DENTAL FACULTY - PUBLIC HEALTH



Researcher : DU Y

List of Research Outputs

DU Y., McGrath C.P.J., Yiu C.K.Y. and King N.M., Oral health in preschool children with autism spectrum disorders: a case-control study. , International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry . 2013, 23 (Supplement s1): P12-360.
Nair R., DU Y. and Yiu C.K.Y., Prader-willi syndrome- paediatric dentists’ perspective – a case report. , International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry . 2013, 23 (Supplement s1): P03-111.


Researcher : Gao X

Project Title:Validation of caries risk assessment programs in Hong Kong children
Investigator(s):Gao X, Lo ECM, Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Oral Health Promotion for and through Indonesian Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Gao X, McGrath CPJ, Lo ECM, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:08/2012


Project Title:Innovative Interventions to Elicit Positive Dental Health Behaviors in Preschool Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Gao X, Lo ECM, McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:International Association for Dental Research General Session; Novel S. Mutans Detection System in Predicting Early Childhood Caries
Investigator(s):Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

Gao X., Hamzah S.H., Yiu C.K.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and King N.M., Dental fear and anxiety in children and adolescents - Qualitative study using YouTube, Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2013, 15(2): e29.
Gao X., Lo E.C.M., McGrath C.P.J. and Ho S.M.Y., Innovative interventions to promote positive dental health behaviors and prevent dental caries in preschool children: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial, Trials. 2013, 14: 118.
Gao X., Chan Y.Y., Ching L.Y.L., Chow D.Y.S., Law X.J., Li T.Y., Tse C.S.K., Wong K. and Wong L.M., Learning clinical procedures through Internet visual resources: A qualitative and quantitative study among undergraduate students, Community Health Project Report Series. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 2013, 184: 1-41.
Gao X., Lo E.C.M. and Chan C.K.P., Motivational interviewing for changing oral health behaviours of adolescents, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169376 (SEA Division).
Gao X., Lo E.C.M., Kot S.C.C. and Chan K.C.W., Motivational interviewing in improving oral health: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials , Journal of Periodontology. 2013, In press.
Gao X., Seneviratne C.J., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Samaranayake L.P., Novel and conventional assays in determining abundance of Streptococcus mutans in saliva, International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2012, 22(5): 363-8.
Gao X., Seneviratne C.J., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Samaranayake L.P., Novel S. Mutans detection system in predicting early childhood caries, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2604.
Gao X., Chan C.W., Mak S.L., Ng Z., Kwong W.H. and Kot C.C.S., Oral health of foreign domestic workers: Exploring the social determinants, Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 2013, In press.
Hamzah S.H., Gao X., Yiu C.K.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and King N.M., Managing dental fear and anxiety in pediatric patients: A qualitative study from the public’s perspective, Pediatric Dentistry. 2013.
Lee P.C., Chan K.L., Fung C.H., Li M.T., Ma K.N., SO Y.T., Wong Y.S., Zhong C., Wong M.C.M. and Gao X., Tailor-made oral health education for Pakistani adults in Hong Kong, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169548 (SEA Division).
Seneviratne C.J., Gao X., Jin L., Samaranayake L.P., Bridges S.M. and Lo E.C.M., Enhancing secondary school students' science concepts using dental examples, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169674 (SEA Division).
Zhong C., Lee P.C., Chan K.L., Fung C.H., Li M.T., Ma K.N., So Y.T., Wong Y.S., Wong M.C.M. and Gao X., Culturally relevant multimedia materials for oral health education in an ethnic minority group , South-East Asia Association for Dental Education 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting. 2012, GC Sess. #9.


Researcher : Jiang M

List of Research Outputs

Jiang M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Factors affecting parental and self-toothbrushing among 2-year-old Hong Kong children, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168962 (SEA Division).
Jiang M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Hands-on training in parental toothbrushing among young children - 2-year results, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2018.


Researcher : LANG-HUA BH

List of Research Outputs

ZHUANG L., Watt R.M., Wang R., LANG-HUA B.H., Steiner S., Ramseier C.A. and Lang N.P., Microbiological characteristics of Sri Lankan tea-laborers without oral hygiene performance, J Dent Res 91 (Spec Iss C):168829 (SEA Division). 2012.
ZHUANG L., Watt R.M., Wang R., LANG-HUA B.H., Ramseier C.A. and Lang N.P., Subgingival Microbiota Related to Pocket Probing Depth in Sri-Lankan Tea-Laborers, J Dent Res 92(Spec Iss A):60, 2013.


