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李新

Professor Li, Xin

BDS, MDS (Endo) (WHU); MDS, PhD (KU Leuven)

Professor Li, Xin 李新 - HKU Faculty of Dentistry 香港大學牙醫學院

Profile

Title
  • Clinical Assistant Professor in Endodontics
    牙髓病學臨床助理教授
Division
Restorative Dental Sciences
E-mail
xli0712@hku.hk
Phone
+852 2859 0581
Biography
Professor Xin LI is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry and a Master’s Degree in Endodontics from Wuhan University. She also earned a Doctorate Degree in Biomedical Sciences and a second Master’s Degree in General Dentistry at KU Leuven. Her research interests include dental biomaterials, vital pulp therapy and guided endodontics. She has published over 20 articles in Q1 journals and has received a Senior Robert Frank Award Basic Science 2nd Prize. She has been invited to deliver lectures in international conferences such as IADR General Session and CED-IADR Oral Health Research Congress. She is also a licensed dentist in Europe, and she is motivated to integrate the latest scientific evidence into healthcare so to ensure a high-quality evidence-base dental practice.
Research Theme
Craniofacial Regeneration
Areas of Research Expertise
  • Dental Biomaterials
  • Vital Pulp Therapy
  • AI in Endodontics
  • Precision Endodontics
Research Profile
Publication & Awards
Publications

