
Profiles
Dr Yen Ming Lin
Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education
Discretionary Member
Biography
Biography
Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School
Specialty Registrar in Orthodontics, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Lin is an accomplished dental professional with a passion for education and patient care. His impressive qualifications and diverse background have shaped him into a well-rounded and highly skilled dentist.
Dr Lin holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, which he obtained from Cardiff University in 2018. He has since pursued a multitude of qualifications and certifications to enhance his knowledge and expertise in the field. His career journey began as a Dental Foundation Trainee with the Central Wales Scheme from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he gained valuable experience in providing comprehensive dental care to patients.
Seeking further professional growth, Dr Lin pursued Dental Core Training in various specialties. From 2019 to 2020, he served as a Dental Core Trainee 1 in Special Care Dentistry at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Gosport. This role allowed him to develop specialized skills in treating patients with complex medical conditions. His dedication to patient care and education led him to pursue higher qualifications. He completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education from the University of Dundee from 2020 to 2021. This qualification honed his teaching skills and prepared him for his future endeavours in dental education.
Continuing his professional development, Dr Lin engaged in Dental Core Training 2 and 3 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he gained extensive knowledge and experience in surgical procedures and patient management. In recognition of his exemplary work, he has received several awards and accolades. In 2022, he was awarded the National Teaching Prize at Medic Mentor's Virtual Mock Interview Day, showcasing his outstanding teaching abilities. In 2021, he delivered the Best Trainee Presentation at HEE South West DCT Presentation Study Day 2021, demonstrating his excellent communication and presentation skills. Additionally, he was a Poster Prize finalist at the British Society for Disability and Oral Health Spring Conference in 2020.
Dr Lin is an active member of various professional bodies, including the Faculty of Dental Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MDTFEd), Advance HE (FHEA), the Academy of Medical Educators (MAcadMEd), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPS (Glasg)), the British Orthodontic Society, and the British Dental Association. His commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry is reflected in his active engagement with these organizations. Furthermore, he has taken on leadership roles in the dental community. From 2021 to 2022, he served as the DCT Chair for the South West DCT Representative Group, under the auspices of Health Education England. In this position, he contributed to shaping and improving dental training programs in the region.
Dr Lin's dedication to dental education, patient care, and professional development make him a highly respected and valuable member of the dental community. His expertise, coupled with his passion for teaching, ensures that he delivers the highest standard of care to his patients while inspiring and educating future generations of dental professionals.
Qualifications
BDS MFDS RCPS (Glasg) PG Cert Dent Ed PG Cert Orth FHEA MDTFEd MAcadMEd
Background
2023 - Present: Specialty Registrar in Orthodontics, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
2023 - Present: Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, UK
Mar 2023 - Sept 2023: Locum Dentist in Urgent Dental Care, Devon Doctors, UK
2022 - 2023: Dentist, Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise, UK
2022 - 2023: Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, UK
Feb 2022 - Sept 2022: Honorary University Fellow, Peninsula Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, UK
2020 - 2022: Dental Core Trainee 2 & 3, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, UK
2019 - 2020: Dental Core Trainee 1, Special Care Dentistry, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Solent NHS Trust, Gosport, UK
2018 - 2019: Dental Foundation Trainee, Central Wales Scheme, Crown Hill Dental Practice, Pontypridd, UK.
Education
2021 - 2022: PG Cert Orthodontics, Cephtactics, UK
2020 - 2021: PG Cert Dental Education, University of Dundee, UK
2013 - 2018: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Cardiff University, UK
Awards
2022: National Teaching Prize at Medic Mentor's Virtual Mock Interview Day
2021: Best Trainee Presentation at HEE South West DCT Presentation Study Day 2021
2020: Poster Prize finalist at British Society for Disability and Oral Health Spring Conference 2020
Professional membership
Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MDTFEd)
Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA)
Member of the UK Council of Dental Teachers of Professionalism
Member of the Dental Trainees' Committee Wellbeing Subgroup of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Member of the Academy of Medical Educators (MAcadMEd)
Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MFDS RCPS (Glasg))
Member of the British Orthodontic Society
Member of the British Dental Association
Registered with the General Dental Council, 278467
Roles on external bodies
2021 - 2022: DCT Chair, South West DCT Representative Group, Health Education England
Key publications
(2023) 'Top tips for minimally invasive dentistry in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (2) 84-86 , DOI
(2023) 'Oral medicine in regional oral and maxillofacial surgery units: a five-year review' British Dental Journal , DOI
(2023) 'Stability of palatal rugae after orthodontic/orthopaedic expansion: a scoping review' Australasian Orthodontic Journal 39, (1) 158-170 , DOI
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
Professional Development Module Co-Lead
ADK and ADTK Module Co-Lead
Undergraduate small and large group teaching, workshops and plenaries for BDS and DTH courses as well as an academic tutor
Clinical supervisor Year 5 BDS
Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) facilitator Year 3 BDS and Year 2 DTH
Inter-Professional Engagement (IPE) tutor Year 2 BDS
Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) supervisor Year 2 BDS
Staff serving as external examiners
2023 - Present: MFDS Examiner, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Research
Research
Research interests
University of Plymouth: Assessing Professionalism and Developing Ethical Professionals in Undergraduate Dentistry
British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Comparison of oral and maxillofacial trauma during the first and third lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
