• Event
• Expressions Summer 2025

Strengthening Bonds for Future Success

HKU Dentistry holds joint retreat with Prince Philip Dental Hospital management team

Representatives from the HKU Faculty of Dentistry and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital gather for a joint retreat to strengthen bonds.

On 1 March 2025, representatives from the HKU Faculty of Dentistry and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital gathered for a joint retreat at the Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, where they engaged in thoughtful discussion and a true meeting of minds. Among the 40 or so participants were the Chairman and Members of the Board of Governors of the Hospital, then-Acting Faculty Dean, Professor Lijian Jin, as well as senior members from both the teaching and clinical teams of the Faculty.

More than a conventional meeting, the retreat marked a strategic convergence between the two esteemed institutions, aimed at reinforcing collaborative efforts and professional cooperation. It provided a unique forum for open dialogue, where participants exchanged ideas, aligned goals, and explored innovative strategies to advance their shared mission of clinical excellence.

“The collaboration between the Faculty and the Hospital is crucial to enhancing dental education and patient care in Hong Kong,” said Professor Jin. “This joint retreat reaffirmed a mutual commitment to ensuring that both institutions continue to thrive and shape the future of dental and oral health sciences in an increasingly complex and dynamic healthcare ecosystem.”

Through strengthened partnerships and shared visions, the HKU Faculty of Dentistry and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital are well-positioned to make significant and meaningful progress, making a lasting impact on the community and setting new standards for dental healthcare.