HKUHKU PortalAlumni
News and Press Releases
Learn about the latest development of the Faculty
Home > News & Events > News and Press Releases
CATEGORY
Year
10
APR
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry secures 3rd place globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
23
MAY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Oral and Maxillofacial study shows internal fixation surgery linked with improvement in long jaw patients’ quality of life
26
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry develops core technologies using generative AI in smart manufacturing of dental crowns
27
FEBRUARY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry invents new material to replace extracted human teeth for dental research
10
JANUARY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry new jaw surgery concept effective in treating moderate-to-severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea with over 50% of cases cured
8
SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Clinical Pledging Ceremony Students pledged commitment to providing professional and ethical patient care under the testimony of parents and teachers
30
AUGUST
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry study presents “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
17
JULY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry utilises AI technology to automate the process of denture design and enhance treatment efficiency without compromising accuracy
2
MAY
PRESS RELEASE
An online "Taste" of the Science, Art and Technology in Dentistry - Top ten creation of molar from clay by secondary students
10
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU maxillofacial surgeons develop AI-based web tool for prediction of patients’ oral cancer risk
6
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry No. 2 globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
1
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry 40th Anniversary - World Oral Health Day 2022 Multilingual Online Quiz
20
JANUARY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry study reveals a mussel-derived compound enhances durability of dental filling treatment
21
DECEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry starts Oral Health Survey 2021 in November
28
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds kick-off ceremony for 40th Anniversary celebrations
14
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry study finds facial asymmetry correction surgery effective in relieving syndrome of jaw joint pain patients
19
SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Engineering and Dentistry collaborative study reveals Nanodiamonds to be an effective agent in tackling oral infections
8
SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Students Committed to Provide Professional and Ethical Patient Care Student thankful to the support from teachers and parents
6
AUGUST
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry holds Prize Giving Ceremony for video competition to enhance secondary schoolers’ awareness on caries
25
JULY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry members receive prestigious awards from International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
18
JUNE
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Hosts Dental Health Care Webinar for Ethnic Minorities
25
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry research proves arthrocentesis is more effective to cure temporomandibular disorders
4
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry ranked third globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject
1
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Taught Postgraduate Programmes (TPG) are now open for application
19
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry developed a mouth guard device with micro-mist injection aims to improve oral condition of elderly and disabled
10
NOVEMBER
PRESS INVITATION
Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project Press Conference Banner
Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project Press Conference
Tooth decay in preschool children, or early childhood caries (ECC), is one of the most prevalent diseases in children which would lead to negative impacts to children's growth and development.

Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong launches the "Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project". This project aims to screen Hong Kong's preschool children for tooth decay, control existing cavities and to prevent further decay.

A press conference will be held on 10 November 2020 (Tuesday) for the official launch of the project. Media representatives are invited.
01
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
Do Autistic Children Suffer More Oral Health Care Problem?
Every year's 2 April is the internationally recognised World Autism Awareness Day. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not uncommon around the globe and in Hong Kong.
25
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to launch first ever research project on pregnant women’s oral health in Mainland China
The Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will conduct the first-ever research study in China to investigate a broad spectrum of oral-gut microbiomes and beyond as well as related systemic conditions including immunological profiles in pregnant mothers and newborn babies.
19
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
「世界口腔健康日」 - 培養良好習慣 健康由「齒」起
每年的3月20日是世界牙科聯盟(FDI World Dental Federation)的「世界口腔健康日」,今年主題是「協力‧護齒 共享全人健康」。受新冠狀病毒疫情影響,香港大學牙醫學院取消了響應口腔健康日的公眾活動,但仍希望借此機會,呼籲大眾保持口腔健康。
21
JANUARY
PRESS RELEASE
The first institution outside Europe to gain international recognition
HKU Periodontology postgraduate programme receives European Federation of Periodontology accreditation
20
MARCH
PRESS INVITATION
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds Oral Health Exhibition and Symposium on World Oral Health Day 2019
3B56-58, 3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
19
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
2019 World Oral Health Day – HKU dental professor reveals regular dental checkups help prevent mouth cancer
3B56-58, 3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
19
MARCH
PRESS INVITATION
2019 World Oral Health Day - HKU Faculty of Dentistry reveals regular dental checkups help prevent mouth cancer
3B56-58, 3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
20
NOVEMBER
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Hosts “Hat-trick” Celebration of World’s No. 1 Ranking for Three Consecutive Years
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong hosted a Reception to celebrate the Faculty being ranked World’s No 1 dental faculty by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017 and 2018 on 20 November 2018...