Researcher : Lang- HBH

List of Research Outputs

Lang- H.B.H., Lang N.P., Lo E.C.M. and McGrath C.P.J., Attitudes of general dental practitioners towards implant dentistry in an environment with widespread provision of implant therapy, Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2013, 24: 278-284.
Lang- H.B.H., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Lang N.P., Dental practitioners attitudes to implant dentistry in Hong Kong, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 1.
Lang- H.B.H., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Lang N.P., Factors influencing decision-making for maintaining or extracting compromised teeth, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 375.


Researcher : Liu B

Project Title:Effect of silver and fluoride ions on artificial caries lesion formation in dentine
Investigator(s):Liu B, Lo ECM, Chu CH, Mei L
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Liu B., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Lin C.H., FDI Poster Award (overall best poster) , FDI World Dental Federation. 2012.
Liu B., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Lin C.H., FDI Poster Award in the theme of Preventive Dentistry, FDI World Dental Federation . 2012.
Liu B., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Lin H.C., Sealant and Topical Fluoride in Fissure Caries Prevention – 3-Year Results, International Dental Journal 2012; 62 1–20. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 19.


Researcher : Liu J

List of Research Outputs

Liu J., Wong M.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health impact on daily life questionnaire (OHIDL): Psychometric properties, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2763.


Researcher : Lo ECM

Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2006-2007
Investigator(s):Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:Community dental care service for disadvantaged population groups
Investigator(s):Lo ECM, Dyson JE, Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Effectiveness of training in parental toothbrushing and fluoride varnish in preventing early childhood caries
Investigator(s):Lo ECM, Chu CH, Wong MCM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Promotion of oral health through behavioural changes using motivational interview
Investigator(s):Lo ECM, Gao X, Chan CKP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2011
Completion Date:03/2013


Project Title:Randomized clinical trial on preventing and arresting dental root surface caries using silver diamine fluoride solution in community-dwelling older adults
Investigator(s):Lo ECM, Chu CH, Wong MCM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:91st General Session of the International Association for Dental Research; The buzzing world of oral biofilms and dental caries
Investigator(s):Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

