DENTAL FACULTY



Researcher : ACHARYA A

List of Research Outputs

ACHARYA A., Koh M.L., Kheur S., Watt R.M., Jin L. and Mattheos N., Salivary IL-1 beta, 'red complex bacteria' and maintenance frequency as predictors of periimplant crevicular fluid IL-1 beta response in periimplant mucositis, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 3282.


Researcher : Aboushelib MN

List of Research Outputs

YAN F., Pow E.H.N., Matinlinna J.P. and Aboushelib M.N., Effects of zirconia surface treatments on resin-zirconia bonding., Annual Scientific Meeting of Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : Bendeus SAM

Project Title:80th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society Does Class II Correction Result Growth Modification? LeFort 1: Distraction Osteogenesis VS Conventional Surgery
Investigator(s):Bendeus SAM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2004




Researcher : Botelho MG

Project Title:The effectiveness of professional and home bleaching in the treatment of tetracycline stained teeth
Investigator(s):Botelho MG, Chan AWK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Low Budget High Impact Programme
Start Date:11/2000


Project Title:The application effects of Silver Diammine Fluoride on sound and demineralized enamel & dentine
Investigator(s):Botelho MG
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:Morphological and Quantitative Analysis of Silver Compounds on Demineralised Dentine in Saliva Substitutes
Investigator(s):Botelho MG
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:39th ADEE Annual Meeting; AN EVALUATION OF A CLINICAL SESSION DAIRY – STUDENT AND STAFF FEEDBACK
Investigator(s):Botelho MG
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2013


Project Title:Qualitative and quantitive ultrastructural analysis of silver compounds used on tooth tissue
Investigator(s):Botelho MG
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Supporting BDS I student learning, a multilevel approach – defining the scope of PBL learning, peer created assessment for and of learning and support workshops
Investigator(s):Botelho MG, Lam OLT, Watt RM
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Understanding and enhancing psychomotor performance outcomes - the effects of skills training for discrimination and judgment of quality – an in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis (CRF)
Investigator(s):Botelho MG
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Incubating Group-based Collaborative Research Projects
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Novel use of 2-unit cantilever resin-bonded bridges for replacing missing molar teeth  a randomized clinical trial.
Investigator(s):Botelho MG, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Development of encapuslated stem cells formed into a 3D complex transplantable device using microfluidic technology
Investigator(s):Botelho MG, Green DW, Shum HC
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

Botelho M.G. and Bridges S.M., Best Oral Presentation, SEAADE 25th Annual Scientific Meeting, 25th Annual Scientific Meeting, SE Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE). 2014.


Researcher : Bridges SM

Project Title:International peer review: Supporting diverse learning and assessment experiences in clinical dental education
Investigator(s):Bridges SM, Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:Health literacy and clinical communication: Global intersections in Asia
Investigator(s):Bridges SM, Au TKF, McGrath CPJ, Wong HM, Yiu CKY, Zayts OA
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Improving undergraduate curriculum coherence through electronic curriculum mapping: Cross-faculty applications
Investigator(s):Bridges SM, Andrews SJ, Harfitt GJ, Yiu CKY, Doherty I, Chan LK
Department:Ctr for Enhance't of Teaching & Learning
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:05/2015


Project Title:Investigating technology-enabled PBL and its consequences for clinical reasoning: An Interactional Ethnography
Investigator(s):Bridges SM, Wong AMY, Botelho MG, Chan LK, Chan CKK
Department:Ctr for Enhance't of Teaching & Learning
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014


Project Title:Dental Haptics - Learner Cognition and Curriculum Innovation - A Hong Kong Study
Investigator(s):Bridges SM, Masters RSW, Poolton JM, Burrow MF
Department:Ctr for Enhance't of Teaching & Learning
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:AERA 2015 Annual Meeting ; Uncovering intellectual and Conceptual Underpinnings of Innovative and Non-Traditional Contexts for Learning Across Disciplines (AERA Panel)/Paper: Redesigning Problem-Based Curricula for 21st-Century Learning
Investigator(s):Bridges SM
Department:Ctr for Enhance't of Teaching & Learning
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Botelho M.G. and Bridges S.M., Designing and implementing standards based, summative competency tests, 40th Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting 28-30 August 2014.
Botelho M.G. and Bridges S.M., Summative clinical assessments: tensions between authenticity, reliability and assessment 'for' learning, 40th Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting 28-30 August 2014.


Researcher : Burrow MF

Project Title:Investigation of biofilm formation on dental materials
Investigator(s):Burrow MF, Leung WK, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2013
Completion Date:11/2014


List of Research Outputs

TIAN T., Tsoi K.H., Matinlinna J.P. and Burrow M.F., Aspects of bonding between resin luting cements and glass ceramic materials, Dental Materials. 2014, 30: e147–e162.
TIAN T., Tsoi K.H., Matinlinna J.P. and Burrow M.F., Evaluation of microtensile bond strength on ceramic-resin adhesion using two specimen testing substrates, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 2014, 54: 165-171.


Researcher : CAI W

List of Research Outputs

Li C.L., Liu X.L., CAI W., Lu W.W., Zwahlen R.A. and Zheng L., Effect of Ovariectomy on Stimulating Intracortical Remodeling in Rats, BioMed Research International. 2014, 2014: 1-7.


Researcher : CAO Y

List of Research Outputs

CAO Y., Li Q.L., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Effect of enamel matrix derivative on biomimetic mineralisation of enamel, Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93 (Spec Iss C): IO_011 (SEA Divsion).
CAO Y., Mei L., Li Q.-.L., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Enamel prism-like tissue regeneration using enamel matrix derivative, Journal of Dentistry. 2014, 42: 1535-1542.
CAO Y., Mei L., Li Q.-.L.I., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Methods for Biomimetic Mineralisation of Human Enamel: A Systematic Review, Materials. 2015, 8: 2873-2886.
CAO Y., Li Q.L., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Methods for biomimetic remineralization of human dentin: A critical review, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 4120.
CAO Y., Mei L., Li Q.-.L., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Methods for biomimetic remineralization of human dentine: A systematic review, International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2015, 16: 4615-4627.


Researcher : Chan AWK

Project Title:A study to investigate the attitude and effect of magnification on the clinical performance by dental undergraduates in the University of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan AWK, Cheung GSP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Low Budget High Impact Programme
Start Date:11/2000




Researcher : Chang JWW

Project Title:Diagnostic and prognostic markers related to pathogenic bacteria in endodontic lesions of failed cases
Investigator(s):Chang JWW, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP, Cheung GSP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Bridges S.M., Chang J.W.W., Chu C.H. and Gardner K., Blended learning in situated contexts: 3-year evaluation of an online peer review project, European Journal of Dental Education. 2014, 18: 170-179.


