Professor Lin, Yifan

General Information

Title

Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics

Division

Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

E-mail

yflin@hku.hk

Phone Number

2859 0271

Research profile

HKU Scholars Hub

Research Theme

Craniofacial Regeneration

Areas of Research Expertise

Bone Biology
Periodontal Regeneration

Category

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Publications

Article

Pang Si Ling, Wong Ka Fai, Lin Yifan, Leung Yiu Yan. Self-designed Three-dimensional Printed Skeletal Anchorage Titanium Device for Orthopaedic Traction in a Growing Class III Patient, Journal of Stomatology oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2023; doi:10.1016/j.jormas.2023.101571
Tam TKM, Guo R, Liu H, Lin Y. Hard and Soft Tissue Asymmetry in Patients with Skeletal Class III Malocclusion: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study, Diagnostics 2023; 13: 869-869 doi:10.3390/diagnostics13050869
Chen Wener, Ren Jianhan, Li Jiachen, Peng Simin, Zhang Chengfei, Lin Yifan. Effects of probiotics on the oral health of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis, European Journal of Orthodontics 2023; doi:10.1093/ejo/cjad046
REN J, Fok MR, Zhang Y, Han B, Lin Y. The role of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as adjuncts to periodontal treatment and in periodontal regeneration, Journal of Translational Medicine 2023; 21 doi:10.1186/s12967-023-03990-2
Tian J, Wu ZY, Wang Y, Han CH, Zhou ZX, Guo D, Lin YF, Ye Z, Fu J. Multifunctional dental resin composite with antibacterial and remineralization properties containing nMgO-BAG, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2023; 141: 105783 doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105783
Shan ZY, Ren C, Gu M, Lin YF, Sum FHKMH, McGrath C, Jin LJ, Zhang CF, Yang YQ. Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Dentin Hypersensitivity in Periodontally Compromised Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomised Controlled Trial, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2023; 12(4) doi:10.3390/jcm12041419
Lin Y, Jin L, Yang Y. Periodontal ligament cells from patients with treated stable periodontitis: Characterization and osteogenic differentiation potential, Journal of Periodontal Research 2022; doi:10.1111/jre.13085
Wong K, CHEN W, REN J, Yang Y, Lin Y. Effects of Two-Phase Treatment with Functional Appliances Followed by Extraction versus One-Phase Treatment with Extraction in Class II Growing Patients: A Case–Control Study, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022; 11: 7428-7428 doi:10.3390/jcm11247428
Guo R, Yu Q, Lin Y, Li J, Huang Y, Li W. Pulp blood flow changes in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth after orthodontic retraction: a prospective study, BMC Oral Health 2022; 22 doi:10.1186/s12903-022-02559-7
Lin Y, REN J, McGrath C. Mechanosensitive Piezo1 and Piezo2 ion channels in craniofacial development and dentistry: Recent advances and prospects, Frontiers in Physiology 2022; 13 doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.1039714
Chen H, Zhang Y, Yu T, Song G, Xu T, Xin T, Lin Y, Han B. Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration, Pharmaceutics 2022; 14: 2250-2250 doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14102250
Li L, Onsiong K, Cheung Y, Lin Y. Bibliometric analysis of research publications in three major orthodontic journals during 2012–2021, APOS Trends in Orthodontics 2022; 0: 1-10 doi:10.25259/APOS_137_2022
Lin Y, TANG Z, Jin L, Yang Y. The Expression and Regulatory Roles of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Periodontal Ligament Cells: A Systematic Review, Biomolecules 2022; 12: 304-304 doi:10.3390/biom12020304
ZHU SY, Yuan CY, Lin YF, Liu H, Yang YQ, Wong HM, Zhang CF, Wang PL, Gu M. Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHEDs) and Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs) Display a Similar Profile with Pericytes, Stem Cells International 2021; 2021: article no. 8859902-article no. 8859902 doi:10.1155/2021/8859902
Lin Y, Cheng T, Zhu S, Gu M, Jin L, Yang Y. mRNA and long non-coding RNA expression profiling of human periodontal ligament cells under tension loading, European Journal of Orthodontics 2021; 43(6): 698-707 doi:10.1093/ejo/cjab043
Lin Y, Jin L, Tong WM, Leung MYY, Gu M, Yang Y. Identification and integrated analysis of differentially expressed long non‐coding RNAs associated with periodontitis in humans, Journal of Periodontal Research 2021; 56(4): 679-689 doi:10.1111/jre.12864
Lin Y, Fu Z, Guo R, Ma L, Li W. Maxillary Protraction Therapy in Class III Patients With and Without Cleft Lip and Palate: An Interim Report of a Prospective Comparative Study, The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2021; 58(4): 429-437 doi:10.1177/1055665620954058
Gu M, Lin Y, McGrath CPJ, Hagg U, Wong RWK, Yang Y. Evaluation of the upper airway dimensions following Herbst appliance treatment in adolescents: A retrospective study, APOS Trends in Orthodontics 2020; 10(3): 153-163 doi:10.25259/APOS_83_2020
Zhu S, Liu Z, Yuan C, Lin Y, Yang Y, Wang H, Zhang C, Wang P, Gu M. Bidirectional ephrinB2‑EphB4 signaling regulates the osteogenic differentiation of canine periodontal ligament stem cells, International Journal of Molecular Medicine 2020; 45(3): 897-909 doi:10.3892/ijmm.2020.4473
Zhang L, Lin Y, Guo R, Huang Y, Xu B, Li W, Li W. Comparison of Direct and Indirect Mini-implant Anchorage in Adults with Maxillary Protrusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2019; 81(special issue 1): 13-20
Lin Yifan, Guo Runzhi, Hou Liyu, Fu Zhen, Li Weiran. Stability of maxillary protraction therapy in children with Class III malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Clinical Oral Investigations 2018; 22(7): 2639-2652 doi:10.1007/s00784-018-2363-8
Guo Runzhi, Lin Yifan, Zheng Yunfei, Li Weiran. The microbial changes in subgingival plaques of orthodontic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials, BMC Oral Health 2017; 17(1) doi:10.1186/s12903-017-0378-1
Lin Yifan, Fu Zhen, Ma Lian, Li Weiran. Cone-beam computed tomography–synthesized cephalometric study of operated unilateral cleft lip and palate and noncleft children with Class III skeletal relationship, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2016; 150(5): 802-810 doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.03.031
Fu Zhen, Lin Yifan, Ma Lian, Li Weiran. Effects of maxillary protraction therapy on the pharyngeal airway in patients with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate: A 3-dimensional computed tomographic study, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2016; 149(5): 673-682 doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.10.024
Lin Yifan, Chen Gui, Fu Zhen, Ma Lian, Li Weiran. Cone-beam computed tomography assessment of lower facial asymmetry in unilateral cleft lip and palate and non-cleft patients with class III skeletal relationship, PLoS ONE 2015; 10(8) doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0130235

