Our Story
The Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice (HKAGDP) was founded by senior members of Hong Kong's medical community, guided by the principles of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) as advocated by the Central People's Government and the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Through strategic collaborations with leading medical schools and healthcare institutions, the AGDP provides a dynamic platform for fostering effective communication, sustainable growth in general dentistry and research across Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, and beyond. The Academy is dedicated to advancing dental education, improving oral healthcare standards, and contributing to the overall well-being of the communities it serves
Aim and Scope
Under the leadership of our present president Dr. Lai Ying Wah, who oversees the academy's operations, HKAGDP aims to:
Increase public awareness of oral health and its significance.
Enhance the skills and professional expertise of dental practitioners.
Promote the training of general dental practitioners to meet modern healthcare needs.
Advocate for lifelong learning and continuing education in general dentistry to better serve society.
Advance dental research by fostering studies in innovative treatment methods, technological integration, oral-systemic health links, and translational research that bridges scientific discoveries and clinical applications.
Our Goal
The Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice (HKAGDP)'s major goal is to enhance general practitioners' continuing education while simultaneously promoting the growth of other medical areas. The academy has created solid and strong collaborations with prestigious medical institutes and universities in China, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other nations. Furthermore, we invited and hired numerous top medical experts from Hong Kong and Macau as advisers to share their knowledge and support the development of general dentistry cooperatively.
Our Focus
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The Hong KongAcademy of General Dental Practice (HKAGDP) is devoted to improving understanding and fostering collaboration between dental practitioners in mainland China and their international counterparts. Over the years, the HKAGDP has welcomed numerous dental specialists from mainland China to visit and share ideas in Hong Kong. These collaborative discussions aim to elevate the standards of private dental practice in mainland China and envision a brighter future for the dental sector.
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The management team of the Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice focuses on the commercial management of dental healthcare institutions. By integrating expertise from top clinic management professionals and technical experts globally, and tailoring strategies to fit China's unique context, the HKAGDP delivers high-quality management services to private dental institutions in mainland China.
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The management team of the Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice is dedicated to enhancing the operational management of dental healthcare institutions. The HKAGDP provides premium services to private dental institutions in mainland China by leveraging global expertise in clinic management and technical training, while adapting to the country’s specific needs. These services include personalized management consulting, technical training, and market operations support, helping healthcare institutions improve management maturity and enhance the quality of their medical services.
Charitable Medical and Educational Activities in Mainland China
Mainland China, with its vast and diverse geography, faces unique challenges. A significant portion of the country consists of mountainous and agricultural regions, where poverty persists primarily due to limited economic diversification, infertile land, and low agricultural productivity that struggles to meet basic needs. Additionally, low educational standards contribute to the migration of inexpensive labor to major cities, resulting in a sharp decline in the rural workforce and further hampering rural development, perpetuating a vicious cycle of poverty.
The Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice has long been committed to charitable work in these mountainous areas. We initiated the "A Wholehearted Mission: Medical and Educational Alleviation in Mainland Mountainous Regions" campaign, a series of philanthropic efforts aimed at improving healthcare and education for underprivileged communities. Over the years, our outreach has touched countless lives in rural counties and cities, including Qingyuan, Shaoguan, Heyuan, Zhaoqing, Huizhou, and Meizhou in Guangdong Province, bringing care and support to children in these areas.
Through these activities, we aim to bring hope, enhance healthcare and education, and contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty in rural China.