Researcher : Chau CM

Project Title:18th International Congress of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology Mandibular nerve identification. A comparison between CBCT and MRI images
Investigator(s):Chau CM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2011


Project Title:A cross-sectional study of mandibular bone marrow in osteoporotic women with and without taking oral bisphosphonate using functional imaging
Investigator(s):Chau CM, Jin L, Goto T
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012




Researcher : Chen L

Project Title:C-fos expression and chromosomal changes in human ameloblastoma
Investigator(s):Chen L, Cheung LK, Wong MP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004




Researcher : Cheng SS

List of Research Outputs

Tse C.K.W., Bridges S.M., Srinivasan D.S. and Cheng S.S., Social Media in Adolescent Health Literacy Education: A Pilot Study, JMIR Research Protocols. 2015, 4: e18.


Researcher : Cheung GSP

Project Title:Stem cells in human dental pulp with irreversible pulpitis and their potential for tissue regeneration
Investigator(s):Cheung GSP, Zhang C, Chang JWW
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2011




Researcher : Cheung LK

Project Title:Visiting Research Professors Scheme 2009-10
Investigator(s):Cheung LK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Visiting Research Professors Scheme
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Distraction osteogenesis for mandibular advancement – a permanent cure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Investigator(s):Cheung LK, Ho MYS, Fung SC, Chua HDP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Implant supported facial prostheses for the treatment of craniofacial defects
Investigator(s):Cheung LK, McGrath CPJ, Pow EHN, Fung SC, Lo J, Luk WK, Tam SCK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:08/2012




Researcher : Chiu WK

Project Title:Pregabalin versus Carbamazepine for Patients with Neuropathic Orofacial Pain
Investigator(s):Chiu WK, Cheung CW, Irwin MG
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2006




Researcher : Chow TW

Project Title:Oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients with osseointegrated implant-supported complete dentures
Investigator(s):Chow TW, Chu FCS, Cheung LK, Chai JYC
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:04/2007




Researcher : Chu C.H.

Project Title:"Bright Smiles Bright Future" Dental Health Education to kindergarten children in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:"Bright Smiles Bright Future" Dental Health Education Grant
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Effects of silver diamine fluoride application on tooth root caries in a multi-plaque artificial mouth system
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012
Completion Date:12/2014


Project Title:Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting dental caries in preschool children: a randomized clinical trial with different periodicity and concentration
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Lo ECM, Wong MCM
Department:University Health Service
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:04/2012


Project Title:Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Oral health Promotioon Program
Investigator(s):Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:"Bright Smiles Bright Future" Dental Health Education Grant
Start Date:09/2012
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Evaluating Biomimetic Qualities of a Modified Glass Ionomer Cement
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Samaranayake LP, Burrow MF
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting dental caries in preschool children: a randomized clinical trial with different periodicity and concentration
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Lo ECM, Wong MCM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:An ex vivo study of oral metagenome in carious lesion before and after silver diamine fluoride treatment
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Mei L
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Academy of Dental Materials Conference 2014 ; HEAT TREATMENT DURING SETTING ON PROPERTIES OF RESIN-BASED PROVISIONAL-RESTORATIVE MATERIALS
Investigator(s):Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:10/2014


Project Title:Arresting dentine caries with silver nitrate solution and sodium fluoride varnish
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Mei L
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015




Researcher : Chu CH

Project Title:"Bright Smiles Bright Future" Dental Health Education to kindergarten children in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:"Bright Smiles Bright Future" Dental Health Education Grant
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Effects of silver diamine fluoride application on tooth root caries in a multi-plaque artificial mouth system
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012
Completion Date:12/2014


Project Title:Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting dental caries in preschool children: a randomized clinical trial with different periodicity and concentration
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Lo ECM, Wong MCM
Department:University Health Service
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:04/2012


Project Title:Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Oral health Promotioon Program
Investigator(s):Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:"Bright Smiles Bright Future" Dental Health Education Grant
Start Date:09/2012
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Evaluating Biomimetic Qualities of a Modified Glass Ionomer Cement
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Samaranayake LP, Burrow MF
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting dental caries in preschool children: a randomized clinical trial with different periodicity and concentration
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Lo ECM, Wong MCM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:An ex vivo study of oral metagenome in carious lesion before and after silver diamine fluoride treatment
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Mei L
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Academy of Dental Materials Conference 2014 ; HEAT TREATMENT DURING SETTING ON PROPERTIES OF RESIN-BASED PROVISIONAL-RESTORATIVE MATERIALS
Investigator(s):Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:10/2014


Project Title:Arresting dentine caries with silver nitrate solution and sodium fluoride varnish
Investigator(s):Chu CH, Mei L
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015




Researcher : Chu FCS

Project Title:A microbiological study of bone collected during immediate dental implant surgery
Investigator(s):Chu FCS, Tsang PCS, Chow TW
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Low Budget High Impact Programme
Start Date:11/2001




Researcher : Corbet EF

Project Title:Effects of periodontal therapy on the control of hypertension
Investigator(s):Corbet EF, Lai SML
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2009




Researcher : DAI R

List of Research Outputs

DAI R., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M., Li L.S.W. and McGrath C.P.J., A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Effect of Oral Health Promotion Interventions Among Patients Following Stroke, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2014.
DAI R., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M., Li L.S.W., WEN Y. and McGrath C.P.J., A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical, microbiological, and behavioural aspects of oral health among patients with stroke, Journal of Dentistry. 2015, 43: 171-180.
DAI R., McGrath C.P.J., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M. and Li L.S.W., Oral health promotion interventions among patients following stroke, IADR General Session Boston, Mass., USA, March 11-14, 2015.
DAI R., McGrath C.P.J., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M. and Li L., Oral health promotion interventions among patients following stroke, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 1817.
Lam O.L.T., Yeung K.Y., Leung A., Wu H.L., DAI R. and McGrath C.P.J., Oral Colonization by Respiratory Pathogens in Patients Receiving Intensive Care, IADR General Session Boston, Mass., USA, March 11-14, 2015.
Lam O.L.T., Yeung S., Leung A., Wu H., DAI R. and McGrath C.P.J., Oral colonization by respiratory pathogens in patients receiving intensive care, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 2453.


Researcher : DUANGTHIP D

List of Research Outputs

DUANGTHIP D., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Arresting caries in preschool children by topical fluorides - 18 month results, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 1945.
DUANGTHIP D., Jiang M., Chu C.H. and Lo E.C.M., Non-surgical treatment of dentin caries in preschool children - systematic review, BMC Oral Health. 2015, 15: 44.
DUANGTHIP D., Lo E.C.M. and Jiang M., Non-surgical treatment of dentin caries in preschool children, Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93 (Spec Iss C): IP_054 (SEA Division).


