STUDENT CORNER

Dental Society Engaged Community

Video Competition to Enhance Secondary Schoolers’ Awareness on Caries

The Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) held an award presentation ceremony on 6 August 2021 for the winners of the “Secondary School Video Competition” (原「齒」創作), including best three, five merits and one most popular award.

The event was held jointly with the Dental Public Health Committee (DPHC) of the Dental Society, which is formed by Dental Surgery undergraduate students, with an aim to enhance the awareness of secondary school students on dental caries, oral hygiene and misconceptions about oral health.

Over one hundred students from thirty schools participated in the competition. They demonstrated their talent and creativity in producing short videos on information about caries including its cause, prevention and treatments, and on oral care and hygiene. Based on the assessment criteria – accurate and precise Content (40%), creativity and interesting delivery (30%), good technique in editing and sound effects (30%), the judging panel had chosen Heep Yunn School as the champion.

Awarded School Lists:

Champion - Heep Yunn School
First runner-up - King George V School
Second runner-up - Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section)
Merits: Wycombe Abbey School, Sacred Heart Canossian College, King George V School, Sha Tin College, St. Paul's Convent School
Most popular award - Wycombe Abbey School

Addressing the audience in the opening speech, Professor CH Chu, Associate Dean (External Relations) of the Faculty of Dentistry said: “The Faculty is committed to serving the society and educating our next generation to take up responsibilities in community engagement.” He hoped the event could inspire secondary school students to study Dentistry.

Chairperson of DPHC Dental Society, Miss Kelly Sze (Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Year 2 student) said, “Through this competition, we sincerely hope that all participants have developed an awareness towards oral health maintenance and prevention of common oral diseases.”

Also officiating at the ceremony, Dr Century Tsang, President of Hong Kong Dental Association (HKDA) shared about dental-related activities that engage secondary school students such as participation of the HKDA Healthy Smile Cambodia Service Trip with dentists; and Dr Ollie Yu, Clinical Assistant Professor in Cariology of the Faculty of Dentistry spoke of dental caries.

To view the awardee lists and winning videos, please visit: http://facdent.hku.hk/dchpvideocompetition/

Professor CH Chu addresses his opening remark

Dr Century Tsang shares dental-related activities that engage secondary school students

Dr Ollie Yu delivers talk on dental caries

Miss Kelly Sze presents closing speech

Dr Century Tsang presents certificates and prizes to winner – students from Heep Yunn School

The prize giving ceremony of the “Secondary School Video Competition” concluded in success

Student Workshop

Dental Society organised a DIY Natural Ombre Candle Workshop in July 2021 which provided an opportunity for members to express their creativity and create their own unique scented candles to bring home. Many members found the event enjoyable as they got to experiment with different coloured soy wax and fragrances.