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Contact Details

Phone
64 3 479 7480
Email
li.mei@otago.ac.nz
Position
Associate Professor / Orthodontist
Department
Department of Oral Sciences
Qualifications
BDS MDS DDS PhD
Research summary
Orthodontics, oral microbiology, caries
Teaching
Postgraduate (DClinDent), undergraduate (BDS and BOH)
Clinical
Orthodontist, orthodontic DClinDent clinic, BDS clinic

Research

Associate Professor Mei's research expertise is in biofilms and biomaterials. His recent research activities are mainly focused on the mechanism and prevention of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on dental materials.

He has measured the adhesion forces between living bacteria and orthodontic materials using atomic force microscopy at a nano-level, and decoupled the bacterial adhesion forces into specific and non-specific forces. In addition, he has investigated measures for preventing biofilm formation using quaternary ammonium compounds. He developed a novel contact-killing surface by incorporating quaternary ammonium compounds into composite resin and studied its efficacy of killing the adhered bacteria and its bio-safety for human cells.

His other interests include randomized controlled trials (RCT) and evidence-based dentistry. He has investigated clinical methods for enhancing oral hygiene in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances.

Publications

Jin, C., Gray, A. R., Brunton, P. A., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2024). Effect of carbamide peroxide on biomechanical properties of vacuum-formed retainers: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. Journal of Dentistry, 143, 104902. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104902

Li, J., Wu, S., Mei, L., Wen, J., Marra, J., Lei, L., & Li, H. (2024). Facial asymmetry of the hard and soft tissues in skeletal Class I, II, and III patients. Scientific Reports, 14, 4966. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-55107-4

Lu, T., Mei, L., Li, B.-C., Huang, Z.-W., & Li, H. (2024). Hybrid treatment of varied orthodontic appliances for a patient with skeletal class II and temporomandibular joint disorders: A case report and review of literature. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 12(2), 431-442. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i2.431

Polonowita, A., Mei, L., & Guan, G. (2024). The deconstruction of chronic orofacial pain and a hiding inhibition pathway of orofacial pain: The trigeminal proprioceptive mesencephalic periaqueductal gray pathway. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1588), 67-79. Retrieved from https://nzmj.org.nz/

Li, S., Mei, L., Chen, Q., Gao, K., Zheng, W., & Li, Y. (2024). Unilateral injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle induces mandibular asymmetry in adolescent rats by suppressing the angular process growth. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 165(2), 232-244. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.09.009

Jin, C., Gray, A. R., Brunton, P. A., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2024). Effect of carbamide peroxide on biomechanical properties of vacuum-formed retainers: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. Journal of Dentistry, 143, 104902. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104902

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Li, J., Wu, S., Mei, L., Wen, J., Marra, J., Lei, L., & Li, H. (2024). Facial asymmetry of the hard and soft tissues in skeletal Class I, II, and III patients. Scientific Reports, 14, 4966. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-55107-4

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Li, S., Mei, L., Chen, Q., Gao, K., Zheng, W., & Li, Y. (2024). Unilateral injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle induces mandibular asymmetry in adolescent rats by suppressing the angular process growth. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 165(2), 232-244. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.09.009

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Lu, T., Mei, L., Li, B.-C., Huang, Z.-W., & Li, H. (2024). Hybrid treatment of varied orthodontic appliances for a patient with skeletal class II and temporomandibular joint disorders: A case report and review of literature. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 12(2), 431-442. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i2.431

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Xu, L., Li, Y., Mei, L., Qi, H., Fang, J., & Li, Y. (2024). Local injection of abaloparatide promotes mandibular condyle lengthening in adolescent rats via enhancing chondrogenesis and ossification. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 51, 380-393. doi: 10.1111/joor.13597

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Au, C., Li, J., Jin, L., Wu, T., Guan, G., & Mei, L. (2023). Non-attendance of appointments at the orthodontic clinic. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 39(2), 185-193. doi: 10.2478/aoj-2023-0035

