In response to the increasing demand for public dental services, the Working Group on Oral Health and Dental Care was established in end 2022 to conduct a comprehensive review of the dental services provided or subsidised by the Government. In light of the recommendations of the Working Group, the Government collaborates with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and launches the Community Dental Support Programme (CDSP).
CDSP aims to promote early identification and timely intervention of dental diseases among the underprivileged groups with financial difficulties through provision of subsidised services.
Eligible persons can choose a dental clinic operated by participating NGOs either by approaching the clinic him/herself or through arrangement by a Registered Social Worker to receive the subsidised services under CDSP. Participants are required to pay an administration fee.
After assessment by the attending registered dentist from the NGOs appointed by the Government, the following services will be provided to participant within 180 days if considered suitable:
Participants shall pay the administration fee directly to the NGO for each Teeth Filling/Extraction Quota. The administration fee for each Teeth Filling/Extraction Quota is $50.
The Government will fully subsidise the administration fee if the Participant meets the following criteria:
The chosen NGO may provide dental treatments that fall outside the scope of CDSP. It shall be considered as a private arrangement between the NGO and the Participant. The Participant shall bear all of the cost of procuring such dental treatments at his/her own expense.