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Hong Kong's new dentist internship program sees over 60% join Department of Health

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A new mandatory internship program for dental graduates in Hong Kong has led to over 60% of the first cohort joining the Department of Health. This initiative, stemming from a controversial amendment to the Dentists Registration Ordinance in 2024, aims to bolster the department's workforce and enhance graduates' practical skills. The program requires a 12-month internship before a full license can be obtained, with the majority of graduates now contributing to public health services. AI

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Hong Kong's new dentist internship program sees over 60% join Department of Health

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Over 60% of new dentists join Department of Health after mandatory internship

    About 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s first batch of dental graduates who underwent mandatory internship training have joined the city’s Department of Health, a move that has helped “significantly ease” the manpower crunch. The development followed a controversial amendment to the Den…

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