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Chen, X., He, Q., Zhai, Q., Tang, H., Li, D., Zhu, X., … Cannon, R. D., Mei, L., … Chen, T. (2023). Adaptive nanoparticle-mediated modulation of mitochondrial homeostasis and inflammation to enhance infected bone defect healing. ACS Nano. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08165

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Guan, G., Mei, L., Yu, C., Tan, Y., & Han, C. (2023). Patient-centred care attitudes and knowledge: A national study of BDS students in New Zealand. BMC Medical Education, 23, 516. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04496-7

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Hu, S., Wang, S., He, Q., Li, D., Xin, L., Xu, C., … Mei, L., Cannon, R. D., … Chen, T. (2023). A mechanically reinforced super bone glue makes a leap in hard tissue strong adhesion and augmented bone regeneration. Advanced Science, 10, 2206450. doi: 10.1002/advs.202206450

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Jian, G., Li, D., Ying, Q., Chen, X., Zhai, Q., Wang, S., Mei, L., Cannon, R. D., … Chen, T. (2023). Dual photo-enhanced interpenetrating network hydrogel with biophysical and biochemical signals for infected bone defect healing. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2300469. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202300469

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Kang, A., Firth, F. A., Antoun, J., Mei, L., Ali, A., & Farella, M. (2023). Three-dimensional digital assessment of typodont activations. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 26, 285-296. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12611

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Khashashneh, M., Ratnayake, J., Choi, J. J. E., Mei, L., Lyons, K., & Brunton, P. (2023). The effect of 10% carbamide peroxide dental bleaching on the physical properties of Invisalign aligners: An in vitro study. Materials, 16, 4125. doi: 10.3390/ma16114125

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Lee, P. X. E., SoYeon, O., Mohamad Nor, N. N., Mei, L., Farella, M., & Prasad, S. (2023). Dietary experiences during fixed orthodontic treatment. Trends in Orthodontics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.25259/APOS_164_2022

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Li, M., & Guan, G. (2023). Profilometry and atomic force microscopy for surface characterization. Nano TransMed, 2(1), 69-73. doi: 10.26599/NTM.2023.9130017

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Li, M., Li, D., Jiang, Y., He, P., Li, Y., Wu, Y., … Cannon, R. D., Mei, L., … Yuan, H. (2023). The genetic background determines material-induced bone formation through the macrophage-osteoclast axis. Biomaterials, 302, 122356. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122356

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Liu, N., Zhong, Y., Pang, X., Li, M., Cannon, R. D., Mei, L., … Ji, P. (2023). The nano-windmill exerts superior anti-inflammatory effects via reducing choline uptake to inhibit macrophage activation. Cell Proliferation, 56, e13470. doi: 10.1111/cpr.13470

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Mei, L., & Jiang, L. (2023). Step-by-step practical procedures to close midline diastema with a vacuum-formed retainer. AJO-DO Clinical Companion. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.xaor.2023.10.003

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Mei, L., Kang, A., Jin, C., & Farella, M. (2023). An orthodontic tooth brushing technique to enhance oral hygiene in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/idh.12686

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Skilbeck, M. G., Cannon, R. D., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2023). The effect of surface roughening of orthodontic elastomers on hydrophobicity and in vitro adherence of Streptococcus gordonii. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 143, 105881. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105881

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Tinawi, A., Chen, N., Mei, L., & Loch, C. (2023). Occlusion norms in mammals: An introductory study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 119(4), 186-196.

