About PPDH

The Hospital is established under The Prince Philip Dental Hospital Ordinance ( Chapter 1081 ), and funded by the Government. The primary function of the Hospital is to provide the facilities for the training of dentists, dental ancillary personnel and dental care professionals. The responsibility for the teaching activities is vested in the Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong.

Vision

To be a global centre of excellence for dental education, research and oral healthcare.

Mission

(1) To support the Faculty of Dentistry of The University of Hong Kong by embracing Innovation and Technology in training competent and well-qualified dentists and other oral healthcare professionals.

(2) To support high-quality research and provide first-rate facilities for continuing professional development in Hong Kong.

(3) To support the Government in advancing oral healthcare and well-being of the people in Hong Kong by raising the awareness of oral healthcare.

(4) To create a healthy and people-oriented workplace that nurtures personal growth and teamwork among the staff; thus maximizing their potentials.

(5) To work in close collaboration with the public and private sectors for the benefit of the community, and the national and international partners for research and academic exchange.

PPDH Board of Governors

Dental Internship Programme Launching Ceremony at PPDH (15 Sep 2025)

A “sunny” welcome to the first batch of dental interns to commence their clinical attachment at the PPDH today. A total of 19 dentists who take on their new role as “dental interns” will undergo their three-month clinical attachment at the PPDH.

Dr. Kenny Lau, Chairman of PPDH Board of Governors gives words of encouragement to the dental interns and hope that they make the best of this period to gain exposure and experience. Professor Cynthia Yiu, Director, in her welcome remarks hopes that the dental interns will strengthen their communication skills with the patients and fortify their problem-solving ability.

Go-go-go! Our dental interns!

Silver Joy Dental Health Campaign for the “Healthy Ageing in Public Rental Housing Estates 2025” (23 May 2025)

The kick-off ceremony for the “Silver Joy Dental Health Campaign”, which marked PPDH’s collaboration with the Hong Kong Housing Authority and Hong Kong Dental Association, was successfully held on 23 May 2025. The campaign was part of the “Healthy Ageing in Public Rental Housing Estates 2025” programme, aiming at providing oral health information and oral care tips to the elderly residents.

The kick-off ceremony was taken place at “Domain” in Yau Tong and the “Silver Joy Dental Campaign” will continue in four housing estates in the coming months, offering free consultations for elderly residents.

The number of attendees joining the event on 23 May was about 680, of whom 140 participants enrolled on-site for oral examination at PPDH.

📌 “Silver Joy Dental Roadshow”– Professional dental knowledge display boards and free oral health consultation at four public housing estates

8 Jul 2025 (2pm-5pm) Kai Ching Estate (Successfully completed)

8 Oct 2025 (2pm-5pm) Shui Chuen O Estate (Successfully completed)

20 Nov 2025 (2pm-5pm) Shek Lei (II) Estate (Successfully completed)

The schedule for next roadshow is as follows:

11 Dec 2025 (2pm-5pm) Shek Pai Wan Estate

Joint Faculty-PPDH Retreat (1 March 2025)

A Faculty of Dentistry and Prince Philip Dental Hospital joint retreat was held on 1 March 2025 at the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club.

About 40 people including Chairman and Members of the Board of Governors of the Hospital and the Acting Dean and senior members of the teaching and clinical team of the Faculty participated in the retreat.

This retreat fortified the collaboration between the Hospital and the Faculty towards the mission of the Hospital.

Eastern District Health Centre Express (28 February 2025)