Social worker Mark Cheung Kai-yuen is a finalist for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for his work making dental care accessible to vulnerable groups. Through his social enterprise, Smile Again, Cheung has adapted facilities and care delivery for cancer survivors, people with disabilities, and children with special needs.
The initiative addresses a critical gap in Hong Kong's dental care system, providing essential services to vulnerable groups who often face significant barriers to accessing treatment.
Social worker Mark Cheung Kai-yuen is a finalist for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for his efforts to improve dental care accessibility for vulnerable populations. Through his social enterprise, Smile Again, co-founded with dentist Dr Ho Kwun-yin, Cheung has established Hong Kong's first barrier-free dental clinic. The clinic is specifically designed to accommodate cancer survivors, people with disabilities, and children with special educational needs, offering features such as wheelchair-friendly facilities and extended consultation times. The initiative received a HK$1 million loan from Social Impact Partners, along with co-funding from other foundations, to support its operations and outreach programs. The "Smile with Teeth" program aims to provide direct dental treatment and oral hygiene education to a significant number of individuals.
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