yangtze River Delta Stomatology Alliance.
Currently operating dual campuses—the Jing'an Campus (main campus, No. 24, Lane 1400, Beijing West Road, Jing'an District) and the Pudong Campus (No. 1458, Pujian Road, Pudong New Area)—the hospital handles over 1.2 million outpatient and emergency visits annually. It ranks among Shanghai's top institutions for annual dental implant procedures and orthodontic cases, serving patients across the Yangtze River Delta and nationwide while attracting numerous international patients. The hospital has been honored with titles including “National Civilized Unit,” “Shanghai May 1st Labor Award,” and “Designated Unit of Shanghai Oral Quality Control Center,” establishing itself as a recognized “technical benchmark” in the global field of stomatology.
II. Technical Advantages
Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University pursues “precision, minimally invasive, and intelligent” approaches in its technological development, achieving internationally leading advantages in multiple stomatology fields:
• Digital Stomatology: Among China's first institutions to adopt CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), intraoral scanners (3shape TRIOS), and CAD/CAM immediate restoration systems. Achieves full-process digitalization from diagnosis and design to fabrication, with implant guide precision reaching 0.1mm, and invisible orthodontic treatment planning efficiency increased by 40%.
• Dental Implant Technology: Performs advanced procedures including “immediate loading,” “All-on-4/6 full-arch implants,” and “transzygomatic/transpterygoid implants,” with over 98% success rates in elderly patients. Combines 3D-printed customized titanium meshes for jaw defect restoration, achieving 95% success in complex bone augmentation surgeries.
• Orthodontic Innovation: Leading national volume in invisible aligners (Invisalign, Times Angel); mature techniques in lingual orthodontics and early pediatric intervention (MRC myofunctional therapy). Utilizes “digital occlusal splints” and “dynamic MRI analysis” to resolve complex malocclusions (e.g., severe skeletal retrognathia).
• Microscopic Endodontics: Equipped with Zeiss endodontic microscopes (30-40x magnification), we perform microsurgical apical procedures and calcified canal debridement, achieving over 90% success in complex cases. Pioneering techniques like “pulp revascularization” preserve vitality in young permanent teeth.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Ranked among China's top tier in oral oncology (e.g., tongue/cheek cancer), trauma repair (jaw fractures), and congenital anomalies (cleft lip/palate). Free flap grafting achieves over 99% success in maxillofacial defect reconstruction. Utilizes 3D-printed jaw models for precise tumor resection and functional restoration.
III. Hospital's Leading Specialties
As the lead institution of Shanghai's Key Discipline Cluster in Stomatology, the hospital offers comprehensive dental services across all specialties. The following disciplines hold significant national influence:
• Implantology Department: A National Key Clinical Specialty and host institution for Shanghai's Implant Quality Control Center, performing over 8,000 implant surgeries annually. Specializes in complex bone conditions (e.g., severe alveolar bone resorption, maxillary sinus elevation).
• Orthodontics: Shanghai Key Discipline and National Key Clinical Specialty. Provides early childhood orthodontic intervention, complex adult malocclusion correction, and combined orthodontic-orthognathic treatment. Leads nationally in digital invisible orthodontic technology.
• Endodontics Department: A National Key Specialty, specializing in microscopic root canal therapy, minimally invasive treatment of periapical diseases, and tooth preservation and restoration. Its success rate in preserving natural teeth ranks among the highest nationally.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Shanghai Key Discipline. Treats oral and maxillofacial tumors, trauma, deformities, and salivary gland diseases. Achieves a 97% success rate in radical tongue cancer resection with functional neck lymph node dissection.
• Pediatric Dentistry: Designated as Shanghai's Pediatric Oral Disease Prevention Center, offering services including primary tooth caries prevention, early occlusal guidance, and management of traumatic injuries to young permanent teeth. Features a “Behavioral Guidance Clinic” to reduce dental anxiety in children.
• Periodontology Department: Serves as the Chair Unit of the Shanghai Periodontology Professional Committee. Offers periodontal sequence therapy, guided tissue regeneration (GTR), periodontal ligament and gingival surgery, with extensive expertise in conservative treatment for severe periodontitis.
IV. Hospital Department Structure
The hospital implements a “Comprehensive Oral Care, Full Lifecycle” approach. Beyond its specialized departments, it maintains comprehensive support units to ensure patient needs are met:
• Clinical Departments: Implantology, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Mucosal Diseases, Preventive Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, etc.
• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (equipped with CBCT and digital panoramic X-ray machines), Pathology (oral pathology diagnosis), Laboratory (oral microbiology testing), Pharmacy (dispensing of specialized oral medications), Denture Fabrication Center (custom denture processing), etc.
• Specialized Centers: Shanghai Oral Implantology Center, Shanghai Pediatric Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Complex Orthodontic Case Consultation Center, Multidisciplinary Oral Oncology Treatment (MDT) Center.
V. Advanced Medical Equipment
The hospital continuously introduces world-class equipment to support clinical and research innovation:
• Digital Diagnostic & Therapeutic Equipment: German KaVo CBCT (high-resolution maxillofacial imaging), 3shape TRIOS intraoral scanner (0.02mm precision impressions), Dentsply Sirona Cerec AC chairside CAD/CAM system (same-day restorations).
• Implant and Restoration Equipment: Straumann SLActive Implant System (hydrophilic surface for enhanced osseointegration), Dentium Implants (minimally invasive design), 3D Bioprinter (custom titanium alloy bone substitutes).