    Article

  • Zhang Rongli, Hung Kuo Feng, Yang Jiegang, Nalley Andrew, Li Xin, Koohi-Moghadam Mohamad, Safdari Reza, Lotfi Dariush, Ai Qi Yong H., Leung Yiu Yan, Bae Kyongtae Ty. Impact of Generative AI-Enhanced Low-Dose Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Impacted Mandibular Third Molars, International Dental Journal 2026; 76(1) doi:10.1016/j.identj.2025.109287
  • Etiennot Line, Trullemans Laura, Turkalj Marko, Zhang Fei, Singh Rashmi, De Nys Siemon, Rammal Fatima, Li Xin, Peumans Marleen, Ghosh Manosij, Lagrain Bert, Van Puyvelde Peter, Vanoirbeek Jeroen, Hoet Peter, Van Meerbeek Bart, Sels Bert, Van Landuyt Kirsten L.. Lignin-derived bisguaiacol P vinyl ester as a bisphenol A-free resin alternative, Communications Materials 2025; 6(1) doi:10.1038/s43246-025-00826-y
  • Ding Xiaoqian, Zhang Guanning, Yiu Cynthia Kar Yung, Li Xin, Shan Zhiyi. Unleashing the Potential of Tannic Acid in Dentistry: A Scoping Review of Applications, Bioengineering 2025; 12(5) doi:10.3390/bioengineering12050438
  • Wei Hongxia, Dai Yuguo, Yuan Kaiting, Li Kar Yan, Hung Kuo Feng, Hu Elaine Mingxin, Lee Angeline Hui Cheng, Chang Jeffrey Wen Wei, Zhang Chengfei, Li Xin. AI-Powered Problem- and Case-based Learning in Medical and Dental Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, International Dental Journal 2025; 75(4) doi:10.1016/j.identj.2025.100858
  • Li Xin, Vandooren Jennifer, Pedano Mariano Simón, de Munck Jan, Perdigão Jorge, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Gelatinolytic activity in dentin upon adhesive treatment, Scientific Reports 2024; 14 doi:10.1038/s41598-024-78042-w
  • Camilleri Josette, Atmeh Amre, Li Xin, Meschi Nastaran. Present status and future directions: Hydraulic materials for endodontic use, International Endodontic Journal 2022; 55(S3): 710-777 doi:10.1111/iej.13709
  • Castro Ana B., Andrade C., Li X., Pinto N., Teughels W., Quirynen M.. Impact of g force and timing on the characteristics of platelet-rich fibrin matrices, Scientific Reports 2021; 11(1): article no. 6038-article no. 6038 doi:10.1038/s41598-021-85736-y
  • Pedano Mariano S., Yoshihara Kumiko, Li Xin, Camargo Bernardo, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Experimental resin-modified calcium-silicate cement containing N-(2-hydroxyethyl) acrylamide monomer for pulp tissue engineering, Materials Science and Engineering C 2021; 126: article no. 112105-article no. 112105 doi:10.1016/j.msec.2021.112105
  • Kuo Wei Ting, Li Xin, Chen Fang Yuan, Wang Yan Jie, Chen Zhi, Ding Shinn Jyh, Zhang Lu. Experimental Pulp-Capping Agent Radiopaque Dicalcium Silicate Cement Facilitates Dentinogenesis, Frontiers in Materials 2021; 8: article no. 738430-article no. 738430 doi:10.3389/fmats.2021.738430
  • Pedano Mariano Simón, Li Xin, Camargo Bernardo, Hauben Esther, De Vleeschauwer Stéphanie, Yoshihara Kumiko, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Yoshida Yasuhiro, Van Meerbeek Bart. Injectable phosphopullulan-functionalized calcium-silicate cement for pulp-tissue engineering: An in-vivo and ex-vivo study, Dental Materials 2020; 36(4): 512-526 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2020.01.011
  • Li Xin, Pedano Mariano Simón, Li Shuchen, Sun Zheyi, Jeanneau Charlotte, About Imad, Hauben Esther, Chen Zhi, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Preclinical effectiveness of an experimental tricalcium silicate cement on pulpal repair, Materials Science and Engineering C 2020; 116: article no. 111167-article no. 111167 doi:10.1016/j.msec.2020.111167
  • Pedano Mariano S., Li Xin, Yoshihara Kumiko, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Cytotoxicity and bioactivity of dental pulp-capping agents towards human tooth-pulp cells: A systematic review of in-vitro studies and meta-analysis of randomized and controlled clinical trials, Materials 2020; 13(12): article no. 2670-article no. 2670 doi:10.3390/ma13122670
  • Yao Chenmin, Ahmed Mohammed H., Li Xin, Nedeljkovic Ivana, Vandooren Jennifer, Mercelis Ben, Zhang Fei, Van Landuyt Kirsten L., Huang Cui, Van Meerbeek Bart. Zinc-Calcium-Fluoride Bioglass-Based Innovative Multifunctional Dental Adhesive with Thick Adhesive Resin Film Thickness, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 2020; 12(27): 30120-30135 doi:10.1021/acsami.0c06865
  • Chen Ruitian, Jin Runze, Li Xin, Fang Xiaolin, Yuan Ding, Chen Zhuo, Yao Shasha, Tang Ruikang, Chen Zhi. Biomimetic remineralization of artificial caries dentin lesion using Ca/P-PILP, Dental Materials 2020; 36(11): 1397-1406 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2020.08.017
  • Castro Ana B., Cortellini Simone, Temmerman Andy, Li Xin, Pinto Nelson, Teughels Wim, Quirynen Marc. Characterization of the leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin block: Release of growth factors, cellular content, and structure, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants 2019; 34(4): 855-864 doi:10.11607/jomi.7275
  • Pedano Mariano S., Li Xin, Jeanneau Charlotte, Ghosh Manosij, Yoshihara Kumiko, Van Landuyt Kirsten, About Imad, Van Meerbeek Bart. Survival of human dental pulp cells after 4-week culture in human tooth model, Journal of Dentistry 2019; 86: 33-40 doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2019.05.023
  • Meschi Nastaran, Li Xin, Van Gorp Gertrude, Camilleri Josette, Van Meerbeek Bart, Lambrechts Paul. Bioactivity potential of Portland cement in regenerative endodontic procedures: From clinic to lab, Dental Materials 2019; 35(9): 1342-1350 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2019.07.004
  • Petitjean E., Mavridou A., Li X., Hauben E., Cotti E., Lambrechts P.. Multimodular assessment of a calcified extraradicular deposit on the root surfaces of a mandibular molar, International Endodontic Journal 2018; 51(3): 375-385 doi:10.1111/iej.12855
  • Pedano Mariano S., Li Xin, Li Shuchen, Sun Zeyi, Cokic Stevan M., Putzeys Eveline, Yoshihara Kumiko, Yoshida Yashuhiro, Chen Zhi, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Freshly-mixed and setting calcium-silicate cements stimulate human dental pulp cells, Dental Materials 2018; 34(5): 797-808 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2018.02.005
  • Li Xin, Pedano Mariano Simón, Camargo Bernardo, Hauben Esther, De Vleeschauwer Stéphanie, Chen Zhi, De Munck Jan, Vandamme Katleen, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Experimental tricalcium silicate cement induces reparative dentinogenesis, Dental Materials 2018; 34(9): 1410-1423 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2018.06.016
  • Li Xin, Yoshihara Kumiko, De Munck Jan, Cokic Stevan, Pongprueksa Pong, Putzeys Eveline, Pedano Mariano, Chen Zhi, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Van Meerbeek Bart. Modified tricalcium silicate cement formulations with added zirconium oxide, Clinical Oral Investigations 2017; 21(3): 895-905 doi:10.1007/s00784-016-1843-y
  • Li Xin, De Munck Jan, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Pedano Mariano, Chen Zhi, Van Meerbeek Bart. How effectively do hydraulic calcium-silicate cements re-mineralize demineralized dentin, Dental Materials 2017; 33(4): 434-445 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2017.01.015
  • Li Xin, De Munck Jan, Yoshihara Kumiko, Pedano Mariano, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Chen Zhi, Van Meerbeek Bart. Re-mineralizing dentin using an experimental tricalcium silicate cement with biomimetic analogs, Dental Materials 2017; 33(5): 505-513 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2017.02.003
  • Li Xin, Pongprueksa Pong, Van Landuyt Kirsten, Chen Zhi, Pedano Mariano, Van Meerbeek Bart, De Munck Jan. Correlative micro-Raman/EPMA analysis of the hydraulic calcium silicate cement interface with dentin, Clinical Oral Investigations 2016; 20(7): 1663-1673 doi:10.1007/s00784-015-1650-x
  • Van Ende Annelies, Van De Casteele Elke, Depypere Maarten, De Munck Jan, Li Xin, Maes Frederik, Wevers Martine, Van Meerbeek Bart. 3D volumetric displacement and strain analysis of composite polymerization, Dental Materials 2015; 31(4): 453-461 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2015.01.018
  • Li Xin, Pongprueksa Pong, Van Meerbeek Bart, De Munck Jan. Curing profile of bulk-fill resin-based composites, Journal of Dentistry 2015; 43(6): 664-672 doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2015.01.002