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Wang, D., Firth, F., Bennani, F., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2023). Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 26, 425-432. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12625

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Wang, Y., Mei, L., Zhao, S., Xing, X., & Wu, G. (2023). Effect of chitosan-oleuropein nanoparticles on dentin collagen cross-linking. Technology & Health Care, 31(2), 647-659. doi: 10.3233/thc-220195

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Zhao, R., Mei, L., Long, H., Jiang, F., & Lai, W. (2023). Changing clear aligners every 10 days or 14 days? A randomised controlled trial. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 39(1). doi: 10.2478/aoj-2023-0002

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Han, C., Mei, L., Liu, A., Ya Mohammad Hassan, S., Polonowita, A., & Guan, G. (2022). Oral medicine services: A two-centre study of 99,603 patients between 2015 and 2020. Journal of International Medical Research, 50(8). doi: 10.1177/03000605221115384

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Han, L., Mei, L., Zhang, C., Wu, T., Wang, C., & Li, H. (2022). Correction of Class II division 2 with crowding and bilateral fully transposed impacted mandibular canines. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 38(1), 29-40. doi: 10.21307/aoj-2022.004

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Hodgkinson, D., Prasad, S., Antoun, J. S., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2022). Biomechanical properties of the lips in a pre-orthodontic sample of adolescents and young adults. European Journal of Orthodontics, 44(2), 232-239. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjab053

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Li, D., Chen, K., Tang, H., Hu, S., Xin, L., Jing, X., … Mei, L., Cannon, R. D., … Chen, T. (2022). A logic-based diagnostic and therapeutic hydrogel with multi-stimuli responsiveness to orchestrate diabetic bone regeneration. Advanced Materials, 34, 2108430. doi: 10.1002/adma.202108430

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Shi, C., Feng, Y., Hsiao, Y.-C., Smith, J., Jin, C., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2022). Clear aligners brands and marketing claims: An overview of available information on the web. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 38(2), 252-262. doi: 10.2478/aoj-2022-0025

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Skilbeck, M. G., Mei, L., Mohammed, H., Cannon, R. D., & Farella, M. (2022). The effect of ligation methods on biofilm formation in patients undergoing multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic therapy: A systematic review. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, 25, 14-30. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12503

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Wang, T., Zhao, R., Yang, R., Li, Y., Lien, H. L., Mei, L., & Nogueira, G. (2022). Perceptions of NZ orthodontists and periodontists on the management of gingival recession in orthodontic patients. Australian Dental Journal, 67(Suppl. 1), S41-S49. doi: 10.1111/adj.12914

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Xu, L., Li, H., Mei, L., Li, Y., Wo, P., & Li, Y. (2022). Aligner treatment: Patient experience and influencing factors. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 38(1), 88-95. doi: 10.21307/aoj-2022.008

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Xu, L., Mei, L., Lu, R., Li, Y., Li, H., & Li, Y. (2022). Predicting patient experience of Invisalign treatment: An analysis using artificial neural network. Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 52(4), 268-277. doi: 10.4041/kjod21.255

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Yu, W. W., Goh, R., Cheong, E., Guan, G., Jin, C., Cannon, R. D., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2022). Prevalence of halitosis among young adults in Dunedin, New Zealand. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 20, 700-707. doi: 10.1111/idh.12609

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Brunton, P. A., Ratnayake, J., Bodansky, H. J., Mei, L., Veerasamy, A., & Hall, R. (2021). An intraoral device for weight loss: Initial clinical findings. British Dental Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-3081-1

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Gray, L., McNeill, L., Yi, W., Zvonareva, A., Brunton, P., & Mei, L. (2021). The "business" of dentistry: Consumers' (patients') criteria in the selection and evaluation of dental services. PLoS ONE, 16(8), e0253517. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253517

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Li, H., Mei, L., Yang, Y., Zhao, X., & Li, Y. (2021). Distalisation of the dental arches using clear aligners and miniscrews. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 37(1), 128-138. doi: 10.21307/aoj-2021-014

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Lin, S., Huang, L., Li, J., Wen, J., Mei, L., Xu, H., … Li, H. (2021). Assessment of preparation time and 1-year Invisalign aligner attachment survival using flowable and packable composites: A split-mouth clinical study. Angle Orthodontist, 91(5), 583-589. doi: 10.2319/063020-598.1

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Luo, H., Wu, H., Tan, X., Ye, Y., Huang, L., Dai, H., & Mei, L. (2021). Osteopenic effects of high-fat diet-induced obesity on mechanically induced alveolar bone remodeling. Oral Diseases, 27, 1243-1256. doi: 10.1111/odi.13651