Researcher : Darvell BW

Project Title:40th Annual Scientific Meeting, IADR-ANZ Perth 2000 The Future of Materials Science in Dentistry, the Antidote to Advertising
Investigator(s):Darvell BW
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2000




Researcher : Dias APLH

Project Title:4th Sudanese Dental Conference Rare-earth Alloy Magnets and their Use in Dentistry.
Investigator(s):Dias APLH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Australian Prosthodontic Society Victorian Branch Meeting Dental Magnets and the Magfit Magnetic Retention System
Investigator(s):Dias APLH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2003




Researcher : Flemmig TF

List of Research Outputs

Beikler T. and Flemmig T.F., EAO consensus conference: economic evaluation of implant-supported prostheses, Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Daubert D.M., Weinstein B.F., Bordin S., Leroux B.G. and Flemmig T.F., Prevalence and Predictive Factors for Peri-Implant Disease and Implant Failure: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Journal of Periodontology. 2015, 86: 337-347.
Flemmig T.F., Feres M., Faveri M., Flgueiredo L.C., Teles R., Williams R. and Lang N.P., Group B. Initiator paper. Non-surgical periodontal therapy: mechanical debridement, antimicrobial agents and other modalities, Journal of International Academy of Periodontology. 2015, 17(1 Suppl): 21-30.
Kropff B., Petersilka G., Flemmig T.F., Ehmke B., Heuft G. and Schneider G., Success of a smoking cessation programme in smoking behaviour of chronic periodontitis patients and identification of predictors of motivation for smoking cessation - a pilot study, International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2015, n/a-n/a.


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:Motivational interviewing in undergraduate clinical education: an opportunity for a new interprofessional learning experience
Investigator(s):Gao X, Bridges SM, Lo ECM, McGrath CPJ, Lai SML, Vackova D, Johnston JM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:01/2013


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:Motivational interviewing and interactive risk assessment in changing adolescents' oral health behaviours
Investigator(s):Gao X, Lo ECM, McGrath CPJ, Wong MCM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2013


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2014


Project Title:Motivational interviewing in changing adolescents oral health behaviors: Face-to-face individual counseling versus online groups
Investigator(s):Gao X, McGrath CPJ, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:International Association for Dental Research General Session; Public perception of dental implants: a qualitative study
Investigator(s):Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015




Researcher : Goto T

Project Title:The development of novel MRI-synchronized sensory intensity meter
Investigator(s):Goto T
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013
Completion Date:06/2015


Project Title:The 2015 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session; Ultrasonography for Oral and Maxillofacial region
Investigator(s):Goto T
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Age-dependent saliva volume: study in different adult age groups in healthy humans and mice
Investigator(s):Goto T, Jung HS, Goto T
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:08/2015


List of Research Outputs

Green D.W., Goto T. and Jung H.S., Calcifying tissue regeneration via biomimetic materials chemistry, J. R. Soc. Interface. 2014.


Researcher : Green DW

Project Title:Developing Diatom Particulates as a Bioactive Graft Material for Alveolar Bone Regeneration
Investigator(s):Green DW, Jung HS, Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015


List of Research Outputs

Fu-Lai W., Green D.W. and Jung H.S., Linear Poly(ethylenimine) Cross-Linked by Methyl-β-Cyclodextrin for Gene Delivery, Current Gene Therapy. 2014.
Green D.W., Goto T. and Jung H.S., Calcifying tissue regeneration via biomimetic materials chemistry, J. R. Soc. Interface. 2014.
Green D.W., Kwon H.J. and Jung H.S., Osteogenic Potency of Nacre on Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Molecules and Cells. 2015, 38: 267-272.
Green D.W., Jung K.M. and Jung H.S., Spontaneous gene transfection of human bone cells using 3D mineralized alginate-chitosan macrocapsules, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Lai W.F., Green D.W. and Jung H.S., Linear poly(ethylenimine) Cross-Linked by Methylb-Cyclodextrain for Gene Delivery, Current Gene Therapy. 2014, 14(4): 258-268.
YUAN C., Wang P., ZHU L., Dissanayaka W.L., Green D.W., Tong E.H., Jin L. and Zhang C., Coculture of stem cells from apical papilla and human umbilical vein endothelial cell under hypoxia increases the formation of three-dimensional vessel-like structures in vitro, Tissue Engineering Part A. 2015, 21(5-6): 1163-1172.
ZHU L., Dissanayaka W.L., Green D.W. and Zhang C., Stimulation of EphB2/ephrin-B1 signalling by tumour necrosis factor alpha in human dental pulp stem cells, Cell Proliferation. 2015, 48: 231-238.


Researcher : HUO Y

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.K., Ma P.Y., Lacap-Bugler D.C., HUO Y., Leung W.K., Leung F.C.C. and Watt R.M., Complete Genome Sequence for Treponema sp. OMZ 838 (ATCC 700772, DSM 16789), Isolated from a Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis Lesion, Genome Announcements. 2014, 2: e01333-14-e01333-14.
Lacap-Bugler D.C., Jiang J., HUO Y., Chan Y.K., Leung F.C.C. and Watt R.M., Complete Genome Sequence of the Oral Spirochete Bacterium Treponema putidum Strain OMZ 758T (ATCC 700334T), Genome Announcements. 2014, 2: e01076-14-e01076-14.


Researcher : Hagg EUO

List of Research Outputs

Gu M., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Hagg E.U.O. and Yang Y., Cephalometric Norms For The Upper Airway Of 12-year-old Chinese Children, Head And Face Medicine. BioMed Central, 2014, 10: 38-49.


Researcher : ITO L

List of Research Outputs

Mei L., ITO L., Zhang C., Lo E.C.M. and Chu C.H., Effect of laser irradiation on the fluoride uptake of silver diamine fluoride treated dentine, Lasers in Medical Science. 2015, 30: 985-991.


Researcher : Itthagarun A

Project Title:New concepts for selective removal of carious dentition
Investigator(s):Itthagarun A, King NM, Tay FRCM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:The effect of R.O.C.S (remineralizing oral care system) toothpaste on artificial caries like lesions: An in vitro pH cycling study.
Investigator(s):Itthagarun A, King NM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2005




Researcher : JIN X

List of Research Outputs

JIN X., Tsoi K.H. and Matinlinna J.P., A Novel Silane System for Amalgam Repair with Resin Composite: an in vitro Study, Silicon. 2015.
JIN X., Tsoi K.H. and Matinlinna J.P., Adhesion of Resin to Ag-Pd alloy using a novel silane system, International Association for Dental Research IADR/AADR/CADR 93rd General Session and 44th Exhibition, Boston, MA, USA, 11-14 March 2015.


