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- Assistant Dean (Global Engagement and Development)
助理院長（環球協作及拓展） - Deputy Director, Clinical Research Centre
臨床研究中心副總監 - Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
牙周病學及植齒學臨床助理教授
Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
+852 2859 0495
- Peri-implant and periodontal health and disease
- Alveolar bone remodelling, implant site development and bone regeneration
- Digital workflows in implant dentistry
- Oral rehabilitation in periodontal patients
Article
- Ho King Lun Dominic, Fok Melissa Rachel, Li Kar Yan, Pelekos Georgios, Leung Wai Keung. Effectiveness of Endoscope‐Assisted Subgingival Debridement Versus Repeated Root Surface Debridement or Access Flap Periodontal Surgery in Step 3 Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis, Clinical and Experimental Dental Research 2025; 11(4)
- Chen Tiffany See Nok, Sung Nicholas David, Fok Melissa Rachel, Tarce Mihai, Tavedhikul Kanoknadda, Pelekos Georgios. Evaluation of Periodontal Infrabony Defect Topography via CBCT and Comparisons with Direct Intrasurgical Measurements
, Bioengineering 2025; 12(7)
- Zhan Chaoning, Qu Wanting, Fok Melissa Rachel, Jin Lijian, Lin Yifan. Motivational Interviewing on Periodontal Treatment Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis, International Dental Journal 2024;
- Zhan Chaoning, Zhu Yuexin, Fok Melissa Rachel, Jin Lijian, Han Bing, Lin Yifan. Proteome-Wide Mendelian Randomisation Identifies Causal Links of Plasma Proteins With Periodontitis, International Dental Journal 2024;
- Fok Melissa Rachel, Pelekos George, Jin Lijian. Efficacy of Alveolar Ridge Preservation in Periodontally Compromised Molar Extraction Sites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024; 13(5)
- Fok Melissa Rachel, Jin Lijian. Learn, unlearn, and relearn post-extraction alveolar socket healing: Evolving knowledge and practices, Journal of Dentistry 2024; 145
- Fok Chris T C, Acharya Aneesha, Chin Bonnie H M, Fok Melissa Rachel, Pelekos George. Assessment Tools for Masticatory Function in Periodontitis Patients: A Scoping Review, Journal of Periodontal Research 2024;
- 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
- Pelekos G, Fok M, Kwok A, Lam M, Tsang E, Tonetti MS. A pilot study on the association between soft tissue volumetric changes and non-surgical periodontal treatment in stage III periodontitis patients. A case series study, Journal of Dentistry 2023; 134
- Pelekos George, Chin Bonnie, Wu Xinyu, Fok Melissa R, Shi Junyu, Tonetti Maurizio S. Association of crown emergence angle and profile with dental plaque and inflammation at dental implants, Clinical Oral Implants Research 2023; 34(10): 1047-1057
- Zhang MZ, Ho DKL, Pelekos G, Fok MR. Clinical performance of implant-supported single hybrid abutment crown restoration: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2023; 68(1): 63-77
- Lam Jack, Yeung Andy Wai Kan, Acharya Aneesha, Fok Chris, Fok Melissa, Pelekos Georgios. Comparison between Conventional Modality Versus Cone-Beam Computer Tomography on the Assessment of Vertical Furcation in Molars, Diagnostics 2023; 13(1): article no. 106-article no. 106
- Uy SNMR, Deng K, Fok TC, Fok MR, Pelekos G, Tonetti M. Food intake, masticatory function, tooth mobility, loss of posterior support, and diminished quality of life are associated with more advanced periodontitis stage diagnosis, Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2022; 49(3): 240-250
- Deng Ke, Uy Samantha N.M.R., Fok Chris, Fok Melissa R., Pelekos George, Tonetti Maurizio S.. Assessment of masticatory function in the differential diagnosis of Stage IV periodontitis: A pilot diagnostic accuracy study, Journal of Periodontology 2022; 93(6): 803-813
- WANG X, Fok MR, Pelekos G, Jin L, Tonetti M. In Vitro and Ex Vivo Kinetic Release Profile of Growth Factors and Cytokines from Leucocyte- and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) Preparations, Cells 2022; 11: 2089-2089
- WANG X, Fok MR, Pelekos G, Jin L, Tonetti M. Increased local concentrations of growth factors from leucocyte‐ and platelet‐rich fibrin do not translate into improved alveolar ridge preservation: An intra‐individual mechanistic randomized controlled trial, Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2022; 49: 889-898
- Lam J, Yeung WKA, Acharya A, Fok TC, Fok MR, Pelekos G. Comparison between Conventional Modality Versus Cone-Beam Computer Tomography on the Assessment of Vertical Furcation in Molars, Diagnostics 2022; 13: 106-106
- Fok MR, Pelekos G, Tonetti MS. Feasibility and needs for simultaneous or staged bone augmentation to place prosthetically guided dental implants after extraction or exfoliation of first molars due to severe periodontitis, Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2020; 47(10): 1237-1247
