The 42nd Sandy Bay Charity Fair: Celebrating 70 Years of Transforming Lives by The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC) and The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital

HONG KONG, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC), one of Hong Kong's longest-standing non-profit organisations, is proud to announce the 42nd Sandy Bay Charity Fair at The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital (DKCH). The event has taken place on Saturday, 15th November 2025, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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This year's fair is particularly special as it coincided with the 70th anniversary of SRDC, the founding organisation of DKCH. SRDC formed and built HK's first convalescent home for children with disabilities in 1955, which grew into the DKCH as it proudly stands today. Under the theme "Every Child. Every Story. Transforming Lives.", the fair celebrated seven decades of unwavering dedication to providing medical intervention and quality rehabilitation services for children at DKCH and across the community.

The day was filled with exciting activities, including a kick-off ceremony at 10:30 am with a ribbon-cutting and an eye-dotting ceremony for a lion dance performance. Guests of Honour included Mr. TT CHEUNG, BBS, JP, Chairman of SRDC and the Hospital Governing Committee of DKCH, and Dr. Chan Kam Hoi, Hospital Chief Executive of DKCH.

A highlight of the event was the launch of the "Bring the Children Home" project, a new initiative by SRDC to support underprivileged families in Hong Kong. This project provided essential homecare arrangements and community support for ventilator-assisted children who are ready to be discharged from the hospital, and with this extra support they can be reunited with their families at home.

Visitors to the fair also participated in visit the event's "Well-Wishing Tree" in the Sunshine Garden to leave messages of hope and encouragement for the children. DKCH is also delighted to announce its collaboration with "Paint Beautiful HK" for a community mural painting event held on the same day.

This event was part of DKCH's continued commitment to creating a warm, healing, and inspiring environment for children and families. Through the power of art, DKCH aims to transform its public spaces into vibrant areas that promote creativity and well-being.

All proceeds from the fair was used to upgrade the medical equipment at DKCH, ensuring the hospital can continue to provide the best possible care for children with disabilities.

Event Details:

Date:	15th November 2025, Saturday
Time:	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue:	The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Date:

15th November 2025, Saturday

Time:

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue:

The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

For more information about SRDC and the 70th-anniversary celebrations, please visit www.srdc.org.hk.

About The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children

Every Child. Every Story. Transforming Lives.

At the Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC) we believe that every child with special needs deserves the best quality of life possible.

What's more, those that care for them deserve the best quality of life too, paying attention to the details that can improve the lives of children in need and people who care for them.

Through our intervention programmes, sponsorships of treatment, and research, training and development, we give vital support to underprivileged children who otherwise may not get access to such services.

These, plus education and community outreach and support activities help us make a difference where it matters most in Hong Kong. Transforming lives, so that every child has a brighter story to tell.

For more information about the 70th anniversary celebrations or to support the SRDC, please visit www.srdc.org.hk.

This Press Release is issued by Joyous Communications on behalf of The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC). 

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The 42nd Sandy Bay Charity Fair: Celebrating 70 Years of Transforming Lives by The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC) and The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital

SHANGHAI, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartee Denti-Technology today announced the addition of Material Choice and Trimline Selection features to its digital case management system SmarteeCheck. Available immediately at the case approval stage, these updates provide clinicians with greater flexibility to further customize treatment plans based on personal preferences and dental condition of individual patients.

Material Choice: Balancing Precision and Comfort

Clinicians can now select between Softer and Standard dental sheets when approving a case. This dual-option approach addresses the advanced clinical understanding that different phases of tooth movement require different mechanical properties.

Smartee's Softer material is suited for treatment stages where patient comfort and initial compliance are priorities, while the Standard material provides the sustained force expression needed for robust control. This functionality allows clinicians to select the appropriate material for each treatment phase without having to switch aligner systems.

Trimline Selection: Evidence from Industry Studies

The update also allows clinicians to choose from three distinct trimline styles at case approval: Classic Scalloped, Scalloped Extended, and Straight.

This feature aligns with recent clinical studies on aligner biomechanics and aesthetics. A systematic review published in BMC Oral Health noted that trimline design influences orthodontic tooth movement efficacy by affecting force delivery and aligner retention. Additionally, an eye-tracking study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO) confirmed that different trimline designs impact how aligners are visually perceived.

To meet diverse clinical requirements, the system offers:

• Classic Scalloped Trimline: Precisely conforms to the gingival margin for improved aesthetics and comfort.
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• Straight Trimline: A straight horizontal trimming at the gingival zenith, delivering maximum retention force.

Clinical Flexibility
While some clear aligner systems offer a single standard trimline, Smartee's update enables doctors to easily toggle between three distinct styles at case approval. This supports personalized treatment planning by allowing orthodontists to balance retention, force control, and gingival aesthetics according to each patient's specific clinical profile.

Availability
The Material Choice and Trimline Selection features are available globally starting March 31, 2026, for all new case approvals through Smartee's digital case management system.

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Smartee Introduces Material and Trimline Selection Features to Enhance Aligner Customization

Smartee Introduces Material and Trimline Selection Features to Enhance Aligner Customization