DH organises “Oral Health for Life” Festival to promote life-course approach to oral health management (with photo)

In assistance of National Love Teeth Day 2026, the Department of Health (DH) today (October 11) arranged the “Oral Health for Life” Celebration at Plaza Hollywood in Diamond Hill. Through interactive exhibit panels, enjoyable video game cubicles and efficiencies, the occasion distributed precise oral health info to the general public. This year’s style of “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life; Building strong teeth from an early age, Enjoying life with healthy teeth in an old age” motivates the general public to establish great oral care practices from an early age and preserve oral health throughout their life time. The occasion was supported by the Beijing Municipal Health Commission (BJHC), the Health Commission of Guangdong Province and the Chinese Stomatological Association.

Officiating at the opening event, the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, stressed that oral health is a crucial foundation of general health. He advised the general public to establish excellent oral health routines from an early age.

Dr Lam stated, “The nationwide health insurance for the 15th Five-Year Plan duration carries out the ‘Health First’ advancement method and speeds up the structure of a ‘Healthy China’. This consists of reinforcing health promo and illness avoidance, in addition to enhancing health services throughout the whole life process, consisting of the oral health of kids, teenagers and the senior. The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address just recently revealed by the Chief Executive likewise actively line up with the nationwide strategy. They clearly propose taking active public health procedures, even more improving the ease of access of main health care services and continuing to deepen health care system reform. Beginning with 2027, the Government will supply preventive main oral health care services for defined high-risk groups at designated District Health Centres (DHCs)/ DHC Expresses, and broaden the Healthy Teeth Collaboration to use outreach preventive oral health care services for locals of designated property care homes for individuals with impairments.

“The theme of today’s event, ‘Oral Health for Life’, conveys an important message – dental care is a lifelong health endeavour. Parents must guide their children to develop proper toothbrushing techniques and habits from an early age, making dental care a part of daily life and ensuring their children undergo regular dental check-ups. The DH promotes oral health services tailored to the needs of different age groups to help all citizens practise the principle of prevention, early identification and timely intervention for dental diseases, with a view to preserving teeth.”

The Director of the BJHC, Ms Liu Juncai; the Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Director-General of the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, Mr Liu Liqun, and the President of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Professor Guo Chuanbin, likewise provided pre-recorded video speeches, revealing their assistance for the occasion and oral health promo efforts.

Speaking at the event, the Consultant in-charge of the Dental Services of the DH, Dr Kitty Hse, stated that through the technique of “developing community-wide preventive primary oral healthcare”the Government promotes and establishes preventive-focused oral health care extensively amongst the general public, helping people in self-managing their oral health. The method of “providing essential dental care services targeting underprivileged groups” concentrates on offering suitable oral health and oral care services to impoverished groups with monetary problems and unique requirements, guaranteeing that these neighborhoods can access important oral care. She advised the general public to preserve excellent oral health and dietary routines, go through yearly oral check-ups, and spot and deal with oral issues early in order to protect their teeth for a life time.

For kids and teenagers, the DH presently offers constant and smooth oral health assistance from the preschool through the school-age phases. This consists of the Bright Smiles Baby Programme for kids aged 0 to 3, the Outreach Oral Health Programme for Pre-school Children for kids in all kindergartens aged 32 months and above, and the territory-wide School Dental Care Service for main school trainees, thus developing a thorough safeguard for their oral health.

For the senior and people with unique oral care requirements, the DH has actually carried out the Outreach Dental Care Programme for the Elderlythe Healthy Teeth Collaboration and the Special Oral Care Servicewhile the Community Dental Support Programme goals to supply ideal oral health and oral care services to impoverished groups with monetary problems.

At the opening event, the DH likewise provided certificates to the agents from different non-governmental organisations offering neighborhood oral services and organisations taking part in the Healthy Cities Projects (see Annex) to reveal gratitude for their ongoing assistance for the Government in health promo.

Teeth are vital buddies throughout one’s life. In addition the assistance offered to the general public through numerous programs. Individuals of any ages must establish the practice of going through yearly oral check-ups. Even in aging, preserving healthy and strong teeth permits us to totally delight in tasty food and keep a great quality of life.

Members of the general public can check out the DH’s Oral Health Promotion Division site and the Facebook page and YouTube channel of “Love Teeth HK” for more details on oral health.

Ends/Sunday, October 11, 2026

Released at HKT 16:54

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