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Division of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology
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Division of Endodontics
introduction
The goal of endodontic (root canal) treatment is to save a tooth!!
Endodontics is the sciences about the normal dental pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulp diseases. Endodontic (Root canal) treatment is a procedure used to treat infected tooth pulp and avoid tooth to be extracted. Root canal therapy is not only for toothache relief, but also to prevent the possible damage of surrounding periradicular tissues.
Before the treatment is done, clinical and radiographic examinations should be carried out to have correct diagnose and treatment plan. Treatment should be performed under the isolation using rubber dam to prevent bacteria contamination. Root canal treatment involves:
1. Local anesthesia is gave to make the procedure pain free.
2. Previous restoration and caries removal and chamber opening were performed under rubber dam isolation. Canals negotiation.
3. Cleaning and shaping the root canal system.
4. 3D homogenous obturation of root canal system.
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Division of Periodontology
introduction
The periodontics division is a specialty division providing non-surgical and surgical therapy for gum diseases around the teeth or dental implants.
Individuals who have gum disease are the primary patients of periodontists. However, patients with a missing tooth that would like a dental implant may also see a periodontist in conjunction with restorative dentists.
Treatments offered by our specialty generally include:
1. Clinical and radiographic examinations
2. Diagnosis and treatment planning
3. Non-surgical periodontal therapy including oral hygiene instruction
4. Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) around teeth and dental implants
5. Periodontal regenerative surgery
6. Periodontal pocket reduction surgery
7. Periodontal plastic surgery
8. Soft and hard tissue augmentation surgeries
9. Crown lengthening surgery
10. Dental implant surgery (including new implant placement and correction of peri-implant diseases)
11. Ridge preservation surgery
12. Specific surgery for orthodontic needs
13. Regular maintenance care of teeth and dental implants -
Division of Prosthodontics
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Division of Pediatric Dentistry
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Division of Orthodontics
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Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Division of Restorative Dentistry
introduction
The division of operative dentistry is a specialty division that provides restorative treatments for the tooth cavities caused by dental caries, any tooth decay, or traumatic injuries.
Recently, this division has extended its treatment extent to the esthetic dentistry. Patients who want to change their dental appearances could also visit restorative dentists for tooth whitening or diastema closure.
Treatments offered by our specialists include:
1. Clinical and radiographic examinations
2. Diagnosis and treatment planning
3. Advanced resin composite restorations
4. Deep caries management (vital pulp therapy)
5. Bonded porcelain restorations (CAD/CAM inlays or onlays)
6. Dental crowns and bridges (porcelain fused to metal or all-ceramic)
7. Diastema closure
8. Porcelain laminate veneers
9. Anterior smile design and other esthetic treatments
10. Walking bleaching of single tooth
11. Full mouth home bleaching treatment
12. Full mouth stain removal via sandblasting
13. Regular maintenance care of teeth -
Division of Special Care Dentistry
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Department of Stomatology (Dentistry)
Introduction of division
Introduction of staff
Division of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology
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Dar-Bin Shieh
introduction
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Yu-Hsueh Wu, DDS, MDS, PhD
introduction
Credential:
DDS (Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan)
MDS (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
PhD (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Diplomate (Diplomate, Taiwan Academy of Oral Pathology, Taiwan)
Designation:
Visiting Staff, Oral Pathology Division, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University
Specialty:
Oral pathology
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/yu-hsueh-wu
Division of Endodontics
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Wei-Chih Chiu, DDS, MS
introduction
Credential:
DDS (China Medical University, Taiwan)
MS (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
Diplomate (Academy of Endodontology, Taiwan, R.O.C.)
Designation:
Attending Physician, Endodontics Division, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Adjunct Lecturer, School of Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/wei-chih-chiu -
Kai-Yun Tsuo, DDS
introduction
Credential:
DDS (Taipei Medical University, Taiwan)
Diplomate (Academy of Endodontology, Taiwan, R.O.C.)
Designation:
Attending Physician, Endodontics Division, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/kai-yun-tsuo
Division of Periodontology
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Kuo Yuan, DDS, MS, PhD
introduction
Credential:
DDS (Taipei Medical University, Taiwan)
MS (University of Michigan, USA)
PhD (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
Diplomate (American Board of Periodontology)
Diplomate (Taiwan Board of Periodontology)
Designation:
Visiting Staff, Periodontics Division, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University
Specialty:
Periodontics, Dental Implantology
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/kuo-yuan -
Chun-Chan Ting
introduction
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Ying-Ying Chang
introduction
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I-Chun Chen
Division of Prosthodontics
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Yung-Chung Chen
introduction
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Meng-Yao Lin
introduction
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Shao-Chun Wang
introduction
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Wei-Ting Lee
Division of Pediatric Dentistry
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Yi-Chun Lin
introduction
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Hsiu-Ming Hsu, DDS, MS
introduction
Credential:
DDS (China Medical University, Taiwan)
MS (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Specialist (Taiwan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)
Specialist (Taiwan Association for Disabilities and Oral Health)
Designation:
Visiting Staff, Pediatric Dentistry Division, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Adjunct Lecturer, School of Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University
Specialty:
Pediatric dentistry, Special care dentistry
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/hsiu-ming-hsu -
Ming-Hung Chen
Division of Orthodontics
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Chen-Jung Chang
introduction
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Jen-Bang Lo
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Pei-Ju Wu
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Jehn-Shyun, Huang
introduction
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Tze-Ta, Huang
introduction
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Ken-Chung, Chen
introduction
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Meng-Yen Chen
introduction
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Ke-Hsin, Cheng
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Kai-Yuan Hsiao
Division of Restorative Dentistry
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Shu-Fen Chuang, DDS, PhD
introduction
Credential:
PhD (Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
DDS (School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan)
Diplomat (Taiwan Board of Operative Dentistry)
Designation:
Chair and Professor, School of Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Director, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Visiting Staff, Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital
President, Taiwan Academy of Operative Dentistry
Specialty:
Operative Dentistry, Dental Materials, Biomechanics
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/shu-fen-chuang -
Tsung Lin Lee, DDS
introduction
Credential:
DDS (Chung Shan medical university, Taiwan)
Diplomate (Taiwan Board of Operative dentistry)
Diplomate (Taiwan Board of Endodontics)
Designation:
Visiting Staff, Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Stomatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Director, Department of dentistry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Dou-Liu branch Specialty:
Operative dentistry
Endodontics
Publication:
https://researchoutput.ncku.edu.tw/en/persons/tsung-lin-lee
Division of Special Care Dentistry
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Yu-Fen Yen
introduction