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Spring 2014

Professor Edward Chin Man LO

Dear Fellows & Members,

It is a great honour for me to have served you as the President of the

College for another year. The College office-bearers, Council and

the secretariat have been very supportive and I am very grateful to

them. There was an election in November last year and we had Dr.

Daniel Fang and Dr. Stanley Lai joining the College Council as new

members. I would like to thank Dr. Joseph Chan and Dr.

Raymond Lee who had completed their term in the Council for their

great contributions.

At the last conferment held in November 2013, we admitted 10 new Fellows in various specialties.

There are many potential Fellows in the pipeline, including 17 Basic Trainees and 5 Higher Trainees

who had passed their respective Intermediate Examination and Exit Examination in the past few

months. Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement.

Being a highly respected dental professional, it is our responsibility to engage in continuing

medical/dental education to upgrade our knowledge and skills to serve our patients and the community.

I am happy to see that the vast majority of our College Fellows and Members are able to fulfil the

HKAM CME requirement in the last 3-year cycle that ended in 2013. For the few who have a bit of

shortfall, I am confident that they will make it up in the first half of this year.

President’s Message

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Our Spring Scientific Meeting this year will be held on April 27 with distinguished local and invited

overseas speakers talking about the interface between orthodontics and prosthodontics. The good

work of the Scientific Meeting Committee chaired by Dr. May Ho is highly appreciated. They are

also working with the RACDS (Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons) and the CDSS

(College of Dental Surgeons, Singapore) to organize a tri-collegiate Scientific Meeting hopefully to be

held in the near future.

Our College has been collaborating closely with the RACDS to conduct the first conjoint

MGD(CDSHK) and MRACDS examination, with the MGD by Examination Part I and MGD by

Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) Part 2 completed in 2013 and MGD by Examination Part II

to be held later this year. Our College also maintains partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons

of Edinburgh in conducting conjoint Intermediate/Membership Examinations. I am happy to see that

our College has continued to develop and the above-mentioned collaborations with reputable overseas

dental colleges strengthen our College’s position in the region and internationally.

I wish you all great success in the Year of the Horse.

Edward Lo

President’s Message

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The New Council for 2013-2014

In accordance with the M&A of our College, the following Office-Bearers and Council Members for

the year 2013-2014 have been elected:

President: Professor Edward Chin Man LO

Vice-President (Education & Examinations): Dr Robert Pong Yin NG

Vice-President (General Affairs & CPD): Dr Sai Kwing CHAN

Hon. Secretary: Dr Edmond Ho Nang POW

Hon. Treasurer: Dr Yiu Kai WONG

Censor-in-Chief: Dr Katherine Chiu Man LEUNG

Council Members: Dr Shiu Yin CHO

Dr Daniel Tak Sang FANG

Dr Kam Yuen HO

Dr Wai Mei HO

Dr Stanley Man Lung LAI

Dr Chun Kei LEE

Dr Roch Kwing Hong LEE

Dr John Yu Kong LING

Dr Ricky Wing Kit WONG

Back Row (L to R): Dr Ricky W K WONG, Dr Daniel T S FANG, Dr Roch K H LEE, Dr Chun Kei LEE,

Dr Wai Mei HO, Dr Stanley M L LAI, Dr Shiu Yin CHO, Dr Kam Yuen HO

Front Row (L to R): Dr Yiu Kai WONG, Dr Edmond H N POW, Dr S K CHAN, Prof Edward C M LO,

Dr Robert P Y NG, Dr Katherine C M LEUNG,

In absentia: Dr John Y K LING

Council News

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Dr Joseph C Y CHAN received the Meritorious Service pin for completion of term of office for 12

consecutive years since 2001

Dr Joseph C Y CHAN (right) received the Meritorious Service pin from Professor Edward C M LO

Dr Roch K H LEE received the Past President pin for his service as President of the Council from

year 2010 to 2012.

