Professor, Ajou University Dental Hospital, South Korea
Prof. Seung Il Song, born on December 19, 1971, is a distinguished professor at Ajou University Dental Hospital, Korea. With a DDS, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University, he has over two decades of clinical and academic experience. He has served as a visiting professor at UCLA and specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery, sleep medicine, and temporomandibular disorders. His notable research includes studies on rhBMP-2 for bone regeneration, sleep apnea, and postoperative airway changes. Prof. Song’s work, published in prestigious journals, bridges clinical practice and innovative research, advancing patient care worldwide. ✨📚
Publication Profile
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Academic Background 🎓🦷
Prof. Seung Il Song is a highly accomplished dental academic with an outstanding educational foundation from Seoul National University, Korea. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997, followed by a Master of Science (MS) in Dentistry in 2000. He further advanced his expertise by completing a PhD in Dentistry in 2007, focusing on innovative and impactful research. This rigorous academic journey reflects his dedication to advancing oral health and his commitment to bridging clinical practice with cutting-edge research, establishing him as a leader in the field of dentistry. 📚✨
Clinical Experience 🏥🦷
Prof. Seung Il Song has an extensive clinical career spanning over two decades. He began as an intern and resident at Seoul National University Dental Hospital (1997–2001) and later served as a clinical fellow (2001–2002). He worked as a department chief at Pundang Gesaeng Hospital (2002–2004) before joining Ajou University Dental Hospital, where he has held progressive roles, including assistant professor (2005–2017), associate professor (2017–2022), and professor since 2022. Additionally, he gained international experience as a visiting professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (2011–2012). His career showcases his dedication to clinical excellence and education. 🌟📚
Research Focus Areas
Prof. Seung Il Song focuses on oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a strong emphasis on skeletal class III malocclusion, mandibular setback surgery, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. His research explores bone regeneration techniques using rhBMP-2, sleep apnea, airway analysis, and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). He also investigates imaging-based diagnostic methods, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, for evaluating craniofacial anatomy and TMJ dysfunction. His contributions span sleep quality, pharyngeal airway dynamics, and regenerative therapies, making significant advances in craniofacial surgery and rehabilitation. 🌟🔬
Publication Top Notes
- “Change of lip-line canting following bimaxillary surgery in patients with class III skeletal patterns with increased vertical proportions and asymmetry”
- “Soft tissue paradigm based Treatment planning in skeletal class III”
- “Effects of rhBMP-2 with various carriers on maxillofacial bone regeneration through computed tomography evaluation”
- “Radiographic changes of mandibular cortical bone in bisphosphonate drug holiday”
- “Obstructive sleep apnea and anatomical structures of the nasomaxillary complex in adolescents”
- “Postoperative changes in the pharyngeal airway space through computed tomography evaluation after mandibular setback surgery in skeletal class III patients: 1-year follow-up”
- “Regenerative effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/absorbable collagen sponge (rhBMP-2/ACS) after sequestrectomy of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)”
- “Silent Changes in Sleep Quality Following Mandibular Setback Surgery in Patients with Skeletal Class III Malocclusion: A Prospective Study”
- “Influences of age and sex on the validity of bone scintigraphy for the diagnosis of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis”
- “Correlation between clinical symptoms and magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with temporomandibular joint internal derangement”
- “Retrospective study on change in pharyngeal airway space and hyoid bone position after mandibular setback surgery”