Hong Kong to launch waiting list for appointments at public dental clinics
[South China Morning Post] - 01/3/2025
Waiting list to be added to online booking system after more than quarter of people who booked service did not show up for appointments.
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025