Hong Kong Dental News

Government dental policy, public services, fees and new research — summarised in plain language, with the original source linked.

Oral healthOfficial source · 20 Sept 2026

National Love Teeth Day: health department urges yearly check-ups and holds oral health carnival on 11 October

For National Love Teeth Day the Department of Health reminded the public to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss, cut down on sugary food and drinks and have a yearly dental check. It said its 2021 oral health survey showed less tooth decay and older people keeping more of their teeth. A free oral health carnival runs at Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, on 11 October from noon to 6pm.

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Oral healthOfficial source · 20 Mar 2026

World Oral Health Day: Department of Health says cutting sugar is the most effective way to protect teeth

On World Oral Health Day the Department of Health reminded the public that oral health affects eating, speech and appearance and is linked to general health, and said controlling sugar intake is the most effective way to put oral health into practice. It gave age-specific advice and listed its dental programmes for children, adolescents and disadvantaged groups.

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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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