Researcher : Jin L

Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Jin L
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Effects of chronic periodontitis on endothelial progenitor cells: Molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Jin L, Li X, Tse HF
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:Antifungal resistance and virulence attributes of Candida bloodstream isolates derived from Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:10/2012
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:Mechanism of Antifungal Resistance in Candida Persisters: Roadmap to Unravel Biofilm Resistance?
Investigator(s):Jin L, Che CM, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Novel antifungal small molecule for multi-drug resistant Candida: anti-biofilm activity, in vivo efficacy and cellular targets
Investigator(s):Jin L, Kao RYT, Wang Y, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Nano-encapsulated Chinese herbal extracts as novel immunomodulators and enhancers of innate host defense in human gingiva
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Crosstalk of human gingival/oral epithelial cells and monocytes with P. gingivalis/P. gingivalis DNA: Epigenetic regulation and molecular signaling
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:EuroPerio8 Congress, 3-6 June 2015, London, United Kingdom; Environmental and systemic factors in periodontal disease: an update and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Jin L
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Jin L.

Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Jin L
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Effects of chronic periodontitis on endothelial progenitor cells: Molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Jin L, Li X, Tse HF
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:Antifungal resistance and virulence attributes of Candida bloodstream isolates derived from Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:10/2012
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:Mechanism of Antifungal Resistance in Candida Persisters: Roadmap to Unravel Biofilm Resistance?
Investigator(s):Jin L, Che CM, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Novel antifungal small molecule for multi-drug resistant Candida: anti-biofilm activity, in vivo efficacy and cellular targets
Investigator(s):Jin L, Kao RYT, Wang Y, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Nano-encapsulated Chinese herbal extracts as novel immunomodulators and enhancers of innate host defense in human gingiva
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Crosstalk of human gingival/oral epithelial cells and monocytes with P. gingivalis/P. gingivalis DNA: Epigenetic regulation and molecular signaling
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:EuroPerio8 Congress, 3-6 June 2015, London, United Kingdom; Environmental and systemic factors in periodontal disease: an update and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Jin L
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Jin LJ

Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Jin L
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Effects of chronic periodontitis on endothelial progenitor cells: Molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Jin L, Li X, Tse HF
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:Antifungal resistance and virulence attributes of Candida bloodstream isolates derived from Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:10/2012
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:Mechanism of Antifungal Resistance in Candida Persisters: Roadmap to Unravel Biofilm Resistance?
Investigator(s):Jin L, Che CM, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Novel antifungal small molecule for multi-drug resistant Candida: anti-biofilm activity, in vivo efficacy and cellular targets
Investigator(s):Jin L, Kao RYT, Wang Y, Seneviratne CJ, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Nano-encapsulated Chinese herbal extracts as novel immunomodulators and enhancers of innate host defense in human gingiva
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Crosstalk of human gingival/oral epithelial cells and monocytes with P. gingivalis/P. gingivalis DNA: Epigenetic regulation and molecular signaling
Investigator(s):Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:EuroPerio8 Congress, 3-6 June 2015, London, United Kingdom; Environmental and systemic factors in periodontal disease: an update and clinical implications
Investigator(s):Jin L
Department:Dental Faculty - Periodontology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : King NM

Project Title:Aesthetic concerns of adolescents and young adults in relation to development defects of enamel
Investigator(s):King NM, Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002




Researcher : LI P

List of Research Outputs

LI P., Seneviratne C.J., Vizcaino J. and Jin L., The survival mechanisms underlying caspofungin-induced Candida albicans biofilm persisters, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 2645.
LI P., Seneviratne C.J., Wong S.S.W., Vizcaino J.A. and Jin L., Candida biofilm persistence triggered by metabolic inhibition and anti-oxidative response, Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93 (Spec Iss C): IP_038 (SEA Division).


Researcher : LI R

List of Research Outputs

LI R., Lo E.C.M., Chu C.H. and Liu B., Arresting root caries through fluoride applications - 2-year result, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 2886.
Lo E.C.M., LI R., Chu C.H. and Lin H., Arresting root caries through SDF in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 1043.


Researcher : LI X

List of Research Outputs

LI X., Leung F.C. and Jin L., Encapsulation of chlorhexidine in spherical and rod-like mesoporous silica nanoparticles, Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93 (Spec Iss C): IO_039 (SEA Division).
LI X., Leung F.C., Seneviratne C.J. and Jin L., The novel spherical/rod-like silica nanoparticles-encapsulated pure chlorhexidine against oral microbes, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 3022.
Seneviratne C.J., Leung C.F.K., Wong C.H., Lee S.F., LI X., Leung P.C., Lau C.B.S., Wat E. and Jin L., Nanoparticle-encapsulated chlorhexidine against oral bacterial biofilms, PLoS One. 2014, 9: e103234.


Researcher : LIU Q

List of Research Outputs

LIU Q., Chen Z., Pan H.B., Darvell B.W. and Matinlinna J.P., Effect of Thermal Treatment on the Solubility of Carbonated Hydroxyapatite, International Association for Dental Research IADR/AADR/CADR 93rd General Session and 44th Exhibition, Boston, MA, USA, 11-14 March 2015.
LIU Q., Matinlinna J.P., Chen Z.F., Ning C.Y., Ni G.X., Pan H.B. and Darvell B.W., Effect of thermal treatment on carbonated hydroxyapatite: Morphology, composition, crystal characteristics and solubility, Ceramics International. Elsevier, 2015, 41: 6149-6157.
LIU Q., Pan H.B., Chen Z. and Matinlinna J.P., Insight into Bone-Derived Biological Apatite: Ultrastructure and Effect of Thermal Treatment, BioMed Research International. Hindawi Publishing Coporation, 2015, 2015: 1-11.


Researcher : LIU Y

List of Research Outputs

Zhu X., Wang Y., LIU Y., Huang G.T.-.J. and Zhang C., Immunohistochemical and histochemical analysis of newly formed tissues in root canal space transplanted with dental pulp stem cells plus platelet-rich plasma, Journal of Endodontics. 2014, 40(10): 1573-1578.


Researcher : LU B

List of Research Outputs

LU B., Kotaka M. and Watt R.M., Functional characterization of Zymomonas mobilis polyphosphate kinase 2 (PPK2); implications for polyphosphate and nucleotide metabolism, FEBS-EMBO 2014 Conference, Paris, France. 2014.