• Orthodontic and Periodontal Equipment: Invisalign iTero intraoral scanner (real-time invisible orthodontic treatment preview), Times Angel Comfos intraoral scanner (child-friendly scanning), EMS ultrasonic bone scalers (minimally invasive extractions/bone contouring).
• Microsurgery and Surgical Equipment: Zeiss OPMI Pico Microscope (root canal/maxillofacial surgery), Stryker Power System (minimally invasive tooth extraction), Medtronic Neuromonitor (maxillofacial tumor surgery).
• Microsurgery and Surgical Equipment: Carl Zeiss OPMI Pico Microscope (root canal/maxillofacial surgery), Stryker Power System (minimally invasive tooth extraction), Medtronic Nerve Monitor (maxillofacial tumor surgery).
VI. International Patient Services
As a “Designated Unit for Foreign Medical Services in Shanghai” and a “Network Hospital of the National Health Commission's International Emergency Rescue Center,” Tongji University Stomatological Hospital provides comprehensive, streamlined services for international patients:
• Multilingual Support: Equipped with professional translation teams for English, Japanese, Korean, and French. The official website and patient guidance system offer bilingual Chinese-English versions. Key department physicians can conduct routine communication in foreign languages.
• Dedicated International Care Pathway: The International Patient Service Center (Tel: 021-66313700 ext. 800) arranges outpatient appointments (within 2 business days), provides medical record translation, expedited testing, and hospitalization coordination. The “International Patient Fast Track” prioritizes services like CBCT scans and implant surgeries.
• Insurance Direct Billing & Partnerships: Contracts with international insurers, including MSH (Wanxinhe), Cigna, and Aetn, to support direct payment for outpatient and inpatient services. “Medical Expense Guarantee” alleviates upfront payment burdens.
• Cultural Adaptation & Care: Respects religious customs from various countries (e.g., Islamic dietary restrictions, Jewish Sabbath observance). Provides English/Japanese versions of the “Patient Guide” and “Oral Health Education Manual.” Waiting areas feature international TV channels, multilingual wheelchairs, and strollers.
• Telemedicine and Referrals: Collaborations with Harvard University School of Dental Medicine (USA), Tokyo Dental College (Japan), and Seoul National University Dental Hospital (South Korea) enable multidisciplinary telemedicine consultations (MDT) for international patients across China-US, China-Japan, and China-Korea networks. We also facilitate overseas referrals to Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University.
VII. International Patient Testimonials
“I came from the U.S. to Tongji University Stomatology Hospital for full-mouth implants. The preoperative 3D surgical guide clearly showed the placement of each implant, and the doctor thoroughly explained the plan in English. The surgery took only 2 hours—now eating feels just like my natural teeth!” — —James (58, Full-Mouth Implant Restoration), U.S. Patient
“Diagnosed with severe periodontitis in Singapore, local doctors recommended extraction. But Tongji's Periodontology Department preserved my teeth using GTR technology! The treatment was pain-free, and nurses kindly reminded me of brushing techniques in simple English—truly thoughtful.”— —Singapore Patient Linda (42, Periodontal Treatment)
“As a Chinese national living in Japan, I accompanied my daughter for early orthodontic treatment. The doctor used animations to demonstrate tooth movement, and the nurse taught her proper brushing techniques in Japanese. Now she no longer resists dental visits!” —Japan Patient Family Member Yuki (40, Accompanying Patient)
VIII. Hospital Contact Information
• Main Switchboard: 021-66313700 (Jing'an Campus), 021-58752345 (Pudong Campus)
• International Patient Service Hotline: 021-66313700 ext. 800 (English/Japanese/Korean)
• WeChat Official Account: “Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University” (Service/Subscription Account; offers appointment booking, report inquiry, health education, etc.)
IX. Address and Transportation Routes
• Jing'an Campus: No. 24, Lane 1400, West Beijing Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai (near Changde Road)
• Subway: Line 2 “Jing'an Temple Station” (Exit 3, approx. 8 min walk); Line 1 “People's Square Station” (Exit 10, approx. 12 min walk).
• Bus: Take routes 15, 20, or 37 to “Beijing West Road-Changde Road Station”; routes 927 or 939 to “Jing'an Temple Station”.
• Driving: Nearby parking options include “Jing'an Kerry Centre Parking Lot” (5-minute walk) and “Jusco Department Store Underground Parking” (8-minute walk). Off-peak visits are recommended.
• Pudong Campus: 1458 Pujian Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (near Dongfang Road)
• Subway: Line 4 “Lan Cun Road Station” (Exit 2, approx. 10 min walk); Line 6 “Shanghai Children's Medical Center Station” (Exit 1, approx. 8 min walk).
• Bus: Take Route 637 or 736 to “Pujian Road-Dongfang Road Station”; take Route 969 or 1021 to “Dongfang Road-Lan Cun Road Station”.
• Driving: Limited on-site parking (number plate restrictions apply). We recommend parking at the nearby “Gome Center Parking Lot” (5-minute walk) or “Paris Spring Parking Lot” (8-minute walk).
Conclusion
From its origins as a German-style dental clinic in 1920 to its current status as the “Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University Medical City,” the hospital has consistently upheld its mission of “safeguarding oral health.” With its rich historical heritage, cutting-edge technological innovation, and international service philosophy, it has become a trusted guardian of oral health for patients both domestically and internationally. Whether addressing common dental conditions, treating complex and severe cases, or meeting international healthcare needs, the Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University safeguards the health of every tooth through precise, efficient, and compassionate medical services.
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