Boyen Huang, DDS, MHA, PhD

Dr. Boyen Huang has been an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry since 2020. His previous roles include research, teaching and executive positions at institutions such as the University of Western Australia, Kyoto University, James Cook University, and Charles Sturt University. Additionally, Dr. Huang has held executive and committee roles with the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

Throughout his career, Dr. Huang has focused on mentoring early career academics and postdoctoral researchers, overseeing numerous graduate and undergraduate research projects. His expertise has earned him invitations to review oral health strategies for state governments and evaluate grant applications for various federal, state, and professional funding bodies. His dedication to collaboration is evident in his leadership of numerous projects, including faculty development, scientific research, student mobility, resource integration, and global scientific partnerships.

Starting in January 2024, Dr. Huang assumed the role of Assistant Dean for Faculty Development at the School of Dentistry. In this capacity, he oversees new faculty orientation, mentorship programs, peer observations of teaching, and faculty development initiatives. He also supports faculty tenure and academic promotion processes.

Dr. Huang's research career primarily focuses on advancing telehealth technologies and practice models, building on his earlier studies of biological and socio-behavioral risk factors in oral health. His past research includes dental and craniofacial anomalies, traumatic dental injuries, and non-nutritive sucking behavior. He is currently pioneering the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered mobile health (mHealth) practice model to enhance clinical decision-making and provide online emergency support systems, highlighting his commitment to advancing dental care methodologies.

Research Interests

• Teledentistry and M Health
• Use of artificial intelligence in dentistry
• Oral health literacy and digital literacy
• Epidemiologic determinants of oral conditions

Dr. Huang is experienced and passionate about teaching dental public health, pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, dental therapy, and research methods in health sciences. He particularly values the translation of research outcomes into teaching and service, the nurturing of understanding, respect, and critical thinking, and the development of research and professional capabilities for the future generation.

Course Director

• DDS 6331 Dental Public Health I
• DDS 6332 Dental Public Health II

Instructor

• DDS 6333 Understanding Health Systems
• DDS 6327 Dental Professional Development III Fall
• DDS 6328 Dental Professional Development IV Summer
• DDS 7328 Dental Professional Development IV Fall

• Taiwanese / Hokken
• Chinese / Mandarin

1. Huang B, Estai M, Pungchanchaikul P, Quick K, Ranjitkar S, Fashingbauer E, Askar A, Wang J, Diefalla F, Shenouda M, Seyffer D, Louie JP. Mobile health assessment of traumatic dental injuries using smartphone acquired photographs: a multicenter diagnostic accuracy study. Telemedicine and e-Health. 2024 Jul. Ahead of Print.

2. Kelekar U, Das Gupta D, Theis-Mahon N, Fashingbauer E, Huang B. Distances to emergency departments and non-urgent utilization of medical services: a systematic review. Global Health Action. 2024 Jun;17(1): 2353994. 

3. Gardner J, Huang B, Ip RHL. Oral health knowledge is associated with oral health-related quality of life: a survey of first-year undergraduate students enrolled in an American university. BMC Oral Health. 2023 Dec;23: 961.

4. Johnson A, Huang B, Galina IC, Ngo A, Uppgaard R. Splatter generated by oral surgery irrigation and its implication for infection control. Clinical Oral Investigations. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2023 Nov;27(11): 6607-6612. 

5. Uppgaard R, Huang B, Johnson A, Lynn S. The effect of smartphone filming on student confidence in dental anesthesia techniques: a randomized trial. Journal of Dental Education. 2023 May;87(5): 676-685.

6. Schmidt J, Huang B. The pH of bottled water commercially available in Australia and its implications for oral health. Journal of Water and Health. 2022 May;20(5): 871–876.

7. Estai M, Kanagasingam Y, Mehdizadeh M, Vignarajan J, Norman R, Huang B, Spallek H, Irving M, Arora A, Kruger E, Tennant M. Mobile photographic screening for dental caries in children: diagnostic performance compared to unaided visual dental examination. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 2022 Mar;82(2):166-175. 

