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Summary

PhD Fellow specializing in AI and mHealth applications in dentistry, with a strong focus on translational research. Experienced in developing AI-driven solutions for oral disease monitoring and treatment design, supported by a robust foundation in public health. Dedicated to advancing community dentistry through technological innovation and strategic collaboration, aiming to enhance oral healthcare accessibility and effectiveness for underserved populations.

Education

Sep. 2023Dec. 2027
The University of Hong Kong

PhD in AI-Powered Preventive Dentistry (Expected)

Sep. 2021Dec. 2022
The University of Hong Kong

MSc in Community Dentistry

Sep. 2011Jun. 2018
Sun Yat-sen University

SMB (Bachelor of Medicine) in Stomatology

Pre-Doctoral Research Experience

Jan. 2023Aug. 2023
The University of Hong Kong

Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Authored 6 peer-reviewed publications and presentations as first author stemming from contributions to 5 clinical research projects.
  • Co-supervised the research design and methodology for a capstone project in community dentistry for a dentist's master's degree (equivalent to 2nd year of specialist training).
Oct. 2021Dec. 2022
The University of Hong Kong

Research Assistant

  • Conducted data collection and analysis for the Hong Kong Oral Health Survey 2021, contributing to a large-scale population health study.
  • Authored and co-authored 5 peer-reviewed publications and presentations based on participation in 8 research projects, including 3 as first author.

Publications and Presentations

  • Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
    1. Chau, R.C.W., Cheng, A.C.C., Mao, K., Thu, K.M., Ling, Z., Tew, I.M., Chang, T.H., Tan, H.J., McGrath, C., Lo, W.L., Hsung, R.T.C., & Lam, W.Y.H. (2025) External Validation of an AI mHealth Tool for Gingivitis Detection among Older Adults at Daycare Centers: A Pilot Study. International Dental Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.01.008
    2. Chau, R.C.W., Thu, K.M., Hsung, R.T.C., McGrath, C., & Lam, W.Y.H. (2024). Self-monitoring of Oral Health Using Smartphone Selfie Powered by Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Preventive Dentistry. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 22, 327-340. https://doi.org/10.3290/j.ohpd.b5758200 (Cited 2 times, Google Scholar)
    3. Chau, R. C. W., Thu, K. M., Yu, O. Y., Lo, E. C. M., Hsung, R. T., & Lam, W. Y. H. (2024). Response to Generative AI in dental licensing examinations: comment. International Dental Journal, 74(4), 897–898. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2024.02.002
    4. Chau, R. C. W., Thu, K. M., Yu, O. Y., Hsung, R. T., Lo, E. C. M., & Lam, W. Y. H. (2024). Performance of generative artificial intelligence in dental licensing examinations. International Dental Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2023.12.007 (Cited 26 times, Google Scholar)
    5. Chau, R. C. W., Thu, K. M., Hsung, R. T. C., & Lam, W. Y. H. (2023). Teeth reconstruction using Artificial intelligence: Trends, perspectives, and Prospects. Journal of the California Dental Association, 51(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/19424396.2023.2199910 (Cited 10 times, Google Scholar)
    6. Chau, R. C. W., Li, G., Tew, I. M., Thu, K. M., McGrath, C., Lo, W., Ling, W., Hsung, R. T., & Lam, W. Y. H. (2023). Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence-Based Photographic detection of gingivitis. International Dental Journal, 73(5), 724–730. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2023.03.007 (Cited 31 times, Google Scholar)
    7. Chau, R. C. W., Thu, K. M., Chaurasia, A., Hsung, R. T. C., & Lam, W. Y. (2023). A Systematic Review of the Use of mHealth in Oral Health Education among Older Adults. Dentistry Journal, 11(8), 189. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj11080189 (Cited 14 times, Google Scholar)
    8. Chau, R. C. W., Hsung, R. T., McGrath, C., Pow, E. H. N., & Lam, W. Y. H. (2023). Accuracy of artificial intelligence-designed single-molar dental prostheses: A feasibility study. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 131(6), 1111-1117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.12.004 (Cited 39 times, Google Scholar)
    9. Chau, R. C. W., Chong, M., Thu, K. M., Chu, N. S. P., Koohi-Moghadam, M., Hsung, R. T., McGrath, C., & Lam, W. Y. H. (2022). Artificial intelligence-designed single molar dental prostheses: A protocol of prospective experimental study. PLoS ONE, 17(6), e0268535. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268535 (Cited 25 times, Google Scholar)