16
APRIL
Press Invitation
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold the Knowledge Exchange Award Ceremony & ICD Student KE Prize 2018
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will hold the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Award Ceremony on 17 April 2018 to award 13 projects...
15
MARCH
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold Exhibition and Talk for Public on World Oral Health Day
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong will organise a series of programmes for the general public to mark the World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on Tuesday, 20 March 2018. The programmes include oral health exhibition and health talk. ...
1
MARCH
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Ranked No. 1 in the World in Three Consecutive Years
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong is ranked the top dental school in the world in the latest QS University Rankings by Subject 2018 published today (1 March 2018)...
26
JANUARY
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to Hold “Smiley Action Day” in Sha Tin
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU),in collaboration with charity group Project Concern Hong Kong, will hold a “ Smiley Action Day” in Sha Tin ...
24
NOVEMBER
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry celebrates its 35th Anniversary cum being the World’s No.1 Dental Faculty
Celebrating the Faculty's 35th anniversary and its being ranked World's No. 1 dental faculty by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 for a second consecutive year...
13
SEPTember
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold Love Teeth Day event for public
To celebrate National Love Teeth Day (20 September), the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding an Oral Health Exhibition for the general public...
30
August
PRESS RELEASE
The 53rd Annual Meeting of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong
The Annual Meeting of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)/Technical Committee 106 (TC 106) Dentistry concluded successfully in Hong Kong last week after...
18
August
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry and Innovation and Technology Commission held the 53rd Annual Meeting of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry in Hong Kong
The Annual Meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/Technical Committee 106 (TC 106) Dentistry will be held in Hong Kong from 20 to 25 August 2017...
29
May
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to Hold World No Tobacco Day event for public and dental students
Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding a series of anti-tobacco events: 1) Oral Health Exhibition for the general public, 2) Seminar on Tobacco...
28
MarCH
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds public exhibition on World Oral Health Day 2017
With the theme of “Live Mouth Smart”, the one-day exhibition in the main lobby of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital provided the public with oral health information via poster boards and leaflets...
28
MarCH
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold World Oral Health Day event for public
Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding an Oral Health Exhibition for the general public on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the main lobby of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital.
Year
10
NOVEMBER
PRESS INVITATION
Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project Press Conference
Tooth decay in preschool children, or early childhood caries (ECC), is one of the most prevalent diseases in children which would lead to negative impacts to children's growth and development.

Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong launches the "Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project". This project aims to screen Hong Kong's preschool children for tooth decay, control existing cavities and to prevent further decay.

A press conference will be held on 10 November 2020 (Tuesday) for the official launch of the project. Media representatives are invited.
20
MARCH
PRESS INVITATION
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds Oral Health Exhibition and Symposium on World Oral Health Day 2019
3B56-58, 3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
19
MARCH
PRESS INVITATION
2019 World Oral Health Day - HKU Faculty of Dentistry reveals regular dental checkups help prevent mouth cancer
3B56-58, 3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
16
APRIL
Press Invitation
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold the Knowledge Exchange Award Ceremony & ICD Student KE Prize 2018
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will hold the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Award Ceremony on 17 April 2018 to award 13 projects...
24
NOVEMBER
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry celebrates its 35th Anniversary cum being the World’s No.1 Dental Faculty
Celebrating the Faculty's 35th anniversary and its being ranked World's No. 1 dental faculty by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 for a second consecutive year...