8. Al-Humairi A, Ip RHL, Spuur K, Zheng X, Huang B. Visual grading experiments and optimization in CBCT dental implantology imaging: preliminary application of integrated visual grading regression. Radiation and Environmental Biophysics. 2022 Mar;61(1): 133-145. 

9. Schmidt J, Huang B. Awareness and knowledge of dental erosion and its association with beverage consumption: a multidisciplinary survey. BMC Oral Health. 2022 Feb;22: 35. 

10. Kennedy EN, White BA, Weintraub JA, Moss ME, Jordan S, Quick KK, Ticku S, Huang B, Douglass C. Collaborating and teaching a synchronous, multi-university, virtual course: health policy and access to dental care. Journal of Dental Education. 2021 Sep;85(9): 1536-1542. 

11. Tanny L, Huang B, Shaweesh A, Currie G. Characterisation of anterior open bite in primary school-aged children: a preliminary study with artificial neural network analysis. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2021 Sep;31(5): 576-582.

12. Mishima S, Takahashi K, Kiso H, Murashima-Suginami A, Tokita Y, Jo J, Uozumi R, Nambu Y, Huang B, Harada H, Komori T, Sugai M, Tabata Y, Bessho K. Local application of Usag-1 siRNA has potential to regenerate teeth in Runx2-deficient mice. Scientific Reports. 2021 Jul;11: 13674. 

13. Huang B, Zachar JJ. Social and behavioural determinants of areca nut consumption in adolescents. Oral Diseases. 2020 Nov;26(8): 1820-1826.

