Celebrate National Love Teeth Day: Prioritize Oral Health with Annual Check-Ups!

Public urged to maintain oral health in support of National Love Teeth Day

In support of National Love Teeth Day, the Department of Health (DH) today (September 20) called on members of the public to carry out annual dental check-ups, and practice prevention, early identification, and timely intervention for dental diseases to safeguard oral health.

The National Health Commission has designated September 20 every year as National Love Teeth Day. The theme of the year is "Oral Health for Overall Health", with a sub-theme "Lifelong Oral Care: Let Health Start with Teeth". The event aims to further promulgate oral health knowledge, raise public awareness of oral hygiene, promote oral health across all age groups and throughout the life cycle, and foster a positive environment for oral health in society.

The Consultant in-charge, Dental Services of the DH, Dr Kitty Hse, reminded the public to pay attention to their oral health at every stage of life. Members of the public should develop good toothbrushing habits and healthy lifestyle from an early age, and undergo annual dental check-ups to detect and address dental diseases early. Tooth loss can lead to chewing difficulties and may have long-term health impacts. Therefore, preserving natural teeth is of vital importance, especially for the elderly.

Moreover, oral health and physical health are closely related. Persons with oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, often share similar dietary habits and lifestyles with those who have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. To achieve holistic health, the public should practice good oral hygiene, have regular dental check-ups, maintain healthy eating habits, reduce sugar consumption, establish healthy lifestyles, and avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

The DH emphasises that oral health is the foundation of overall health and encourages the public to start with daily habits for maintaining oral health, and achieve "Love Your Teeth, Check-ups Annually" as part of their commitment to well-being. Members of the public are urged to maintain their oral health as the first step toward achieving overall health.

Construction of berthing facilities and seawater outfalls at north and west of Tsang Tsui, Tuen Mun proposed

The Government proposes to construct berthing facilities and seawater outfalls at the north and west of Tsang Tsui, Tuen Mun. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (September 20).

The proposed berthing facilities will allow direct transport of municipal solid waste and incinerator ash mainly by sea to and fro the Integrated Waste Management Facilities Phase 2 (I·PARK2) with a view to minimising the number of waste and container trucks passing through Lung Kwu Tan Road and other road networks. The proposed seawater outfalls and the associated pipeworks will support the cooling system of the I·PARK2. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in 2026 for completion in about four to five years.

The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:

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* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);

* Tuen Mun Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Tuen Mun District Office (2/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories); and

* Lands Department website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.

Any person who considers that he or she has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the gazette date, i.e. on or before November 20. The notice of such an objection shall describe the interest, right or easement of the objector and the manner in which he or she will be allegedly affected.