Union Hospital Dental Centre (Tai Wai): 2026 Fees, 24-Hour Emergency Care, Booking and Subsidies

Union Hospital's dental service is the Dental Centre on 2/F of the Medical Centre at Union Hospital in Tai Wai, Sha Tin: open Monday to Saturday 9:00–18:00, with 24-hour emergency arrangements, a downloadable price list and bookings on 2608 3393.

There is no official rating for whether a hospital dental service is "good", and this site does not rate or rank hospitals or clinics. This guide sets out what the hospital itself publishes and the relevant government rules: where the dental centre is, when it opens, what it treats, what the price list says, how to book, whether subsidies apply, who it tends to suit and how to complain. To compare it with the FTU, Yan Chai, Yang Memorial and other routes, see affordable dental care in Hong Kong 2026; for how private hospital dental departments compare in general, see hospital dental services in Hong Kong.

Where is the Union Hospital Dental Centre and when is it open?

These are the details the hospital's dentistry page lists for the Sha Tin site [1]. The hospital also runs centres in other districts; this guide covers the Tai Wai hospital.

Item	Details
Address	2/F, Medical Centre, 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, N.T. (Union Hospital Dental Centre)
Monday to Saturday	9:00–18:00
Sundays and public holidays	Closed (for emergencies, see "24-hour emergency care" below)
Booking phone	2608 3393
WhatsApp	9139 7790
Email	ofc@union.org

The hospital's booking and enquiry page also offers an online form and a WeChat account for dental appointments [4]. The dentistry page says the service is for both outpatients and inpatients and includes paediatric dentistry [1].

24-hour emergency care: how it works and what it costs

The dentistry page describes a 24-hour emergency dental service. In an emergency you go to the Union Hospital Emergency Medicine Centre, and hospital staff arrange for a dentist to come in depending on the situation; enquiries go to 2608 3355 [1].

Note the price. The consultation fee for emergency care outside office hours is HK$8,000, excluding medication, imaging and treatment [1]. In other words, going at night or on a Sunday costs that much before any treatment starts. If the problem is not urgent, it may make sense to book during office hours, or to use one of the other routes in "When to see a dentist urgently" below.

What treatments and specialties are offered?

The dentistry page groups its services into three types [1]:

• General dentistry: scaling (carried out by registered dental surgeons), fillings, extractions and bridges
• Specialty services: implants, root canal treatment, periodontal treatment, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and paediatric dentistry
• Other: tooth whitening and veneers

The same page lists 17 dentists by category: 3 in general dentistry, 5 in oral and maxillofacial surgery, 3 in periodontology, 2 in orthodontics, 2 in endodontics, 1 in paediatric dentistry and 1 in prosthodontics [1]. The list includes dentists who see patients at the hospital's other centres, and the categories are the hospital's own. To check whether a particular dentist is on the Dental Council's specialist register, follow the steps in how to verify a dentist in Hong Kong.

The online consultation schedule lists sessions by dentist, with no Sunday sessions, and notes that the times are indicative [5]. On the day we checked, paediatric dentistry at the Tai Wai site was listed on Tuesday afternoon and orthodontics on Saturday afternoon [5]. If you need a particular specialty, ask which days have availability when you book.

What does the price list say?

Under "Charges & Packages" [3], the hospital's dentistry charges page offers a downloadable dental service price list in PDF [2]. The version downloaded on the day we checked (10 November 2026) states that it takes effect from 15 November 2026. Selected items are below; the full list on the hospital's website prevails.

Item	Fee (HK$)
Consultation and check-up	$500–$1,500
Consultation and check-up by specialist	$1,500–$2,500
Scaling	$700
Intra-periapical or bite-wing radiograph	$200
Panoramic X-ray	$650
Filling (per tooth)	$1,200–$2,000
Simple extraction (per tooth, basic procedures)	$1,500–$3,000
Simple extraction (per tooth, oral and maxillofacial surgery)	$5,000–$10,000
Root canal therapy (per tooth)	$12,000–$20,000
Deep scaling and root planing (per quadrant)	$8,000–$10,000
Implant (per unit)	$40,000–$45,000
Orthodontics: conventional treatment	$60,000–$120,000
Orthodontics: aligner treatment	$80,000–$170,000
Emergency dental consultation outside office hours	$8,000
Copy of medical record	from $270

The remarks on the list say that medication, pathology tests, extra dressings and consumables are charged separately; the prices apply to non-inpatients; a fee estimate is given if an operation is needed; charges are adjusted for the complexity of the procedure or the materials used; and the final charge follows the hospital's latest announcement [2]. The same procedure, such as an extraction, is priced differently under general and specialist headings, so ask which kind of dentist will treat you.

