Online platform lists 200+ government dentists at a Mong Kok clinic; Department of Health says it is false and calls police

The Department of Health said a private online dental platform claimed that a Mong Kok clinic had more than 340 dentists, including over 200 serving full-time government dentists. The department said no serving full-time government dentist practises at any private clinic, called the listings false and misleading, and reported the case to police. It urged the public to check dentists on the Dental Council's online register.

What it means for you

A dentist's credentials should be checked on the official register, not taken from platforms or adverts.

Key points

• Check names and qualifications on the Dental Council register
• Be wary of claims that government dentists work at a private clinic
• Question implausible claims about staff numbers or credentials

Source: RTHK (Department of Health)

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