14. Schmidt J, Huang B. The acidity of non-alcoholic beverages in Australia: risk of dental erosion. International Journal of Scientific Study. 2020 May;8(2): 28-35.
15. Zachar JJ, Huang B, Yates E. Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer amongst adult dental patients attending regional university clinics in New South Wales, Australia: A questionnaire-based study. International Dental Journal. 2020 Apr;70(2): 93-99. 
16. Estai M, Kanagasingam Y, Mehdizadeh M, Vignarajan J, Norman R, Huang B, Spallek H, Irving M, Arora A, Kruger E, Tennant M. Teledentistry as a novel pathway to improve dental health in school children: a research protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Oral Health. 2020 Jan;20: 11. 
17. Kiso H, Takahashi K, Mishima S, Murashima-Suginami A, Kakeno A, Yamazaki T, Asai K, Tokita Y, Uozumi R, Sugai M, Harada H, Huang B, MacDougall M, Bessho K. Third dentition is the main cause of premolar supernumerary tooth formation. Journal of Dental Research. 2019 Aug;98(9): 968-974. 
18. Tanny L, Huang B, Naung Y, Currie G. Non-orthodontic intervention and non-nutritive sucking behaviours: a literature review. Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences. 2018 Apr;34(4): 215-222. 
19. Saito K, Takahashi K, Huang B, Asahara M, Kiso H, Togo Y, Tsukamoto H, Mishima S, Nagata M, Iida M, Tokita Y, Asai M, Shimizu A, Komori T, Harada H, MacDougall M, Sugai M, Bessho K. Loss of stemness, EMT and supernumerary tooth formation in Cebpb^-/-Runx2^+/- murine incisors. Scientific Reports. 2018 Mar: 5169. 
20. Estai M, Kanagasingam Y, Huang B, Shiikha J, Kruger E, Bunt S, Tennant M. Comparison of a smartphone-based photographic method with face-to-face caries assessment: A mobile teledentistry model. Telemedicine and e-Health. 2017 May;23(5): 435-440. 
21. Astill S, Ricketts N, Singh LA, Kurtz D, Gim YH, Huang B. Environmental and perceived stress in Australian dental undergraduates: preliminary outcomes. Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects. 2016 Dec;10(4): 270-279.
22. Estai M, Kanagasingam Y, Huang B, Checker H, Steele L, Kruger E, Tennant M. The efficacy of remote screening for dental caries by mid-level dental providers using a mobile teledentistry model. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. 2016 Oct;44(5): 435-441. 
23. Estai M, Kanagasingam Y, Xiao D, Vignarajan J, Huang B, Kruger E, Tennant M. A proof-of-concept evaluation of a cloud-based store-and-forward telemedicine app for screening for oral diseases. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 2016 Sep;22(6): 319-325. 
24. Hassan NMM, Dhillon A, Huang B. Cleidocranial dysplasia: Clinical overview and genetic considerations. Pediatric Dental Journal. 2016 Aug;26(2): 45-50.
25. Togo Y, Takahashi K, Saito K, Kiso H, Tsukamoto H, Huang B, Yanagita M, Sugai M, Harada H, Komori T, Shimizu A, MacDougall M, Bessho K. Antagonistic functions of USAG-1 and RUNX2 during tooth development. PLOS ONE. 2016 Aug;11(8): e0161067. 
26. Aminabadi NA, Huang B, Samiei M, Agheli S, Jamali Z, Shirazi S. A randomized trial using 3Mixtatin compared to MTA in primary molars with inflammatory root resorption: a novel endodontic biomaterial. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2016 Spring;40(2): 95-102. 
27. Takahashi K, Togo Y, Saito K, Kiso H, Huang B, Tsukamoto H, Fujimura K, Bessho K. Two non-syndromic cases of multiple supernumerary teeth with different characteristics and a review of the literature. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology. 2016 May;28(3): 250-254. 
28. Saito K, Takahashi K, Asahara M, Kiso H, Togo Y, Tsukamoto H, Huang B, Sugai M, Shimizu A, Motokawa M, Slavkin HC, Bessho K. Effects of Usag-1and Bmp7 deficiencies on murine tooth morphogenesis. BMC Developmental Biology. 2016 May;16: 14. 
29. Huang LYG, Huang B. The impact of global budget system on dynamics of dental manpower and utilization of dental services. Dental Research Journal. 2016 Mar-Apr;13(2): 132-138.
30. Huang B, Lejarraga C, Franco CS, Kang Y, Lee A, Abbott J, Takahashi K, Bessho K, Pumtang-on P. Influence of non-orthodontic intervention on digit sucking and consequent anterior open bite: a preliminary study. International Dental Journal. 2015 Oct;65(5): 235-241.
31. Wang MTA, Huang B, Chiu AHY, Lam WM, Takahashi K, Bessho K, Abbott PV. Discrepancy between chronological age and evaluated dental age using the Demirjian system in Western Australian children. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2015 Oct;47(4): 469-474. 
32. Kiso H, Takahashi K, Saito K, Togo Y, Tsukamoto H, Huang B, Bessho K. Interactions between BMP-7 and USAG-1 (uterine sensitization-associated GENE-1) regulate formations of supernumerary maxillary incisors. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2015 Oct;44(S1): e294. 