Dr Roch K H LEE (left) received the Past President pin from Professor Edward C M LO

Council News

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Dr Joseph C Y CHAN, Dr Shiu Yin CHO, Dr Raymond K M LEE, Dr Katherine C M LEUNG,

Dr Edmond H N POW and Dr Ricky W K WONG received souvenirs for completion of their

previous term of office.

Dr Joseph C Y CHAN (right) received the souvenir from Professor Edward C M LO

Dr Shiu Yin CHO (right) received the souvenir from Professor Edward C M LO

Dr Raymond K M LEE (right) received the souvenir from Professor Edward C M LO

Council News

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Dr Katherine K M LEUNG (left) received the souvenir from Professor Edward C M LO

Dr Edmond H N POW (left) received the souvenir from Professor Edward C M LO

Dr Ricky W K WONG (right) received the souvenir from Professor Edward C M LO

Council News

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The compositions of Committees and Subcommittee for 2014 are listed below:

Council News

Chairman Dr Haston Wai Ming LIU Chairman Dr Shiu Yin CHO

Members Dr Francis Wo Chi CHAN Members Dr Alex Wai Kwok CHAN

Dr Andy Tin Yan CHIU Dr Paul Yun Wah LAU

Dr Tai Chuen FOO Dr Simon Chi Yung LIU

Dr Raymond Kin Man LEE Dr Jerome YU

Dr Siu Fai LEUNG

Dr Robert Pong Yin NG

Dr Arthur Wai Yuk PANG Chairman Dr Katherine Chiu Man LEUNG

Dr Gerald Hin Ho SIU Members Dr Alex Wai Kwok CHAN

Dr Bill Sik Wing YAN Dr Francis Wo Chi CHAN

Dr Bun Ka YIU Dr Gordon Kai Chung CHIU

Dr Michael Tat Wo HO

Dr Kenneth Kwok Kuen HUI

Chairman Dr Sai Kwing CHAN Dr Paul Yun Wah LAU

Ex-officio Member Dr Robert Pong Yin NG Dr Haston Wai Ming LIU

Members Dr Kam Yuen HO Dr Chuen Kam YAU

Dr Kenneth Kwok Kuen HUI Dr Ka Chun YEUNG

Dr Wiley Tak Chiu LAM

Dr Haston Wai Ming LIU

Dr Kwok Wah YUEN Chairman Dr Chun Kei LEE

Members Dr Shiu Yin CHO

Dr Katherine C M LEUNG

Chairman Dr Robert Pong Yin NG Dr Ka Chun YEUNG

Ex-officio Members Dr Joseph Cho Yee CHAN

Dr Sai Kwing CHAN

Dr Gordon Kai Chung CHIU Chairman Dr Edmond Ho Nang POW

Dr Raymond Kin Man LEE Members Dr Robert Pong Yin NG

Dr John Yu Kong LING Dr Yiu Kai WONG

Dr Haston Wai Ming LIU

Professor Edward Chin Man LO

Dr Edmond Ho Nang POW Chairman Dr Wai Mei HO

Dr Bill Sik Wing YAN Members Dr Daniel Tak Sang FANG

Dr Stanley Man Lung LAI

Dr Simon Chi Yung LIU

Chairman Dr Edmond Ho Nang POW Dr Johnny Yiu Fai MAK

Members Dr Kam Yuen HO Dr Gerald Hin Ho SIU

Dr Chun Kei LEE Dr Frankie Hon Ching SO

Dr Ricky Wing Kit WONG

Dr Bill Sik Wing YAN

Professor Cynthia Kar Yung YIU

House Committee

Committee of General Dentistry

Scientific Meetings Committee

Information Technology Committee

Membership Committee

Publication Committee

Education & Examinations Committee

Continuing Medical Education Subcommittee

Scholarship Committee

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The compositions of Specialty Boards for 2014 are listed below:

