Associate Professor May Mei

2024

Journal - Research Article

Chen, K., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., & Mei, M. L. (2024). Combined effect of a bioinspired self-assembling peptide and fluoride varnish on remineralisation of artificial early enamel caries lesion: An in vitro study. Caries Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1159/000537986

Meng, Q., Wang, Y., He, J., Chen, L., Meng, J., Lyons, K., & Mei, M. L. (2024). The effect of combined use of resin infiltration with different bioactive calcium phosphate-based approaches on enamel white spot lesions: An in vitro study. Journal of Dentistry, 143(104909). doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104909

2023

Chapter in Book - Research

Tenuta, L. M. A., Nóbrega, D. F., & Mei, M. L. (2023). The use of fluorides in the control of coronal caries. In J. C. Carvalho (Ed.), Monographs in oral science. Coronal caries: Evolving evidence and clinical practice (Vol. 31). Basel, Switzerland: Karger. doi: 10.1159/000530564

Journal - Research Article

Zhang, O. L., Niu, J. Y., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Jakubovics, N. S., & Chu, C. H. (2023). Development of a novel peptide with antimicrobial and mineralising properties for caries management. Pharmaceutics, 15(11), 2560. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112560

Zhang, O. L., Niu, J. Y., Yu, O. Y., Yin, I. X., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2023). The anti-caries effects of a novel peptide on dentine caries: An in vitro study. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24, 14076. doi: 10.3390/ijms241814076

Zhang, O. L., Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2023). Antibacterial properties of the antimicrobial peptide gallic acid-polyphemusin I (GAPI). Antibiotics, 12, 1350. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12091350

Meng, Q., Chen, Y., Ni, K., Li, Y., Li, X., Meng, J., … Mei, M. L. (2023). The effect of different ferrule heights and crown-to-root ratios on fracture resistance of endodontically-treated mandibular premolars restored with fiber post or cast metal post system: An in vitro study. BMC Oral Health, 23, 360. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-03053-4

Chu, C. H., Mei, M. L., & Wu, W. K. K. (2023). Novel dentotropic antimicrobial peptide to prevent dental caries: Abridged secondary publication. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 29(1, Suppl. 1), 34-38.

Mar, K., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., & Mei, M. L. (2023). The influence of saliva and blood contamination on bonding between resin-modified glass ionomer cements and resin composite. Operative Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.2341/21-173-l

Wong, P. Y. W., Lim, S. L., Loi, S. T. Y., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Aziz, S., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). A comparative study of two chemical models for creating subsurface caries lesions on aprismatic and prismatic enamel. Journal of Oral Science, 65(1), 20-23. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.22-0311

Journal - Research Other

Dohan, Z., Friedlander, L. T., Cooper, P. R., Li, K.-C., Ratnayake, J. T., & Mei, M. L. (2023). In vitro models used in the formation of root caries lesions: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 11, 269. doi: 10.3390/dj11120269

Zhang, O. L., Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2023). Bioactive materials for caries management: A literature review. Dentistry Journal, 11, 59. doi: 10.3390/dj11030059

Zhang, O. L., Niu, J. Y., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Jakubovics, N. S., & Chu, C. H. (2023). Peptide designs for use in caries management: A systematic review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24, 4247. doi: 10.3390/ijms24044247

Imran, E., Cooper, P. R., Ratnayake, J., Ekambaram, M., & Mei, M. L. (2023). Potential beneficial effects of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on caries lesions in vitro: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 11, 40. doi: 10.3390/dj11020040

2022

Journal - Research Article

Xu, X., Zhu, J., Mei, M. L., Wu, H., Xie, K., Wang, S., & Chen, Y. (2022). Exploration and preliminary clinical investigation of an adhesive approach for primary tooth restoration. Journal of Biomedical Research, 37(2), 138-147. doi: 10.7555/jbr.36.20220188

Dai, L. L., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2022). Effect of strontium-doped bioactive glass-ceramic containing toothpaste on prevention of artificial dentine caries formation: An in vitro study. BMC Oral Health, 22, 288. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02321-z

