Hong Kong Police have arrested a 72-year-old local man for allegedly practising dentistry illegally at a shop used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic to promote its business in the city, following calls from the local industry for tighter Regulatory oversight of such activities.The arrest was made during a joint operation conducted by police and the Department of Health on Thursday at a shop on 37 King’s Road in North Point.The shop had been used to advertise a mainland clinic’s services, with promotional slogans prominently displayed, including “Hong Kong’s cheapest place for dental check-up” and “Free consultation available”.
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THU · 2026-07-23 · 14:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0723-95401
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Man held as mainland Chinese dental centre in Hong Kong raided amid promotions
Hong Kong police, in conjunction with the Department of Health, arrested a 72-year-old local man on Thursday. The arrest occurred at a shop on King's Road in North Point, which was being used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic for promotions.
Elizabeth Cheung,Veronica Qi,Vivian AuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-23 · 14:24 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong police, in conjunction with the Department of Health, arrested a 72-year-old local man on Thursday. The arrest occurred at a shop on King's Road in North Point, which was being used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic for promotions. The man is suspected of illegally practicing dentistry at this promotional location. The clinic advertised services such as "Hong Kong’s cheapest place for dental check-up" and "Free consultation available." This operation follows calls from the local dental industry for increased regulation of such promotional activities.
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The operation was a joint effort by police and the Department of Health.
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Promotional slogans included 'Hong Kong’s cheapest place for dental check-up' and 'Free consultation available'.
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The arrest occurred at a shop used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic for promotions.
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Hong Kong police arrested a 72-year-old local man for allegedly practising dentistry illegally.
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