Council News

Chairman Professor Edward Chin Man LO Chairman Dr John Yu Kong LING

Members Dr Wendy Kwong Man CHAM Members Dr Michael Ngai Ying CHAU

Dr Michael Tat Wo HO Dr Balvinder KHAMBAY

Professor Colman McGRATH Dr Paul Yun Wah LAU

Dr Frankie Hon Ching SO Dr Alec Kai Chiu TAM

Dr Felix Sek Ho YU Dr Alexander Tin Hong TANG

Dr Edmond Lap Kee TSE

Dr Ricky Wing Kit WONG

Chairman Dr Robert Pong Yin NG

Members Dr Alex Wai Kwok CHAN

Professor Gary Shun Pan CHEUNG Chairman Dr Joseph Cho Yee CHAN

Dr Angela Wing Lam HO Members Dr Samuel Chi Lap CHAN

Dr Wai Mei HO Dr Rony Shiu Yin CHO

Dr Wiley Tak Chiu LAM Dr Kenneth Kwok Kuen HUI

Dr Johnny Yiu Fai MAK Dr Eilly Wai Sum LAU

Dr Chun Kei LEE

Dr Beatrice Busabakorn VATTASINGH NG

Chairman Dr Raymond Kin Man LEE Professor Cynthia Kar Yung YIU

Members Dr Chun Sing KUM

Dr Norman Chi Ming LAW

Dr Haston Wai Ming LIU Chairman Dr Gordon Kai Chung CHIU

Dr Simon Chi Yung LIU Members Professor Esmonde Francis CORBET

Dr Bun Ka YIU Dr Kin Yue FUNG

Professor Lijian JIN

Dr Stanley Man Lung LAI

Chairman Dr Bill Sik Wing YAN Dr Dae Hyun LEE

Members Professor Lim Kwong CHEUNG Professor Wai Keung LEUNG

Dr Benjamin Kiang Cheong CHOW Dr Vincent Kwai Shing NGAI

Dr James Kwok Fai CHOW Dr Kenny Siu Keung TONG

Dr Philip Kin Man LEE Dr Chun YU

Dr Roch Kwing Hong LEE

Professor Nabil SAMMAN

Dr Antonio Chi Kit TONG Chairman Dr Edmond Ho Nang POW

Dr Yiu Kai WONG Members Dr Michael George BOTELHO

Dr Eddie Chuen Kam YAU Dr Chi Hong CHAN

Dr Robin Wai Chung CHUNG

Dr Daniel Tak Sang FANG

Dr Lee Hoi KEI

Dr Katherine Chiu Man LEUNG

Dr Ka Chun YEUNG

Dr William Ching Wah YUNG

Specialty Board in Prosthodontics

Specialty Board in Periodontology

Specialty Board in Community Dentistry

Specialty Board in Endodontics

Specialty Board in Orthodontics

Specialty Board in Paediatric Dentistry

Specialty Board in Family Dentistry

Specialty Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Ten new fellows were admitted in 2013:

Dr CHEUNG Ho Ming Lisa Endodontics

Dr CHIU Mei Ling Bonnie Endodontics

Dr CHAN Tak Kam Endodontics

Dr WONG Hai Ming Paediatric Dentistry

Dr CHUNG Gordon Chit Hang Periodontology

Dr FUNG Wai Ki Periodontology

Dr Ka Leung LEE Periodontology

Dr LUI Jonathan Stephen Wei-Hone -- Periodontology

Dr Joyce Oi Wo TAM Periodontology

Dr WONG Sing Yan Philip Periodontology

Thirteen new members were admitted in 2013:

Dr LEE Siu Man Sharon Community Dentistry

Dr TSE Chee Choong Micheal Endodontics

Dr WONG Tak Shun Endodontics

Dr HO Lai In Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr SIT Ka Fai Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr CHEUNG Nga Yi Rhonda Orthodontics

Dr TO Ngan Fat Tony Orthodontics

Dr HO Yee Lin Evelyn Periodontology

Dr LIN Wai Shun Wilson Periodontology

Dr TSE Carl Periodontology

Dr TSE Oscar Datchu Periodontology

Dr CHEUNG Chi Kai Prosthodontics

Dr WONG Hoi Yan Helena Prosthodontics

New Fellows and Members

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One member in General Dentistry was admitted in 2013:

