Health and Medical Research Fund

Grant & Fund
Expressions Winter 2023

Expanding our research capacity for patients’ benefits

The Faculty is proud to announce that five of its projects have been awarded the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) by the Health Bureau. This achievement reflects the Faculty’s strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and enhancing healthcare outcomes. These projects cover a wide range of research areas, from the integration of artificial intelligence into dental practice, to the investigation of the relationship between dietary patterns and oral health. The HMRF funding will enable our researchers to expand their research capacity, facilitating health and medical research to improve population health, improving healthcare practices, elevating patient care, and fostering clinical excellence.

Principal Applicant

Professor Ke Deng

Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontology & Implant Dentistry

Project Title

Effect of the healthy plant-based dietary pattern as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment in periodontitis: a randomised controlled clinical trial

Principal Applicant

Professor Walter Yu Hang Lam

Clinical Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics

Project Title

Detecting gum inflammation using artificial intelligence-powered smartphone photography among older adults in Hong Kong

Principal Applicant

Professor Yifan Lin

Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics

Project Title

Acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement using minimally invasive microneedles

Principal Applicant

Professor Weifa Yang

Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Project Title

Assessment of virtual surgical planning and augmented reality for complex impacted tooth management: a clinical pilot study

Principal Applicant

Dr Pei Liu

Research Assistant Professor

Project Title

A behaviour theory and AI-based mobile app to improve oral health in adolescents: development and validation study

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