http://bjoms.com/article/S0266-4356(21)00310-7/fulltext
http://bjoms.com/article/S0266-4356(21)00310-7/fulltext
Maxillofacial Trainee Research Collaborative: Risk factors associated with short-term complications in mandibular fractures: the MANTRA study—a Maxillofacial Trainee Research Collaborative (MTReC)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10006-022-01096-5
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10006-022-01096-5
Publications
Publications
Key publications
(2023) 'Top tips for minimally invasive dentistry in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (2) 84-86 , DOI
(2023) 'Oral medicine in regional oral and maxillofacial surgery units: a five-year review' British Dental Journal , DOI
(2023) 'Stability of palatal rugae after orthodontic/orthopaedic expansion: a scoping review' Australasian Orthodontic Journal 39, (1) 158-170 , DOI
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2023) 'Top tips for minimally invasive dentistry in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (2) 84-86 , DOI
(2023) 'Oral medicine in regional oral and maxillofacial surgery units: a five-year review' British Dental Journal , DOI
(2023) 'Stability of palatal rugae after orthodontic/orthopaedic expansion: a scoping review' Australasian Orthodontic Journal 39, (1) 158-170 , DOI
(2022) 'Risk factors associated with short-term complications in mandibular fractures: the MANTRA study—a Maxillofacial Trainee Research Collaborative (MTReC)' Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , DOI
(2021) 'Re: E-scooter injuries referred to the oral and maxillofacial surgical service at Christchurch Hospital: a retrospective observational study and cost analysis of 17 months of data' British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 59, (10) 1326-1327 , DOI Open access
Books
Chapters
Scholarly Editions
Conference Papers
Internet Publications
Reports
Performances
Compositions
Designs
Artefacts
Exhibitions
Softwares
Patents
Other Publications
(2023) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): Are we scanning appropriately? A service evaluation.
Presentations and posters
Posters
Oral Presentations
2023: Association for Dental Education in Europe Annual Meeting, Liverpool - Assessing Professionalism in Undergraduate Dentistry
2023: British and Irish Society of Oral Medicine, Manchester - Oral Medicine in Regional Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Units: a 5 Year Review
2023: Southwest Oral Medicine Audit & Clinical Governance Group Meeting, Cardiff - Oral Medicine in OMFS Clinics – Southwest England & Southeast Wales
2022: HEE South West DCT Presentation Study Day, Virtual – A pilot study on the management of dry mouth post-radiotherapy: Patient xerostomia scales and outcomes from acupuncture treatment
2021: 25th European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Congress, Virtual – A seven year review of 3717 oral and maxillofacial surgery referrals in a level one trauma centre in the southwest region of UK
2021: 25th European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Congress, Virtual - A review of 541 maxillofacial paediatric patients over a 7-year period
2021: 25th European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Congress, Virtual - A study of 100 dog-bite injuries in a busy tertiary trauma centre
2021: HEE South West DCT Presentation Study Day, Virtual – Evaluation of referrals to the maxillofacial on call service over a seven-year period in a busy tertiary trauma centre and teaching hospital
2020: BDA Hospitals Group Wessex Division Meeting, Salisbury - Lateral thinking: To restore vs extract?
Posters
2022: 97th European Orthodontic Congress, Cyprus – A seven year review of orthodontic emergencies presenting in the accident and emergency department
2021: British Orthodontic Conference, Manchester - Implementing a new orthodontic-restorative MDT. Who do we see?
2021: 25th European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Congress, Virtual - A 7-year retrospective study of traumatic dental injuries in a level 1 trauma centre
2021: Association of Surgeons in Training Annual Conference 2021: Excelling in Adversity, Virtual - Evaluation of referrals to the maxillofacial on call service over a seven-year period in a busy tertiary trauma centre and teaching hospital
2020: British Society for Disability and Oral Health Spring Conference, Virtual - The value of patient involvement in a dementia-friendly service QIP
Personal
Personal
Other academic activities
Audits/ Quality Improvement Projects
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Investigating Cerebral Infections, Treatment and Patient Outcomes at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, An audit on referrals and reporting of CBCT in UHPNT departments of OMFS and dental specialties
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Oral medicine activity within maxillofacial surgery: A retrospective clinical audit
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A service evaluation of the one-stop head and neck lump clinic
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A QIP to improve the quality of red top referrals to the oral and maxillofacial surgery department at Derriford Hospital
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Mouth Care Matters: A QIP to improve oral health for oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma in-patients
2022: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A QIP to standardise medicine order sets for oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma in-patients during admission
2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A service evaluation of the new joint orthodontic/ restorative clinic
2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, A service evaluation of 3717 referrals to the OMFS on-call service over a 7-year period in a busy tertiary trauma centre and teaching hospital
2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The effectiveness of acupuncture as a non-pharmacological intervention for the management of dry mouth QIP
2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The use of the VTE risk assessment tool and the appropriate prescription of Enoxaparin for OMFS and trauma in-patients audit
2021: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, The consenting process for patients undergoing the removal of lower 8’s in the department of OMFS UHP audit
2020: Solent NHS Trust, Dental remote antimicrobial prescription during Covid-19 audit
2020: Solent NHS Trust, Creating a dementia-friendly dental service QIP
2020: Solent NHS Trust, Recording of fluoride toothpaste for special care patients audit
2019: Crown Hill Dental Surgery, Fluoride varnish application QIP
2018: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing for managing acute dental infection in the E&E department audit