Borderline Practices: Hong Kong's Dental Dilemma The recent scrutiny of mainland Chinese dental clinics operating in Hong Kong has exposed a complex web of issues surrounding regulation and consumer protection in the city's healthcare sector.
At first glance, it may seem like just another case of unscrupulous businesses exploiting loopholes, but as we examine the issue more closely, it becomes clear that this is more than just a matter of fly by night operators.
The Hong Kong Dental Association's findings on local practitioners' experiences are striking: each dentist needs to follow up on an average of four cases a month related to treatment received across the border.