Dr LAM Kwing Tong Alan

New Fellows and Members

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The following higher trainees were successful in the Specialty Exit Examinations and have thus

completed their specialist training pathways:

Dr CHIN Shan Shan Alice Orthodontics

Dr YAU Ka Po Orthodontics

Dr YUEN Kit Zin Orthodontics

Dr TSANG Yiu Cheung Periodontology

Dr WAN Kong Yuk Annie Prosthodontics

The Intermediate Examinations were held in September to November 2013. The following

candidates were successful:

Dr PRAISARNTI Chonrada Endodontics

Dr CHEE Deborah Orthodontics

Dr LAU Clement Chi Mun Orthodontics

Dr LEUNG Cindi Sing Yee Orthodontics

Dr NG Sze Wing Sylvia Orthodontics

Dr NOWAK-SOLINSKA Eva Louise Orthodontics

Dr YEUNG Yat Cheong Orthodontics

Dr CHAN Wing Ho Boris Periodontology

Dr CHEN Annie Periodontology

Dr CHOI Sik Kai Periodontology

Dr NG Sin Tsoi Periodontology

Dr CHAN Kit Ying Prosthodontics

Dr CHENG Chung Ki Prosthodontics

Dr IP Yun Lam Prosthodontics

Dr LAM Yu Hang Prosthodontics

Dr LEE Tse Kwan Louisa Prosthodontics

Dr SHUM Hoi Cheung Prosthodontics

Examination Results

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2013 Winter Scientific Meeting

The Winter Scientific Meeting was held on 1 December 2013 at the 2 lecture theatres in the HKAM

Jockey Club Building. The theme of the meeting was “Management of Endodontic and Periodontic

Infections – Now and the Future”. We invited Professor Andrea Mombelli, Professor and Chair of

the Division of Periodontology and Oral Physiopathology, University of Geneva, Switzerland, as well

as Dr Anil Kishen, Associate Professor and Head, Discipline of Endodontics, University of Toronto,

Canada, to be our speakers.

This was the first time that 2 parallel morning sessions were organized in our college scientific

meetings. In the morning session, Dr Anil Kishen presented his lecture on “Root Canal Disinfection:

An Update and Future Directions” Parts 1 and 2 in the Lim Por Yen Theatre. At the same time,

Professor Andrea Mombelli was presenting his topic on “Antimicrobial Advances in Treating

Periodontal Disease” Parts 1 and 2 in the Pao Yue Kong Auditorium. The whole event attracted 297

participants which was the highest number of attendees over the past few years. The general

feedback was very good. Most of the participants stayed till the end the last lecture, which was

extraordinary on a Sunday afternoon according to Professor Mombelli.

In Dr Kishen’s lectures, microbial-biofilms, which are surface-adherent consortium formed by

microbes in response to environmental factors, were explored from an endodontic perspective.

Microbial-biofilms are important as there have been numerous reports of bacteria entering

biofilm-mode of growth in infected root canal systems. Biofilm bacteria are particularly resistant to

anti-microbials and are difficult targets to eliminate completely using conventional irrigants or

medicaments, especially in the root canal system. In first part of his lecture, Dr Kishen discussed the

fundamentals of root canal irrigation dynamics and the current status of endodontic irrigation.

Different advanced anti-biofilm strategies in root canal disinfection were discussed. The second part

of the lecture addressed some of the issues pertaining to post-treatment endodontic environment from

both mechanical and microbiological perspectives, and a nanotechnology-based innovation to enhance

endodontic disinfection and mechanical integrity of dentine in root-filled teeth was presented.

