West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University

West China Hospital of Stomatology in Chengdu, founded in 1907, was China’s first dental hospital and is ranked No. 2 in the country for dentistry and oral surgery.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University

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Founded
1907
National ranking
Top 60 nationally (tier ⁦A++⁩)
Top department
#2 in China · Dentistry and oral surgery · 2023

The hospital began as the Renji Dental Clinic in Chengdu in 1907; in 1917 West China Union University opened China’s first school of dentistry. It is the National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and the national dental centre for western China, with eight national key clinical specialties covering all of its main clinical departments.

It hosts the State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and publishes the International Journal of Oral Science, the first SCI-indexed English-language dental journal from China.

Why patients choose West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University

  • China’s first dental hospital and dental school
  • No. 2 in China for dentistry
  • National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases
  • State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases

National rankings

From the China Hospital Rankings by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute (2023 edition, published November 16, 2024), voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.

Ranked departments

Departments in China’s national top 10 in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Open one for its ranking, what it treats and how to book.

Location and contact

Address
14 Section 3, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Main phone
+86 28-85501437
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How to get treated here as an international patient

  1. Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
  2. We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
  3. We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
  4. In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
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  • 8 National key clinical specialties

Figures as published by the hospital.

Frequently asked questions

Where is West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University located?

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University is in Chengdu, China. Address: 14 Section 3, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu.

Can foreign patients be treated at West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University?

Major Chinese hospitals generally treat foreign patients who hold a valid passport. Language, registration and payment are the usual obstacles; our coordinators can help with appointments, interpretation and logistics.

How can I book an appointment at West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University?

Appointments are made through the hospital’s official channels, and well-known specialists are often booked weeks ahead. Send us your case and we will advise on the best route and the expected waiting time.

What is West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University known for?

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University is particularly well known for Dentistry and oral surgery.

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