Botelho M.G., Lo E.C.M., Bridges S.M., McGrath C.P.J. and Yiu C.K.Y., Journal-Based Learning, a new learning experience building on PBL at HKU, European Journal of Dental Education. 2013, 17: e120-e125.
Bridges S.M., Yiu C.K.Y., Botelho M.G., Lo E.C.M., Tsang P.C.S., Watt R.M., Yang Y. and Wong J.W., Outstanding Teaching Award (OTA) Team "PBL 2.0: E-learning for Problem-based Learning (PBL) at the Faculty of Dentistry", 問題為本學習方法2.0:牙醫學院網上學習方案 , The University of Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Award Scheme(2012). 2013.
CAO Y., Mei L., Li Q., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Hydroxyapatite regeneration of human tooth by hydrogel biomimetic mineralization model, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Cao Y., Liu W., Li Q., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., A novel synthetic oligopeptide for biomimetic remineralization of dentine, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168619 (SEA Division).
Cao Y., Li Q., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Developing a hydrogel micro-environment for biomimetic mineralization of enamel, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2548.
Cao Y., Li Q.L., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., FDI Poster Award in the theme of Dental Treatment and Restorative Dentistry, FDI World Dental Federation. 2012.
Cao Y., Li Q., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Intrafibrillar apatite formation on phosphorylated dentine collagen by CPP-ACP, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 61.
Chan C.K., Lo E.C.M., Wong A.H.H. and Pang H., Use and selection of oral-care products by Hong Kong housewives, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169437 (SEA Division).
Chan C.K.P., Lo E.C.M. and Corbet E.F., 12-week study on effectiveness of desensitizing prophylaxis paste and toothpaste, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 3334.
Chan C.K.P., Lo E.C.M. and Corbet E.F., Clinical trial on effectiveness of desensitizing prophylaxis paste and toothpaste, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169687 (SEA Division).
Chau A.M.H., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Educating kindergarten teachers to promote oral health to preschool children, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169293 (SEA Division).
Chu C.H., Chau A.M.H. and Lo E.C.M., Current and future research in diagnostic criteria and evaluation of caries detection methods, Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry. 2013, 11: 181-189.
Chu C.H., Chau A.M.H., Zhang S. and Lo E.C.M., Dental caries and erosion status of 11-12-year-old Hong Kong children, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2532.
Chu C.H., Wong S.S.S., Suen P.C. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health and dental care in Hong Kong, Surgeon. 2013, 11: 153-157.
Chu C.H., Chau M.H., Wong Z.S.W., Hui B.S.Y. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health status and behaviours of children in Myanmar - A pilot study in four villages in rural areas, Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry. 2012, 10: 365-371.
Chu C.H., Ho P.L. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health status and behaviours of preschool children in Hong Kong. , BMC Public Health. . 2012, 12: 767.
Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Preventing Dental Caries for Hong Kong Kindergarten Children, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92.
Chu C.H., Mei L., Lo E.C.M. and Li Q., The inhibitory effects of silver diamine fluorides on cysteine cathepsins, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Chu C.H., Mei L., Lo E.C.M., CAO Y. and Li Q., The inhibitory effects of silver diamine fluorides on cysteine cathepsins, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
DUANGTHIP D., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Risk factors for severe ECC in preschoolers with dental caries, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
FUNG H.T.M., Wong M.C.M., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Early Childhood Caries: A Literature Review, Oral Hygiene & Health. 2013, 1: 107.
Gao X., Lo E.C.M., McGrath C.P.J. and Ho S.M.Y., Innovative interventions to promote positive dental health behaviors and prevent dental caries in preschool children: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial, Trials. 2013, 14: 118.
Gao X., Lo E.C.M. and Chan C.K.P., Motivational interviewing for changing oral health behaviours of adolescents, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169376 (SEA Division).
Gao X., Lo E.C.M., Kot S.C.C. and Chan K.C.W., Motivational interviewing in improving oral health: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials , Journal of Periodontology. 2013, In press.
Gao X., Seneviratne C.J., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Samaranayake L.P., Novel and conventional assays in determining abundance of Streptococcus mutans in saliva, International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2012, 22(5): 363-8.
Gao X., Seneviratne C.J., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Samaranayake L.P., Novel S. Mutans detection system in predicting early childhood caries, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2604.
Ito L., Mei L., Zhang C., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Laser effects on dentine treated with silver diamine fluoride, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168999 (SEA Division).
Jiang E.M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Hands-on training for parents in affecting child’s oral health, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Jiang M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Factors affecting parental and self-toothbrushing among 2-year-old Hong Kong children, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168962 (SEA Division).
Jiang M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Hands-on training in parental toothbrushing among young children - 2-year results, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2018.
LI R., Wong M.C.M., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Oral hygiene and denture wearing on root caries in elders, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Lang- H.B.H., Lang N.P., Lo E.C.M. and McGrath C.P.J., Attitudes of general dental practitioners towards implant dentistry in an environment with widespread provision of implant therapy, Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2013, 24: 278-284.
