# Latest Highlights

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*World-Class Programmes*

### Learning in Dentistry

*Empowering Dental Innovators*

### Research & Innovation

*Our Community Engagment*

### Knowledge Exchange

## HKU Dentistry Ranked by QS as World's **No. 2 in 2025** **No. 3 in 2024** **No. 3 in 2023** **No. 2 in 2022** **No. 3 in 2021** **No. 1 in 2018** **No. 1 in 2017** **No. 1 in 2016** **No. 2 in 2015**

Consistently Leading in Academic & Research Excellence in Oral Healthcare

Established in 1982, the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong has been the sole provider of undergraduate and postgraduate dental degrees in Hong Kong. In 2025, the Faculty was ranked 2nd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, solidifying its status as a premier global dental school. The latest ranking not only reaffirms our strong commitment to academic excellence but also highlights our consistently stellar performance. HKU Dentistry has impressively maintained a **top-three global ranking in 9 out of the past 11 years (2015-2025)**.

HKU Faculty of Dentistry

## Excellence & Impact

HKU Faculty of Dentistry

# Latest Highlights

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  Orthodontics Does More than Enhance Appearance
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  Surgical Journey of Children with Cleft Lip & Palate
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- [Festival
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  Welcoming the Year of the Horse
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  Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
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- [Fund
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  NSFC/RGC Collaborative Research Funding
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- [Award
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  Celebrates Professor Phoebe Lam’s Humanity Award 2025
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*New Chapter for HKU Dentistry*

###### I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together. Our achievements in global rankings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regional and international partnerships are a testament to the vision and hard work of our entire community.

Professor Lijian Jin
*Dean*

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*Work Hard, Play Hard*

###### Athletes have high concentration and determination, and will strive to overcome pressure and difficult environment. A great dentist must be able to think on their feet and find creative solutions for the unique problems patients bring to the clinic.

Professor Mike Leung
*Associate Dean (Global Engagement and Development)*

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*World’s First AI Oral Cancer Clinic*

###### Our tool is freely available on the internet for use by all dentists and doctors everywhere. With a united goal of advancing cancer care, the tool brings precision, confidence, and earlier intervention to clinical decision-making, potentially mitigating oral cancer burden and saving lives.

Professor John Adeoye
*Assistant Professor in Digital / Precision Dentistry*

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*Healing Gums, Rebuilding Self-Esteem*

###### For Phase 1, we’re already seeing improvements in the oral and general health, chewing function, speech, well-being, and confidence of our patients.

Professor George Pelekos
*Clinical Associate Professor in Periodontology & Implant Dentistry*

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*Accolade for Faculty Clinician–Scientist*

###### I extend my thanks to Kingboard Chemical Holdings Limited for their generous donation, which has greatly advanced research and development in dental science, positively impacting oral health in Hong Kong and beyond.

Professor Chun-hung Chu
*Kingboard Professor in Advanced Dentistry*

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*AI-Driven Device Design*

###### For research to create real-world impact, it must bridge the gap between translation, commercialisation, and practical application.

Professor Yanning Chen
*Clinical Assistant Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences (Cariology)*

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*Decoding Cancer Progression*

###### Our results provide insights into how OSCC metastasises, bypasses immune responses, and resists conventional therapies.

Professor Gao Zhang
*Associate Professor in Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care*

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*Smart Support for Senior Smiles*

###### GUM AI represents a breakthrough in preventive dental care. Identifying signs of gum inflammation early lets us empower seniors and their caregivers with timely, actionable insight and information that can dramatically improve oral, and overall, health outcomes.

Professor Walter Lam
*Clinical Associate Professor in Prosthodontics*