Professor May Mei

2026

Journal - Research Article

Yang, Y., Chen, L., Tian, J., Ding, Y., Meng, J., Meng, Q., Lyons, K., & Mei, M. L. (2026). Effect of resin infiltration and Er: YAG laser on the shear bond strength between glass ceramics and white spot lesions: An in vitro study. Clinical Oral Investigations, 30, 324. doi: 10.1007/s00784-026-07023-2

Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Yan, B., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2026). Evaluation of the remineralisation potential of a novel peptide GA-C16G2 on artificial root dentine lesions. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 181, 107525. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2026.107525

Journal - Research Other

Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Dai, R., Cooper, P. R., … Mei, M. L. (2026). Application of nanowire technology in dentistry: A narrative review. Dental Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2026.04.020

2025

Journal - Research Article

Yang, Y.-M., Ho, T.-E., Gu, W.-J., Li, F., Lo, E. C. M., Li, J.-S., … Mei, M. L., … Lu, H.-X. (2025). Discovery, biological evaluations, and modified applications of peptide AVHS derived from dental plaque biofilms. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1039/d5tb00576k

He, J., Chen, L., Tian, J., Yang, Y., Meng, J., Meng, Q., Lyons, K., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Effect of NaOCl or EDTA pretreatments on the shear bond strength of the resin-infiltrated white spot lesions to the resin composite: An in vitro study. BMC Oral Health, 25, 1494. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-06900-8

Fu, Y., Cannon, R. D., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Development and characterisation of a novel antimicrobial peptide GA-C16G2 targeting Streptococcus mutans. Journal of Dentistry, 161, 105927. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105927

Dohan, Z., Friedlander, L. T., Cooper, P. R., Li, K. C., Ratnayake, J. T., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Effect of calcium and phosphate in an artificial chemical model of root caries formation. Journal of Oral Science, 67(2), 96-100. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.24-0427

Li, K. C., Castillo, J., Ekambaram, M., Jansen van Vuuren, L., Barazanchi, A., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Acid-resistant glass ionomer cements: An assessment of their mechanical properties, fluoride ion release and protection to surrounding tooth surfaces from acid challenges. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 113, e35572. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35572

Journal - Research Other

Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Dai, R., Cooper, P. R., … Mei, M. L. (2025). A scoping review of hydroxyapatite-modified glass ionomer cements used for restorative dentistry. Journal of Dentistry, 163, 106149. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.106149

Fu, Y., Nudelman, F., Zhang, Y., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Advanced laboratory assessments in caries mineralization research: A review. Journal of Dental Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/00220345251356472

Sheridan, A., Mei, M. L., Cooper, P. R., Milne, T., & Friedlander, L. (2025). Silver diamine fluoride treatment for the management of deep caries: A scoping review. Journal of Dentistry, 161, 105946. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105946

Liang, Y., Li, D., Deng, D., Chu, C. H., Mei, M. L., Li, Y., … Cheng, L. (2025). AI-driven dental caries management strategies: From clinical practice to professional education and public self care. International Dental Journal, 75, 100827. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2025.04.007

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Fu, Y., Cannon, R. D., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2025, September). A novel targeted dual-action peptide for root caries management. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Other Research Output

Mei, M. (2025, October). From prevention to arrest: A silver bullet for dental caries management. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].

2024

Journal - Research Article

Yang, B., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., & Mei, M. L. (2024). The effect of silver diamine fluoride on dentine caries under reduced saliva condition: An in vitro study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 120(4), 163-169.

Ni, K., Chen, L., He, J., Ding, Y., Meng, Q., Lyons, K., & Mei, M. L. (2024). Effect of sodium hypochlorite and EDTA pretreatment on the resin infiltration efficacy and acid resistance of enamel white spot lesions: An in vitro study. BMC Oral Health, 24, 1437. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-05238-x

Niu, J. Y., Zhang, O. L., Yin, I. X., Mei, M. L., Jakubovics, N. S., & Chu, C. H. (2024). Remineralising enamel caries with a novel peptide: An in vitro study. Journal of Dentistry, 151, 105456. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105456

Chia, Y. X., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., Cooper, P., Mei, M. L., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). Effect of blood decontamination procedures on the microshear bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement to resin composite. Operative Dentistry, 49(4), 412-420. doi: 10.2341/23-104-l

Chawhuaveang, D. D., Mei, M. L., Chu, C. H., & Yu, O. Y. (2024). Preventive dental erosion with silver diamine fluoride: An in vitro study. Journal of Dentistry, 145, 105022. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105022

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, 58(3), 173-183. 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

Journal - Research Other

Fu, Y., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zhang, Y., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2024). In vitro models used in cariology mineralisation research: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 12, 323. doi: 10.3390/dj12100323

Imran, E., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Ratnayake, J., Ekambaram, M., & Cooper, P. R. (2024). Dental applications of ion-substituted hydroxyapatite: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 12, 304. doi: 10.3390/dj12100304

Chen, A. M.-C., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2024). A scoping review of the influence of clinical contaminants on bond strength in direct adhesive restorative procedures. Journal of Dentistry, 145, 104985. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104985

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, 48(2), 218-225. 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

Zhang, O. L., Niu, J. Y., Yin, I. X., Yu, O. Y., Mei, M. L., & Chu, C. H. (2022). Growing global research interest in antimicrobial peptides for caries management: A bibliometric analysis. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 13, 210. doi: 10.3390/jfb13040210

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.