Press Release: The World Without the “Gag Reflex” from Dental Impressions Accelerates with the June 1st Reimbursement Revision. Intraoral Scanner Reimbursement Tripled, Application Expanded to Crowns. “Reimbursement Revision Countermeasure Seminar” for Dental Clinics to be Held (PR TIMES) – Mainichi Shimbun

News Highlights

The medical fee revision effective June 1, 2026, will promote the utilization of intraoral scanners. Digitalization to eliminate the unpleasant “gag reflex” during dental impressions will advance, with reimbursement for intraoral scanners increasing 1.5-fold and their application expanding to crowns. In response to this trend, a “Reimbursement Revision Countermeasure Seminar” for dental clinics will be held.

M&A Medical Editorial Department’s Perspective

This medical fee revision significantly strengthens the incentives for adopting intraoral scanners. For dental clinics, where high initial investment has traditionally been a bottleneck, a 1.5-fold increase in reimbursement dramatically lowers the barrier to adoption and directly leads to a shorter return on investment period. In particular, the expanded application to crowns will accelerate the spread of digital dentistry, contributing not only to the efficiency of in-clinic operations but also to improved patient satisfaction. From an M&A perspective, it is anticipated that small to medium-sized dental clinics seeking to mitigate the burden of investing in the latest digital equipment, maintain facility standards, and strengthen their management base will increasingly pursue group formation or M&A to reduce investment risks. Furthermore, this trend will serve as an opportunity to position the response to digitalization as a crucial element in business succession strategies, looking ahead to future technological innovations.

Points Indicated by This News

• The 1.5-fold increase in reimbursement for intraoral scanners will be a strong tailwind for promoting digitalization.
• The expanded application to crowns will broaden the scope of digital dentistry and contribute to in-clinic efficiency.
• The pursuit of economies of scale through M&A and group formation may accelerate to reduce equipment investment burdens and strengthen management foundations.
• Responding to the medical fee revision will influence investment decisions regarding digitalization in future business succession strategies.

Practical Questions Arising from This News

• What will be the specific increase in medical fees resulting from the introduction of intraoral scanners?
• With the expanded application to crowns, what types of treatments will allow for the use of intraoral scanners?
• What impact is predicted on the M&A market for dental clinics in light of this revision?

If You Feel “Should I Consult?”

If you feel that the profitability of intraoral scanners has improved with this medical fee revision and the benefits of adoption have become significant, it is a good opportunity to consult with experts about the effects of adoption in your own clinic and future equipment investment burdens and responses to technological innovation. Particularly if you are interested in business expansion through M&A or improving management efficiency and competitiveness through the introduction of the latest equipment, early consultation may lead to the realization of business succession or group formation under more favorable terms.

M&A Medical (Central Medience Inc.), as an M&A support institution certified by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, supports the business succession of medical corporations, hospitals, and clinics on a full success fee basis. Consultations are accepted with strict confidentiality. Free consultation here