Lang- H.B.H., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Lang N.P., Dental practitioners attitudes to implant dentistry in Hong Kong, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 1.
Lang- H.B.H., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Lang N.P., Factors influencing decision-making for maintaining or extracting compromised teeth, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 375.
Leung C.H., Lo C.W., Wong A.H.H. and Lo E.C.M., Effectiveness of giving oral hygiene instructions to visually impaired adults, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169547 (SEA Division).
Liu B., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Lin C.H., FDI Poster Award (overall best poster) , FDI World Dental Federation. 2012.
Liu B., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Lin C.H., FDI Poster Award in the theme of Preventive Dentistry, FDI World Dental Federation . 2012.
Liu B., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Lin H.C., Sealant and Topical Fluoride in Fissure Caries Prevention – 3-Year Results, International Dental Journal 2012; 62 1–20. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 19.
Liu J., Wong M.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health impact on daily life questionnaire (OHIDL): Psychometric properties, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2763.
Lo E.C.M., Dental caries - what is known and what is not, IADR Southeast Asian Division Annual Scientific Meeting. 2012.
Lo E.C.M., Oral health manpower planning, 4th Asian Chief Dental Officers' Meeting . 2012.
Lo E.C.M., SDF and its effect on the oral biofilm, IADR 91st General Session. 2013.
Lo E.C.M., Pang H., Chan L.C., Ho D.Y.H., Ko M.S.K., Liu Y.M.Y., Mok T.Y.O., Sou S.K.H., Wong D., Wong C.O.T. and Yung K.K.H., THE PURSUIT OF BRIGHT SMILE - tooth whitening among Hong Kong young adults, Community Health Project Report Series. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 2013, 186: 1-51.
Lu H.X., Lo E.C.M. and Wong M.C.M., Application of life course approach on oral epidemiology. (In Chinese: 生命历程方法在口腔流行病学中的应用), 国际口腔医学杂志, 2013, 40: 339-343.
Mei L., Li Q.-.L., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Samaranayake L.P., Antibacterial effects of silver diamine fluoride on multi-species cariogenic biofilm on caries, Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials. 2013, 12:4: 1-7.
Mei L., Chu C.H., Low K.H., Che C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Caries arresting effect of silver diamine fluoride on dentine carious lesion with S. mutans and L. acidophilus dual-species cariogenic biofilm, Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2013.
Mei L., ITO L., CAO Y., Li Q., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Effect of silver-diamine-fluoride on dentine demineralisation and collagen degradation, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92.
Mei L., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Samaranayake L.P., Fluoride concentrations of silver diamine fluoride solutions for dental use, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168732 (SEA Division).
Mei L., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Samaranayake L.P., Preventing root caries development under oral biofilm challenge, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 3277.
Mei L., Ito L., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Zhang C., Prevention of dentine caries using silver diamine fluoride application followed by Er:YAG laser irradiation: an in vitro study, Lasers Med Sci. 2013.
Mei L., Li Q.L., Chu C.H., Yiu C.K.Y. and Lo E.C.M., The inhibitory effects of silver diamine fluoride at different concentrations on matrix metalloproteinases, Dental Materials . 2012, 28: 903-908.
Qiu R.M., Wong M.C.M., Lo E.C.M. and Lin H.C., Relationship between children's oral health-related behaviors and their caregiver's sense of coherence, BMC Public Health. 2013, 13:239: 1-7.
Seneviratne C.J., Gao X., Jin L., Samaranayake L.P., Bridges S.M. and Lo E.C.M., Enhancing secondary school students' science concepts using dental examples, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169674 (SEA Division).
Wong M.C.M., Zhang Y. and Lo E.C.M., Correlation between oral health behaviors and status among family members, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 125.
XIN W., Leung K.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Preventing dental caries in Sjogren’s syndrome patients with fluoride varnish. , PER/IADR Congress. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 357.
Xin W., Leung K.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Saliva flow and oral Candida colonization in Sjögren's syndrome patients, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168864 (SEA Division).
Zhang S., Liu J., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Caries experience of Wa minority and Han Chinese children, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 88.
Zhang S., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Liu J., Dental and periodontal status of 12-year-old Bulang children in China, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 3666.
Zhang S., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Liu J., Oral health of bulang preschool children in southwest China, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168900 (SEA Division).
Zhang S.N., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health of 12-year-old Dai children in Yunnan, China, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Zhang W., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Li J.Y., Silver diamine fluoride and education to prevent and arrest root caries among community-dwelling elders, Caries Research. 2013, 47: 284-290.
Zhang Y., Wong M.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Structural equation models of oral health status of spouses, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169042 (SEA Division).
Zhi Q., Lo E.C.M. and Kwok A.C.Y., An in vitro study of silver and fluoride ions on remineralization of demineralized enamel and dentine, Australian Dental Journal. 2013, 58: 50-56.
Zhi Q.H., Lo E.C.M. and Lin H.C., Randomized clinical trial on effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and glass ionomer in arresting dentine caries in preschool children, Journal of Dentistry. 2012, 40: 962-967.


