Digital Smile Design Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Rashi Kapoor is the dentist at Kapoor’s Safe Hands Dental & Healthcare Centre. She screened 67,000 children across 460 dental camps, earning an Asia Book of Records certificate. Dr. Kapoor performs smile design and dental implants in Gurgaon, India.

• Uses radiation-free evaluation for surgical implant planning.
• Performs root canal therapy, full-mouth rehabilitation, and composite veneering.
• Uses Invisalign and clear aligner therapies with custom 3D planning.
• Member of the Indian Dental Association with tobacco control and cessation accreditation.

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.

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. 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.