Conference Paper

Lin Y, Jin L, Yang Y. P. gingivalis Lipopolysaccharide Differentially Modulates the Osteogenic Differentiation of PDLCs, 2022 IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition 2022;
Shan Z, Ren C, Gu M, Lin Y, Sum F, McGrath C, Jin L, Zhang C, Yang Y. Low-level Laser Therapy Improves Dentine Hypersensitivity in controlled periodontitis subjects, 2022 IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition 2022;
Lin Y, Jin L, Yang Y. Lipopolysaccharide differentially affects osteogenesis of healthy and inflammatory periodontium, Journal of Dental Research (Spec Issue) 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): abstract no. 2171-abstract no. 2171
Lin Y, Guo RZ, Li WR, Yang Y. Stability of maxillary protraction therapy in children with class III malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis., HKU Faculty of Dentistry 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting 2017;
Lin Y, Fu Z, Chen G, Ma L, Li W. Assessment of lower facial asymmetry in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients with Class III skeletal relationship - a cone-beam computed tomography study, 10th European Craniofacial Congress 2015;

Book Chapter

Li W, Jia Q, Zhu H, Lin Y, Guo R, Huang Y, Li X, Zhang J, Zhang Y. Cleft Lip And Palate And Orthodontic Treatment . Cleft Lip And Palate And Orthodontic Treatment. 2021:.

PG Thesis

Lin Yifan Long non-coding RNAs modulate the osteogenic differentiation of healthy and inflamed periodontal ligament cells[PG Thesis]. Pokfulam, Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong; 2021.

