
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”.
Ma Yee-ling, commander of the North Point police division, said the man was arrested on suspicion of practising dentistry illegally and remained in custody.
Police seized a dental chair, instruments and a suspected intra-oral scanner at the scene
Andrew But Yu-tin, a senior dental officer at the Department of Health, reiterated the government’s commitment to cracking down on illegal medical practices and urged the public to avoid unlicensed clinics.

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