Professor Gang Shen, chief scientist at Smartee Denti-Technology, has been named to Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists list for the third year in a row.

Professor Gang Shen, chief scientist at Smartee Denti-Technology and executive president of TaiKang ByBo Dental, has once again been named to the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier. This marks the third consecutive year Shen has received the honor, recognized in both the Career-Long Impact and Single-Year Impact categories.

Eighth Edition of Global Scientist Ranking

Now in its eighth year, the list evaluates over 200,000 scientists from 1960 to 2024 using Scopus data. Researchers are ranked across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, identifying those with the most influence on scientific progress and innovation worldwide.

Shen’s Orthodontic Contributions

With more than 30 years in orthodontic research and clinical practice, Shen developed a facial morphology–based classification system for malocclusion. This system categorizes cases into facial convexity, facial concavity, and mandibular deviation. The classification advances beyond Angle’s traditional framework, offering improved diagnostic accuracy, etiological understanding, and targeted treatment strategies.

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Collaboration with Smartee Denti-Technology

Since 2019, Shen has partnered with Smartee to apply his academic research to clinical settings. This collaboration resulted in the Smartee GS clear aligner series, which uses a clear mandibular repositioning approach to treat skeletal Class II and Class III malocclusions. The system allows for non-invasive treatment, reducing reliance on tooth extraction, and has been validated in over 100,000 cases worldwide.

Ongoing Research and Development

Shen and Smartee Denti-Technology continue to focus on developing new orthodontic technologies by integrating academic research into clinical practice. Their current efforts aim to address unresolved challenges in the field and expand treatment capabilities through independently developed technologies.

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