Faculty of Dentistry

As one of the world’s leading dental institutions, we are highly devoted to excelling in innovation and excellence across teaching & learning, research & innovation, professional & clinical services, and knowledge exchange.

HKU Faculty of Dentistry
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Professor Lijian Jin, Dean of HKU Faculty of Dentistry

Professor Lijian Jin is Dean of Dentistry, Chair Professor of Periodontology, and Modern Dental Laboratory Professor in Clinical Dental Science. He held leadership positions in major global dental organizations (FDI and IADR), and serves on editorial boards of main journals in periodontology. He was honoured with the prestigious Fellowship in Dental Surgery Ad Hominem by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2007. He advances global oral/periodontal healthcare initiatives.

Professor Lijian Jin
Dean of Faculty of Dentistry Modern Dental Laboratory Professor in Clinical Dental Science Chair Professor of Periodontology Clinical Professor in Periodontology
Professor Michael Burrow, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education), HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Professor Michael Burrow
Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education)
Professor Chun Hung Chu, Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange), HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Professor Chun Hung Chu
Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange)
Professor Mike Yiu Yan Leung, Associate Dean (Global Engagement and Development), HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Professor Mike Yiu Yan Leung
Associate Dean (Global Engagement and Development)
Professor Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education and Clinical Affairs), HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Professor Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu
Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education and Clinical Affairs)

Academic Excellence

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Subject Ranking
2nd
QS World University Rankings by Subject: Dentistry
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Research
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Full-time faculty members have been listed among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists in the 2025 global ranking compiled by Stanford University.