Wang, Q., Li, Y., Meng, Q., Meng, J., & Mei, M. L. (2022). Effect of Er:YAG laser irrigation with different etching modes on the push-out bond strength of fiber posts to the root dentine. Lasers in Medical Science, 37, 2687-2696. doi: 10.1007/s10103-022-03542-y

Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Wu, W. K. K., Li, Q.-L., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2022). Efficacy of the dual-action GA-KR12 peptide for remineralising initial enamel caries: An in vitro study. Clinical Oral Investigations, 26, 2441-2451. doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-04210-1

Journal - Research Other

Nizami, M. Z. I., Yin, I. X., Lung, C. Y. K., Niu, J. Y., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2022). In vitro studies of graphene for management of dental caries and periodontal disease: A concise review. Pharmaceutics, 14, 1997. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14101997

Melo, M. A., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., & Hamama, H. H. (2022). Editorial: The use of bioactive materials in caries management. Frontiers in Oral Health, 3, 832285. doi: 10.3389/froh.2022.832285

2021

Journal - Research Article

Dai, L.-L., Mei, M.-L., Chu, C.-H., Zhao, I. S., & Lo, E. C.-M. (2021). Effect of strontium-doped bioactive glass on preventing formation of demineralized lesion. Materials, 14, 4645. doi: 10.3390/ma14164645

Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Wu, W. K. K., Li, Q.-L., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2021). A novel dual-action antimicrobial peptide for caries management. Journal of Dentistry, 111, 103729. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103729

Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Wu, W. K. K., Li, Q.-L., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2021). Remineralising dentine caries using an artificial antimicrobial peptide: An in vitro study. Journal of Dentistry, 111, 103729. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103729

Dai, L. L., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2021). Remineralizing effect of a new strontium-doped bioactive glass and fluoride on demineralized enamel and dentine. Journal of Dentistry, 108, 103633. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103633

Dai, L. L., Nudelman, F., Chu, C. H., Lo, E. C. M., & Mei, M. L. (2021). The effects of strontium-doped bioactive glass and fluoride on hydroxyapatite crystallization. Journal of Dentistry, 105, 103581. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103581

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

Zhang, J., Zhao, I. S., Yu, O. Y., Li, Q., Mei, M. L., Zhang, C., & Chung, C. H. (2021). Layer-by-layer self-assembly polyelectrolytes loaded with cyclic adenosine monophosphate enhances the osteo/odontogenic differentiation of stem cells from apical papilla. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 109, 207-218. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37017

Zhang, Y., Qi, Y., Lo, E. C. M., McGrath, C., Mei, M. L., & Dai, R. (2021). Using next-generation sequencing to detect oral microbiome change following periodontal interventions: A systematic review. Oral Diseases, 21, 1073-1089. doi: 10.1111/odi.13405

Journal - Research Other

Jiang, C. M., Duangthip, D., Auychai, P., Chiba, M., Folayan, M. O., Hamama, H. H. H., … Lyons, K., … Mei, M. L., Morgan, M., … Lo, E. C. M. (2021). Changes in oral health policies and guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in Oral Health, 2, 668444. doi: 10.3389/froh.2021.668444

Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Mei, M. L., Wu, W. K. K., Li, Q.-L., & Chu, C. H. (2021). The multifaceted roles of antimicrobial peptides in oral diseases. Molecular Oral Microbiology, 36, 159-171. doi: 10.1111/omi.12333

Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Wu, W. K. K., Li, Q.-L., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2021). Antimicrobial peptides for the prevention and treatment of dental caries: A concise review. Archives of Oral Biology, 122, 105022. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.105022

Chawhuaveang, D. D., Yu, O. Y., Yin, I. X., Lam, W. Y.-H., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C.-H. (2021). Acquired salivary pellicle and oral diseases: A literature review. Journal of Dental Sciences, 16, 523-529. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.10.007

2020

Journal - Research Article

Yin, I. X., Yu, O. Y., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Li, Q. L., Tang, J., … Chu, C. H. (2020). Inhibition of dentine caries using fluoride solution with silver nanoparticles: An in vitro study. Journal of Dentistry, 103, 103512. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103512