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    Conference Paper

  • Li Xin. Gelatinolytic activity in dentin upon adhesive treatment, CED-IADR Oral Health Research Congress 2023 (21/09/2023-23/09/2023, Rhodes) 2023;
  • Lee Johyun, Molina Gustavo, Li Xin. Methods for testing bioactivity of hydraulic cements for root-end filling, 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR Southeast Asian (SEA) Division (28/11/2023-30/11/2023, Singapore) 2023;
Honours & Awards
  • 2018. Li X. Senior Robert Frank Award Basic Science 2nd Prize.
  • 2015. Li X. CED-IADR TRAVEL STIPEND 2015.
Professional Societies
  • 10/2023-now: Member. American Association of Endodontics.
  • 07/2023-now: Member. Hong Kong Endodontic Society.
  • 05/2013-now: Member. IADR.
Grants
  • Project Title: Development of a next generation of sustainable biobased and multifunctional composites for vital pulp therapy
    Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
    Funding Year: 2025
    Amount: HK$60,000
    Principal Investigator: Professor Li, Xin
  • Project Title: Development of a next generation of biosafe and bioactive biocomposites for direct pulp capping
    Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
    Funding Year: 2024
    Amount: HK$54,750
    Principal Investigator: Professor Li, Xin
  • Project Title: The development of dual-functional biocomposites for tooth restoration
    Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
    Funding Year: 2022
    Amount: HK$150,000
    Principal Investigator: Professor Li, Xin
  • Project Title: 2025 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition
    Grant Type: Conference Support for Teaching Staff
    Funding Year: 0
    Amount: HK$18,000
    Principal Investigator: Professor Li, Xin
Invited Lectures & Keynote Speeches
  • 20 October 2024: Gelatinolytic activity in dentin upon adhesive treatment. 2024 TU-HKU-FJMU International Symposium on Oral Health Science (18/10/2024-20/10/2024, Sendai).
  • 04 December 2023: Hydraulic Calcium Silicate Cements & Vital Pulp Therapy. The University of Queensland School of Dentistry Seminar Series (04/12/2023-04/12/2023, Brisbane).
  • 16 September 2021: How to write scientific papers: from manuscript submission to grant application. 2021 Continental European and Scandinavian Divisions Meeting (16/09/2021-18/09/2021, Brussels).
  • 20 June 2019: Bioactivity of hydraulic cements for dentine remineralization and pulp repair. 2019 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session (19/06/2019-22/06/2019, Vancouver).
HKU Committee Appointments
  • 18 April 2023-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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