Researcher : Lu HX

List of Research Outputs

Lu H.X., Lo E.C.M. and Wong M.C.M., Application of life course approach on oral epidemiology. (In Chinese: 生命历程方法在口腔流行病学中的应用), 国际口腔医学杂志, 2013, 40: 339-343.


Researcher : McGrath CPJ

Project Title:81st General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research Do Parents Know Their Children's Oral Health?
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2003


Project Title:51st Annual ORCA (European Organisation for Caries Research) Congress Agreement between Photographic and Clinical Assessments of Development Defects of Enamel among Anterior Teeth
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2004


Project Title:British Society for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) AGM and Scientific Meeting 2005 A Comparison of Imputation and Deletion Techniques for Handling Missing Data
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2005


Project Title:88th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR 3738 Is OHIP's Response Categorization Appropriate? A Rasch Analysis
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:A randomized clinical trial on the effect of powered toothbrushing and an antimicrobial mouth rinse on dental plaque, pathogenic microorganisms and health of stroke survivors during rehabilitation.
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ, Lam OLT, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition ; Infant Growth and Subsequent Dental Caries Experience at age 12
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

Botelho M.G., Lo E.C.M., Bridges S.M., McGrath C.P.J. and Yiu C.K.Y., Journal-Based Learning, a new learning experience building on PBL at HKU, European Journal of Dental Education. 2013, 17: e120-e125.
Bridges S.M., McGrath C.P.J., Wong H.M., Yiu C.K.Y., Au T.K.F. and Parthasarathy S.D., Oral health literacy - Implications for Hong Kong's children, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 1998.
CHENG S.S., Bridges S.M., Yiu C.K.Y. and McGrath C.P.J., Evidence-based dental education: a case study in clinical communication, 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting of SEAADE. 2012.
Chen Y., Wong R.W.K., Seneviratne C.J., Hagg E.U.O., McGrath C.P.J., Samaranayake L.P., Burns E. and Goh S.H., Comparison of antimicrobial effect between triclosan toothpaste and nano-silver toothpaste, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 18.
Chen Y., Wong R.W.K., Seneviratne C.J., Hagg E.U.O. and McGrath C.P.J., Effects of a Chinese Medicine and Essential Oils Mouthrinses on Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances, The 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 18 - 23 June, 2012.
Cheng S.S., Bridges S.M., Yiu C.K.Y. and McGrath C.P.J., Understanding the dental consultation through interactional Microanalysis: A multivariate approach, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168818 (SEA Division).
Cheung L.K. and McGrath C.P.J., Interview with Prof. L.K. Cheung and Prof. C. McGrath on topic: "Free treatment for facial defects", RTHK Radio program on October 9, 2012. 2012.
DU Y., McGrath C.P.J., Yiu C.K.Y. and King N.M., Oral health in preschool children with autism spectrum disorders: a case-control study. , International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry . 2013, 23 (Supplement s1): P12-360.
Gao X., Hamzah S.H., Yiu C.K.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and King N.M., Dental fear and anxiety in children and adolescents - Qualitative study using YouTube, Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2013, 15(2): e29.
Gao X., Lo E.C.M., McGrath C.P.J. and Ho S.M.Y., Innovative interventions to promote positive dental health behaviors and prevent dental caries in preschool children: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial, Trials. 2013, 14: 118.
Hagg E.U.O., Wu J.Y.C., Wong R.W.K. and McGrath C.P.J., The True Horizontal Plane Versus Conventional Cephalometric Reference Planes, The 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 18 - 23 June, 2012.
Hagg U., Wu Y.C.J., Wong R.W.K. and McGrath C.P.J., Poster Presentation: Association between True and Conventional Cephalometric Jaw-base Relationships, 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Reykjavik, Iceland, 26 - 29 June, 2013.
Jayaratne Y.S.N., McGrath C.P.J. and Zwahlen R.A., How Accurate Are the Fusion of Cone-Beam CT and 3-D Stereophotographic Images?, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7(11): e49585.