Researcher : Leung MYY

Project Title:Differentiation of Schwann cell-like cells from stem cells derived from dental origin
Investigator(s):Leung MYY, Cheung LK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2012
Completion Date:07/2014


Project Title:Guided Bone Regeneration to Reduce Root Migration after Coronectomy of the Lower Third Molar: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Investigator(s):Leung MYY
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:11/2013


Project Title:Comparison of surgical accuracy of a general articulator and an orthognathic-based articulator
Investigator(s):Leung MYY, Lo J, Khambay BS, Goto T
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:11th Asian Congress on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ; Root Migration and Morbidities after Coronectomy of Lower Third Molar: a 5 year prospective study
Investigator(s):Leung MYY
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:08/2014




Researcher : Leung VWH

Project Title:Solution ionic effects on the demineralisation of calcified hard tissue
Investigator(s):Leung VWH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994


Project Title:Further development of an artificial saliva
Investigator(s):Leung VWH, Darvell BW
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994


Project Title:Numerical modelling of the calcium-phosphate system in human saliva
Investigator(s):Leung VWH, Darvell BW
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994


Project Title:Study of the calcium-phosphate system artificial oral environments
Investigator(s):Leung VWH, Darvell BW
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994


Project Title:Legal aspects of dentsitry
Investigator(s):Leung VWH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2001




Researcher : Leung WK

Project Title:79th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research Predominant Cultivable Subgingival Flora of Renal Transplant Recipients
Investigator(s):Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2001


Project Title:A randomized clinical trial using Rofecoxib as an adjunct to promote periodontal healing in non-surgical mechanical therapy on smokers
Investigator(s):Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:12/2003


Project Title:Four-dimensional analysis of human higher brain function during eating: functional MRI study of taste, mastication, and swallowing
Investigator(s):Leung WK, Khong PL
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Comparison of subgingival bacterial profiles in chronic periodontitis subjects with and without type 2 diabetes by 16S rRNA pyrosequencing
Investigator(s):Leung WK, Watt RM
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:The role of periodontal resident cell TLR4 signaling and HIF-1α biology in modulating autophagy in human chronic periodontitis
Investigator(s):Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:Protective effect of oral lining cells against anaerobic periodontal infection: Does microbe associated molecular pattern recognition interact with hypoxic preconditioning?
Investigator(s):Leung WK, Fung ML, Tsao GSW
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:2015 International Association for Dental Research (IADR)/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition; Periodontal Health and OH-QoL of Medical Outpatient Clinics Attenders
Investigator(s):Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Genetic risks for chronic periodontitis: A genome-wide association study
Investigator(s):Leung WK, Song Y, Samartzis D, Cheah KSE, Cheung KMC, Sham PC, Chan D, Luk KDK
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:In vitro study of salivary pellicle formation on dental restorative material surfaces.
Investigator(s):Leung WK, Botelho MG
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Zheng Y., Song Y., Samartzis D., Bow H.Y.C., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C., Sham P.C., Chan D. and Leung W.K., Genetic risks for chronic periodontitis: preliminary data of a genome-wide association study, International Association for Dental Research Pan European Region Congress. Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2014.


Researcher : Lo E.C.M.

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: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:Community dental care service for physically or mentally handicapped adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lo ECM, Wong AHH
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:93rd General Session of the International Association for Dental Research ; Arresting root caries through SDF in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas
Investigator(s):Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015




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: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:Community dental care service for physically or mentally handicapped adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lo ECM, Wong AHH
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:93rd General Session of the International Association for Dental Research ; Arresting root caries through SDF in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas
Investigator(s):Lo ECM
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015




Researcher : Lo J

Project Title:20th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-maxillofacial surgery Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis In Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Clinical Trials Diagnostic Accuracy Of Planar Bone Scintigraphy In Mandibular Asymmetry Using A New Reference
Investigator(s):Lo J
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2010




Researcher : Lu Q

Project Title:Molecular mechanisms regulating innate immune responses of oral epithelial cells to Candida albicans infection
Investigator(s):Lu Q, Jin L, Samaranayake LP, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2008




Researcher : McGrath C.P.J.

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 PER Congress ; Dental-Problems in Early Childhood are Associated with Health and Relationships
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2014
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:A randomized controlled trial to enable the task of tooth-brushing, and to improve oral health among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders using a tooth-brushing visual pedagogy intervention.
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ, Yiu CKY, Wong VCN
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014


List of Research Outputs



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 PER Congress ; Dental-Problems in Early Childhood are Associated with Health and Relationships
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2014
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:A randomized controlled trial to enable the task of tooth-brushing, and to improve oral health among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders using a tooth-brushing visual pedagogy intervention.
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ, Yiu CKY, Wong VCN
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014


List of Research Outputs

Bridges S.M., Drew P., Zayts O.A., McGrath C.P.J., Yiu C.K.Y., Wong H.M. and Au T.K.F., Interpreter-mediated Dentistry, 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Australian & New Zealand Division. Australia, 2014.
DAI R., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M., Li L.S.W. and McGrath C.P.J., A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Effect of Oral Health Promotion Interventions Among Patients Following Stroke, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2014.
Du R.Y., Yiu C.K.Y., King N.M., Wong V.C.N. and McGrath C.P.J., Oral health among preschool children with autism spectrum disorders: A case-control study, Autism: the international journal of research and practice. 2014.
Parthasarathy D.S., McGrath C.P.J., Bridges S.M., Wong H.M., Yiu C.K.Y. and Au T.K.F., Efficacy of instruments measuring Oral Health Literacy: a systematic review., Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 2014, 12: 223-243.


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 PER Congress ; Dental-Problems in Early Childhood are Associated with Health and Relationships
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2014
Completion Date:09/2014


Project Title:A randomized controlled trial to enable the task of tooth-brushing, and to improve oral health among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders using a tooth-brushing visual pedagogy intervention.
Investigator(s):McGrath CPJ, Yiu CKY, Wong VCN
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014


List of Research Outputs

Bridges S.M., Drew P., Zayts O.A., McGrath C.P.J., Yiu C.K.Y., Wong H.M. and Au T.K.F., Interpreter-mediated Dentistry, 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Australian & New Zealand Division. Australia, 2014.
DAI R., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M., Li L.S.W. and McGrath C.P.J., A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Effect of Oral Health Promotion Interventions Among Patients Following Stroke, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2014.
Du R.Y., Yiu C.K.Y., King N.M., Wong V.C.N. and McGrath C.P.J., Oral health among preschool children with autism spectrum disorders: A case-control study, Autism: the international journal of research and practice. 2014.
Parthasarathy D.S., McGrath C.P.J., Bridges S.M., Wong H.M., Yiu C.K.Y. and Au T.K.F., Efficacy of instruments measuring Oral Health Literacy: a systematic review., Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 2014, 12: 223-243.


Researcher : Morse Z

Project Title:Contemporary Clinical Dental Photography
Investigator(s):Morse Z, Bridges SM, Botelho MG, Ho KL, Chu CH, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:09/2011




Researcher : Newsome PRH

Project Title:British Dental Conference & Exhibition Loss Leaders in Dentistry - A Fresh Look at an Old Idea
Investigator(s):Newsome PRH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2007


Project Title:British Dental Conference & Exhibition (Manchester 2008) Old Dentistry New Dentistry. Is There A Difference?
Investigator(s):Newsome PRH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2008




Researcher : O'Donnell D

Project Title:79th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR Special Needs Dentistry within the Dental Curriculum
Investigator(s):O'Donnell D
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2001


Project Title:Summer Conference of the British Society for Disability and Oral Health Special Needs Dentistry in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Curriculum: The Hong Kong Experience
Investigator(s):O'Donnell D
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2002




Researcher : Peng X

Project Title:Stereotactic navigation in Mandibular reconstruction
Investigator(s):Peng X, Samman N, Lo J
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2010




Researcher : Pow EHN

Project Title:Oral yeast profile of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients after intensity-modulated radiotherapy
Investigator(s):Pow EHN, McMillan AS, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Enhancing resin-titanium bond by silane coupling agents
Investigator(s):Pow EHN
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:2015 IADR/AADR/CADR General Seesion & Exhibition; Mechanical Properties of an Experimental Fluorophlogopite Glass Ceramic
Investigator(s):Pow EHN
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Rehabilitation
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


List of Research Outputs

Pow E.H.N., Reviewer of the Editorial Review Board, Journal of Prosthodontics. 2015.
Pow E.H.N., Robust Image Calibration and Registration in Cone-beam Computed Tomogram, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SIPE). 2014.
Pow E.H.N., Using Intra-oral scanner to evaluate implant position., IADR SEA conference 2015. 2014.


