Dental Treatment Doctors in China — Page 2

Dr. Michelle Kao is a pediatric dentist and orthodontist at D4 Dental Clinic in Shanghai. She treats children during the mixed-dentition stage, using a record-based approach to monitor jaw growth, bite stability, and oral habits. She selects the developmental stage for intervention rather than starting treatment early for every patient.

• Trained at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the University of New South Wales.
• Completed continuing education in implant dentistry at New York University.
• Monitors permanent tooth eruption and crowding risks using digital scans and imaging.
• Manages pediatric dental health and bite issues such as underbites and crossbites.

Dr. Christine Chen is an orthodontist at D4 Dental Clinic in Shanghai. She holds DSD Instructor and DSD Master credentials, certifying her to teach Digital Smile Design workflows. Dr. Chen treats adults and children using clear aligner therapy and fixed orthodontics. She earned a Master’s in Orthodontics from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.

• Uses Digital Smile Design (DSD) to plan orthodontic outcomes and aesthetics.
• Treats patients using clear aligners and fixed braces to support restorative goals.
• Coordinates tooth movement with veneers or other dental procedures for smile reconstruction.
• Focuses on tooth movement and long-term retention strategies.

Dr. Elaine Niu is a periodontist at D4 Dental Clinic in Shanghai. She manages periodontal stability to support orthodontics and aesthetic restorations. Dr. Niu completed continuing education in periodontal and restorative care at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She uses Digital Smile Design (DSD) to align gum health with cosmetic goals.

• Treats periodontitis using scaling and root planing.
• Performs gingival recession plastic surgery to restore the gum line.
• Manages periodontal maintenance to protect veneers, crowns, and implants.
• Integrates gum health assessments into orthodontic treatment plans.

Dr. Herman Hsu is the founder of D4 Dental Clinic and a Digital Smile Design (DSD) Master. He established the first certified DSD clinic in Asia. Dr. Hsu performs aesthetic restoration using digital workflows and facially driven design. He is a DSD Instructor who trains other clinicians in smile analysis.

• Winner of the Zoom! Whitening Leader of the Year award by Philips.
• Uses digital mockup validation so patients can test smile results before treatment.
• Integrates digital implant planning with aesthetic crown design for precise results.
• Studied at McGill University and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.

Dr. Joy Guo is an orthodontist at D4 Dental Clinic in Shanghai. She is a DSD Master clinician. Dr. Guo uses clear aligners and fixed braces for adults and children.

• Holds a master's degree in orthodontics from Germany International Medical College.
• Earned a master's degree in oral medicine from Semmelweis University.
• Combines orthodontic plans with cosmetic dentistry to minimize tooth reduction.

Dr. Victor Sun is a restorative dentistry specialist at D4 Dental Clinic in Shanghai. He performs implant restorations using a digital pathway that plans from the final crown backward. This method defines the bite, cleanability, and crown position before surgery begins. Dr. Sun uses periodontal sequencing to establish a stable foundation for implants.

• Trained in implant dentistry at the University of Vienna.
• Completed periodontal and restorative education at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
• Uses CBCT and intraoral scanning for digital implant planning.
• Treats patients with periodontitis who need dental implants.