• 40th Anniversary
• SEP 2022
• Bulletin

Olden Days

40 Years of Dedication to the Faculty

Mrs Kwan Li, Annie Yuk Lin embarked on a memorable journey with the Faculty of Dentistry

Journey with Faculty of Dentistry

In August, 1981, Mrs Kwan Li, Annie Yuk Lin embarked on a memorable journey with the Faculty of Dentistry. She joined the Faculty as a secretary for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division. In a blink of an eye, she had served the Faculty for 40 years and retired in June 2022. “I grew up with the Faculty. My workplace and I were inseparable,” Annie said.

“When I was a greenhorn, I set up my mode of operation from scratch,” she shared. “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery division is a vibrant and busy workplace where clinicians often have to deal with critical emergencies. With time, I have been trained to respond swiftly to urgent matters,” she added. When the digital age began, Mrs Kwan was compelled to pick up every little thing about computer, for instance, burning data disks, scanning documents and saving photos. “Though learning new skills was challenging for me, the key to success was to continue practising,” she said. The harmonious and delightful working environment was Mrs Kwan’s motivation to tackle every work obstacle.

Changes for better

Mrs Kwan has learned more than just the routine administrative tasks from her 40 years working with the Faculty. She has also acquired the knowledge of oral care and orthognathic surgery in the workplace. She knew a number of dental jargons and understood the concepts of several common surgeries and treatments. Over time, she gained confidence in what she learnt here. While her son received orthognathic surgery and brother underwent oral cancer surgery, she felt relieved because she trusted the OS staff to do well. "My brother received excellent pre and post operative care, for which I was grateful," she said.

Years of experiences has brought Mrs Kwan transformation and wisdom. Within 40 years, Mrs Kwan believed that the Faculty had also undergone significant transformation, achieving leadership position and attracting more international students. “It’s so touching to see everybody work diligently and passionately,” she expressed. She had bittersweet memories of her 40-year work life. “You win some, you lose some. Don’t be hindered by any obstacles. As long as you devote time and attention to your job, you can accomplish anything,” she spoke. She wishes the Faculty every success on future endeavors and continue to shine in the dentistry world!

Mrs Kwan Li, Annie Yuk Lin at The Long Service Awards Presentation Ceremony 2022 held on 9 June 2022 in Loke Yew Hall, HKU