Researcher : Rabie ABM

Project Title:79th European Orthodontic Society Congress Advantages of Early Treatment of Pseudo Class III
Investigator(s):Rabie ABM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2003




Researcher : Sam K

Project Title:79th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society Oral Appliance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - the Efficacy and Predictive Factors
Investigator(s):Sam K
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2003




Researcher : Samaranayake LP

Project Title:79th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research Turbidometric Evaluation of Polyene-azole Antagonism in C. Albicans
Investigator(s):Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2001


Project Title:Proteomics of a fluconazole resistant, Candida glabrata strain
Investigator(s):Samaranayake LP, Samaranayake YH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:Evaluation of biofilm interactions of Candida and gram negative bacteria on the catheter surface
Investigator(s):Samaranayake LP, Samaranayake YH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2011


List of Research Outputs

Dissanayaka W.L., Hargreaves K.M., Jin L., Samaranayake L.P. and Zhang C., The interplay of dental pulp stem cells and endothelial cells in an injectable peptide hydrogel on angiogenesis and pulp regeneration in vivo, Tissue Engineering Part A. 2015, 21(3-4): 550-563.


Researcher : Samaranayake YH

Project Title:84th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Synergistic Effect of Lysozyme and Amphotericin B on Candida Biofilms
Investigator(s):Samaranayake YH
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2006




Researcher : TIAN T

List of Research Outputs

TIAN T., Tsoi K.H., Matinlinna J.P. and Burrow M.F., Aspects of bonding between resin luting cements and glass ceramic materials, Dental Materials. 2014, 30: e147–e162.
TIAN T., Tsoi K.H., Matinlinna J.P. and Burrow M.F., Evaluation of microtensile bond strength on ceramic-resin adhesion using two specimen testing substrates, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 2014, 54: 165-171.
TIAN T., IADR Prosthodontics Group Student Research Fellowship, IADR Prosthodontics Group. 2015.
TIAN T., Student Research Fellowship in recognition of the outstanding research abstract entitled "Evaluation of Bonding Durability between CAD/CAM Ceramics and Resin Cement", International Association for Dental Research Prosthodontics Group. 2015.


Researcher : Tideman H

Project Title:Functional reconstruction of the upper jaw
Investigator(s):Tideman H, Luk WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1992


Project Title:Functional reconstruction of the lower jaw
Investigator(s):Tideman H, Luk WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1994




Researcher : Tsang PCS

Project Title:Clinical, microbiological and histopathological study of oral diseases in renal transplant patients in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tsang PCS, Leung WK, Samaranayake LP, Chan AWK, Chan DTM, Chu FCS
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:03/2000


List of Research Outputs

YANG H., Tsang P.C.S., Pow E.H.N., Lam O.L.T. and Tsang P.W.K., SAP7 contributes to Candida albicans invasion to oral epithelial cells, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2014.


Researcher : Tsang WK

Project Title:Generation of focused libraries by combinatorial biocatalysis with anti-Candidal activity: synthesis and in vitro study
Investigator(s):Tsang WK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Mini Grants
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Investigation of the functional significance of phytase activity in Candida albicans: gene disruption, pH regulation, and virulence study
Investigator(s):Tsang WK, Samaranayake LP
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:03/2012


Project Title:Perturbation of pH homeostasis: a comparative study on the inhibitory effect of purpurin on membrane-bound ATPases in Candida albicans
Investigator(s):Tsang WK, Samaranayake LP, Lam OLT
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:Construction of "arming yeast" for cell surface display of phytase
Investigator(s):Tsang WK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013
Completion Date:07/2014


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Tsang WK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:01/2014




Researcher : WANG S

List of Research Outputs

WANG S., Liu K., Seneviratne C.J., Cheung G.S.P., Jin L. and Zhang C., Enterococcus faecalis LTA induces TNF-a through NF-kB and p38 pathways, Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93 (Spec Iss C): IP_113 (SEA Division).
WANG S., Deng Z., Seneviratne C.J., Cheung G.S.P., Jin L. and Zhang C., Enterococcus faecalis promotes RANKL-dependent TRAP-positive osteoclastogenesis and semaphorin 4D expression, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 2648.
Zhang C., WANG S., Deng Z., Seneviratne C.J., Cheung G.S.P. and Jin L., Enterococcus facaelis attenuates osteogenesis in MC3T3-E1 cells., Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 2655.


Researcher : WEN Y

List of Research Outputs

DAI R., Lam O.L.T., Lo E.C.M., Li L.S.W., WEN Y. and McGrath C.P.J., A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical, microbiological, and behavioural aspects of oral health among patients with stroke, Journal of Dentistry. 2015, 43: 171-180.
WEN Y., Wong H.M., Yin G., Lin R. and McGrath C.P.J., Variations in Facial Measurements: Hierarchical Bayesian Analyses of Photogrammetric Studies, The 93rd General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, Boston, U.S.A.. 2015.
WEN Y., Wong H.M., Yin G., Lin R.T. and McGrath C.P.J., Variations in facial measurements: Hierarchical Bayesian analyses of photogrammetric studies, Journal of Dental Research. 2015, 94 (Spec Iss A): 2843.


Researcher : Watt R.M.

