Hong Kong Dental News
Government dental policy, public services, fees and new research — summarised in plain language, with the original source linked.
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Current public dental fees & schemes
- Effective 1 Mar 2026 · The Prince Philip Dental Hospital has issued an updated schedule of fees for teaching patients, effective 1 March 2026, covering the latest charges for consultations, dentures, crowns/bridges and orthodontic treatments. PPDH Schedule of Fees for Teaching Patients
- Effective 6 Feb 2026 · From 6 February 2026, the Department of Health's Hospital Dental Service, including its oral maxillofacial surgery and dental clinics, will be taken over by the Hospital Authority and merged with its existing oral maxillofacial surgery service, with patient appointments and medical records transferred accordingly. DH and HA Press Release
- 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
- 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· The Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance Programme has closed and no longer accepts new applications; it has been replaced by the Community Dental Support Programme Government press release (15 August 2025)
- August 2025 · St. James’ Settlement Jockey Club Primary Healthcare Dental Clinic in Cheung Sha Wan begins service St. James’ Settlement dental clinic information
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