Scientific Meetings

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In Professor Mombelli’s session, he addressed various paradigms and questions in the context of

anti-microbial treatment of periodontal diseases. Latest results of his recent clinical trials focusing

on these subjects were presented. A treatment protocol implementing the most recent evidence was

shown and clinical cases were discussed to demonstrate the practical application of the concept. In

the afternoon session, the long-term maintenance of patients previously treated for periodontal disease

was presented. Various antimicrobial regimens, including photodynamic therapy and sub-gingival

air-polishing had been proposed for better suppression of the periodontopathic microorganisms.

At the end of the meeting, several thought provoking questions were raised from the floor. Overall,

we had a very fruitful discussion on these two interesting and pertinent topics.

Souvenir presentation to Professor Andrea Mombelli and Dr Anil Kishen

Scientific Meetings

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2014 Spring Scientific Meeting

The coming Spring Scientific Meeting will be held on Sunday, 27 April 2014 at the Prince Philip

Dental Hospital. The theme of the meeting will be “Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry”. Two

overseas speakers from Singapore and one local speaker have been invited to discuss this interesting

but seldom discussed topic.

Dr Ansgar C. Cheng is a Prosthodontist with the Specialist Dental Group in Singapore. He received

his dental training at the University of Hong Kong and graduated in 1990. Dr Cheng undertook his

specialty training from Northwestern University in Chicago. Currently, he is an Adjunct Associate

Professor in the National University of Singapore and also the Chair of the Chapter of Prosthodontics

of the College of Dental Surgeons, Singapore. Before Dr Cheng went to Singapore, he was the Head

of Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital, Consultant to the Department of

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at the Toronto General Hospital and an Assistant Professor in

Prosthodontics with the University of Toronto. Dr May Ling Eide is an Orthodontist with the

Specialist Dental Group in Singapore. Dr Eide received her dental training in the University of

Glasgow and specialty training in University of London. They will present two lectures on the title

“Orthodontic and Prosthodontic Paradigms: Contemporary Clinical Management’. In their

presentations, they will explore the fundamental and some less commonly known facts about recent

orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment modalities. The role of newer material, orthodontics,

prosthodontics and surgical principles will also be discussed.

The invited local speaker is Dr Frankin TT She. Dr She obtained his BDS in University of Hong

Kong in 1998 and has registered as a Specialist in Orthodontics since 2004. He started his

exclusively orthodontic practice 10 years ago and is involved in local undergraduate and postgraduate

orthodontic training as a part-time clinical lecturer. He will present 2 lectures: “Molar Up-righting,

Intrusion and More – Biomechanical Considerations” and “Orthodontic Rehabilitation of

Periodontally-involved Dentition – A Team Approach”. Topics presented in his lectures will include

problems involved in orthodontic treatment of pathologically-migrated teeth due to periodontitis and

interdisciplinary treatment planning among different dental specialists in the dental team.

Please mark your diary for this important event in April and hope to see you all at the meeting.

Scientific Meetings

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CDSHK Scholarship

The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong has set up a Scholarship (Scholarship) to support

Fellows admitted in or after the year 2009 and higher trainees in our specialist training pathways to

receive overseas training.

The maximum amount of the Scholarship will be HK$50,000 for the year 2014. The training

programme will be self-arranged for duration of not more that 8 weeks and needs approval by the

College. The Scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with any other award, grant or sponsorship

that will give financial support for the same training. Application forms and details of the

Scholarship can be obtained at our website at www.cdshk.org. Deadline for application will be 31

July 2014.

CME New Cycle

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) CME Requirement

According to the Medical Registration Ordinance (MRO) and Dentists Registration Ordinance (DRO),

a registered medical practitioner or dentist who wishes to have his/her name included in the Specialist

Register of Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK) or Dental Council of Hong Kong (DCHK) must

be either a Fellow of the Academy, or certified by the Academy to have training and qualification

comparable [or equivalent in the case of an application under DRO] to that required of an Academy

Fellow in the relevant specialty.

