Department of Research and Innovation

The Research Department of the Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice (HKAGDP) is organised to support high-quality, collaborative, and clinically relevant research.

Chairmen of Our Department

Dr. Kevin Kin Wai NG

Dr. Ng is a seasoned dental professional with extensive experience across clinical practice, teaching, and community dentistry. He has served as a Dental Officer in Australia and Hong Kong, held key academic roles at HKU across Periodontology, OMFS, Oral Rehabilitation, and PBL, and contributed as an Honorary Consultant at United Christian Hospital.

He is the former Chairman of the Hong Kong Society of Community Dentistry and Honorary Professor in Indonesia, he brings decades of leadership and commitment to dental education and public health.

  • 1980-1981  Dental Officer Darwin Health Department.

    Darwin Aboriginal services

    1981-1984  Dental Officer, Medical & Health Dep., HK

    1981-1982  P/t Clinical Lecturer in Periodontology. HKU

    For BDS II students First clinical Year

    1984-2015  Private Practice

    1989-1992  Honorary Consultant Dental Surgeon,

    United Christian Hospital

    1999-2004  Pt Lecturer, Dental Public Health Projects

    For BDS V students, HKU

    1997-2005  P/t Clinical Lecturer, OMFS for BDS 4 & 5, on MOS

    2000-2014  Facilitator, Dental Faculty, HKU

    PBL(Problem Base Learning) for BDS II to BDS V

     2007-2010  Hon. Assistant Clinical Professor,

    Master Degree Supervisor, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU

    2006-2015  p/t Clinical Lecturer,  Oral Rehabilitations

    2008-2010  Examiner & Trainer, Specialist Training Pathway,

    Community Dentistry,  HK College of Dental Surgeons

    2008-2010  Chairman, HK Society of Community Dentistry

    2010-2015  Hon Professor ,Muhammadiyah University, Indonesia.

  • 1971-1973  Volunteer Life Guard,

    Tasmania Star, Award of Merit, Royal Life saving Society.

    1972-1973  Volunteer, St John Ambulance

    1977-1979  Chairman HK Student Asso.,  South Australia

    1981-1988  Scout leader,  90th HK Scout Association

    1988-2013  v. Chairman,  Shaukeiwan Scout Asso.

    1987-1989  Demolition Party (Appointed by Hong Kong Government)

    1989-1990  Area Committee Member, North Pont District

    2009-2013  Volunteer Dental Officer for handicapped

    Dental Corp, St John Ambulance

    2015-2016  Hon Sec.,  HK Stomatological Asso.

    2016 President, HK Qishan Association

    • 1/ Importance of ORAL HEALTH Education in Undergraduate Dental Students’ Training. A Treatise submitted as partial requirement for Dental Public Health Diploma, Sydney University, 1983.

    • 2/  Immunological Responses in Human Saliva with Acupuncture Stimulations. A Thesis submitted as partial requirement for the Master of Dental Surgery.Sydney University, 1988.

    • 3/  Effect of Acupuncture on Immunoglobulins of Serum, Saliva and GingivalSulcus Fluid. Am Journal of Chinese Medicine, Vol.XVII, No.1-2, pp89-94, 1989.

    • 4/  Stress in Dental Practices. Hong Kong 2000 Dental Millennium Report, HKDA, 2000.

    • 5/  Removal of Stomatognathic Infective Foci for Effective Acupuncture Treatments. Pacific Journal of Oriental Medicine, December, pp79-81, 2001.

    • 6/  Longevity of a Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement and a Polyacid – modified Resin Composite Restoring Non-carious Cervical Lesions in a General Practice. Australian Dental Journal, Dec., 2004 Vol 49 No.4 pp196-200

    • 7/  International Implant Identity Card Dental Asia, July, 2008

    • 8/  Consent for Implant Dentistry Dental Asia, No 141,Jan., 2010 pp12-13

    • 9/  Safety in Dental Radiation Dental Asia, Nov/Dec, 2011 pp19-22

    • 10/  Safety of Bone Grafts used in Dental Surgery Dental Asia, July/Aug, 2012 pp26-30

    • 11/  Digital CT Imaging- A modern tool for Oral Diagnosis & treatment Planning Dental Asia, Sept/Oct, 2012 pp28-30

    • 12/  Use of Glass Ionomer for Implant Provisional Restorations Dental Asia, Mar/April, 2014 pp47-49

    • 13/   Asethetic Improvement By InVisalign to correct Severe Class III Malocclusion Dental Asia July/August, 2014 pp62-66

    • 14/  Coronectomy Dental Asia, 2016 Jan/Feb. pp40-42  http://www.dentalasia.net/ebook/DA_FebMar2016/index.html

    • 15/  Pilot Studies on Class III Malocclusion Correction usingInvisalign Aligners. Dental Asia June, 2016 pp 52 57 http://www.dentalasia.net/ebook/DA_MayJune2016/index.html

Our structure ensures clear leadership, robust academic oversight, and strong support for emerging researchers. Each role plays a vital part in advancing the mission of the Hong Kong Academy of General Dental Practice (HKAGDP).

    • Chairman
      Provides overall strategic direction for the research agenda, oversees major projects, and ensures alignment with HKAGDP’s mission.

    • Associate / Deputy Director of Research
      Assists the Director in managing programmes, supervising major initiatives, and coordinating cross-disciplinary collaborations.

    • Programme / Centre Directors
      Lead specific research areas or centres (e.g. clinical research, evidence-based dentistry), manage project portfolios, and mentor research staff.

    • Principal Investigators (PIs)
      Serve as lead researchers on individual projects, responsible for study design, ethics applications, funding, and overall scientific quality.

    • Co-Investigators (Co-Is)
      Collaborate with PIs to design, execute, and interpret research, bringing in expertise from different clinical or academic disciplines.

    • Senior Research Fellows / Senior Scientists
      Experienced researchers who lead specialised workstreams, supervise junior researchers, and contribute to strategic development of research themes.

    • Research Fellows / Research Scientists
      Conduct day-to-day research activities, data analysis, and academic writing, often working across multiple projects.

    • Postdoctoral Researchers / Research Associates
      Develop independent research profiles while contributing to ongoing projects, publications, and grant applications.

    • Research Assistants / Research Officers
      Support literature reviews, data collection, project coordination, and administrative aspects of research.

    • Student Researchers (Postgraduate & Undergraduate)
      Participate in supervised research projects, gaining experience in study design, critical appraisal, and scientific writing.

Research Projects

The Research Department actively leads and supports innovative scientific initiatives aimed at advancing clinical practice, dental technology, and translational research. Our projects focus on improving patient outcomes, developing cutting-edge materials, and exploring new methods in minimally invasive dentistry.

Patents & Innovations

Our department is committed to transforming scientific discovery into practical solutions with real-world clinical impact. We actively pursue intellectual property protection for inventions developed by our researchers.

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