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Hong Kong launches free dental check-ups for preschoolers in September

Starting September 1, Hong Kong will provide free dental check-ups to preschoolers through the Outreach Oral Health Programme for Preschool Children. This initiative, supported by over 70% of kindergartens, will deploy dental teams to campuses to conduct oral screenings and risk assessments for children aged 32 months and older. The program aims to instill good oral hygiene habits and prevent early tooth decay during a critical developmental period. AI

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Hong Kong launches free dental check-ups for preschoolers in September

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Chan ·

    Hong Kong to offer free dental check-ups to preschoolers from September

    Hong Kong preschoolers will be offered free dental check-ups starting next month, with more than 70 per cent of the city’s kindergartens already signed up for the new government initiative. The Department of Health announced on Monday the launch of the Outreach Oral Health Progra…