Profile
- Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics
矯齒學臨床助理教授
Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
+852 2859 0271
Professor Lin is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, HKU. She is the Undergraduate Programme Director in Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, HKU. She received her Doctor of Stomatological Medicine Degree from Peking University and a PhD Degree from HKU. She holds the Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FDS RCSEd) and the Specialty Membership in Orthodontics of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MOrth RCSEd) and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS (Orth)). Professor Lin’s research interests include clinical orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, bone biology, and periodontal regeneration. She and her team have received numerous international awards, including the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) GC Centennial Research Grant, the IADR Consortium for Translational Orthodontic Research Award, the IADR Innovation Award for Excellence in Orthodontics Research, and the American Board of Orthodontics Case Report of the Year.
Craniofacial Regeneration
- Clinical orthodontics
- Bone biology
- Periodontal regeneration
Article
- Ren Jianhan, Zhan Chaoning, Lin Yifan. Inflammation alters the expression and activity of the mechanosensitive ion channels in periodontal ligament cells
, European Journal of Orthodontics 2025; 47(1)
- Qu Wanting, Qiu Zelin, Lam Kwong Chuen, Sakaran Koshla Guna, Chen Hao, Lin Yifan. Artificial intelligence-assisted identification and assessment of mandibular asymmetry on panoramic radiography, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2025;
- Chen Huanhuan, Wang Yu, Lai Yue, Meng Chenda, Ning Xiner, Xu Tianmin, Song Guangying, Zhang Yunfan, Lin Yifan, Han Bing. Advances of 3D bioprinting technology for periodontal tissue regeneration, iScience 2025; 28(6)
- Wang Yu, Li Yuchen, Zhang Yunfan, Li Chenshuang, Lin Yifan, Chen Si, Han Bing. Exosome as bioactive nanovesicle for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in periodontitis, BioMedical Engineering Materials 2025;
- Wang Yunhao, Cao Fei, Martins Gbenga A, Fang Qiujie, Lin Yifan, Chen Zhaowei, Chen Guojun, Chen Zhitong. Cold atmospheric plasma combined with nanoparticles in cancer therapy, Interdisciplinary Medicine 2025;
- Qin Qian Yi, Zheng Yun Fei, Huang Yi Ping, Lin Yi Fan, Guo Run Zhi, Li Wei Ran. A New Classification System for Alveolar Bone Morphology around Maxillary Incisors in Adult Patients with Maxillary Protrusion, Chinese Journal of Dental Research 2025; 28(2): 123-129
- Lin Yifan, Makkar Hardik, Zhang Shuchen, Chen Bingling, Zhan Chaoning, Vining Kyle. Mechanical cues orchestrate monocyte behavior in immune regulation and disease, APL Bioengineering 2025; 9(2)
- Zhang Yichi, Long Kaiqi, Lee Ka Yi, Li Jia, Xu Shuting, Chen Kang, Chen Xi, Dai Qingyi, Lin Yifan, Zhan Changyou, Wang Weiping. Intravitreal injection of cell membrane-coated nanoparticles for retinoblastoma treatment
, Journal of Controlled Release 2025; 385
- Zhan Chaoning, Dai Qingyi, Ren Jianhan, Jin Lijian, Wang Weiping, Ye Zhou, Tsoi James Kit Hon, Lin Yifan. CGRP‐Loaded ROS‐Responsive Hydrogel Restores Neuro‐Angiogenic Signaling to Promote Bone Regeneration in Diabetes‐Associated Periodontitis, Advanced Science 2025;
- Guo Runzhi, Zheng Yuanyuan, Chen Zining, Dai Qingyi, Qin Qianyi, Wu Min, Lin Yifan, Li Weiran. Maxillary arch expansion in different dentition stages using clear aligners: A three-dimensional finite element analysis, European Journal of Orthodontics 2025; 47(6)
- Lam Xiang Yao, Ren Jianhan, Yeung Andy Wai Kan, Lin Yifan. The 100 Most-Cited Randomised Controlled Trials in Orthodontics: A Bibliometric Study, International Dental Journal 2024;
- 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;
- Wang Yali, Wu Weizi, Christelle Mukeshimana, Sun Mengyuan, Wen Zehui, Lin Yifan, Zhang Hengguo, Xu Jianguang. Automated localization of mandibular landmarks in the construction of mandibular median sagittal plane, European Journal of Medical Research 2024; 29(1)
- Guo Runzhi, Li Linwei, Lam Xiang Yao, Qin Qianyi, Zheng Yunfei, Huang Yiping, Lin Yifan, Li Weiran. Tooth movement analysis of maxillary dentition distalization using clear aligners with buccal and palatal mini‐screw anchorages: A finite element study, Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research 2024;
- Dai Jinhong, Fischer Nicholas G, Rahimi Joseph R, Wang Hongning, Hu Chaoming, Chen Wener, Lin Yifan, Sang Ting, Chew Hooi Pin, Kong Liang, Aparicio Conrado, Ye Zhou, Huang Shengbin. Interpenetrating nanofibrillar membrane of self-assembled collagen and antimicrobial peptides for enhanced bone regeneration, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024; 267