Honours and Awards

2022. Lin Y, Jin L, Yang Y. IADR GC Centennial Research Grant: International Association for Dental Research.
2022. Lin Y, Jin L, Yang Y. IADR Consortium for Translational Orthodontic Research Award in Orthodontic Research: International Association for Dental Research.
2022. Lin Y, Jin L, Yang Y. Finalist of Hatton Award Competition: International Association for Dental Research - Southeast Asian Division.
2022. Jin L, Yang Y, Lin Y. Finalist of Hatton Award Competition: International Association for Dental Research - Southeast Asian Division.
2022. Jin L, Yang Y, Lin Y. IADR Consortium for Translational Orthodontic Research Award in Orthodontic Research: International Association for Dental Research.
2022. Jin L, Yang Y, Lin Y. IADR GC Centennial Research Grant: International Association for Dental Research.

Knowledge Exchange

18 February 2022: Lin Yifan. Article for Medical Inspire about "the importance of early orthodontic treatment".
25 August 2021: Lin Yifan. Interview with Medical Inspire on "clear aligner orthodontic treatment".
03 December 2020: Lin Yifan. Article for Oriental Daily News titled “four types of orthodontic appliances for different needs”.
19 November 2020: Lin Yifan. Article for Oriental Daily News titled “Timing for orthodontic treatment”.
05 November 2020: Lin Yifan. Article for Oriental Daily News titled “Orthodontic treatment can improve malocclusion and pronunciation problems”.
22 October 2020: Lin Yifan. Article for Oriental Daily News titled “Malocclusion can be improved by quitting bad habits”.
30 September 2020: Lin Yifan. Article for AM730 Newspaper about "risks of mouth breathing".
22 September 2020: Lin Yifan. Interview with cable TV on "clear aligner orthodontic treatment".
17 September 2020: Lin Yifan. Interview with Ming Pao .
01 September 2020: Lin Yifan. Interview with Oriental Daily News.
09 July 2020: Lin Yifan. Interview with Ohpama on "orthodontic treatment for children".
05 June 2020: Lin Yifan. Interview with Medical Inspire.

Professional Societies

2022 - present: Membership. Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
08/2018 - present: Membership. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
06/2019 - present: Fellow. World Federation of Orthodontics.
06/2019 - present: Membership. Hong Kong Dental Association.
06/2019 - present: Membership. American Association of Orthodontists.
05/2019 - present: Membership. European Orthodontic society.
02/2019 - present: Membership. Hong Kong Society of Orthodontics.
02/2018 - present: Membership. Chinese Stomatological Association.
02/2018 - present: Membership. Chinese Orthodontic Society.
01/2019 - present: Membership. International Association for Dental Research.

Grants

Project Title: The efficacy of motivational interviewing to promote a healthy behaviour and lifestyle in periodontitis-susceptible patients: a randomised controlled trial
Grant Type: Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year: 2021
Amount: HKD689820
Principal Investigator: Dr Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Professor Jin Lijian, Dr Pelekos Georgios, Professor McGrath Colman, Dr Chan Wai Sze, Dr Kim Youngwon
Project Title: How do non-coding RNAs regulate mechanically induced bone remodelling in periodontitis patients?
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Funding Year: 2020
Amount: HKD49500
Principal Investigator: Dr Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Dr Yang Yanqi
Project Title: The long non-coding RNA and mRNA expression profiling of periodontal ligament cells under mechanical loading
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Funding Year: 2019
Amount: HKD150000
Principal Investigator: Dr Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Dr Yang Yanqi
Project Title: International Association for Dental Research - General Session & Exhibition; Lipopolysaccharide differentially affects osteogenesis of healthy and inflammatory periodontium
Grant Type: URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Funding Year: 2018
Amount: HKD16500
Principal Investigator: Dr Lin, Yifan

Invited Lectures and Keynote Speeches

01 December 2022: Evidence-based Practice of Clear Aligners. 2022 Hong Kong International Dental Expo And Symposium.
01 November 2022: Orthodontics and bone - demystify their relationship in clinical practice. TU-HKU-FJMU International Symposium on Oral Health Sciences.

HKU Committee Appointments

13 November 2019-12 November 2021: Discontinuation, Committee on. 1 member from each Faculty (Dentistry) from a panel of three in order of precedence for a period of 2 years, renewable up to a maximum of 4 consecutive years
12 February 2019-11 February 2023: Faculty of Dentistry, Board of the. The teachers who are members of the Faculty and who are full-time employees of the University