Dai, L. L., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2020). Antibacterial effect of a new bioactive glass on cariogenic bacteria. Archives of Oral Biology, 117, 104833. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104833

Jiang, M., Mei, M. L., Wong, M. C. M., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2020). Influence of silver diamine fluoride treatment on the microtensile bond strength of glass ionomer cement to sound and carious dentin. Operative Dentistry, 45(5), E271-E279. doi: 10.2341/19-237-l

Yin, I. X., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C. M., Tang, J., Li, Q., … Chu, C. H. (2020). Synthesis and characterization of fluoridated silver nanoparticles and their potential as a non-staining anti-caries agent. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 15, 3207-3215. doi: 10.2147/ijn.S243202

Luk, K., Zao, I. S., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Gutknecht, N., & Chung, C. H. (2020). Caries prevention effects of silver diamine fluoride with 10,600 nm carbon dioxide laser irradiation on dentin. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine & Laser Surgery, 38(5), 295-300. doi: 10.1089/photob.2019.4720

Zhao, I. S., Yin, I. X., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C. M., Tang, J., Li, Q., … Chu, C. H. (2020). Remineralising dentine caries using sodium fluoride with silver nanoparticles: An in vitro study. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 15, 2829-2839. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S247550

Mei, M. L., Yan, Z., Duangthip, D., Niu, J. Y., Yu, O. Y., You, M., … Chu, C. H. (2020). Effect of silver diamine fluoride on plaque microbiome in children. Journal of Dentistry: X, 3, 100016. doi: 10.1016/j.jjodo.2020.100016

Wu, Q., Mei, M. L., Wu, X., Shi, S., Xu, Y., Chu, C. H., & Chen, Y. (2020). Remineralising effect of 45S5 bioactive glass on artificial caries in dentine. BMC Oral Health, 20, 49. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-1038-4

Journal - Research Other

Yu, O. Y., Zaeneldin, A. M., Hamama, H. H. H., Mei, M. L., Patel, N., & Chu, C.-H. (2020). Conservative composite resin restoration for proximal caries: Two case reports. Clinical, Cosmetic & Investigational Dentistry, 12, 415-422. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S270453

Yin, I. X., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Li, Q., Yu, O. Y., & Chu, C. H. (2020). Use of silver nanomaterials for caries prevention: A concise review. International Journal of Nanoscience, 15, 3181-3191. doi: 10.2147/ijn.S253833

Yin, I. X., Zhang, J., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Li, Q., & Chu, C. H. (2020). The antibacterial mechanism of silver nanoparticles and its application in dentistry. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 15, 2555-2562. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S246764

Jiang, M., Mei, M. L., Wong, M. C. M., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2020). Effect of silver diamine fluoride solution application on the bond strength of dentine to adhesives and to glass ionomer cements: A systematic review. BMC Oral Health, 20, 40. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-1030-z

2019

Journal - Research Article

Zhao, I. S., Chu, S., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2019). Effect of silver diamine fluoride and potassium iodide on shear bond strength of glass ionomer cements to caries-affected dentine. International Dental Journal, 69, 341-347. doi: 10.1111/idj.12478

Yin, I. X., Yu, O. Y., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Tang, J., & Chu, C.-H. (2019). Developing biocompatible silver nanoparticles using epigallocatechin gallate for dental use. Archives of Oral Biology, 102, 106-112. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.03.022

Journal - Research Other

Dai, L. L., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2019). Mechanisms of bioactive glass on caries management: A review. Materials, 12(24), 4183. doi: 10.3390/ma12244183

Luk, K., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Gutknecht, N., Chu, C. H., & Zhao, I. S. (2019). Effects of carbon dioxide lasers on preventing caries: A literature review. Lasers in Dental Science, 3(2), 83-90. doi: 10.1007/s41547-019-00065-8

2018

Journal - Research Article

Yu, O. Y., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2018). Caries-arresting effects of silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride on dentine caries lesions. Journal of Dentistry, 78, 65-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.08.007