Lam O.L.T., McMillan A.S., Samaranayake L.P., Li L.S.W. and McGrath C.P.J., Effect of oral hygiene interventions on opportunistic pathogens in patients after stroke, American Journal of Infection Control. Elsevier Inc., 2013, 41: 149-54.
Lam O.L.T., McMillan A.S., Samaranayake L.P., Li L.S. and McGrath C.P.J., Oral opportunistic pathogens in patients with stroke following hospital discharge, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 3682.
Lam O.L.T., McMillan A.S., Samaranayake L.P., Li L.S. and McGrath C.P.J., Predictors of oral health-related quality of life in stroke patients, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168719 (SEA Division).
Lam O.L.T., McMillan A.S., Samaranayake L.P., Li L.S. and McGrath C.P.J., Randomized Clinical Trial of Oral Health Promotion Interventions Among Patients Following Stroke, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2013, 94: 435-43.
Lam W.Y.H., McGrath C.P.J. and Botelho M.G., Impact of complications of single tooth fixed restorations on OHRQoL, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168774 (SEA Division).
Lam W.Y.H., McGrath C.P.J. and Botelho M.G., Impact of complications of single tooth restorations on oral health-related quality of life, Clinical Oral Implants Research . 2013.
Lam Y.H., Botelho M.G. and McGrath C.P.J., Comparison of longevity of implant-supported crown and tooth-supported 2-unit cantilevered resin bonded bridge in a bounded single tooth space after an observation period of at least 5 years, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 72.
Lang- H.B.H., Lang N.P., Lo E.C.M. and McGrath C.P.J., Attitudes of general dental practitioners towards implant dentistry in an environment with widespread provision of implant therapy, Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2013, 24: 278-284.
Lang- H.B.H., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Lang N.P., Dental practitioners attitudes to implant dentistry in Hong Kong, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 1.
Lang- H.B.H., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Lang N.P., Factors influencing decision-making for maintaining or extracting compromised teeth, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 375.
Lau C., McGrath C.P.J., Hagg E.U.O., Wong R.W.K. and Yang Y., The impact of orthodontic treatment on the quality of life of adults, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 5.
Lau C.M., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Yang Y. and Hagg U., Poster Presentation: Assessing the Minimally Important Difference from Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Therapy, 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Reykjavik, Iceland, 26 - 29 June, 2013.
Lee H.M.G., McGrath C.P.J. and Yiu C.K.Y., Developing guideline for caries prevention and management by caries risk assessment for pre-school children using ADAPTE process and Delphi consensus , The 24th Congress of International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD). 2013.
Leung C., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Yang Y., Hagg E.U.O. and Lo J., Angular photogrammetric analysis of the soft tissue profile in southern Chinese, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 29.
Leung C.S.Y., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Yang Y. and Hagg U., Poster Presentation: Angular Photogrammetric Analysis of the Soft Tissue Profile in 12-year-old Southern Chinese, 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Reykjavik, Iceland, 26 - 29 June, 2013.
Leung M.Y.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and Cheung L.K., The effect of trigeminal neurosensory deficit on quality of life, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168735 (SEA Division).
Leung V.C.Y., McGrath C.P.J., Hagg E.U.O., Wong R.W.K. and Yang Y., Digital models as an alternative to plaster casts in assessment of orthodontic treatment outcomes, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 28.
Liu P., McGrath C.P.J. and Cheung G.S.P., Quality of life and psychological well-being among endodontic patients - A case-control study, Australian Dental Journal. 2012, 57(4): 493-497.
McGrath C.P.J., Au W.S.W., Chan J.S.M., Fok M.R., Ho C.Y., Mak C.W., Wong K.C.K. and Wong A.K.Y., App-solutely fabulous! But are they effective for oral health promotion? A review and evaluation of oral self-care 'Apps', Community Health Project Report Series. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 2013, 185: 1-46.
