Hong Kong Study Club Series - May 21st

Dr. Ching Sik Hong is an accomplished dental surgeon with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and training. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan, and completed advanced residency training in Oral Surgery, Periodontology, Prosthetic Dentistry, and Orthodontics at Veterans General Hospital, Taipei.
Dr. Ching has held significant academic roles, including serving as an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor in the MSc (Implant Dentistry) Programme at the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong (2007–2012). He is also a faculty member for the gIDE/UCLA Master in Implantology Programme, further contributing to the education of dental professionals.
A Certified Specialist in Implantology (Taiwan Academy of Osseointegration) and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Dr. Ching has been a Lecturer and hands-on instructor for Nobel Biocare since 2004, educating professionals across Asia. He is the Director and Dental Surgeon at the Aesthetic Dental Implant Center.
Dr. Ching is a member of several prestigious dental organizations and is widely recognized for his expertise in implant dentistry and dedication to advancing the profession.

Dr. Ching Yuen Lok Loretta is a distinguished dental surgeon with a robust academic and professional background in implantdentistry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Minor in Business from The University of Hong Kong, followedby a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the same institution. Dr. Ching further advanced her expertise by obtaining a Masterof Science in Dentistry on Implant Dentistry through an Advanced Education Program at Loma Linda University in California,USA. She received a Certificate in Implant Dentistry from the Academy of Osseointegration and achieved the prestigiousdesignation of Diplomate from both the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry and the Academy ofOsseointegration. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.Dr. Ching has been a key member of the Aesthetic Dental Implant Centre in Hong Kong for over 10 years. She has alsocontributed to the community as a locum dental surgeon for Project Concern Hong Kong and gained valuable internationalexperience in Taiwan and Tanzania. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University, whereshe taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students in general dentistry and implant dentistry.Her academic contributions have been recognized through various awards, including the Dental 85 Prize in Elective Studies andthe Reaching Out Award from the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, as well as a 3rd Place Poster Presentation Award at theAmerican Academy of Implant Dentistry's 65th Annual Conference. Dr. Ching’s master's thesis focused on "Peri-implant bone loss with connection of definitive abutment simultaneous with posteriorsingle implant placement: A 6-month retrospective study." She has published multiple research articles and presented herfindings at esteemed conferences, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field of implant dentistry. Her upcomingresearch will further contribute to the understanding of implant abutment dynamics.With a strong focus on clinical excellence and a passion for education, Dr. Ching continues to make significant strides in the fieldof implant dentistry, ensuring that she remains at the forefront of innovative practices and patient care.