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Miao, W., Zhou, D., Li, C., Chen, L., Guan, M., Peng, Y., & Mei, L. (2021). Dental developmental stage affects the treatment outcome of maxillary protraction in skeletal class iii children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 37(1), 37-49. doi: 10.21307/aoj-2021-004

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Won, J., Guan, G., Mei, L., Ma, T., Lai, Y., Zafar, S., Mei, M. L., & Thomson, W. M. (2021). A multicenter study of dental curricula in Asia/Pacific nations: The views and experiences of final-year dental students. Journal of Dental Education, 85, 660-668. doi: 10.1002/jdd.12515

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Zhang, L., He, H., Zhang, M., Wu, Y., Xu, X., Yang, M., & Mei, L. (2021). Assessing the effect and related mechanism of naringenin on the proliferation, osteogenic differentiation and endothelial differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells. Biochemical & Biophysical Research Communications, 534, 337-342. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.11.081

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Au, J., Mei, L., Bennani, F., Kang, A., & Farella, M. (2020). Three-dimensional analysis of lip changes in response to simulated maxillary incisor advancement. Angle Orthodontist, 90(1), 118-124. doi: 10.2319/022219-134.1

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Du, J., Jiang, Q., Mei, L., Yang, R., Wen, J., Lin, S., & Li, H. (2020). Effect of high fat diet and excessive compressive mechanical force on pathologic changes of temporomandibular joint. Scientific Reports, 10, 17457. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-74326-z

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Guan, G., Lau, J., Yew, V., U, J., Qu, W., Lam, J., Polonowita, A., & Mei, L. (2020). Referrals by general dental practitioners and medical practitioners to oral medicine specialists in New Zealand: A study to develop protocol guidelines. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 130(1), 43-51.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2020.03.050

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Guan, G., Mei, L., Polonowita, A., Hussaini, H., Seo, B., & Rich, A. M. (2020). Malignant transformation in oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions: A 14-year longitudinal cohort study of 829 patients in New Zealand. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 130(4), 411-418. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2020.07.002

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Guo, J., Li, L., Guan, G., Bennani, F., & Mei, L. (2020). Oral health knowledge and practice among orthodontic clients in China and New Zealand. Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene / Journal canadien de l'hygiène dentaire, 54(3), 124-132.

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Guo, J., Low, K. S., Mei, L., Li, J. H., Qu, W., & Guan, G. (2020). Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand. BMC Oral Health, 20, 280. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-01272-7

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Guo, J., Yan, X., Li, S., Van der Walt, J., Guan, G., & Mei, L. (2020). Quantitative and qualitative analyses of orthodontic-related videos on YouTube. Angle Orthodontist, 90(3), 411-418. doi: 10.2319/082019-542.1

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Jiang, B., Xu, J., Zhou, Y., Mao, J., Guan, G., Xu, X., & Mei, L. (2020). Estrogen enhances osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 31, 583-587. doi: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006226

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Li, Y., Deng, S., Mei, L., Li, Z., Zhang, X., Yang, C., & Li, Y. (2020). Prevalence and severity of apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and fixed appliances: A cone beam computed tomography study. Progress in Orthodontics, 21, 1. doi: 10.1186/s40510-019-0301-1

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Lu, W., Zhang, X., Mei, L., Wang, P., He, J., Li, Y., & Zhao, Z. (2020). Orthodontic incisor retraction caused changes in the soft tissue chin area: A retrospective study. BMC Oral Health, 20, 108. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-01099-2

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Mei, L., Lai, Y., Lee, P., Ng, A., Tan, K., Zafar, S., & Guan, G. (2020). Final year dental students' career plans, work patterns, work-life balance and domestic life in New Zealand and Australia. European Journal of Dental Education, 24(4), 679-686. doi: 10.1111/eje.12556

