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R&D Team Leader

Dr Hao CHEN

Dr Hao CHEN 陳浩

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HKUST
  • Professor, Division of Life Science, HKUST
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST
  • Co-Director of Center for Evolution and Health, HKUST
  • Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging and Analysis, HKUST
  • Director of HKUST Medical Smart Lab, HKUST
  • PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


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We proudly present our award for best performing startup at ASGH 2025

DBT Technology co-founder Professor Hao Chen in an ASGH panel discussion
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We proudly present our award for best performing startup at ASGH 2025

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ASGH Certificate

We proudly present our award for best performing startup at ASGH 2025

DBT Technology Best Performing Startup award at ASGH 2025
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ASGH Certificate

We proudly present our award for best performing startup at ASGH 2025

DBT Technology startup award presentation at ASGH 2025
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ASGH Certificate

We proudly present our award for best performing startup at ASGH 2025

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Stanford University top two percent world scientist distinction
Top 2% world scientist by Stanford University
More than 100 papers and five best paper awards
100+ papers, 5 best paper award of the year
Winner of more than 15 international medical challenges
Winner of 15+ world medical challenge
More than 23000 citations on Google Scholar
23000+ citation on Google Scholer
Clinical trial experience
Experience in clinical trial
Dental and artificial intelligence domain expertise
Domain expert
Healthcare technology commercialization experience
Experience in commercialization
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Medical Technical Support

Dr Jean WANG

Dr Jean WANG

Co-founder & Data Scientist/Applied AI Specialist


Associate Professor in Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, HKUST

Dr Tie Long JIANG

Dr Tie Long JIANG

Orthodontist and Periodontist


Clinic Director, Orthodontic Periodontic and Implantology Specialist

Dr Yuning HUANG

Dr Yuning HUANG

Co-founder & Director of Quality Assurance


Senior Periodontist, Orthodontist and Implant Surgeon

Dr Tarce MIHAI

Dr Tarce MIHAI

Clinical Advisor


Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU

Dr Abeer ALHADIDI

Dr Abeer ALHADIDI

Clinical Advisor


Clinical Associate Professor
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, NYU Dentistry

Dr Hank TUNG

Dr Hank TUNG

Co-founder & Orthodontic Advisor


Clinic Director of Taipei Just Beauty and Taichung Virtue Dental

Professional Fabrication & Quality Assurance

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From digital input to review

How Our Lab Supports Digital Dental Workflows

DBT Technology's laboratory and research environment supports structured case communication across design, review and fabrication stages. The objective is a clear handoff: supplied scans and instructions are checked, design requirements are clarified, and review materials are prepared for the responsible professional.

Clear Aligner Workflow

Digital case intake, treatment-plan design coordination and OEM clear aligner production support for dental partners.

Crown Design Workflow

Structured scan inputs, design communication and review-ready files for restorative laboratory workflows.

Surgical Guide Workflow

Planning-data preparation and guide-design coordination subject to clinical review and approval.

Quality-focused checks can support file completeness, design communication and production readiness. They do not replace diagnosis, treatment planning or the clinician's responsibility for each patient.

Discuss a workflow or research collaboration with our team through the DBT contact page.

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Clear Aligner Workflow Support

Review the dedicated workflows connected to DBT's digital dental laboratory and planning support.