Project Title:Raising the alarmone in Staphylococcus aureus: establishing the molecular basis of the stringent response
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Seneviratne CJ, Tanner JA
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Watt RM
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Molecular analysis of Synergistetes communities associated with chronic and aggressive forms of periodontitis
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:Whats in your pockets? Single-site analysis of Treponema and Synergistetes populations associated with periodontal health and disease
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Leung WK, Lacap-Bugler DC
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Breaking the chain or making magic? Establishing the roles of polyphosphate hydrolase proteins in pathogenic bacteria
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Tanner JA, Lacap-Bugler DC
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Amine production and acid tolerance in oral treponemes: identifying species-specific and conserved pathways
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and exhibition, Boston Massachusetts; Autocatalytic processing of the Tpr thiol protease from Porphyromonas gingivalis
Investigator(s):Watt RM
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015




Researcher : Watt RM

Project Title:Raising the alarmone in Staphylococcus aureus: establishing the molecular basis of the stringent response
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Seneviratne CJ, Tanner JA
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Watt RM
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Molecular analysis of Synergistetes communities associated with chronic and aggressive forms of periodontitis
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:Whats in your pockets? Single-site analysis of Treponema and Synergistetes populations associated with periodontal health and disease
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Leung WK, Lacap-Bugler DC
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Breaking the chain or making magic? Establishing the roles of polyphosphate hydrolase proteins in pathogenic bacteria
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Tanner JA, Lacap-Bugler DC
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Amine production and acid tolerance in oral treponemes: identifying species-specific and conserved pathways
Investigator(s):Watt RM, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and exhibition, Boston Massachusetts; Autocatalytic processing of the Tpr thiol protease from Porphyromonas gingivalis
Investigator(s):Watt RM
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral Biosciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015




Researcher : Wong CM

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:Family-centered oral health promotion for new parents and their infants: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Lo ECM, Watt RM, Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:2015 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and Exhibition; Change in oral health over three years 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:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Oral health experience and dental care utilization of Hong Kong women during pregnancy: a qualitative study
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Wong HM

Project Title:Secular trend in the development of permanent teeth among five years old children
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


Project Title:Childhood risk factors for delayed eruption of permanent teeth
Investigator(s):Wong HM, McGrath CPJ, Yang Y
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Dental age assessment for children with and without a supernumerary tooth
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Is the southern Chinese reference data set of dental age assessment applicable to Thai people?
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:The 2014 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research (ACEM14); Influence of different etching protocols on the microhardness of dental porcelain
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:08/2014


Project Title:Dental age assessment: Development and validation of a reference data set for the southern Chinese and its application to the northern Chinese
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Dental Faculty - Paediatric Dentistry
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Dental development in southern Chinese: Which reference dataset is accurate?
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Wong M.C.M.

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:Family-centered oral health promotion for new parents and their infants: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Lo ECM, Watt RM, Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:2015 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and Exhibition; Change in oral health over three years 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:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Oral health experience and dental care utilization of Hong Kong women during pregnancy: a qualitative study
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Wong MCM

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:Family-centered oral health promotion for new parents and their infants: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Lo ECM, Watt RM, Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:2015 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and Exhibition; Change in oral health over three years 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:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Oral health experience and dental care utilization of Hong Kong women during pregnancy: a qualitative study
Investigator(s):Wong MCM, Gao X
Department:Dental Faculty - Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Wong RWK

Project Title:Research Output Prize
Investigator(s):Wong RWK, Rabie ABM
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:10/2008


List of Research Outputs

Gu M., McGrath C.P.J., Wong R.W.K., Hagg E.U.O. and Yang Y., Cephalometric Norms For The Upper Airway Of 12-year-old Chinese Children, Head And Face Medicine. BioMed Central, 2014, 10: 38-49.
Tsoi K.H., Cheong C.H.L., Wong R.W.K., McGrath C.P.J. and King N.M., Digluconate or Dihydrochloride: Which Chlorhexidine Salt is Better for Oral-microbicidy?, 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Southeast Asian Division (IADR-SEA). 2014.


Researcher : YANG H

List of Research Outputs

Chau K.Y., Li N.F., YANG H. and Tsang W.K., Inhibition of Candida albicans hyphal development by sub-lethal levels of solasodine, ASM 2014 - The Australian Society for Microbiology's Annual Scientific Meeting and Exhibition. 2014.
YANG H., Tsang P.C.S., Pow E.H.N., Lam O.L.T. and Tsang W.K., SAP7 contributes to Candida albicans invasion to oral epithelial cells., Annual Scientific Meeting of Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong,. 2014.
YANG H., Tsang P.C.S., Pow E.H.N., Lam O.L.T. and Tsang P.W.K., SAP7 contributes to Candida albicans invasion to oral epithelial cells, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2014.


Researcher : YAO J

List of Research Outputs

YAO J., Tang H., McGrath C.P.J., Gao X. and Mattheos N., Patients' expectations to dental implant: A systematic review, Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93 (Spec Iss C): IP_056.
YAO J., Tang H., McGrath C.P.J., Gao X. and Mattheos N., What are patients’ expectation from dental implants? A systematic review of the literature, 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Southeast Asian Division (IADR-SEAADE). 2014.
Yao J., Tang H., Gao X., McGrath C.P.J. and Mattheos N., Patients’ expectations from dental implants: a systematic review of the literature, Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2014, 12: 153.


Researcher : Yang Y

Project Title:Blended learning in Dentistry: 3-D resources for problem-based and case-based learning
Investigator(s):Yang Y, Bridges SM, Yiu CKY, Leung KCM, Zhang C, Lai SML, Zwahlen RA, Burrow MF, Robinson W
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Effects of lipopolysaccharide on human periodontal ligament cells under mechanical loading
Investigator(s):Yang Y, Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012
Completion Date:04/2015


Project Title:Terminating poor oral habits of preschool-aged children
Investigator(s):Yang Y, Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:07/2012


Project Title:Etiological factors of dental arches' abnormal development in three dimensions
Investigator(s):Yang Y
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Does inflammation affect periodontal cell communication through Eph-ephrin under mechanical loading?
Investigator(s):Yang Y, Jin L, Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:A randomized controlled trial of a laser-aided orthodontic treatment for patients with periodontitis
Investigator(s):Yang Y, Jin L, McGrath CPJ, Zhang C, Chau CM
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2014


Project Title:Biological effects of laser on lipopolysaccharides-stimulated periodontal ligment cells under mechanical loading
Investigator(s):Yang Y, Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Effects of low-level laser on the proliferation and differentiation of ageing periodontal ligament cells
Investigator(s):Yang Y
Department:Dental Faculty - Orthodontics
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

LIAO C., Yang Y., Ho C.H. and Bridges S.M., Students’ longitudinal perceptions of using dental e-models in problem-based learning, The 13th National Congress on Orthodontics of China, Chengdu, Oct 15-17, 2014.
Leung C.S.Y., Yang Y., Wong R.W.K., Hagg E.U.O., Lo J. and McGrath C.P.J., Angular photogrammetric analysis of the soft tissue profile in 12-year-old Southern Chinese, Head & Face Medicine. 2014, 10: 56. doi: 10.1186/s13005-014-0056-3.
REN C., McGrath C.P.J. and Yang Y., An overview of the parameters of low-level diode laser therapy in orthodontic pain management., The 8th Congress of the International Society for Oral Laser Applications, Sept 20-21, 2014, Beijing, China. . 2014.
Yang Y. and REN C., Factors involved in mandibular condylar growth: an overview., Oral Health and Dental Management. 2014, 13: 1018-1023.
Yang Y., Reviewer of Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 2014.


