Reinhard Chun Wang Chau

About

PhD Fellow specializing in AI and mHealth applications in dentistry, with a strong focus on translational research. Experienced in developing AI-driven solutions for oral disease monitoring and treatment design, supported by a robust foundation in public health. Dedicated to advancing community dentistry through technological innovation and strategic collaboration, aiming to enhance oral healthcare accessibility and effectiveness for underserved populations.

Employment

• University of Cincinnati Guest Lecturer
  2026 - Present
• University of Eastern Finland Guest Lecturer
  2025 - Present
• The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Clinical Research Coordinator
  2023 - Present
• The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Research Assistant
  2021 - 2022
• The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Research Assistant
  2021 - 2022

Education

• Tohoku University Visiting Researcher
  2025 - Present
• University of Hong Kong Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]
  2023 - Present
• Advance HE Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
  ? - 2026
• The University of Hong Kong Master of Science in Community Dentistry [MSc (Com Dent) (HK)]
  ? - 2022
• Sun Yat-sen University Bachelor of Medicine in Stomatology [BDS (Sun Yat-sen)]
  ? - 2018

Projects & Funding

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enhanced Oral Health Education in a Community Setting Royal College of Surgeons of England
  2024 - 2026
• Gingivitis Detection Solution Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)
  2024 - 2025
• Startup Development Grant for Dentomi Limited Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)
  2024 - 2028
• Cloud Infrastructure Support for Dentomi Limited Development Google for Startups
  2024 - 2026
• Detecting Gum Inflammation Using Artificial Intelligence-Powered Smartphone Photography Among Older Adults in Hong Kong Health Bureau
  2024 - 2026
• Postgraduate Scholarship University of Hong Kong
  2023 - 2027
• HSDM Global Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Scholarship Harvard University
  2023 - 2024
• Artificial Intelligence for Dental Prosthesis Design Innovation and Technology Commission
  2023 - 2024
• Artificial Intelligence for Dental Prosthesis Design Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)
  2022 - 2023

Publications (32)

• AI-Driven mHealth for Equitable Oral Health: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in African Communities
  2027 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-30563-3_10
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• Advancing Digital Health Education in Africa and Beyond: Global Evidence and Collaborative Strategies for VR-Haptic Integration in Dental Training
  2027 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-30563-3_15
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• Dental Professionals’ Knowledge of Oral Health in Chronic Kidney Disease: Exploratory Survey
  International Dental Journal 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2026.109815
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• Development and Validation of a Haptic Virtual Reality Simulator for Tooth Extraction and Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
  International Dental Journal 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2026.109712
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• External validation of a mHealth tool for detecting gingival inflammation in community-dwelling older adults
  Journal of Dentistry 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2026.106804
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• Preliminary Evaluation of a Dental Virtual Standardized Patient in Endodontic Clinical Reasoning and Decision‐Making: Face and Construct Validity
  International Endodontic Journal 2026 DOI: 10.1111/iej.70223
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• Reimagining Dental Education: Integrating Digital Technologies for a Global, Digitally Native Generation—A Perspective
  European Journal of Dentistry 2026 DOI: 10.1055/s-0046-1823144
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• Corrigendum: Shaping the Future of Dentistry: How Digital VR-Haptic Thinkers Are Revolutionizing Education by Thinking Big for Better Future in Oral Care
  European Journal of Dentistry 2026 DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1814167
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• Enhancing dental education through virtual reality and haptic technologies
  The Journal of the American Dental Association 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2025.07.019
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• Shaping the Future of Dentistry: How Digital VR-Haptic Thinkers Are Revolutionizing Education by Thinking Big for Better Future in Oral Care
  European Journal of Dentistry 2026 DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1810611
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• Edentulism and Its Rehabilitation Among Older People in China
  Qiuping Zhou, Reinhard Chun Wang Chau, Hui Min Chen +2 more
  Gerodontology 2026 DOI: 10.1111/ger.70015
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• Beyond the Drill: Can Digital Gadgets Redefine the Future of Dental Education?
  European Journal of Dental Education 2026 DOI: 10.1111/EJE.70079
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• Can artificial intelligence in orthopantomography advance dental diagnostics through automated image analysis?
  FRONTIERS IN RADIOLOGY 2026 DOI: 10.3389/FRADI.2026.1701356
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• Editorial: VR-haptic technologies and their applications in dental education
  FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2026 DOI: 10.3389/FROH.2026.1782946
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• Immersive Technologies in Dental Education: Global Adoption Patterns From a 2025 Survey
  Journal of Dental Education 2026 DOI: 10.1002/JDD.70228
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• Nongovernmental Organizations in Oral Health Promotion: A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis
  International Dental Journal 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2025.103888
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• Instruments for assessing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in older adults: A meta-research study with standardized evaluation
  Journal of Dentistry 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.106065
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• Optimizing Preclinical Skill Assessment for Handpiece-Naïve Students: A Strategic Approach
  Dentistry Journal 2025 DOI: 10.3390/dj13080363
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• Evaluation of Chatbot Responses to Text-Based Multiple-Choice Questions in Prosthodontic and Restorative Dentistry
  Dentistry Journal 2025 DOI: 10.3390/dj13070279
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• External Validation of an AI mHealth Tool for Gingivitis Detection among Older Adults at Daycare Centers: A Pilot Study
  International Dental Journal 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2025.01.008
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