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. ECC causes pain and infection. Advanced caries will
progress into the tooth pulp to eventually form a dental abscess. More importantly, compromised dentition
significantly affects the children’s nutrition and consequently their growth, development, and general health.
This lecture will introduce a community project by the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
with the support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to launch a kindergarten outreach
dental service to preschool children in Hong Kong.
(Update) 92nd Scientific Meeting
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. ECC causes pain and infection. Advanced caries will
progress into the tooth pulp to eventually form a dental abscess. More importantly, compromised dentition
significantly affects the children’s nutrition and consequently their growth, development, and general health.
This lecture will introduce a community project by the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
with the support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to launch a kindergarten outreach
dental service to preschool children in Hong Kong.
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