Faculty Staff
Dr Gu, Min

BDS (Wuhan), MDS (Orth) (Sichuan), AdvDipOrth (HK), MOrth RCSEd, PhD (HK), FDS RCSEd





General Information
Title

Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics


Division

Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics


E-mail

drgumin@hku.hk
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Phone Number

2859 0258


Research profile

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Research Theme

Craniofacial Regeneration



Areas of Research Expertise

Paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea and orthodontics
3D computer-aided orthodontic diagnosis and treatment




Category
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Publications
Article
Lin Y, Cheng T, Zhu S, Gu M, Jin L, Yang Y. mRNA and long non-coding RNA expression profiling of human periodontal ligament cells under tension loading, European Journal of Orthodontics 2021; doi:10.1093/ejo/cjab043
Lin Y, Jin L, Tong WM, Leung MYY, Gu M, Yang Y. Identification and integrated analysis of differentially expressed long non‐coding RNAs associated with periodontitis in humans, Journal of Periodontal Research 2021; 56(4): 679-689 doi:10.1111/jre.12864
Gu M, Lin Y, McGrath CPJ, Hagg U, Wong RWK, Yang Y. Evaluation of the upper airway dimensions following Herbst appliance treatment in adolescents: A retrospective study, APOS Trends in Orthodontics 2020; 10(3): 153-163 doi:10.25259/APOS_83_2020
Woo HK, AJMERA DH, Singh P, Li KY, Bornstein MM, Tse KL, Yang Y, Gu M. Evaluation of the relationship between malar projection and lower facial convexity in terms of perceived attractiveness in 3-dimensional reconstructed images, Head & Face Medicine 2020; 16(1): article no. 8-article no. 8 doi:10.1186/s13005-020-00223-5
Ren C, McGrath C, Gu M, Jin L, Zhang C, Sum FHKMH, Wong KWF, Chau ACM, Yang Y. Low-level laser-aided orthodontic treatment of periodontally compromised patients: a randomised controlled trial, Lasers in Medical Science 2020; 35(3): 729-739 doi:10.1007/s10103-019-02923-0
Zhu S, Liu Z, Yuan C, Lin Y, Yang Y, Wang H, Zhang C, Wang P, Gu M. Bidirectional ephrinB2?EphB4 signaling regulates the osteogenic differentiation of canine periodontal ligament stem cells, International Journal of Molecular Medicine 2020; 45(3): 897-909 doi:10.3892/ijmm.2020.4473
Savoldi F, Gou X, McGrath CP, Yang Y, Chow SC, Tsoi JKH, Gu M. Reliability of lateral cephalometric radiographs in the assessment of the upper airway in children: A retrospective study, The Angle Orthodontist 2019; doi:10.2319/022119-131.1
Gu M, Savoldi F, Hagg U, McGrath CPJ, Wong RWK, Yang Y. Upper Airway Changes following Functional Treatment with the Headgear Herbst or Headgear Twin Block Appliance Assessed on Lateral Cephalograms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Scientific World Journal 2019; 2019: article no. **-article no. ** doi:10.1155/2019/**
Baram D, Yang Y, REN C, Wang Z, Wong RWK, Hagg U, McGrath C, Gu M. Orthodontic Treatment Need and the Psychosocial Impact of Malocclusion in 12-Year-Old Hong Kong Children, The Scientific World Journal 2019; 2019: article no. **-article no. ** doi:10.1155/2019/**
Leung EMY, Yang Y, Khambay BS, Wong RWK, McGrath CPJ, Gu M. A Comparative Analysis of Tooth Size Discrepancy between Male and Female Subjects Presenting with a Class I Malocclusion, The Scientific World Journal 2018; 2018: 7641 doi:10.1155/2018/**
Leung CV, Yang Y, LIAO C, Hagg EUO, Wong RWK, McGrath CPJ, Gu M. Digital Models as an Alternative to Plaster Casts in Assessment of Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes, The Scientific World Journal 2018; 2018: 9819 doi:10.1155/2018/**
Gu M, Yang Y, Shan Z. The Association between Mastication, Malocclusion, and Craniofacial Morphology, International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science 2018; 2018: 6-11 doi:10.19070/2377-8075-SI02-01002
Ching PST, Savoldi F, Tsoi JKH, Gu M. Long - Term Effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Upper Airway Structures, International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science 2018; S1:02:003: 12-17 doi:10.19070/2377-8075-SI02-01003
Hassan YR, Tse KL, Khambay BS, Wong MK, Gu M, Yang Y. Dental Arch Relationships and Reverse Headgear Effects in Southern Chinese Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Retrospective Study, The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2018; 55(7): 925-934 doi:10.1597/15-155
Muhaini JAKOB, H. Yang RAFIDAH, Gu M, Yang Y. Comparing Modified Huddart-Bodenham Scoring System and GOSLON Yardstick to Assess Dental Arch Relationships in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients, The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2018; 55(7): 983-988 doi:10.1597/16-191
