June 2019

HKU Faculty of Dentistry is in collaboration with a non-profit charitable organization Project Concern Hong Kong to enhance oral health, dental knowledge and self-care ability of Hong Kong citizens in four districts (Southern district, Central & Western district, Tsuen Wan district and Northern district) during 2018-2019. The event provided children and adults with free oral examination, preventive dental treatments, free dental counselling and oral health education in tent booths. A total of 423 adults and 250 children received free dental check-up, fluoride treatment (if needed) and individualized counselling. Sixteen patients received tooth extraction in a mobile dental van. Over 90% of the participants reported that they were satisfied with the program and their knowledge and awareness towards oral health were increased after joining the event.