Why do private hospitals publish price lists at all? In 2016 the Government and the Hong Kong Private Hospitals Association launched a price transparency pilot that all private hospitals joined voluntarily. It covers publishing fee schedules for major chargeable items, budget estimates for 30 common treatments or procedures, and historical bill statistics [7].

Questions worth asking with the price list in hand:

1. Which item on the list applies to my case, and will a specialist see me?
2. Does the quote include the consultation, X-rays, medication and consumables?
3. Where in a range (for example $1,200–$2,000 for a filling) will my treatment fall, and why?
4. Can I have a written quote first? If I use medical insurance, will the hospital check my cover beforehand?

The Consumer Council advises using registered dentists, asking about treatment steps and fees once you have chosen a dentist, checking whether consultation, X-ray and medication fees are charged separately, and keeping all receipts and treatment records afterwards [12]. For reading a quote, see how to read a dental quote.

How Union compares with other routes on cost

The table lists published official figures. General private-clinic ranges are not repeated here; see Hong Kong dental fees for sources cell by cell.

Route	Who can use it	What you pay	Source
Union Hospital Dental Centre (Tai Wai)	Anyone; outpatients and inpatients	Per the hospital's dental price list, e.g. scaling $700, fillings $1,200–$2,000 per tooth; medication and extras charged separately	[2]
Community Care Dental Support Programme	People receiving specified allowances or services such as the Old Age Living Allowance, registered with eHealth	Check-up and X-rays free; Category B: fillings, extractions and root canals $50 per tooth, scaling $50, removable dentures $1,000 per set; Category A removable dentures $500 per set	[8]
Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents	Ages 13 to 17	Government subsidy once a calendar year; the Government's recommended co-payment is $200, set in practice by each participating dentist	[9]
Department of Health dental GP sessions	Anyone; pain relief and extractions	Free for eligible persons; non-eligible persons $850 for emergency treatment, prescriptions $90 per item	[10][11]

Private-sector benchmarks: for scaling and gum treatment see deep cleaning and periodontal costs, for fillings filling prices, for implants implant cost benchmarks and for root canals root canal costs.

Subsidies: can you use them at Union?

Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents

The hospital's dentistry page has a section on this scheme [1]. Its scheme page says it is for adolescents aged 13 to 17 who hold a valid Hong Kong identity card and are registered with eHealth; each can receive one subsidised service a year with a co-payment of $200, covering an oral check-up, risk assessment, scaling, personal oral care advice, fluoride where needed and a check-up report [6]. The page does not explain how to book the scheme at the hospital and refers readers to the scheme website [6], so ask whether the dentist you will see takes part. The scheme started on 20 March 2025 [9].

Community Care Dental Support Programme and Elderly Health Care Vouchers

Neither Union's dentistry page nor its price list mentions the Community Care Dental Support Programme or Elderly Health Care Vouchers [1][2], so ask before booking if you want to use vouchers. The programme is delivered by participating non-governmental dental clinics, and elderly people can use vouchers to pay the related fees [8]. For non-profit routes, see the Yan Chai, Caritas and FTU guides, and dental subsidies in Hong Kong for the full picture.

How long is the wait?

The hospital does not publish dental waiting times [1]. When you call 2608 3393 or send a WhatsApp, ask for the earliest available slot; if you need a particular specialist, check which days they are listed on the consultation schedule first [5].

Is it a good fit? It depends on your situation

Your situation	How Union fits	Also look at
You live around Sha Tin or Tai Wai and want to see prices before deciding	The hospital publishes a dental price list, mostly as ranges	Ask where in the range you fall and whether medication is included
Saturday is your free day	Open Monday to Saturday 9:00–18:00	Closed Sundays and public holidays
A dental emergency at night or on a Sunday	24-hour emergency arrangements via the Emergency Medicine Centre	Out-of-hours consultation $8,000 before treatment
You have other medical conditions, need hospital support or oral and maxillofacial surgery	The hospital has oral and maxillofacial surgery and treats outpatients and inpatients	Hospital dental services
A teenager aged 13 to 17 needing a check-up and scaling	The hospital's site describes the adolescent pilot scheme	Ask whether the treating dentist takes part
A tight budget, mainly scaling and fillings	Private hospital fees are generally higher; compare first	Affordable dental care, Sha Tin dental options
You receive the Old Age Living Allowance or similar and want the Community Care Dental Support Programme	Not mentioned on the site; the programme runs through NGO clinics	Dental subsidies

How to complain

1. Raise it with the hospital first: keep receipts, quotes and treatment records, and contact the Dental Centre (2608 3393) or the hospital switchboard on 2608 3388. If you want a second dentist to review your records, the price list sets a copy of a medical record from $270 [2].
2. Professional conduct: complaints about unprofessional conduct by a registered dentist can be made to the Dental Council of Hong Kong [13].
3. Consumer disputes: for disagreements over charges, you can complain to the Consumer Council [12].