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Xu, J., Zhao, X., Zeng, J., Yu, J.-H., Guan, S., Xu, X.-M., & Mei, L. (2020). Role of autophagy in the periodontal ligament reconstruction during orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Journal of Dental Sciences, 15, 351-363. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.02.005

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Xu, L., Mei, L., Zhao, R., Yi, J., Jiang, Y., Li, R., … Li, Y. (2020). The effects of intro-oral parathyroid hormone on the healing of tooth extraction socket: An experimental study on hyperglycemic rats. Journal of Applied Oral Science, 28, e20190690. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2019-0690

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Xu, X., Shum, M., Ting, A., Mei, L., & Guan, G. (2020). Estimation of jaw-opening forces, energy expenditure and jaw-opening patterns in adults. Archives of Oral Biology, 117, 104836. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104836

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Zhang, C., Li, T., Zhou, C., Huang, L., Li, Y., Wang, H., … Mei, L. (2020). Parathyroid hormone increases alveolar bone homoeostasis during orthodontic tooth movement in rats with periodontitis via crosstalk between STAT3 and β-catenin. International Journal of Oral Science, 12, 38. doi: 10.1038/s41368-020-00104-2

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Benic, G. Z., Farella, M., Morgan, X. C., Viswam, J., Heng, N. C., Cannon, R. D., & Mei, L. (2019). Oral probiotics reduce halitosis in patients wearing orthodontic braces: A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Breath Research, 13, 036010. doi: 10.1088/1752-7163/ab1c81

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Jiang, Q., Mei, L., Zou, Y., Ding, Q., Cannon, R. D., Chen, H., & Li, H. (2019). Genetic polymorphisms in FGFR2 underlie skeletal malocclusion. Journal of Dental Research, 98(12), 1340-1347. doi: 10.1177/0022034519872951

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Li, R., Mei, L., Wang, P., He, J., Meng, Q., Zhong, L., … Li, Y. (2019). Canine edge width and height affect dental esthetics in maxillary canine substitution treatment. Progress in Orthodontics, 20, 16. doi: 10.1186/s40510-019-0268-y

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Li, Y., Deng, S., Mei, L., Li, J., Qi, M., Su, S., … Zheng, W. (2019). Accuracy of alveolar bone height and thickness measurements in cone beam computed tomography: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 128(6), 667-679. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2019.05.010

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Li, Y., Mei, L., Wei, J., Yan, X., Zhang, X., Zheng, W., & Li, Y. (2019). Effectiveness, efficiency and adverse effects of using direct or indirect bonding technique in orthodontic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health, 19(1), 137. doi: 10.1186/s12903-019-0831-4

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Lu, W., Zhang, X., Firth, F., Mei, L., Yi, J., Gong, C., … Li, Y. (2019). Sclerostin injection enhances orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Archives of Oral Biology, 99, 43-50. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.12.011

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Meredith, L., Mei, L., Farella, M., & Cannon, R. D. (2019). Bacterial adhesion to human enamel after enameloplasty. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115(3), 103-107.

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Padmos, J., Mei, L., Wouters, C., & Renkema, A. M. (2019). Orthodontic retention procedures in New Zealand: A survey to benefit clinical practice guideline development. Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, 8, 24-30. doi: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2018.12.003

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Yi, J., Mei, L., Li, X., Zheng, W., Li, Y., & Zhao, Z. (2019). Effects of continuous and intermittent parathyroid hormone administration on midpalatal suture expansion in rats. Archives of Oral Biology, 99, 161-168. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.01.014

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Yu, J., Zhou, Y., Zhang, T., Lv, J., Firth, F., Zhao, X., … Mei, L. (2019). Effect of combined oral contraceptives on orthodontic tooth movement in a female rat model. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 35(2), 127-133.