McGrath C.P.J., Peng S. and Wong H.M., Infant growth and subsequent dental caries experience at age 12, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 127.
McGrath C.P.J., Chan T.C.L., Chan R.Y.L., Chan H.Y., Lam L.T., Lam Y.L., Li S.T., Poon C.P. and Tse W.L., To Scale, or not to Scale? Willingness-To-Accept Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment, Community Health Project Report Series. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 2013, 182: 1-57.
McGrath C.P.J., Chan K.L., Chin H.K., Law S.W., Mak S.C., Tsang Y.T., Wong M.K. and Yu M.S., Type-1 diabetes mellitus and oral health: Knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP), Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169519 (SEA Division).
Parthasarathy S.D., Wong H.M., Bridges S.M., Yiu C.K.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and Au T.K.F., A systematic review of instruments used to measure an individual's oral health literacy, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 44.
Parthasarathy S.D., Wong H.M., Bridges S.M., Yiu C.K.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and Au T.K.F., A systematic review of instruments used to measure an individual’s oral health literacy, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (SI 1): 44.
Parthasarathy S.D., Bridges S.M., McGrath C.P.J., Wong H.M., Yiu C.K.Y. and Au T.K.F., Associations between oral health literacy and oral health status, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168904 (SEA Division).
Peng S., McGrath C.P.J., Wong H.M. and King N.M., Association between periodontal status and adiposity status among 12-year-old children, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168956 (SEA Division).
Peng S., McGrath C.P.J., Wong H.M. and King N.M., Body adiposity status in relation to oral hygiene status among preschool children in Hong Kong, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 46.
To T.N.F., Rabie A.B.M., Wong R.W.K. and McGrath C.P.J., A randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the adjunct effectiveness of diode laser gingivectomy in maintaining periodontal heatlh during orthodontic treatment, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 10.
To T.N.F., Rabie A.B.M., Wong R.W.K. and McGrath C.P.J., The Adjunct Effectiveness of Diode Laser Gingivectomy in Maintaining Periodontal Health during Orthodontic Treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial, Angle Orthodontist 2013. 2013, 83: 43-47.
Wong H.M., McGrath C.P.J. and King N.M., Developmental defects of enamel in Hong Kong children with 0.5ppm water fluoridation, International Congress on Natural Sciences and Engineering. 2013, ICNSE483.
Wong H.M., McGrath C.P.J., Peng S., Pei T. and King N.M., Infant growth and subsequent occurrence of developmental defects of enamel, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168830 (SEA Division).
Wong H.M., McGrath C.P.J. and King N.M., Prevalence and severity of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) among Hong Kong children, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 62.
Wong H.M., McGrath C.P.J., Peng S.M., Pei T. and King N.M., The association between infant growth and the occurrence of developmental defects of enamel at 12 years old , The 24th Congress of International Association of Paediatric Dentistry. 2013, 0065.
Yeung C., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Yang Y. and Hagg U., Poster Presentation: Frontal Facial Proportions: A Photogrammetric Study of 12-year-old Southern Chinese, 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Reykjavik, Iceland, 26 - 29 June, 2013.
Yeung C.Y.C., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Yang Y., Hagg E.U.O. and Lo J., Photogrammetric frontal facial proportions of 12-year-old southern Chinese, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 28.
Yip H.Y., McGrath C.P.J. and Wong R.W.K., Poster Presentation: Social Judgements of Periodontal Disease Requiring Orthodontics, 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Reykjavik, Iceland, 26 - 29 June, 2013. . 2013.
Zhang W., McGrath C.P.J., Lo E.C.M. and Li J.Y., Silver diamine fluoride and education to prevent and arrest root caries among community-dwelling elders, Caries Research. 2013, 47: 284-290.
Zhu J., Li X., Zhu F., Zhang C., McGrath C.P.J. and Jin L., Tooth loss and vascular cognitive impairment in acute stroke patients, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 88.