Gu M, McGrath CPJ, Hagg EUO, Wong RWK, Yang Y. Anatomy Of The Upper Airway And Its Growth In Childhood, Journal Of Dentistry And Oral Biology 2016; 1(1): 1005:1-3
Koay WL, Yang Y, Tse C, Gu M. Effects of Two-Phase Treatment with the Herbst and Preadjusted Edgewise Appliances on the Upper Airway Dimensions, The Scientific World Journal 2016; 2016 doi:10.1155/2016/**
ZHU S, Yang Y, Gu M, Khambay BS. A Comparison of Three Viewing Media for Assessing Dental Arch Relationships in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate, The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal 2015; doi:10.1597/15-144
Gu M, Yang Y, Ho CH, Wong RWK, Hagg EUO, McGrath CPJ. Craniofacial characteristics related to daytime sleepiness screened by the paediatric daytime sleepiness scale, The open dentistry journal 2015; 9 doi:10.2174/****
Gu M, McGrath CPJ, Wong RWK, Hagg U, Yang Y. Cephalometric norms for the upper airway of 12-year-old Chinese children, Head & Face Medicine 2014; 10: article no. 38-article no. 38 doi:10.1186/1746-160X-10-38
Gu Min, Rabie ABM, Wong RWK. Craniofacial Morphological Analysis in Borderline Surgery Patients with Skeletal Class Ⅲ Malocclusion, Journal of Dental Prevention & Treatment 2009; 17(12): 571-573
Gu M, Rabie ABM, Wong RWK. 邊緣骨性III類錯合手述與非手述效果的對比分析, Journal of Oral Science Research 2009;
Rabie ABM, Wong RWK, Gu M. Treatment in borderline class III malocclusion: orthodontic camouflage (extraction) versus orthognathic surgery, The Open Dentistry Journal 2008; 2: 38-48 doi:10.2174/****
Gu M, Wong RWK. Incognito 舌側矯治器的初步臨床應用, 口腔正畸學 2008; doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-5760.2008.03.010
Huang N, Gu M, Han X, Bai D. The properties of different orthodontic rectangular arch wires in torsion, West China Journal of Stomatology 2008; 26(2): 152-155
Zhang J, Bai D, Gu M, Kang N. Influence of loops on the torsion stiffness of rectangular wire, Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences Edition) 2004; 35(3): 361-363
Bai D, Gu M, Zhang J. Incisor torque control with fixed appliance, Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2004; 39(2): 104-107
Liang R, Zhang X, Gu M. Study and drawing of standard curve of body height and weight for orthodontics, Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2001; 36(2): 146-148
Liang R, Li JZ, Gu M. The study of skeletal mechanics of anterior crossbite evaluated with SN length, Shanghai Journal of Stomatology 2001; 10(2): 154-156
Conference Paper
Ho CH, Yang Y, Gu M. Prevalence of the risks of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in Chinese cleft lip and palate children in Hong Kong, 2019 Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium 2019;
Zhu S, Gu M, Wang PL. Stem cells from dental pulp stem cells display a similar profile with pericytes, IADR/AADR/CADR 2019 General Session & Exhibition 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): abstract no. 1546-abstract no. 1546
Loo LE, Li KY, Wong HM, Yang Y, Gu M. Panoramic radiographic evaluation of prevalence, distribution of the dense bone island and its influence on tooth movement among orthodontic patients, The 32nd IADR-SEA Division Annual Scientific Meeting, Da Nang, Vietnam, 2018 2018; Final Presentation ID: 0235-Final Presentation ID: 0235
Tsang KT, Wong TY, Yang Y, Gu M. Panoramic Radiographic Evaluation of the Influence of Maxillary Sinus on Orthodontic Tooth Movement, The 32nd IADR-SEA Division Annual Scientific Meeting, 2018 2018; Final Presentation ID: 0054-Final Presentation ID: 0054
Woo HK, Li KY, Tse KL, Yang Y, Gu M. Evaluation of the relationship between malar projection and lower facial convexity on perceived attractiveness from 3-dimensional reconstructed pictures, Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC) 2017;
Gu M, McGrath CPJ, Hagg EUO, Wong RWK, Yang Y. Evaluation of the effects of functional appliance therapy on upper airway dimensions and sleep-related breathing, Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, EOS 2016 2016;
Zhu S, Yang Y, Gu M, Khambay BS. A comparison of three different viewing media for assessing dental arch relationships in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate., HKU Faculty of Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting 2015;
Gu M, McGrath CPJ, Wong RWK, Hagg U, Yang Y. Effects of functional appliance therapy on the dimensions of the upper airway: Herbst versus Twin Block appliances, Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, EOS 2015 2015;
Gu M, Yang Y, Wong RWK, Hagg U, McGrath CPJ. Cephalometric norms of the upper airway of Chinese children and the association between airway dimensions and craniofacial structures, European journal of Orthodontics 2014; e98-e98 doi:10.1093/ejo/cju057