Yu, O. Y., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2018). Effect of silver nitrate and sodium fluoride with tri-calcium phosphate on Streptococcus mutans and demineralised dentine. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(5), 1288. doi: 10.3390/ijms19051288

Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Zhao, I. S., Li, Q.-L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2018). Remineralisation of enamel with silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride. Dental Materials, 34(12), e344-e352. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.10.007

Journal - Research Other

Zhao, I. S., Gao, S. S., Hiraishi, N., Burrow, M. F., Duangthip, D., Mei, M. L., … Chu, C.-H. (2018). Mechanisms of silver diamine fluoride on arresting caries: A literature review. International Dental Journal, 68(2), 67-76. doi: 10.1111/idj.12320

Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2018). Arresting dentine caries with silver diamine fluoride: What’s behind it? Journal of Dental Research, 97(7), 751-758. doi: 10.1177/0022034518774783

2017

Journal - Research Article

Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C.-H. (2017). Arresting simulated dentine caries with adjunctive application of silver nitrate solution and sodium fluoride varnish: An in vitro study. International Dental Journal, 67(4), 206-214. doi: 10.1111/idj.12291

Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Burrow, M. F., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2017). Prevention of secondary caries using silver diamine fluoride treatment and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate modified glass-ionomer cement. Journal of Dentistry, 57, 38-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2016.12.001

Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Burrow, M. F., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2017). Effect of silver diamine fluoride and potassium iodide treatment on secondary caries prevention and tooth discolouration in cervical glass ionomer cement restoration. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18(2), 340. doi: 10.3390/ijms18020340

Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., Zhao, I. S., & Chu, C.-H. (2017). Effects of fluoride on two chemical models of enamel demineralization. Materials, 10(11), 1245. doi: 10.3390/ma10111245

Mei, M. L., Nudelman, F., Marzec, B., Walker, J. M., Lo, E. C. M., Walls, A. W., & Chu, C. H. (2017). Formation of fluorohydroxyapatite with silver diamine fluoride. Journal of Dental Research, 96(10), 1122-1128. doi: 10.1177/0022034517709738

Fang, H., Li, Q.-L., Han, M., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2017). Anti-proteolytic property and bonding durability of mussel adhesive protein-modified dentin adhesive interface. Dental Materials, 33(10), 1075-1083. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2017.07.008

Epasinghe, D. J., Kwan, S., Chu, D., Lei, M. M., Burrow, M. F., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). Synergistic effects of proanthocyanidin, tri-calcium phosphate and fluoride on artificial root caries and dentine collagen. Materials Science & Engineering: C, 73, 293-299. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.11.078

Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Zhou, Z. L., Burrow, M. F., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C. H. (2017). Shear bond strength and remineralisation effect of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate-modified glass ionomer cement on artificial “caries-affected” dentine. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18(8), 1723. doi: 10.3390/ijms18081723

Journal - Research Other

Yu, O. Y., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2017). Dental biofilm and laboratory microbial culture models for cariology research. Dentistry, 5(2), 21. doi: 10.3390/dj5020021

Yu, O. Y., Zhao, I. S., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2017). A review of the common models used in mechanistic studies on demineralization-remineralization for cariology research. Dentistry, 5(2), 20. doi: 10.3390/dj5020020

2016

Journal - Research Article

Yin, J., Mei, M. L., Li, Q., Xia, R., Zhang, Z., & Chu, C. H. (2016). Self-cleaning and antibiofouling enamel surface by slippery liquid-infused technique. Scientific Reports, 6, 25924. doi: 10.1038/srep25924

Mei, M. L., Zhao, I. S., Ito, L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2016). Prevention of secondary caries by silver diamine fluoride. International Dental Journal, 66(2), 71-77. doi: 10.1111/idj.12207

Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2016). Clinical use of silver diamine fluoride in dental treatment. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 37(2), 93-98.

Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., & Chu, C. H. (2016). Inhibition of cariogenic plaque formation on root surface with polydopamine-induced-polyethylene glycol coating. Materials, 9(6), 414. doi: 10.3390/ma9060414

Mei, M. L., Chen, Y. M., Li, H., & Chu, C. H. (2016). Influence of the indirect restoration design on the fracture resistance: A finite element study. BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 15, 3. doi: 10.1186/s12938-015-0115-4

Gao, S. S., Zhang, S., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C.-M., & Chu, C.-H. (2016). Caries remineralisation and arresting effect in children by professionally applied fluoride treatment: A systematic review. BMC Oral Health, 16, 12. doi: 10.1186/s12903-016-0171-6

Chen, J., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., & Chu, C.-H. (2016). Mussel-inspired silver-nanoparticle coating on porous titanium surfaces to promote mineralization. RSC Advances, 6(106), 104025-104035. doi: 10.1039/c6ra20673e

Journal - Research Other

Gao, S. S., Zhao, I. S., Hiraishi, N., Duangthip, D., Mei, M. L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2016). Clinical trials of silver diamine fluoride in arresting caries among children: A systematic review. JDR Clinical & Translational Research, 1(3), 201-210. doi: 10.1177/2380084416661474

2015

Journal - Research Article

Zhang, Y., Mao, W., Wang, J., Li, Q.-L., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., … Zhang, Z.-H. (2015). Antibacterial membrane with a bone-like structure for guided bone regeneration. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2015, 784574. doi: 10.1155/2015/784574

Wu, X.-T., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Cao, C. Y., Chen, J.-L., Xia, R., … Chu, C. H. (2015). A direct electric field-aided biomimetic mineralization system for inducing the remineralization of dentin collagen matrix. Materials, 8(11), 7889-7899. doi: 10.3390/ma8115433

Mei, M. L., So, S. Y. C., Li, H., & Chu, C.-H. (2015). Effect of heat treatment on the physical properties of provisional crowns during polymerization: An in vitro study. Materials, 8(4), 1766-1777. doi: 10.3390/ma8041766

Mei, M. L., Ito, L., Zhang, C. F., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2015). Effect of laser irradiation on the fluoride uptake of silver diamine fluoride treated dentine. Lasers in Medical Science, 30(3), 985-991. doi: 10.1007/s10103-014-1521-8

Chu, C.-H., Mei, M. L., & Nalliah, R. P. (2015). A survey of practices of tunnel preparation among dentists who attended the 100th FDI Annual World Dental Congress. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 6(1), 63-68. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12081

Journal - Research Other

Cao, C. Y., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2015). Methods for biomimetic remineralization of human dentine: A systematic review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 16(3), 4615-4627. doi: 10.3390/ijms16034615

Cao, C. Y., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-l., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2015). Methods for biomimetic mineralisation of human enamel: A systematic review. Materials, 8(6), 2873-2886. doi: 10.3390/ma8062873

2014

Journal - Research Article

Mei, M. L., Ito, L., Cao, Y., Lo, E. C. M., Li, Q. L., & Chu, C. H. (2014). An ex vivo study of arrested primary teeth caries with silver diamine fluoride therapy. Journal of Dentistry, 42(4), 395-402. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.12.007

Wu, X.-T., Cao, Y., Mei, M. L., Chen, J.-L., Li, Q.-L., & Chu, C. H. (2014). An electrophoresis-aided biomineralization system for regenerating dentin- and enamel-like microstructures for the self-healing of tooth defects. Crystal Growth & Design, 14(11), 5537-5548. doi: 10.1021/cg5007633

Mei, M. L., Ito, L., Chu, C. H., Lo, E. C. M., & Zhang, C. F. (2014). Prevention of dentine caries using silver diamine fluoride application followed by Er:YAG laser irradiation: An in vitro study. Lasers in Medical Science, 29(6), 1785-1791. doi: 10.1007/s10103-013-1329-y

Li, Q.-L., Ning, T.-Y., Cao, Y., Zhang, W.-b., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2014). A novel self-assembled oligopeptide amphiphile for biomimetic mineralization of enamel. BMC Biotechnology, 14, 32. doi: 10.1186/1472-6750-14-32

