Godfrey Makonere Wesutsa

Dental Services in Hong Kong; what you need to know Everyone exercises oral hygiene at some point. Be it through regular brushing of the teeth, regular dental check-ups or even rinsing your mouth after a meal. We all enjoy eating, talking, smiling and laughing until that moment when our jaws cannot take it any longer. Assuming you are new to Hong Kong, you might be coerced to visit a dentist when you realize there is a problem with teeth. Yes, and I mean coerced. Why so? Tooth pain is not exactly the type of ailment you would relax with by taking a nap. In this regard, there is a lot to learn about dental services in Hong Kong. Who qualifies as a dentist in Hong Kong? Finding a dental clinic in Hong Kong may not be a problem in Hong Kong because Google Maps takes you wherever you want to go. However, how do you ensure you are visiting a professional? You surely do not want to escalate your dental problem further, so you have to look for one a reliable dentist Hong Kong has to offer. A qualified dentist in Hong Kong requires a license prior to providing dental services. The license is issued by the Dental Council of Hong Kong which currently has over 2000 registered dentists. While it may be rude to ask a dentist for his or her qualification upon a visit, it is necessary that you ensure that you are receiving dental treatment from the right person. Normally, licenses or permits are hung on walls of clinics within as seeing distance of any one who visits the clinic. Nonetheless, if there is something spooky about your dentist, it would not hurt to ask for that qualification. However, you should do it politely. Dentists in Hong Kong Dentists can be found in both public and private health institutions. Public dentists offer on-practice dental services to both in and out patients. While their qualification is guaranteed, the scope and quality of their services vary from that of private practitioners. Public dental services are characterized by long queues since they are relatively cheap. As such, depending on your capability, you may be drawn to choose between public and private dental care services. Dental Services in Hong Kong Dentists in Hong Kong offer a wide range of services from basis check-up to surgical dental procedures. Depending on the seriousness your situation, you may be drawn to consider tooth extraction, root canal treatments or even periodontal surgery The base line is that Hong Kong dentists are well positioned to respond to any dental problem you might be facing. As a foreigner, visiting a Chinese dentist may feel out of place but is nonetheless necessary. If you are not proficient in the Chinese language, then you may have to consider visiting expatriate dental clinics which are run by UK and US based dentists. You need not worry about their qualifications as the Dental Council of Hong Kong prescribes a licensing examination for every foreign dentist who seeks to practice in the country. Costs and Health Insurance It is commonly known that the private health sector is more expensive than the public health sector. There is no exception for Hong Kong. Private dental clinics charge more for the same services provided for by public clinics. However, drawn by the quality of dental care, one may consider using private dental care despite the high costs involved. When it comes to costs, there is also the insurance. Can my health insurance cover my dental treatment? Well, it depends. Some insurers only insure general health care and not specialized treatment. Dental care is normally considered as specialized treatment. Therefore, as you seek out health insurance in Hong Kong, be sure to choose a comprehensive package that caters for each and every health need of your family. Otherwise, you risk spending a lot of money on services that would rather be paid by health insurers. Conclusion Hong Kong’s dental service landscape is punctuated with a many quality health care facility that use state of the art equipment to provide dental services to Hong Kong citizens. All you need to do is look and you will find the best clinic for your health issue. This article summarizes the current status of Hong Kong’s dental practice giving an edge in terms of knowledge and awareness.