13
SEPTember
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold Love Teeth Day event for public
To celebrate National Love Teeth Day (20 September), the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding an Oral Health Exhibition for the general public...
30
August
PRESS RELEASE
The 53rd Annual Meeting of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong
The Annual Meeting of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)/Technical Committee 106 (TC 106) Dentistry concluded successfully in Hong Kong last week after...
18
August
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry and Innovation and Technology Commission held the 53rd Annual Meeting of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry in Hong Kong
The Annual Meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/Technical Committee 106 (TC 106) Dentistry will be held in Hong Kong from 20 to 25 August 2017...
29
May
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to Hold World No Tobacco Day event for public and dental students
Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding a series of anti-tobacco events: 1) Oral Health Exhibition for the general public, 2) Seminar on Tobacco...
28
MarCH
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds public exhibition on World Oral Health Day 2017
With the theme of “Live Mouth Smart”, the one-day exhibition in the main lobby of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital provided the public with oral health information via poster boards and leaflets...
28
MarCH
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold World Oral Health Day event for public
Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding an Oral Health Exhibition for the general public on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the main lobby of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital.
Year
10
APR
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry secures 3rd place globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
23
MAY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Oral and Maxillofacial study shows internal fixation surgery linked with improvement in long jaw patients’ quality of life
26
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry develops core technologies using generative AI in smart manufacturing of dental crowns
27
FEBRUARY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry invents new material to replace extracted human teeth for dental research
10
JANUARY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry new jaw surgery concept effective in treating moderate-to-severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea with over 50% of cases cured
8
SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Clinical Pledging Ceremony Students pledged commitment to providing professional and ethical patient care under the testimony of parents and teachers
30
AUGUST
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry study presents “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
17
JULY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry utilises AI technology to automate the process of denture design and enhance treatment efficiency without compromising accuracy
2
MAY
PRESS RELEASE
An online "Taste" of the Science, Art and Technology in Dentistry - Top ten creation of molar from clay by secondary students
10
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU maxillofacial surgeons develop AI-based web tool for prediction of patients’ oral cancer risk
6
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry No. 2 globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
1
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry 40th Anniversary - World Oral Health Day 2022 Multilingual Online Quiz
20
JANUARY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry study reveals a mussel-derived compound enhances durability of dental filling treatment
21
DECEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry starts Oral Health Survey 2021 in November
28
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds kick-off ceremony for 40th Anniversary celebrations
14
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry study finds facial asymmetry correction surgery effective in relieving syndrome of jaw joint pain patients
19
SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Engineering and Dentistry collaborative study reveals Nanodiamonds to be an effective agent in tackling oral infections
8
SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Students Committed to Provide Professional and Ethical Patient Care Student thankful to the support from teachers and parents
6
AUGUST
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Dentistry holds Prize Giving Ceremony for video competition to enhance secondary schoolers’ awareness on caries
25
JULY
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry members receive prestigious awards from International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
18
JUNE
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Hosts Dental Health Care Webinar for Ethnic Minorities
25
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry research proves arthrocentesis is more effective to cure temporomandibular disorders
4
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry ranked third globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject
1
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Taught Postgraduate Programmes (TPG) are now open for application
19
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry developed a mouth guard device with micro-mist injection aims to improve oral condition of elderly and disabled
10
NOVEMBER
PRESS RELEASE
Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project Press Conference Banner
The Faculty of Dentistry, HKU officially launched “Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project” to serve preschool children in Hong Kong
(10 November 2020 – For Immediate Release) Tooth decay in preschool children, or early childhood caries (ECC), is one of the most prevalent diseases in children. It was reported that approximately half a population of 5-year-old Hong Kong children are suffering from ECC, with more than 90% of ECC left untreated.
Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) launches the “Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project”. The project provides free-of-charge dental check-up to over 180,000 children in local kindergartens starting from 2020/21 academic year. A press conference was held today (10 November 2020) for the official launch of the project.
01
APRIL
PRESS RELEASE
Do Autistic Children Suffer More Oral Health Care Problem?