The HKAM is the only organisation in Hong Kong that can determine whether a doctor on the

Specialist Register of the MCHK/DCHK has fulfilled the continuing medical education (CME) /

continuing education requirements as stipulated by the MRO/DRO.

News for Fellows and Members

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The DCHK CPD Programme for Practising Dentists

The DCHK considers that it is necessary to explore the feasibility of mandatory CPD for registered

dentists in Hong Kong. According to the Letter of Registered Dentists issued by the DCHK dated 30

December 2013, the policies and guidelines of DCHK will remain the same for the new CPD cycle

commencing from 1 January 2014 except the following changes:

The duration of the CPD cycle is for one year (i.e. from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014);

The CPD points requirement for the new cycle is 15 CPD points; and

There will not be any “essential CPD points requirement” for this one-year duration

The dual role of CDSHK

The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong is the CME/CPD administrator for both the HKAM

and DCHK. There are now obvious differences in the HKAM CME and the DCHK CPD

programmes:

HKAM CME DCHK CPD

Cycle period 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2016 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2014

Requirement 90 CME points in a 3-year cycle for Fellows

60 CME points in a 3-year cycle for MGD Holders.

30 CME points per year of training pathway for Higher Trainees

CME points for MGD holders and higher trainees are required by CDSHK and not HKAM

All basic trainees are recommended to join DCHK CPD programme instead.

15 CPD points in one year

Administrator CDSHK CDSHK, HKDA & DH

Calculation of fractions of an hour

The basic indivisible unit is 0.5 hour for 0.5 CME point. 15 min or more is counted as 0.5 hour

Pending clarification on minute details. This needs to be in line with HKDA and DH.

News for Fellows and Members

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Charges No additional administrative charges for Fellows, MGD holders and higher trainees.

There is no enrolment form required to be filled by Fellows & MGD holders, CDSHK will automatically renew their CME status in each cycle.

Enrolment Form is required to be completed and submitted to the relevant CPD administrator for each cycle.

An administrative charge is payable to the relevant CPD administrator for each cycle (except DH)

DCHK CPD programme is not applicable for Fellows, MGD Holders.

Legal requirements Mandatory legal requirement for names to be included in the Specialist Register. However, all dentists must have their names in the General Register for their names to be included in the Specialist Register.

DCHK is considering to explore the feasibility of mandatory CPD to replace the existing voluntary CPD programme.

# All Fellows will continue to be recognized by DCHK for the DCHK CPD programme provided they have fulfilled the HKAM CME requirement. The status for MGD holders is still pending confirmation from the DCHK. The fitting in of a three-year cycle into a one-year cycle is another technical matter that needs to be clarified.

Tips for filling in the CME claim & attendance forms:

1. From January 1, 2014, only new claim forms will be accepted and these forms can be downloaded

from this link : http://www.cdshk.org/Forms/index.htm.

2. To ensure that your CME points are accredited correctly, tick the right categories: Fellows, MGD

holders, or Higher Trainees. Please see the attached examples. All DCHK CPD enrollees

(separate enrolment required) are required to tick their own CPD administrator; otherwise the CPD

points could not be correctly entered.

CME Subcommittee

News for Fellows and Members

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News for Fellows and Members

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News for Fellows and Members

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The College Secretariat assists in the daily running of College matters. The team, monitored by the

House Committee, consists of 4 staff as follows:-

Staff Title Contact Brief Job duties

Rose Senior Executive Officer 2871 8891 Training, Membership, General Affairs

Julia Executive Officer 2871 8734 MGD matters

Lilian Executive Officer 2871 8732 CME/CPD matters

Sharon Executive Officer 2871 8866 General Enquiries, Accounts

The Secretariat is at your service and provides necessary support for all fellows, members and trainees.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

Newsletter Editor: Dr Chun Kei LEE

Senior Executive Officer: Ms Rose CHOW

The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong

Room 902, HKAM Jockey Club Building,

99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2871 8866 Fax (852) 2873 6731

Website: www.cdshk.org Email: info@cdshk.org

Secretariat