Introduction of the Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents (PDCC)

The Hong Kong Government has launched the Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents (PDCC) as part of its efforts to improve oral health services for young people.

It aims to encourage adolescents to build a lasting relationship with private dentists or NGO dentists by subsidising part of the cost of annual dental check-ups. This promotes regular dental care habits, helping to prevent dental diseases over a lifetime.

Target Beneficiaries

• Adolescent aged 13 to 17 (or will be aged 13 in the calendar year the application to enrol is made. For the avoidance of doubt, a person will cease to be eligible once he reaches the age of 18);
• Holds a valid Hong Kong Identity Card; and
• Has joined (eHealth).
  For eligible person aged below 16, a substitute decision maker (SDM) should register eHealth for him/her.

Scope of Services:

• Annual dental check-ups
• Oral health risk assessment
• Dental scaling
• Personalised oral care advice
• Fluoride application (risk-based)
• Check-up report

Subsidy: The Government provides $200 annually. Participants are required to pay a co-payment fee, recommended at $200, directly to the participating dentist.

• Check the list of participating dentists on the PDCC webpage.
• Contact a clinic of your choice to make an appointment.
• Receive subsidised services after enrollment.
• For more information, please visit the official PDCC webpage.