 |
| HK residents have to wait a long time to get treated at public dental clinics (photo from Prince Phillip Dental Hospital) |
Starting next month, the Hong Kong government will raise its service quota at nine of its dental clinics for the general public by around 30 percent, or up to 26,000.
This means that all Hong Kong ID holders including foreign domestic workers, will have a bigger chance of getting treated at public dental clinics.
Previously, people seeking dental treatment, including tooth extraction, had to queue up as early as 6am to get a slot. With the recent introduction of an online booking system for public dental services, all the clinics have been fully booked.
 |
| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
At the same time, permanent residents receiving government aid such as the Old Age Living Allowance or are exempted from paying hospital fees, will benefit from an expanded government-subsidised dental program that will start on May 26.
Under the Community Dental Support Programme, the bookings for qualified residents will be increased to 40,000 a year, more than double the current government service quota.
The beneficiaries can have their teeth filled or removed for $50 a tooth, for a total of three teeth each time. They can apply for the service once every 180 days.
 |
| Basahin ang detalye! |
The service will be offered at 80 clinics, with some people getting a total waiver of the minimal fee.
Recipients must hold a Hong Kong ID card and register for the government's eHealth system.
