Hong Kong Residents Opt for High-Speed Rail to Seek Cost-Effective Dental Care in Shenzhen

Hong Kong SAR: An increasing number of Hong Kong residents are crossing the border to seek dental care in Shenzhen, enticed by the cost-effectiveness and convenience of high-speed rail travel. 

One of the primary destinations drawing Hong Kong residents seeking dental care is the Shenzhen Stomatological Hospital of Southern Medical University (Pingshan). Established three years ago, this public tertiary dental hospital has gained lesser recognition among Hong Kong residents, mainly due to the impact of the epidemic. 

However, word-of-mouth recommendations and online reviews have sparked interest among Hong Kong citizens, leading them to form groups and make trips to the hospital for dental treatment.

Among them, “Aunt Hu”, a satisfied patient, took advantage of the positive reviews and made the journey from West Kowloon to Shenzhen Pingshan via the high-speed train. “I never thought there would be such a good place for dental care in Shenzhen,” she says, expressing her surprise and satisfaction with the reasonable prices and high-quality dental care available in Shenzhen, describing her experience as “eye-opening”.

Cost-Effective Dental Care in Shenzhen

“Aunt Hu”, like many others, chose to seek dental treatment in Shenzhen due to the affordability of services offered. Dental care in Hong Kong can be expensive, causing some individuals to delay seeking treatment until conditions worsen significantly. 

In contrast, Shenzhen’s dental clinics offer competitive prices, with ordinary tooth cleaning services costing around 300 yuan, significantly less than the approximate 1,000 yuan charged for the same service in Hong Kong. Patients like Hu find that even after factoring in travel expenses, seeking dental care in Shenzhen remains a more cost-effective option.

Growing Confidence in Mainland Medical Services

The positive experiences shared by Hong Kong residents who sought dental treatment in Shenzhen reflect the growing confidence in the quality of medical services in mainland China. The level of medical care, hygiene, and modern equipment is cited by most of the satisfied customers from across the border.

This growing reputation for quality healthcare in the mainland is encouraging more people from Hong Kong to explore medical treatment options beyond their borders.

As the trend of Hong Kong residents traveling north to seek cost-effective dental care in Shenzhen continues to rise, it highlights the significance of affordable and accessible healthcare services. The positive feedback from patients underscores the potential benefits of cross-border healthcare cooperation and the importance of informed healthcare choices for residents in the region.