INvited Lectures

  • (Upcoming) Integrations of Other Technologies with VR-Haptics, 2025 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition, Barcelona, Spain |  Jun. 2025.
  • (Upcoming) AI-Driven Gingival Assessment for Empowering Older Adult Oral Health, VR-Haptic Thinkers Consortium Meetup, London, UK | Jun. 06, 2025. 
  • AI-Powered Gingivitis Screening: Empowering Vulnerable Populations and Transforming Community Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Singapore | Oct. 30, 2024.
  • Better Treatment Outcomes: AI-powered Prosthodontic Design, 2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, US | Mar. 13, 2024.

Intellectual Property

  • Patents
    • Machine Learning-based Image Processor for Intraoral Images. Patent U.S. Application No. 18/608,983. Filed 19th Mar. 2024. Patent pending. 
    • Data-Based Personalized Site-Specific Care Advising Model Powered With Artificial-Intelligence. Patent U.S. Application No. 63/584,046. Filed 19th Sep. 2024. Patent pending. 

selected Awards

  • Scholarships
    • HSDM Global Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Scholarship, Harvard School of Dental Medicine | 2023
    • Postgraduate Scholarship, The University of Hong Kong | 2023
  • Conference Awards
    • Outstanding Poster Presentation Award, 2024 Scientific Annual Meeting of Association of Dental Education in the Asia Pacific (ADEAP) & (CAMPUS Asia Plus in Dentistry (CA+inD) International Symposium | 2024
    • First Runner-Up of Poster Competition, 13th Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) | 2024
    • Outstanding Research Award, 15th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry (AAPD) | 2023
    • First Runner-Up of Poster Competition, 44th Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC) & 12th Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) | 2023
    • First Runner-Up of IADR-SEA Hatton Award (Senior Category), 100th IADR/APR General Session (Virtual) | 2022
    • The Neal Garrett Clinical Research Prize, 100th IADR/APR General Session (Virtual) | 2022

    Selected Professional Service

    • Editorial Boards
      • Scientific Advisory Board MemberJDR Clinical & Translational Research, Jan. 2025 - Dec. 2027
      • Editorial Board Member, npj Digital Medicine, Aug. 2023 - Present
    • Services
      • Professional Organizations
        • Member, Dental Informatics Working Group, American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) | Jan 2025 – Present
        • Volunteer AmbassadorAutodontics | Jan 2025 – Present
        • Member, Topic Group Dental (TG-Dental), ITU/WHO/WIPO Global Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Health, Dental Diagnostics and Digital Dentistry | Nov 2024 – Present
        • Executive Board Member & Young Educator Ambassador, VR-Haptic Thinkers Consortium | Sep 2024 – Present
        • Student Representative, IADR Dental Anesthesiology and Special Care Research (DASCR) Group | May 2024 – Present 
        • Secretary/Treasurer, IADR Oral Health Research Group | March 2024 – Present
        • Other Member, Section Council of Odontology, Royal Society of Medicine | November 2022 – Present

    Teaching & Training Experience

    Sep. 2024Sep. 2024
    The University of Hong Kong

    Teaching Assistant, Journal-based Learning and Evidence-based Dentistry

    Aug. 2024Aug. 2024
    The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)

    Course Instructor

    Oct. 2021Dec. 2022
    The University of Hong Kong

    Teaching Assistant (Concurrent with Research Assistant role)

    Entrepreneurial Experience in and Engagement Research Translation

    Mar 2022Present
    Dentomi Limited

    CEO & Founder

    • Founded and led Dentomi Limited, translating my PhD research in AI-powered oral healthcare into accessible oral disease solutions with a vision to democratize oral healthcare for everyone.
    • Worked with a team of professionals in developing and launching AI-powered dental technology based on my research, overseeing all aspects from product development and implementation to marketing and sales strategies.
    • Led the company's growth from pre-seed to seed stage, securing a total of HKD9.13 million (USD1.2 million) in funding, including:
      • HKD2.73 million (USD350,000) through Google for Startups Cloud Program.
      • HKD6.4 million (USD821,000) in combined funding from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) and Innovation and Technology Fund.