Hong Kong Dental News: Policy, Fees and Service Updates
David Lin · Updated 31 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
This page summarises recent Hong Kong dental policy and fee updates from government and public / non-profit institutional sources only, with links to the original notices. Figures are for general reference; always check the latest official publication.
Policy and fee updates
- January 2026 · The Community Dental Support Programme expands to 32 organisations and about 80 service points, with a co-payment of HK$50 per tooth and a HK$150 cap per visit — Community Dental Support Programme (Department of Health)
- From 1 January 2026 · Department of Health general public dental sessions cover pain relief or extraction only; the fee for non-eligible persons is HK$850 per attendance, plus HK$90 per prescribed drug item — DH general public dental service notes; fee table: DH dental service fees
- January 2026 · The Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance Programme has closed and no longer accepts new applications; it has been replaced by the Community Dental Support Programme — Government press release (15 August 2025). Under the old programme, eligible elders paid nothing to the dentist (fully subsidised) — Government press release (25 June 2024); the replacement programme requires participants to pay an administration fee / co-payment — CDSP administration / co-payment fees
- November 2025 · Prince Philip Dental Hospital teaching-patient fee schedule updated — PPDH schedule of fees for teaching patients
- August 2025 · St. James’ Settlement Jockey Club Primary Healthcare Dental Clinic in Cheung Sha Wan begins service — St. James’ Settlement dental clinic information
This page is reviewed quarterly and updated when policy changes are announced. Last updated: 31 July 2026.
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