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Conference Paper
- Yeung Jonathan Hok Kan, Zhan Xiangcheng, Lin Tingting, Qu Liangqiong, Fok Melissa, Deng Ke. Deep Learning for Automated Visualization and Measurement of Dental Plaque Using 3D Intraoral Scanning—A Cross-Sectional Study, Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2025; 52(S28)
- Ho King Lun Dominic, Tse Yuen Kwan Ingrid, Fok Melissa Rachel. Enhancing Prognosis of Severely Compromised Tooth with Periodontal Regeneration, Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology (29/08/2022-30/08/2023, Bangkok) 2023;
- Fok MR, Tonetti M, Jin L. Prospects for prosthetically guided implant rehabilitation at spontaneously healed molar sites., 2022 IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition 2022; 101(Spec Iss B): 0732-0732
- Fok MR. Severe hereditary gingival fibromatosis caused by SOS1 gene mutation – A case report., EuroPerio10 2022; 49(S23): 324(PC092)-324(PC092)
- Wang X, Fok MR, Jin L, Tonetti M. Effects of leucocyte and platelet-rich fibrin on post-extraction socket healing, Journal of Dental Research (Spec Issue) 2021; 100(Spec Iss A): 2392-2392
- Wang X, Fok MR, Jin L, Tonetti M. Effects of leucocyte and platelet-rich fibrin on post-extraction socket healing, 2021 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition 2021; 100(Spec Iss A): 2392-2392
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- 25 December 2024: Fok Melissa Rachel. 香港電台RTHK31醫生與你 - 牙齒靚靚 踢走牙周病 .
- 17 June 2024: Fok Melissa Rachel. 假牙清潔｜假牙片浸洗已足夠？牙膏可刷假牙？牙醫教正確清潔步驟.
- 03 June 2024: Fok Melissa Rachel. 牙膏漱口水預防成效不大 牙齦萎縮難回復如初.
- 25 May 2024: Fok Melissa Rachel. 吃刨冰後刷牙感牙齒痠軟？ 牙醫建議暖水刷牙、用防敏牙膏.
- 05 April 2024: Fok Melissa Rachel. 口臭｜進食後有口氣可快速消除？牙醫教路：刷牙要刷舌苔 咀嚼增口水分泌.
- 15 October 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. Envista summit.
- 23 September 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 【杏林在線】鑲牙及種牙.
- 14 August 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 咀嚼無糖香口膠預防蛀牙 短片：牙醫提醒一日3次適可而止 牙骹有問題者不宜𡁻香口膠.
- 03 August 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 【杏林在線】牙周病關乎全身.
- 29 July 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 牙縫刷．短片｜牙縫刷非人人啱用 牙醫示範牙縫刷用法.
- 29 July 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 牙線．短片｜牙醫示範正確用牙線 提醒使用牙線4注意.
- 19 July 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 咬冰塊損牙齒琺瑯質 慣性咬冰或是身體響警號 牙醫籲天氣再熱都不要咬冰.
- 08 July 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. Tri-Collegiate Scientific Conference 2023.
- 29 June 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. Ceramic Dental Implants and Digital Workflow in the Esthetic Zone.
- 01 February 2023: Fok Melissa Rachel. 牙齒健康｜牙周病不止傷害牙齒、更會影響身體健康！.
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- 12/2021: Membership. International Association for Dental Research.
- 11/2018: Membership. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
- 09/2023: Chairman. Assessment Result Sub-Panel for Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting course, Prince Philip Dental Hospital.
- 09/2014: Membership. Hong Kong Dental Association.
- 07/2023-: Fellow. The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong.
- 06/2023-: Fellow. Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
- 06/2023: Membership. The Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
- 05/2025: Fellow. International Team for Implantology.
- 02/2026: Member. Hong Kong Dental Council Dental Hygienist Programme Accreditation Visiting Team.
- 01/2020-12/2024: Council member. Hong Kong Sociey of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.
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- Project Title: Albumin Gel-Platelet-Rich Fibrin (Alb-PRF) and Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) in post-extraction soft tissue preservation
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Funding Year: 2025
Amount: HK$60,000
Principal Investigator: Professor Fok, Melissa Rachel
Co-investigator(s): Mr. WANG Yunxiao
- Project Title: Comparative performance of two-piece Zirconia tissue level implants vs. Titanium bone level implants placed with a fully digital work - 5 year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial
Grant Type: International Team for Implantology (ITI) Research Grants
Funding Year: 2022
Amount: HK$233,983
Principal Investigator: Professor Fok, Melissa Rachel
Co-investigator(s): Professor Pelekos Georgios
- 01 July 2023: Ceramic dental implants and digital workflow in the esthetic zone. .
- 01 June 2022: Integration of biomarkers and laser scanning for assessment of wound healing.. IADR/AADR/CADR General Session Symposium.
- 01 April 2022-Present: Faculty of Dentistry, Board of the. The teachers who are members of the Faculty and who are full-time employees of the University
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