- Chen Huanhuan, Song Guangying, Xu Tianmin, Meng Chenda, Zhang Yunfan, Xin Tianyi, Yu Tingting, Lin Yifan, Han Bing. Biomaterial Scaffolds for Periodontal Tissue Engineering, Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2024; 15(8)
- Zheng Yuanyuan, Lam Xiang Yao, Wu Min, Lin Yifan. Acceleration of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis, International Dental Journal 2024;
- Chen Wener, Zhan Chaoning, Chung Sze Man, Lin Yifan. Perception of facial esthetics and cephalometric correlations in Class II patients: a comparison between two-phase and one-phase treatments, Scientific Reports 2024; 14(1)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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;
- 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;
- Guo Runzhi, Lam Xiang Yao, Zhang Liwen, Li Weiran, Lin Yifan. Biomechanical analysis of miniscrew-assisted molar distalization with clear aligners: a three-dimensional finite element study, European Journal of Orthodontics 2023; 46(1)
- Guo Runzhi, Li Linwei, Lin Yifan, Huang Yiping, Liu Jian, Pan Mengqiao, Xu Li, Li Weiran. Long-term bone remodeling of maxillary anterior teeth with post-treatment alveolar bone defect in adult patients with maxillary protrusion: a prospective follow-up study, Progress in Orthodontics 2023; 24(1)
- Wang Yuan, Wu Zhongyuan, Wang Ting, Tang Weilong, Li Tingting, Xu Haiping, Sun Hui, Lin Yifan, Tonin Bruna SH, Ye Zhou, Fu Jing. Bioactive Dental Resin Composites with MgO Nanoparticles, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering 2023; 9(8): 4632-4645
- Guo Runzhi, Huang Yiping, Ye Guohua, Lin Yifan, Liu Xiaojing, Jia Yilin, Li Weiran
. Orthodontic-orthognathic treatment combined with premaxillary distraction osteogenesis of an adult patient with isolated cleft palate, AJO-DO Clinical Companion 2023; 3: 348-360
- Chen Wener, Zhang Chengfei, Peng Simin, Lin Yifan, Ye Zhou. Hydrogels in Dental Medicine, Advanced Therapeutics 2023;
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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;
- Lin Yifan, Tang Zhongyuan, Jin Lijian, Yang Yanqi. The Expression and Regulatory Roles of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Periodontal Ligament Cells: A Systematic Review, Biomolecules 2022; 12(2): article no. 304-article no. 304
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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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:.
Conference Paper
- Lin Yifan, Qu Wanting, Peng Jiale, Qiu Zelin, Chen Hao. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Assessment of Mandibular Asymmetry in Different Skeletal Patterns, 2025 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- Qu Wanting, Qiu Zelin, Lam Kwong Chuen, Chen Hao, Lin Yifan. Artificial intelligence-assisted identification and assessment of mandibular asymmetry on orthopantomography, 100th EUROPEAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY CONGRESS (02/06/2025-06/06/2025, Krakow) 2025;
- Zhou Maolin, Zhan Chaoning, Dai Qingyi, Zhang Yichi, Wang Weiping, Lin Yifan. SDF-1 Loaded ROS-responsive Polymeric Microneedle for Diabetic Wound Healing, 2025 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- Chen Wener, Zhan Chaoning, Peng Simin, Zhang Chengfei, Ye Zhou, Lin Yifan. Injectable Self-assembled Peptide Hydrogel for the Treatment of Periodontitis, 2025 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- Zhan Chaoning, Dai Qingyi, George Pelekos, Jin Lijian, Lin Yifan. CGRP-Loaded Hydrogel Promotes Bone Regeneration in Diabetes-Related Periodontitis through Angiogenesis, 2025 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- QU Wanting, Zhan Chaoning, Dai Qingyi, Zhou Ye, Lin Yifan. Microneedle with Nanoparticle-loaded Hydrogel to Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement, 2025 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- Ren Jianhan, Zhan Chaoning, Lin Yifan. Inflammation Sensitizes TRPA1 to Impair PDLC Osteogenesis via F-actin Depolymerization, 2025 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- Dai Qingyi, Zhou Maolin, Yang Chang, Yichi Zhang, Wang Weiping, Lin Yifan. Resveratrol Loaded ROS-Scavenging Hydrogel As Potential Strategy For Periodontitis Treatment, 2025 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona) 2025;
- Lam Xiang Yao, Lin Yifan. Biomechanical analysis of miniscrew-assisted molar distalization with clear aligners: a three-dimensional finite element study, 99th EUROPEAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY CONGRESS (09/06/2024-13/06/2024, Athens) 2024;
- Ren Jianhan, Lin Yifan. Inflammation differentially modulates the activity of mechanosensitive channels in PDLCs, 2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session (13/03/2024-16/03/2024, New Orleans, Louisiana) 2024;