33. Huang B, Takahashi K, Goto T, Kiso H, Sugai M, Shimizu A, Kosugi S, Bessho K. ANKH polymorphisms and clicking of the temporomandibular joint in dental residents. Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. 2015 Jun;14(2): 247-251. 
34. Mahiepala NA, Phan VL, Kieu KD, Koppen JP, Hussain BH, Huang B. Influencing factors of paediatric dental anxiety levels in an undergraduate dental clinic. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2015 Jun;16(2): 159-162. 
35. Wang E, Thomas AM, Welten M, Tan LJ, Varma S, Tan I, Huang B. Aesthetic changes of restorative materials related to application of topical fluorides. Jökull. 2015 Mar;65(3): 178-186. 
36. Kiso H, Takahashi K, Kang Y, Saito K, Togo Y, Goto T, Huang B, Tsukamoto H, Nakashima Y, Bessho K. Application of anti-BMP antibodies to immunohistochemical examination of fibrous dysplasia. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine and Pathology. 2015 Jan;27(1): 106-111. 
37. Lin D, Huang B. Staining potential of APF foam on dental restorations in vitro. Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 2015 Jan;18(1): 30-33.
38. Wang E, Huang B. Discolouration of glass-ionomer cement at different fluoride concentration levels. Oral Health and Dental Management. 2014 Jun;13(2): 275-278.
39. Huang B, Takahashi K, Jennings EA, Pumtang-on P, Kiso H, Togo Y, Saito K, Sugai M, Akira S, Shimizu A, Bessho K. Prospective signs of cleidocranial dysplasia in Cebpb deficiency. Journal of Biomedical Science. 2014 May;21(1): 44. 
40. Kiso H, Takahashi K, Saito K, Togo Y, Tsukamoto H, Huang B, Sugai M, Shimizu A, Tabata Y, Economides A, Slavkin H, Bessho K. Interactions between BMP-7 and USAG-1 (uterine sensitization-associated gene-1) regulate supernumerary organ formations. PLOS ONE. 2014 May;9(5): e96938.
41. Togo Y, Takahashi K, Saito K, Kiso H, Huang B, Tsukamoto H, Hyon SH, Bessho K. Aldehyded dextran and ε-poly(l-lysine) hydrogel as non-viral gene carrier. Stem Cells International. 2013 Jul;2013: 634379. 
42. Huang B, Takahashi K, Yamazaki T, Saito K, Yamori M, Asai K, Yoshikawa Y, Kamioka H, Yamashiro T, Bessho K. Assessing anteroposterior basal bone discrepancy with the Dental Aesthetic Index. Angle Orthodontist. 2013 May;83(3): 527-532. 
43. Huang B, Takahashi K, Sakata-Goto T, Kiso H, Togo Y, Saito K, Tsukamoto H, Sugai M, Akira S, Shimizu A, Bessho K. Phenotypes of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein beta deficiency: hyperdontia and elongated coronoid process. Oral Diseases. 2013 Mar;19(2): 144-150. 
44. Sakata-Goto T, Takahashi K, Kiso H, Huang B, Tsukamoto H, Takemoto M, Hayashi T, Sugai M, Nakamura T, Yokota Y, Shimizu A, Slavkin H, Bessho K. Id2 controls chondrogenesis acting downstream of BMP signaling during maxillary morphogenesis. Bone. 2012 Jan;50(1): 69-78.
45. Huang B, Takahashi K, Sakata T, Kiso H, Sugai M, Fujimura K, Shimizu A, Kosugi S, Sato T, Bessho K. Increased risk of temporomandibular joint closed lock: a case-control study of ANKH polymorphisms. PLOS ONE 2011 Oct;6(10): e25503. 
46. Huang B, Inagaki K, Yoshii C, Kano M, Abbott PV, Noguchi T, Takahashi K, Bessho K. Social nicotine dependence in Australian dental undergraduate students. International Dental Journal. 2011 Jun;61(3): 152-156.
47. Rowland ML, Naidoo S, AbdulKadir R, Moraru R, Huang B, Pau A. Perceptions of intimidation and bullying in dental schools: a multi-national study. International Dental Journal. 2010 Apr;60(2): 106-112. 
48. Huang B, Marcenes W, Croucher R, Hector M. Activities related to the occurrence of traumatic dental injuries in 15-to 18-year-olds. Dental Traumatology. 2009 Feb;25(1): 64-68. 
49. Inagaki K, Hayashi J, Ting CC, Noguchi T, Senda A, Hanamura H, Morita I, Nakagaki H, Koide T, Shieh TY, Kurioka N, Endo A, Otani T, Amagai K, Hara M, Huang B, Yoshii C, Kano M. Dental undergraduates’ smoking status and social nicotine dependence in Japan and Taiwan - comparison between two dental schools. Japanese Journal of Tobacco Control. 2008 Oct;3(5): 81-85.
50. Pau A, Rowland ML, Naidoo S, Abdulkadir R, Makrynika E, Moraru R, Huang B, Croucher R. Emotional intelligence and perceived stress in dental undergraduates: a multinational survey. Journal of Dental Education. 2007 Feb;71(2): 197-204. 

1. Takahashi K, Kiso H, Saito K, Togo Y, Tsukamoto H, Huang B, Bessho K. Chapter 5: Feasibility of molecularly targeted therapy for tooth regeneration. In: New Trends in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine - Official Book of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine. Rijeka: InTech; 2014. ISBN 978-953-51-1724-7.
2. Takahashi K, Kiso H, Saito K, Togo Y, Tsukamoto H, Huang B, Bessho K. Feasibility of gene therapy for tooth regeneration by stimulation of a third dentition. In: Gene Therapy - Tools and Potential Applications. Rijeka: InTech; 2013. ISBN 978-953-51-1014-9.