Strategic Domain
Oral Healthcare
CPHC emphasizes the vital connection of oral health with systemic health, and overall well-being, with the following key focus areas:
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To promote interdisciplinary education and training for medical and dental professionals on the oral–systemic health link, fostering collaborative teamwork, patient-centred healthcare
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To enhance public awareness and health literacy regarding the role of oral health in preventing and managing systemic diseases, supporting holistic well-being across the community in Hong Kong and beyond
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To drive community-based oral health initiatives and policy advocacy focusing on proactive prevention, early intervention, and improved access to healthcare, embedding oral health as a core component of comprehensive primary healthcare.
Recent and planned initiatives:
Community Oral Healthcare Team of HKU Faculty of Dentistry strengthens community partnerships and promotes oral health through outreach activities.
Primary Dental Care Programme at Yau Tsim Mong District Health Centre: Oral Health Talk Series (January – June 2026) to enhance public awareness of preventive dental care
BDS Curriculum Task Force: Advancing interdisciplinary collaboration to develop shared learning materials
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