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The Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU Dentistry) is launching the Dental AI Community Care Project, aiming to enhance oral health among the elderly in the community, with the support of the Lions Club of Tsing Ma Hong Kong; the Offices of Legislative Councilors Chan Pui-leung and Tang Ka-piu; the Offices of the District Councilor Yu Siu-lun and Chu Lok-wai; and the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Hong Ling Society.

The project utilises GumAI, a mobile health tool developed by HKU Dentistry, which uses artificial intelligence to detect gum inflammation. Upon the completion of training, volunteers, comprised of dental students and residents in the community, will provide personalised oral care advice based on GumAI's results, empowering seniors to manage their oral health and enhancing their awareness. This proactive approach, which includes regular volunteer visits, aims to prevent dental issues from worsening. The goal is to extend this project across all 18 Hong Kong districts, benefiting more seniors with dental care needs.

Media representatives are invited to cover the press conference on the official launch of the project on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 .Details are as follows:

Date: 17 December 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Registration will start at 2:00 pm)
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2 (G/F), Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (English will be available for the Q&A session)

Officiating Guests:
Professor Lijian JIN
Clinical Professor in Periodontology
Acting Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
Modern Dental Laboratory Professor in Clinical Dental Science

Professor Walter LAM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong

Mr. Barnis YUEN
President, the Lions Club of Tsing Ma Hong Kong

Mr. Patrick HO
First Vice President, the Lions Club of Tsing Ma Hong Kong

Hon CHAN Pui-leung
Legislative Councillor

Hon TANG Ka-piu, BBS, JP
Legislative Councillor

Mr. YU Siu-lun
District Councillor

Ms. CHU Lok-wai
District Councillor

Rundown:
2:00 pm Media Registration
2:30 pm Commencement of the Press Conference
3:15 pm Q&A Session

For media enquiries, please contact:
Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
Executive Officer, Mr. Rickey Yau +852 2859 0303
rickey@hku.hk