- Ku Ariel, Lin Yifan. Comparison of the impact of clear aligner and fixed appliance orthodontic treatment on quality of life: a prospective study, The 44th Asia Pacific Dental Congress 2023 & 12th Hong Kong International Dental Exhibition and Symposium (09/06/2023-11/06/2023, Hong Kong) 2023;
- Chen Wener, Zhang Chengfei, Peng Simin, Ren Jianhan, Lin Yifan. Effects of Probiotics on Orthodontic Patients’ Oral Health: a Meta-Analysis, 2023 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting (15/05/2023-18/05/2023, Portland, Oregon) 2023;
- 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. P. gingivalis Lipopolysaccharide Differentially Modulates the Osteogenic Differentiation of PDLCs, 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;
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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.
- 2025. Lin Y. IADR STAR Network Award: 2025 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona).
- 2025. Lin Y, Peng S, Zhang C, Ye Z, CHEN Wener, ZHAN Chaoning. IADR Colgate Research in Prevention Travel Awards: 2025 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) (25/06/2025-28/06/2025, Barcelona).
- 2025. Lin Y. European Orthodontic Society Best Poster Award: 100th EUROPEAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY CONGRESS (02/06/2025-06/06/2025, Krakow).
- 2024. Lin Y. College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics 2024 Case Report of the Year: College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics.
- 2024. Lin Y, REN Jianhan. 2024 INNOVATION Award for Excellence in Orthodontics Research: 2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session (13/03/2024-16/03/2024, New Orleans, Louisiana).
- 2023. Lin Y. IADR INNOVATION Award for Excellence in Orthodontics Research finalist: 101st General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) (21/06/2023-24/06/2023, Bogota).
- 2023. Ye Z, Lin Y. IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards: 101st General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) (21/06/2023-24/06/2023, Bogota).
- 2023. Lin Y. 44th APDC – 12th HKIDEAS Poster Presentation Merit Award.
- 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.
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- 20 May 2025: Lin Yifan. HKU Global Dental Campus - Orthodontic Symposium.
- 19 May 2025: Lin Yifan. DIY orthodontics causes anterior openbite.
- 09 December 2024: Lin Yifan. Deliver a lecture entitled "Introduction to interceptive orthodontic treatment" for a MOOC.
- 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.
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- 2024 - present: Fellowship. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
- 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.
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- Project Title: Elucidating the mechanism of periodontal inflammation in modulating mechanical stress-induced bone remodeling via PIEZO1
Grant Type: National Natural Science Foundation of China Young Scientists Fund - 2024
Funding Year: 2025
Amount: HK$321,600
Principal Investigator: Professor Lin, Yifan
- Project Title: Artificial intelligence in orthodontic risk evaluation
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Funding Year: 2025
Amount: HK$60,000
Principal Investigator: Professor Lin, Yifan
- Project Title: Developing neuropeptide-loaded hydrogel for alveolar bone regeneration in diabetic periodontitis
Grant Type: Seed Fund for PI Research – Translational and Applied Research
Funding Year: 2024
Amount: HK$127,500
Principal Investigator: Professor Lin, Yifan
- Project Title: Acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement using minimally invasive microneedles
Grant Type: Health and Medical Research Fund 2022
Funding Year: 2023
Amount: HK$955,872
Principal Investigator: Professor Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Professor Ye Zhou, Professor Pelekos Georgios, Professor McGrath Colman
- 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: HK$689,820
Principal Investigator: Professor Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Professor McGrath Colman, Professor Jin Lijian, Professor Kim Youngwon, Professor Chan Wai Sze, Professor Pelekos Georgios
- 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 Lin, Yifan
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- 27 May 2025: Strategies for effective molar distalization. 2025 HKU Orthodontic Symposium.
- 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.
- 13 November 2019-12 November 2023: 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-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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