Every year's 2 April is the internationally recognised World Autism Awareness Day. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not uncommon around the globe and in Hong Kong.
25
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to launch first ever research project on pregnant women’s oral health in Mainland China
The Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will conduct the first-ever research study in China to investigate a broad spectrum of oral-gut microbiomes and beyond as well as related systemic conditions including immunological profiles in pregnant mothers and newborn babies.
19
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
「世界口腔健康日」 - 培養良好習慣 健康由「齒」起
每年的3月20日是世界牙科聯盟(FDI World Dental Federation)的「世界口腔健康日」,今年主題是「協力‧護齒 共享全人健康」。受新冠狀病毒疫情影響,香港大學牙醫學院取消了響應口腔健康日的公眾活動,但仍希望借此機會,呼籲大眾保持口腔健康。
21
JANUARY
PRESS RELEASE
The first institution outside Europe to gain international recognition
HKU Periodontology postgraduate programme receives European Federation of Periodontology accreditation
19
MARCH
PRESS RELEASE
2019 World Oral Health Day – HKU dental professor reveals regular dental checkups help prevent mouth cancer
3B56-58, 3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
20
NOVEMBER
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Hosts “Hat-trick” Celebration of World’s No. 1 Ranking for Three Consecutive Years
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong hosted a Reception to celebrate the Faculty being ranked World’s No 1 dental faculty by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017 and 2018 on 20 November 2018...
15
MARCH
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold Exhibition and Talk for Public on World Oral Health Day
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong will organise a series of programmes for the general public to mark the World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on Tuesday, 20 March 2018. The programmes include oral health exhibition and health talk. ...
1
MARCH
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Ranked No. 1 in the World in Three Consecutive Years
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong is ranked the top dental school in the world in the latest QS University Rankings by Subject 2018 published today (1 March 2018)...
26
JANUARY
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to Hold “Smiley Action Day” in Sha Tin
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU),in collaboration with charity group Project Concern Hong Kong, will hold a “ Smiley Action Day” in Sha Tin ...
24
NOVEMBER
Press Release
HKU Faculty of Dentistry celebrates its 35th Anniversary cum being the World’s No.1 Dental Faculty
Celebrating the Faculty's 35th anniversary and its being ranked World's No. 1 dental faculty by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 for a second consecutive year...
13
SEPTember
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold Love Teeth Day event for public
To celebrate National Love Teeth Day (20 September), the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding an Oral Health Exhibition for the general public...
30
August
PRESS RELEASE
The 53rd Annual Meeting of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong
The Annual Meeting of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)/Technical Committee 106 (TC 106) Dentistry concluded successfully in Hong Kong last week after...
18
August
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry and Innovation and Technology Commission held the 53rd Annual Meeting of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry in Hong Kong
The Annual Meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/Technical Committee 106 (TC 106) Dentistry will be held in Hong Kong from 20 to 25 August 2017...
29
May
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to Hold World No Tobacco Day event for public and dental students
Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding a series of anti-tobacco events: 1) Oral Health Exhibition for the general public, 2) Seminar on Tobacco...
28
MarCH
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry holds public exhibition on World Oral Health Day 2017
With the theme of “Live Mouth Smart”, the one-day exhibition in the main lobby of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital provided the public with oral health information via poster boards and leaflets...
28
MarCH
FACULTY NEWS
HKU Faculty of Dentistry to hold World Oral Health Day event for public
Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong will be holding an Oral Health Exhibition for the general public on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the main lobby of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital.
About Us
The Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong is the premier dental school in Southeast Asia and the only institution in Hong Kong that provides undergraduate and postgraduate dental degrees.
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Report a Web problem
Follow Us
Faculty Instagram page Faculty Facebook page Twitter Facebook page Faculty LinkedIn page Faculty YouTube page
Copyright© 2023. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. All rights reserved.
Faculty Instagram page Faculty Facebook page Twitter Facebook page Faculty LinkedIn page Faculty YouTube page
Copyright© 2023. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. All rights reserved.