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Jiayi Yu

Jiayi Yu

Dental Technician
Ann Arbor,Michigan

Summary

Accomplished Dental Technician with 6+ years of experience leading digital workflow transformations in clinical and academic settings. Holder of four patents in digital dentistry and materials, 10+ peer-reviewed publications, and two national awards of case competition for technical excellence. Passionate about bridging advanced technologies with vocational education and simplifying traditional ways of dental techniques to improve production efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Visiting Scholar - Digital Dentistry

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
08.2024 - Current
  • Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics (BMSP)
  • Research focus: Full-arch digital implant dentistry, Digital dentures
  • Participated in clinical projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with dentists.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
09.2024 - Current
  • Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics (BMSP)
  • Course Title: Digital Prosthodontics Fundamentals

Team Leader of Dental Lab

Shenzhen University General Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Department of Stomatology
  • Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Directed a team in implementing China's first fully digital orthodontic vestibular shield protocol, reducing production time by 85% (1 week → 1-2 days) and achieving clinical approval
  • Introduced digital guided surgical templates, improving implant guide efficiency by 85% and serving 600+ implant cases per year
  • Spearheaded chairside fabrication techniques, reducing production time by 85% while maintaining 95% clinical accuracy

Clinical Lecturer

Shenzhen University
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry
  • Course Title: Oral Fixed Prosthodontics
  • Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry
  • Course Title: Digital Orthodontics

Graduate Teaching Assistant

West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Department of Prosthodontics
  • Helped to manage a classroom of diverse learners and professors, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.

Education

Master of Science - Dental Medicine

West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Chengdu, China
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Stomatology Technology

West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Chengdu, China
05.2014 - 01.2018

Skills

Proficient in Exocad, BlueSky Plan, and CEREC software

Certification

Certificated Dental Technician, National Health Commission, China

Membership In Professional And Research Societies

  • Youth Committee Member, Chinese Dental Technologist Society, Chinese Stomatological Association. 2023-present
  • Member, Chinese Stomatological Association. 2018-present
  • Member, Guangdong Stomatological Association. 2021-present

Invited Lectures

  • Dec 2023: “Clinical and technical considerations for implant restoration in the anterior region.” Online webinar series—Dental Technology Master Course. Peak live audience 2500+
  • Oct 2023: "Rapid and Precise Design of Orthodontic Functional Appliance—A Fully Digital Workflow for Vestibular Shields." The 13th National Conference of Chinese Dental Technologist Society in China. Peak live audience 500+
  • Feb 2023: “Microscopic Veneer Technique- Details and Technical Advantages Under High Magnification.” The 28th Dental South China—Microscopy Master Forum. Peak live audience 500+
  • Nov 2022: “How to deal with cases of dental fluorosis with digital chairside and microscopic technology?” 2022 Shenzhen Continuing Education Program, Shenzhen, China. Peak live audience 300+
  • Sep 2022: “How does digital technology permeate the entire process through collaboration with clinical practice?” Online webinar series—Dental Technology Master Course. Peak live audience 6000+

Publications

Patents

1. Co-inventors: Yu H, Chen X, Yu J. Title: A device and using method for casting and embedding. Patent No: CN108852543B. China Patent Office. Grant Date: 2023-10-03

2. First inventor: Yu J, Cao J, Lu J, et al. Title: A digital vestibular shields and its design workflow. Patent No: CN116763469B. China Patent Office. Grant Date: 2024-09-20

3. Co-inventors: Yu H, Yu J, Zhu L. Title: A digital guide for rest preparation accurately. Patent No: CN113069232B. China Patent Office. Grant Date: 2022-03-01

4. Co-inventors: Yu Jianjun, Yu Jiayi, Yu Jiajun, et al. Title: A room temperature self-drying multifunctional silicone resin and its preparation method. Patent No: CN103396559B. China Patent Office. Grant Date: 2016-02-17

5. Co-inventors: Yu H, Liu C, Yu J, Xie C. Title: A guided device for alveolar bone trimming surgery. Patent No: CN111772828A. China Patent Office. Public Date: 2020-10-16 (pending)

