Hong Kong Dental Association (HKDA)

Hong Kong Dental Association was founded in 1950, formerly known as Hong Kong Dental Society. It has a membership of over 2,160 members, representing 90% of the registered dentists in Hong Kong.

Since its establishment, the Association has been encouraging lifelong learning of the profession and elevating professional skills and standards. It has been providing members with continuing education opportunities by organizing monthly meetings, workshops, one-day courses, etc. and inviting local and overseas academic and renowned experts to give lectures.

Core Mission:
They work for the best interests of Their profession in various aspects. With the maintenance of a harmonious Association, They can better serve Their profession and the public.

For the Development of the Profession:
• To promote various collaborations with other stakeholders for career advancement and furtherance of Hong Kong dentistry through the provision of quality training pathways and continuing education programs;
• To uplift the dental profession’s status and image through the implementation of community dental projects in collaboration with the Government;
• To perform as the communication bridge between the local profession and the Government in the formulation of dental policy;
• To organize quality international/regional conferences;
• To represent the local dental profession to proactively participate in major dental events organized by the mainland and international dental organizations;
• To facilitate the maintenance of high standard of patient care in private dental practice through continuing education programs
• To advocate work-life balance through organizing sports, social and volunteer activities and hence strengthen the bonding between colleagues.