Honours and Awards
2019. Ng JHH, Wang ZL, Gu M. Awarded as the First Place: The 33nd IADR-SEA Division Annual Scientific Meeting..
2019. Ho CH, Yang Y, Gu M. Awarded as Outstanding for the Poster Presentation: 2019 Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium, Hong Kong, August 1-4, 2019.
2018. Tsang KT, Yang Y, Wong TY, Gu M. Certificate of Achievement of In recognition of the excellent demonstration as Candidate of Finalist: The 32nd IADR-SEA Division Annual Scientific meeting, Da Nang, Vietnam, September 13-14, 2018.

Editorships
2016: Editorial board member. Journal of Dentistry and Oral Biology.

Knowledge Exchange
10 June 2020: Gu Min. AM730 essay.
21 August 2019: Gu Min. Article to Newspaper AM730.
07 August 2019: Gu Min. Article to Newspaper AM730.
04 July 2018: Gu Min, Chow Shiu Cheuk. Article to Newspaper AM730.
04 May 2017: Gu Min, Lam Yu Hang Walter. Introduction of braces.
04 May 2017: Yang Yanqi, Gu Min, Lam Yu Hang Walter. Interview with iCable on "3D scanning technology and aesthetic orthodontics" .
12 August 2016: Gu Min. Radio interview: Craniofacial features and daytime sleepiness.
14 July 2016: Gu Min, Yang Yanqi. Press release: Craniofacial and Dental Features May Hold the Key to Diagnosis of Daytime Sleepiness in Adolescents.
23 September 2014: Gu Min, Cheng Sau Wan. Mingpao interview.

Professional Societies
11/2013 - present: Member. European Orthodontic Society.
10/2016 -present: Fellowship. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
03/2015-10/2017: Trainer of Specialty Board in Paediatric Dentistry. The college of Dental Surgeon of Hong Kong.
02/2009 - present: Member. World Federation of Orthodontics.
02/2008 - 10/2016: MOrth membership. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
01/2015-10/2017: Trainer of Specialty Board in Orthodontics. The college of Dental Surgeon of Hong Kong.

Grants
Project Title: Artificial intelligence-assisted orthodontic-orthognathic surgery planning to improve facial esthetics
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2021
Amount: HKD936882
Principal Investigator: Dr Gu, Min
Co-investigator(s): Dr Choi Winnie Wing Shan, Dr Hsung Tai-Chiu Richard, Professor Komura Taku, Dr Leung Mike Yiu Yan, Professor Wang Wen Ping
Project Title: On 3D Tooth Tracking and Reconstruction Using Consumer Cameras with Applications in Digital Orthodontics
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2020
Amount: HKD602349
Principal Investigator: Professor Wang, Wen Ping
Co-investigator(s): Dr Luo Ping, Dr Tsoi James, Dr Gu Min
Project Title: Randomised study on rapid maxillary expansion and continuous positive airway pressure in children with residual obstructive sleep apnoea: efficacy and relationship with obstruction type
Grant Type: Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year: 2018
Amount: HKD**
Principal Investigator: Dr Gu, Min
Co-investigator(s): Dr Wong Ricky Wing Kit, Dr Ng Daniel Kwok Keung, Dr Fung Siu Chung, Dr Mak Wing Sze, Dr Tsoi Kit Hon, Dr Fung Kevin Kin Fen

Invited Lectures and Keynote Speeches
01 September 2015: Management of Paediatric OSA with craniofacial anomalies. Joint Orthognathic Youth Forum 2015.

HKU Committee Appointments
01 April 2014-31 March 2018: Faculty of Dentistry, Board of the. The teachers who are members of the Faculty and who are full-time employees of the University