Researcher : Yeung CPW

List of Research Outputs

Sum F.H.K.M.H., Zhang L., Ling H.T.B., Yeung C.P.W., Li K.Y., Wong H.M. and Yang Y., Best Poster Award, The 4th Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS), Hong Kong. Effects of breastfeeding on primary occlusal development in Hong Kong children., Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS). 2014.


Researcher : Yeung RWK

Project Title:Prospective study on arthrocentesis
Investigator(s):Yeung RWK, Cheung LK
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Low Budget High Impact Programme
Start Date:11/2001




Researcher : Yip HK

Project Title:Local delivery of hMSCs and re-constituted collagen for rapid bone regeneration.
Investigator(s):Yip HK, Chan GCF, Chan BP, Chan D
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2006


Project Title:Oral biofilms formed by salivary microorganisms from patients with high and low risk of caries.
Investigator(s):Yip HK, Fang HHP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2007


Project Title:Studying mesenchymal stem cell differentiation around titanium implant surface using microscopy and quantitative proteomic techniques in mice
Investigator(s):Yip HK, Chan BP
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2008




Researcher : Yiu CKY

Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Dentistry)
Investigator(s):Yiu CKY
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:The incorporation of proanthocyanidin in a casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate paste on artificial root caries.
Investigator(s):Yiu CKY, Burrow MF
Department:Dental Faculty - Paediatric Dentistry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013
Completion Date:05/2015


Project Title:The antibacterial and protease inhibitory effects of a novel cavity cleanser
Investigator(s):Yiu CKY
Department:Dental Faculty - Paediatric Dentistry
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:2015 International Association for Dental Research General Session; Effect of quaternary ammonium silanes cavity disinfectants on dentine bonding
Investigator(s):Yiu CKY
Department:Dental Faculty - Paediatric Dentistry
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Effect of deproteinization on bonding to enamel with molar incisor hypomineralization.
Investigator(s):Yiu CKY
Department:Dental Faculty - Paediatric Dentistry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Bridges S.M., Drew P., Zayts O.A., McGrath C.P.J., Yiu C.K.Y., Wong H.M. and Au T.K.F., Interpreter-mediated Dentistry, 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Australian & New Zealand Division. Australia, 2014.
Du R.Y., Yiu C.K.Y., King N.M., Wong V.C.N. and McGrath C.P.J., Oral health among preschool children with autism spectrum disorders: A case-control study, Autism: the international journal of research and practice. 2014.


Researcher : ZHU L

List of Research Outputs

Dissanayaka W.L., ZHU L., Hargreaves K.M., Jin L. and Zhang C., In vitro analysis of scaffold-free prevascularized microtissue spheroids containing human dental pulp cells and endothelial cells, Journal of Endodontics. 2015, 41: 663-670.
Dissanayaka W.L., ZHU L., Hargreaves K.M., Jin L. and Zhang C., Scaffold-free prevascularized microtissue spheroids for pulp regeneration , Journal of Dental Research. 2014, 93(12): 1296-1303.
YUAN C., Wang P., ZHU L., Dissanayaka W.L., Green D.W., Tong E.H., Jin L. and Zhang C., Coculture of stem cells from apical papilla and human umbilical vein endothelial cell under hypoxia increases the formation of three-dimensional vessel-like structures in vitro, Tissue Engineering Part A. 2015, 21(5-6): 1163-1172.
ZHU L., Dissanayaka W.L., Green D.W. and Zhang C., Stimulation of EphB2/ephrin-B1 signalling by tumour necrosis factor alpha in human dental pulp stem cells, Cell Proliferation. 2015, 48: 231-238.


Researcher : Zhang C

Project Title:Prevascularized periodontal ligament cell sheet with endothelial cells promotes periodontal tissue complex regeneration
Investigator(s):Zhang C, Chu CH
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2012


Project Title:Bcl-2 and cMyc gene-transfected dental pulp stem cells outcompete bone marrow-derived cells in dental pulp regeneration
Investigator(s):Zhang C, Cheung GSP, Chang JWW
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Engineering human dental pulp tissues using prevascularized microtissue spheroids constructed by dental pulp stem cells and gene-modified endothelial cells
Investigator(s):Zhang C, Cheung GSP, Jin L, Seneviratne CJ
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of pathogenic Enterococcus faecalis modulates the functional characteristics of osteoblasts and osteoclasts
Investigator(s):Zhang C, Seneviratne CJ, Jin L, Watt RM, Li XC
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:TNF-α Induction of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells’ EphB2/ephrin-B1 Expression
Investigator(s):Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Hypoxia enhances the angiogenic potential of stem cells from apical papilla via upregulation of VEGF and ephrinB2 expression
Investigator(s):Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:EphrinB2 and VEGF cooperatively regulate dental pulp stem cell functions and blood vessel formation
Investigator(s):Zhang C, Jin L, Cheung GSP
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:EphrinB2 enhances angiogenesis and anastomosis of bioengineered prevascularized dental pulp construct
Investigator(s):Zhang C, Cheung GSP, Jin L, Green DW
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:93rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR); Enterococcus faecalis Attenuates Osteogenesis in MC3T3-E1 Cells
Investigator(s):Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Semaphorin 4D on angiogenesis and odontogenesis of human dental pulp stem cells
Investigator(s):Zhang C
Department:Dental Faculty - CDC (Endondontics)
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015




Researcher : Zheng L

Project Title:Role of oral bacteria in unmasking bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws
Investigator(s):Zheng L, Zwahlen RA, Seneviratne CJ, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


Project Title:Impact of oral bacteria on unmasking bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws
Investigator(s):Zheng L, Leung WK, Seneviratne CJ, Zwahlen RA
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Role of Denosumab in inducing jawbone osteonecrosis on a rat model
Investigator(s):Zheng L, Zwahlen RA, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Role of low dose bisphosphonate in compromised host with preriodontal diseases: risk or benefit?
Investigator(s):Zheng L, Zwahlen RA, Leung WK
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Collaboration in Diagnostic Sciences: Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Oral Medicine and the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology; Impact of oral bacteria in the development of BRONJ
Investigator(s):Zheng L
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:04/2015


Project Title:Impact of periapical disease on bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw: an animal study using modified rat model with intracortical remodeling
Investigator(s):Zheng L
Department:Dental Faculty-OralDiagnosis&Polyclinics
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Zwahlen RA

Project Title:Influence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy on osseointegration and guided bone regeneration of dental implants
Investigator(s):Zwahlen RA
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:International Team for Implantology (ITI) Research Grants
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Quality of life, psychosocial adjustment and postraumatic growth of patients with oral cavity cancer and their spouses: a prospective multicenter study
Investigator(s):Zwahlen RA
Department:Dental Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Creating a perfused prefabricated bone by means of using natural vessels and growth factors
Investigator(s):Zwahlen RA
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:Epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and its effect in oral squamous cell carcinoma progression
Investigator(s):Zwahlen RA, Zheng L
Department:Dental Faculty - Oral & MaxFac Surgery
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013




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