Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common disease among children. According to reports, approximately half of five-year-old children in Hong Kong suffer from tooth decay, and over 90% of them have not received proper treatment.
 
To improve this situation, the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong has launched the "Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project." This project provides school dental care services for kindergarten children in Hong Kong to examine and control tooth decay, preventing it from worsening. However, since the program only offers dental care for preschool children, once a child is found to have tooth decay, they may not be able to receive proper treatment in underprivileged families.
 
In collaboration with the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong, the Wu Chung Family Charitable Foundation sponsors approximately 75 underprivileged students each year to receive comprehensive follow-up treatment. Starting from January 2024, the program will provide treatment for patients, including handling complex cases and patients with severe tooth decay, ensuring the oral health of underprivileged students and alleviating the burden on their families.