6. Co-inventors: Xiang B, Yan Z, Yu J, Lu J. Title: A tooth detection method, device, terminal equipment and readable storage medium. Patent No: CN116740014A. China Patent Office. Public Date: 2023-09-12 (pending)

Peer-reviewed Publications

1. Yu J, Lou Y, Zhu L, et al. Effects of loupes and microscopes on a dental technician’s working posture from ergonomic aspects. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2022(004): 040. (IF=0.38)

2. Xiang B, Yu J, Lu J, et al. Comparisons between digital-guided and non-digital protocol in implant planning, placement, and restorations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials[J]. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 2023: 101919. (IF=4.1)

3. Xiang B, Lu J, Yu J. Evaluating tooth segmentation accuracy and time efficiency in CBCT images using artificial intelligence: A systematic review and Meta-analysis. J Dent. 2024; 146:105064. (IF=4.8)

4. Lu J, Yu J, Xie C, et al. Immediate precision of the digital osteotomy template in the digital stackable template: a clinical study[J]. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2021, 39(6): 732-738. (IF=0.38)

5. Chen X, Mao B, Zhu Z, Yu J, et al. A three-dimensional finite element analysis of mechanical function for 4 removable partial denture designs with 3 framework materials: CoCr, Ti-6Al-4V alloy and PEEK[J]. Scientific Reports, 2019, 9(1): 1-10. (IF=3.8)

6. Gao J, Li J, Liu C, Fan L, Yu J, et al. A stereolithographic template for computer-assisted teeth preparation in dental esthetic ceramic veneer treatment[J]. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 2020(8): 32. (IF=3.2)

7. Luo T, Zhang J, Fan L, Huang Y, Yu J, et al. A digital workflow with the virtual enamel evaluation and stereolithographic template for accurate tooth preparation to conservatively manage a case of complex exogenous dental erosion[J]. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 2022, Jul; 34(5):733-740. (IF=3.2)

8. He J, Gao J, Liu C, Xie C, Yu J, et al. Digital partition bonding for porcelain veneers guided by sequence 3D printing templates[J]. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2022(003): 040. (IF=0.38)

9.  Hu N, Liu C, Gao J, Xie C, Yu J, et al. Simultaneous implantation and tooth preparation technology guided by a 3D-printed guide[J]. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2023,41(4):483-490. (IF=0.38)

10. Fan L, Yu J, Yue L, Yu H. Microscopic veneer restorations of anterior teeth guided by three‐dimensional printing guide plate: a case report. Chin J Stomatol, Oct 2020, Vol. 55, No. 10. (IF=1.45)

Abstracts/ Presentations

1. Yu J, Lu J, Cao J. Rapid and Precise Design of Orthodontic Functional Appliance—A Fully Digital Workflow for Vestibular Shields. The 13th National Conference of Chinese Dental Technologist Society in China, 2023(Oral)

2. Yu J, Lu J. A case of ceramic veneer restoration for moderate dental fluorosis with digital chairside and microscopic technology. Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Implantation Salon, 2022 (Oral).

3. Yu J, Feng H, Zheng J, et al. Digital Technology Through the Field of Implant and Aesthetic Restoration. The 11th National Conference of Chinese Dental Technologist Society in China, 2022(Poster)

4. Yu J, Fan L, Yue L, Yu H. A Case of veneer restoration with ceramics and feldspathic porcelain for irregular incisal edges of maxillary lateral incisors. 2019 National Conference of Chinese Dental Technologist Society in China, 2019(Poster)

5. Yu J, Yu P, Zhang Q, et al. TRS Guide Technology Using Through Aesthetic Restoration: A New Clinical Digital Workflow. The 13th National Conference of Chinese Association of Prosthodontics in China, 2019(Poster)

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
09.2024 - Current

Visiting Scholar - Digital Dentistry

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
08.2024 - Current

Teaching Certificate for Higher Education, Chinese Ministry of Education, China

08-2022

Certificated Dental Technician, National Health Commission, China

07-2022

Team Leader of Dental Lab

Shenzhen University General Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2024

Clinical Lecturer

Shenzhen University
01.2021 - 01.2024

Graduate Teaching Assistant

West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
07.2018 - 07.2020

Master of Science - Dental Medicine

West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Stomatology Technology

West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
05.2014 - 01.2018
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