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Zhang, X., Mei, L., Yan, X., Wei, J., Li, Y., Li, H., … Li, Y. (2019). Accuracy of computer-aided prediction in soft tissue changes after orthodontic treatment. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 156(6), 823-831. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2018.11.021

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Jiang, Q., Li, J., Mei, L., Du, J., Levrini, L., Abbate, G. M., & Li, H. (2018). Periodontal health during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and fixed appliances: A meta-analysis. Journal of the American Dental Association, 149(8), 712-720. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2018.04.010

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Jin, C., Bennani, F., Gray, A., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2018). Survival analysis of orthodontic retainers. European Journal of Orthodontics, 40(5), 531-536. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjx100

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Ma, Q., Bimal, P., Mei, L., Olliver, S., Farella, M., & Li, H. (2018). Temporomandibular condylar morphology in diverse maxillary–mandibular skeletal patterns: A 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography study. Journal of the American Dental Association, 149(7), 589-598. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2018.02.016

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Ma, R., Hwang, K.-C., Murray, C., Thomson, W. M., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2018). Clinical dental noise and its association with the hearing thresholds of New Zealand dental students and clinical staff. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(2), 73-78.

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Wang, S., Lin, H., Yang, Y., Zhao, X., Mei, L., Zheng, W., … Zhao, Z. (2018). Use of autonomous maximal smile to evaluate dental and gingival exposure. Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 48(3), 182-188. doi: 10.4041/kjod.2018.48.3.182

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Wang, S., Ye, L., Li, M., Zhan, H., Ye, R., Li, Y., & Zhao, Z. (2018). Effects of growth hormone and functional appliance on mandibular growth in an adolescent rat model. Angle Orthodontist, 88(5), 624-631. doi: 10.2319/120417-829.1

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Al Balushi, S., Mei, L., & Farella, M. (2017). Patient's satisfaction with orthodontic care from an academic clinical service. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), 13-20.

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Antoun, J. S., Mei, L., Gibbs, K., & Farella, M. (2017). Effect of orthodontic treatment on the periodontal tissues. Periodontology 2000, 74(1), 140-157. doi: 10.1111/prd.12194

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He, D., Mei, L., Wang, Y., Li, J., & Li, H. (2017). Association between maxillary anterior supernumerary teeth and impacted incisors in mixed dentition. Journal of the American Dental Association, 148(8), 595-603. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.05.017

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Mei, L., Chieng, J., Wong, C., Benic, G. Z., & Farella, M. (2017). Factors affecting dental biofilm in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. Progress in Orthodontics, 18(1), 4. doi: 10.1186/s40510-016-0158-5

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Meredith, L., Farella, M., Lowrey, S., Cannon, R. D., & Mei, L. (2017). Atomic force microscopy analysis of enamel nanotopography after interproximal reduction. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 151(4), 750-757. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.09.021

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Meredith, L., Mei, L., Cannon, R. D., & Farella, M. (2017). Interproximal reduction in orthodontics: Why, where, how much to remove? Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 33(2), 150-157.

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Wang, Y., Li, J., Sun, W., Li, H., Cannon, R. D., & Mei, L. (2017). Effect of non-fluoride agents on the prevention of dental caries in primary dentition: A systematic review. PLoS ONE, 12(8), e0182221. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182221

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Wen, J., Liu, S., Ye, X., Xie, X., Li, J., Li, H., & Mei, L. (2017). Comparative study of cephalometric measurements using 3 imaging modalities. Journal of the American Dental Association, 148(2), 913-921. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.07.030

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Duan, P., Qu, W., Zou, S., Chen, Y., Lan, H., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2016). Influence of fixed orthodontic treatment on the menstrual cycle of adult females: A prospective longitudinal study. Angle Orthodontist, 86(3), 475-480. doi: 10.2319/121814-922.1

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Fang, J., Li, Y., Zhang, K., Zhao, Z., & Mei, L. (2016). Escaping the adverse impacts of NSAIDs on tooth movement during orthodontics: Current evidence based on a meta-analysis. Medicine, 95(16), e3256. doi: 10.1097/md.0000000000003256

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Fang, J., Wang, C., Li, Y., Zhao, Z., & Mei, L. (2016). Comparison of bacterial adhesion to dental materials of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) using atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Scanning, 38(6), 665-670. doi: 10.1002/sca.21314

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