Mei, M. L., Ito, L., Cao, Y., Li, Q. L., Chu, C. H., & Lo, E. C. M. (2014). The inhibitory effects of silver diamine fluorides on cysteine cathepsins. Journal of Dentistry, 42(3), 329-335. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.11.018

Cao, Y., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2014). Enamel prism-like tissue regeneration using enamel matrix derivative. Journal of Dentistry, 42(12), 1535-1542. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.08.014

Cao, Y., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2014). Agarose hydrogel biomimetic mineralization model for the regeneration of enamel prismlike tissue. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(1), 410-420. doi: 10.1021/am4044823

Cao, Y., Liu, W., Ning, T., Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2014). A novel oligopeptide simulating dentine matrix protein 1 for biomimetic mineralization of dentine. Clinical Oral Investigations, 18(3), 873-881. doi: 10.1007/s00784-013-1035-y

Journal - Research Other

Chu, C.-H., Lee, A. H.-C., Zheng, L., Mei, M. L., & Chan, G. C.-F. (2014). Arresting rampant dental caries with silver diamine fluoride in a young teenager suffering from chronic oral graft versus host disease post-bone marrow transplantation: A case report. BMC Research Notes, 7, 3. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-3

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chu, C. H., & Mei, M. L. (2014). Heat treatment during setting on properties of resin-based provisional-restorative materials. Dental Materials, 30(Suppl. 1), (pp. e57). doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2014.08.114

2013

Journal - Research Article

Mei, M. L., Li, Q.-L., Chu, C.-H., Lo, E. C.-M., & Samaranayake, L. P. (2013). Antibacterial effects of silver diamine fluoride on multi-species cariogenic biofilm on caries. Annals of Clinical Microbiology & Antimicrobials, 12, 4. doi: 10.1186/1476-0711-12-4

Mei, M. L., Ito, L., Cao, Y., Li, Q. L., Lo, E. C. M., & Chu, C. H. (2013). Inhibitory effect of silver diamine fluoride on dentine demineralisation and collagen degradation. Journal of Dentistry, 41(9), 809-817. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.06.009

Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., Lo, E. C. M., & Samaranayake, L. P. (2013). Fluoride and silver concentrations of silver diammine fluoride solutions for dental use. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23(4), 279-285. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12005

Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., Low, K. H., Che, C. M., & Lo, E. C. M. (2013). Caries arresting effect of silver diamine fluoride on dentine carious lesion with S. mutans and L. acidophilus dual-species cariogenic biofilm. Medicina Oral, Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal, 18(6), e824-e831. doi: 10.4317/medoral.18831

Cao, Y., Mei, M. L., Xu, J., Lo, E. C. M., Li, Q., & Chu, C. H. (2013). Biomimetic mineralisation of phosphorylated dentine by CPP-ACP. Journal of Dentistry, 41(9), 818-825. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.06.008

Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., Lo, E. C. M., & Samaranayake, L. P. (2013). Preventing root caries development under oral biofilm challenge in an artificial mouth. Medicina Oral, Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal, 18(4), e557-e563. doi: 10.4317/medoral.18768

Journal - Research Other

Chu, C.-H., Mei, M. L., Cheung, C., & Nalliah, R. P. (2013). Restoring proximal caries lesions conservatively with tunnel restorations. Clinical, Cosmetic & Investigational Dentistry, 5, 43-50. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S48567

2012

Journal - Research Article

Mei, M. L., Li, Q. L., Chu, C. H., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Lo, E. C. M. (2012). The inhibitory effects of silver diamine fluoride at different concentrations on matrix metalloproteinases. Dental Materials, 28(8), 903-908. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2012.04.011

Chu, C. H., Mei, L., Seneviratne, C. J., & Lo, E. C. M. (2012). Effects of silver diamine fluoride on dentine carious lesions induced by Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces naeslundii biofilms. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 22(1), 2-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01149.x

2010

Journal - Research Article

Chu, C. H., Mei, M. L., & Lo, E. C. (2010). Use of fluorides in dental caries management. General Dentistry, 58(1), 37-43.