Hong Kong public dental clinics log 26% absence rate despite e-booking launch

Hong Kong public dental clinics log 26% absence rate despite e-booking launch

[South China Morning Post] - 01/2/2025

Authorities launched new booking system amid intense demand for public dental services, but 40 people missed appointments on Tuesday, Thursday.



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