When to see a dentist urgently

If you find it hard to breathe, speak or swallow, have a lot of swelling in your mouth, a swollen or painful eye, sudden problems with your eyesight, or find it hard to open your mouth, go to an emergency department straight away rather than waiting for a dental appointment [14]. For daytime pain relief or an extraction, the Department of Health runs dental GP sessions at 11 clinics: online registration and ballot runs from 6:00 to 11:30am, or you can register at the clinic from 8:30 to 11:30am (check the Department's page for details); half of the quota is reserved for people aged 65 or above [10]. For triage, see what to do about toothache.

FAQ

Is Union Hospital's dental service any good?

There is no official rating. What can be checked: the Dental Centre is on 2/F of the Medical Centre at Union Hospital in Tai Wai, open Monday to Saturday 9:00–18:00, with 24-hour emergency arrangements; it offers general dentistry and specialties including implants, orthodontics, gum treatment, oral surgery and paediatric dentistry; and it publishes a price list. It suits people who want to see prices upfront, need hospital support or live around Sha Tin; if the lowest price for scaling and fillings is the priority, compare other routes first.

How much does Union Hospital charge for dental care and scaling?

The hospital's dental price list (effective from 15 November 2026) sets scaling at $700, consultation and check-up at $500–$1,500, fillings at $1,200–$2,000 per tooth and implants at $40,000–$45,000 per unit, with medication, tests and consumables charged separately [2]. Prices change, so check the hospital's website.

Is it open on Sundays, and what does emergency care cost?

The Dental Centre is closed on Sundays and public holidays. In an emergency, go to the Union Hospital Emergency Medicine Centre and the hospital will arrange a dentist depending on the situation; the out-of-hours consultation fee is $8,000, excluding medication, imaging and treatment [1].

Can I use Elderly Health Care Vouchers there?

The dentistry page and price list do not mention vouchers, so ask before booking. Under the Community Care Dental Support Programme, elderly people can use vouchers to pay the related fees, but that programme is delivered by participating NGO dental clinics [8].

How do I book?

Call 2608 3393, WhatsApp 9139 7790, email ofc@union.org, or use the online form on the hospital's booking and enquiry page [1][4]. To see a particular specialist, check the consultation schedule first [5].

Related guides

• Hospital dental services in Hong Kong: private hospital fees and public oral surgery referrals
• Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Dental Service (Tsuen Wan): 2026 fees, hours, booking and subsidies
• Affordable dental care in Hong Kong 2026
• How to verify a dentist in Hong Kong
• Dental options in Sha Tin
• Dental subsidies in Hong Kong

This guide summarises information published by institutions and the Government. It is not a recommendation or ranking. Checked on 2026-11-10; confirm the hospital's latest information before booking.

Sources

1. Union Hospital: Dentistry (Chinese version also used, checked 2026-11-10)
2. Union Hospital: Dentistry charges (with PDF price list) (checked 2026-11-10)
3. Union Hospital: Charges & Packages (Chinese, checked 2026-11-10)
4. Union Hospital: Booking & Enquiry (Dentistry) (checked 2026-11-10)
5. Union Hospital: Consultation schedule (Dentistry) (checked 2026-11-10)
6. Union Hospital: Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents (Chinese, checked 2026-11-10)
7. Government press release: private hospital price transparency (2025-03-06)
8. Department of Health: Community Care Dental Support Programme (Chinese, checked 2026-11-10)
9. Government press release: Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents (2025-02-20)
10. Department of Health: dental GP sessions (Chinese, checked 2026-11-10)
11. Department of Health: dental service fees (checked 2026-11-10)
12. Consumer Council: dental service complaints (Chinese, 2024-06-17)
13. Dental Council of Hong Kong: complaints (Chinese, checked 2026-11-10)
14. NHS: Dental abscess (checked 2026-11-10)

This article is general health information and does not replace individual advice from a dentist.

※ Actual fees depend on case difficulty.