Hong Ai
department
Stomatology
Introduction

Hong Ai

 

Titles

Professor of Orthodontics

Director, Department of Stomatology of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

 

Research Interests

  • Orthodontic treatment of all kinds of malocclusions

  • Functional Occlusion

  • Oral-facial Harmony

  • Stability of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

  • Preventive and Interceptive Treatment for Mix-dentition

  • Mechanics of MiroRNA Regulation Role of Signal Transduction on Osteoblasts and Condylar Cartilage Cells under Stress Conditions

The OPA-K Orthodontic Training Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University was established in 2012. It runs workshops of Orthodontic basic training on operating skills.

 

Education and Experience

Training

Hunan Medical College (1981-1985)

Guangxi Medical University (1987-1990)

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center & School of Dentistry, USA  (1997-1999)

Roth-Williams International Training Courses


Certifications

Physician - Orthodontics, Lecturer, Associate Chief Physician, Chief Physician, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (1990-2008)

Professor- Orthodontics, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (From 2008)

 

Honors

1.Standing Committee of the National Specialized Committee of Orthodontics in Chinese Stomatological Association

2.Vice Chairman of Committee of Orthodontics in Guangdong Stomatological Association Committee.

3.Standing Councilor of Guangdong Association of Dentists

4.Councilor of Guangdong Stomatological Association

5.Qualification Expert of the Guangdong Province, Medical and Cosmetic Diagnosis Expert.

6.Committee Private Dental Association of Guangdong Province, Oral Cavity Orthodontic Expert Guidance 

 

Funds

1.National Natural Science Foundation of China（2014）: Study of Mechanisms in miR-20a Regulation of Signal Transduction in Osteoblasts under Stress Condition.

2.Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province, China（2014）: Study of Mechanisms in miR-20a/19b Regulation mechanism of osteogenic differentiation induced by fluid shear stress .

3.National Natural Science Foundation of China（2010）: Study of Mechanisms in MicroRNA Regulation of Signal Transduction in Osteoblasts under Stress Condition.  

4.Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong, China（2011）: Study of Mechanics in MicroRNA Regulation Role of Signal Transduction in Condylar Cartilage Cells.

5.Production Teaching and Research Foundation of Guangdong, China（2009）: Establishment of Three-dimensional Digital Dental Model Based on Stereo Vision.

6.Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province, China（2008）: Study of the Morphology and Functional Changes of Osteoblast-like Cells on Cyclical Mechanical Force.

 

Main Publications

1.Treatment of a mandibular functional shift in an adolescent boy with temporomandibular disorder and crossbites Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2015;148:660-73     

2.Fluid Shear Stress Stimulates Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Cells via the Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK1/2) and p38 MAPK Signaling Pathways. J Periodontology    2014, 85(12):1806-13      

3.Single Bout Short Duration Fluid Shear Stress Induces Osteogenic Differentiation of MC3T3-E1 Cells via Integrin B1 and BMP2 Signaling Cross-Talk. PLoS ONE 2013; 8(4)

4.MiRNA Expression Profile during Fluid Shear Stress-induced Osteogenic Differentiation in MC3T3-E1 Cells. Chin Med J (Engl). 2013;126(8):1544-50

5.Mechanical Loading Induce Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2, Alkaline Phosphatase Activity and Collagen Synthesis in Osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 Cells. Chinese Medical Journal (Engl). 2012; 125(22):4093—4097

6.Initial Stress Distribution of the Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Periodontal Ligament and Alveolar Bone by Different Intruding Loadings: A Three-dimensional Finite Element Aalysis. J of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research. 2011; 15(48):8964-8967

7.Effects of Mechanical Strain on Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 Concentration of Osteoblasts. Chin J Stomatol Res (Electronic Edition). 2011; 5(5):24-27

8.The Study on Changes on Maxillary and Maxillary Sinus for Malocclusion Patient Treated with Front Traction Device. J of Dental Prevention and Treatment. 2010; 18(11):606-609

9.The Clinical Research of A New Movable Molar Distalization Appliance. Journal of Sun Yat-Sen University (Medical Sciences Version). 2010; 31(2):278-281

10.Establishment of Three-dimensional Finite Element Model of Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Periodontal Tissues and Orthodintic Devices. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research, 2010; 14(12):606-609

11.Change of Chin Contour in Bi-maxillary Protrusion Patients by Orthodontic Treatment with Vertical Control. Journal of Oral Science Research. 2010; 26(6):853-856

 

Contact

Department of Stomatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road

Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630

P. R. China

E-mail: aih_zssy09@126.com

Appointment Phone: 086-020-85253220