ove Teeth Day is a community dental outreach initiative first launched in 2024 by the HKU Faculty of Dentistry, The Society of Preventive Dentistry of Hong Kong, and Project Concern Hong Kong, in collaboration with local District Health Centres. Over the past three years, this ongoing program has brought essential oral health services directly into local neighborhoods across Hong Kong.

This year, Dr Olivia Zhang, our Clinical Practitioner in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences led our dedicated team of dentists and students, to host two successful service sessions in September and October. Working alongside the Sha Tin District Health Centre and Kowloon City District Health Centre, the team provided oral check-ups, fluoride applications, and dental health instructions to a total of 135 community members. Beyond delivering care, the outreach offers valuable hands-on learning and community connection. Hailey Chan and Sandy Ru, two BDS students expressed that participating in the initiative gave them a meaningful teamwork experience outside campus while strengthening their sense of social belonging.

Meanwhile, Joanna Hui, a postgraduate student shared that helping plan the program enhanced her project management skills and offered a deeper, more practical understanding of local community needs. We sincerely thank all our partner organisations, team members, and participating residents for their continued support. We look forward to working together to promote community oral health and bring healthy smiles to even more people!