Researcher : Peng S

List of Research Outputs

Peng S., McGrath C.P.J., Wong H.M. and King N.M., Body adiposity status in relation to oral hygiene status among preschool children in Hong Kong, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 46.


Researcher : Wong AHH

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K., Lo E.C.M., Wong A.H.H. and Pang H., Use and selection of oral-care products by Hong Kong housewives, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169437 (SEA Division).
Leung C.H., Lo C.W., Wong A.H.H. and Lo E.C.M., Effectiveness of giving oral hygiene instructions to visually impaired adults, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169547 (SEA Division).
Wong A.H.H., Chan S.S.C., Cheng K.Y.S., Chow K.K.C., Koh R.X.R., Kwok B.H.S., Kwok C.P.K., Shek M. and Tse J.M.N., Serving the Underprivileged People in Hong Kong, Community Health Project Report Series. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 2013, 187: 1-40.


Researcher : Wong MCM

Project Title:Building explanatory models for oral health behaviours and status among family members
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:A 3-year follow up study of family members oral health status and dental service utilization'
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:2013 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and Exhibition; Correlation between oral health behaviors and status among family members
Investigator(s):Wong MCM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

But A. and Wong M.C.M., Hong Kong dentists' knowledge on dental ergonomics and occupational safety, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169682 (SEA Division).
Cheung G.S.P., Lee A.H.C. and Wong M.C.M., Suitability of time estimates for survival analysis of endodontic treatment, Journal of Endodontics. 2013, 39: 593-596.
Chung A.W.Y. and Wong M.C.M., Measuring OHQoL using OHIP-14 in elderly: face-to-face vs. telephone interviews, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169679 (SEA Division).
FUNG H.T.M., Wong M.C.M., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Early Childhood Caries: A Literature Review, Oral Hygiene & Health. 2013, 1: 107.
Jiang E.M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Hands-on training for parents in affecting child’s oral health, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Jiang M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Factors affecting parental and self-toothbrushing among 2-year-old Hong Kong children, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168962 (SEA Division).
Jiang M., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Wong M.C.M., Hands-on training in parental toothbrushing among young children - 2-year results, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2018.
LI R., Wong M.C.M., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Oral hygiene and denture wearing on root caries in elders, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Lee A.H.C., Cheung G.S.P. and Wong M.C.M., Long-term outcome of primary non-surgical root canal treatment, Clinical Oral Investigations. 2012, 16(6): 1607-1617.
Lee P.C., Chan K.L., Fung C.H., Li M.T., Ma K.N., SO Y.T., Wong Y.S., Zhong C., Wong M.C.M. and Gao X., Tailor-made oral health education for Pakistani adults in Hong Kong, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169548 (SEA Division).
Liu J., Wong M.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Oral health impact on daily life questionnaire (OHIDL): Psychometric properties, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2763.
Lu H.X., Lo E.C.M. and Wong M.C.M., Application of life course approach on oral epidemiology. (In Chinese: 生命历程方法在口腔流行病学中的应用), 国际口腔医学杂志, 2013, 40: 339-343.
Qiu R.M., Wong M.C.M., Lo E.C.M. and Lin H.C., Relationship between children's oral health-related behaviors and their caregiver's sense of coherence, BMC Public Health. 2013, 13:239: 1-7.
Tan W.C., Ong M., Han J., Mattheos N., Pjetursson B.E., Tsai A.Y.M., Sanz I., Wong M.C.M. and Lang N.P., Effect of systemic antibiotics on clinical and patient - reported outcomes of implant therapy a multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial, Clinical Oral Implants Research. John Wiley & Sons A/S, 2013, 00: 1-9.
Wong M.C.M., Zhang Y. and Lo E.C.M., Correlation between oral health behaviors and status among family members, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 125.
Wong M.C.M., Chan Y.H., Chow T.W., Lam O.T., Lee K.S.K., Lui J.T., Tam W.N., Wong C.Y., Yip K.C. and Zhang X.J., Dental Care without Borders - Outreach Service for the Elderly in Peng Chau, Community Health Project Report Series. Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 2013, 183: 1-45.
Wong M.C.M., Editor, Cochrane Oral Health Group. 2012.
Wong M.C.M., Editor, Cochrane Oral Health Group. 2013.
Wong M.C.M., Editorial Board Member, Clinical Oral Implants Research. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
Wong M.C.M., Chan Y.H., Chow T.W., Lam O.T., Lee K.S.K., Lui J.T., Tam W.N., Wong C.Y., Yip K.C. and Zhang X.J., Hong Kong Alumni Association Prize, University of Hong Kong. 2013.
Wong M.C.M., Occupational stress and burnout among dentists in Hong Kong, How can a female dentist prevent burnout? Woman Dentists Worldwide Forum, 2012 FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Hong Kong. 2012.
Zhang Y., Wong M.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Structural equation models of oral health status of spouses, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169042 (SEA Division).
Zhong C., Lee P.C., Chan K.L., Fung C.H., Li M.T., Ma K.N., So Y.T., Wong Y.S., Wong M.C.M. and Gao X., Culturally relevant multimedia materials for oral health education in an ethnic minority group , South-East Asia Association for Dental Education 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting. 2012, GC Sess. #9.


Researcher : ZHANG S

List of Research Outputs

Chu C.H., Chau A.M.H., Zhang S. and Lo E.C.M., Dental caries and erosion status of 11-12-year-old Hong Kong children, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2532.
ZHANG S., Chu C.H. and Liu J., Dental caries status of ethnic minority children in China, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92.
ZHANG S., Suen P.C., CAO Y. and Chu C.H., Oral health of Hong Kong homeless people, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Zhang S., Liu J., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Caries experience of Wa minority and Han Chinese children, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 88.
Zhang S., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Liu J., Dental and periodontal status of 12-year-old Bulang children in China, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 3666.
Zhang S., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Liu J., Oral health of bulang preschool children in southwest China, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168900 (SEA Division).


Researcher : Zhang S

List of Research Outputs

Chu C.H., Chau A.M.H., Zhang S. and Lo E.C.M., Dental caries and erosion status of 11-12-year-old Hong Kong children, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 2532.
ZHANG S., Chu C.H. and Liu J., Dental caries status of ethnic minority children in China, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92.
ZHANG S., Suen P.C., CAO Y. and Chu C.H., Oral health of Hong Kong homeless people, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 93.
Zhang S., Liu J., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Caries experience of Wa minority and Han Chinese children, International Dental Journal. 2012, 62 (Suppl. 1): 88.
Zhang S., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Liu J., Dental and periodontal status of 12-year-old Bulang children in China, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 3666.
Zhang S., Chu C.H., Lo E.C.M. and Liu J., Oral health of bulang preschool children in southwest China, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 168900 (SEA Division).


Researcher : Zhang Y

List of Research Outputs

Wong M.C.M., Zhang Y. and Lo E.C.M., Correlation between oral health behaviors and status among family members, Journal of Dental Research. 2013, 92 (Spec Iss A): 125.
Zhang Y., Wong M.C.M. and Lo E.C.M., Structural equation models of oral health status of spouses, Journal of Dental Research. 2012, 91 (Spec Iss C): 169042 (SEA Division).


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