Profile
- Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics
矯齒學臨床助理教授
Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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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- 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: Acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement using minimally invasive microneedles
Grant Type: Health and Medical Research Fund 2022
Funding Year: 2022
Amount: HK$955,872
Principal Investigator: Professor Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Professor McGrath Colman, Professor Ye Zhou, Professor Pelekos Georgios
- 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: Dr Lin, Yifan
Co-investigator(s): Professor Jin Lijian, Dr Pelekos Georgios, Dr Kim Youngwon, Professor McGrath Colman, Dr Chan Wai Sze
- 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 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
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