Man Wai Ng | Education
Graduate School
Harvard University
1994, Cambridge, MA
Medical School
SUNY. at Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine
1989, Stony Brook, NY
Internship
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Residency
Boston Children's Hospital
1993, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Helen Hayes Hospital
1991, Boston, MA
Man Wai Ng | Professional History
Dr. Man Wai Ng is Chief of the Department of Dentistry and the DentaQuest Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oral Health and Dentistry at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is also Associate Professor of Developmental Biology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She received her DDS from Stony Brook University and her MPH from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She completed a general practice residency at Booth Memorial Medical Center, fellowship in dental care for special needs patients at Helen Hayes Hospital and pediatric dental residency at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard. Dr. Ng has served on many national committees, including for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Federal Drug Administration and the Commission on Dental Accreditation. In 2018-2019, she was President of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She was previously a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Board of Trustees. She is the author of many research articles, book chapters and reviews. Currently, her clinical and research interests include using caries disease management strategies, quality improvement methods and telehealth technologies to improve dental care access and oral health outcomes in children.
Man Wai Ng | Publications
Pit-and-fissure sealants on primary molars are a cost savings. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Oct; 152(10):832-841.e4. View Pit-and-fissure sealants on primary molars are a cost savings. Abstract
Sealed primary molars are less likely to develop caries. J Am Dent Assoc. 2019 08; 150(8):641-648. View Sealed primary molars are less likely to develop caries. Abstract
Changes in Oral Health Behaviors Associated With a Nursing Intervention in Primary Care. Glob Pediatr Health. 2019; 6:2333794X19845923. View Changes in Oral Health Behaviors Associated With a Nursing Intervention in Primary Care. Abstract
How useful are current caries risk assessment tools in informing the oral health care decision-making process? J Am Dent Assoc. 2019 02; 150(2):91-102.e2. View How useful are current caries risk assessment tools in informing the oral health care decision-making process? Abstract
Trends in Pediatric Dental Care Use. Dent Clin North Am. 2018 04; 62(2):295-317.e12. View Trends in Pediatric Dental Care Use. Abstract
Quality Improvement Efforts in Pediatric Oral Health. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2016 Apr; 44(4):223-32. View Quality Improvement Efforts in Pediatric Oral Health. Abstract
Dental Hygienist-Led Chronic Disease Management System to Control Early Childhood Caries. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2016 06; 16 Suppl:20-33. View Dental Hygienist-Led Chronic Disease Management System to Control Early Childhood Caries. Abstract
Chronic Disease Management Strategies of Early Childhood Caries: Support from the Medical and Dental Literature. Pediatr Dent. 2015 May-Jun; 37(3):281-7. View Chronic Disease Management Strategies of Early Childhood Caries: Support from the Medical and Dental Literature. Abstract
Progress in Early Childhood Caries and Opportunities in Research, Policy, and Clinical Management. Pediatr Dent. 2015 May-Jun; 37(3):294-9. View Progress in Early Childhood Caries and Opportunities in Research, Policy, and Clinical Management. Abstract
Cost-effectiveness of a disease management program for early childhood caries. J Public Health Dent. 2015; 75(1):24-33. View Cost-effectiveness of a disease management program for early childhood caries. Abstract
Disease Management of Early Childhood Caries: ECC Collaborative Project. Int J Dent. 2014; 2014:327801. View Disease Management of Early Childhood Caries: ECC Collaborative Project. Abstract
Early childhood caries: risk-based disease prevention and management. Dent Clin North Am. 2013 Jan; 57(1):1-16. View Early childhood caries: risk-based disease prevention and management. Abstract
Disease management of early childhood caries: results of a pilot quality improvement project. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012 Aug; 23(3 Suppl):193-209. View Disease management of early childhood caries: results of a pilot quality improvement project. Abstract
Infant oral health is the current standard of care. J Mass Dent Soc. 2012; 61(3):22-7. View Infant oral health is the current standard of care. Abstract
Disease prevention and management of early childhood caries. J Mass Dent Soc. 2012; 61(3):28-32. View Disease prevention and management of early childhood caries. Abstract
Into the future: keeping healthy teeth caries free: pediatric CAMBRA protocols. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2011 Oct; 39(10):723-33. View Into the future: keeping healthy teeth caries free: pediatric CAMBRA protocols. Abstract
Parental perspectives of early childhood caries. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2012 Jan; 51(1):77-85. View Parental perspectives of early childhood caries. Abstract
Riga-Fede disease: a rare sublingual traumatic ulcerative lesion in a child. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012 Feb; 146(2):333-4. View Riga-Fede disease: a rare sublingual traumatic ulcerative lesion in a child. Abstract
Children with both poor oral health and general health may be more likely to have poor school performance. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2011 Mar; 11(1):69-70. View Children with both poor oral health and general health may be more likely to have poor school performance. Abstract
Caries risk assessment, prevention, and management in pediatric dental care. Gen Dent. 2010 Nov-Dec; 58(6):505-17; quiz 518-9. View Caries risk assessment, prevention, and management in pediatric dental care. Abstract
Pediatric dental care: prevention and management protocols based on caries risk assessment. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2010 Oct; 38(10):746-61. View Pediatric dental care: prevention and management protocols based on caries risk assessment. Abstract
Family perspectives on home oral health practices and interactions with pediatric providers. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2011 Feb; 50(2):162-5. View Family perspectives on home oral health practices and interactions with pediatric providers. Abstract
The impact of Title VII on general and pediatric dental education and training. Acad Med. 2008 Nov; 83(11):1039-48. View The impact of Title VII on general and pediatric dental education and training. Abstract
Clinical, research, and policy implications of the symposium on the prevention of oral diseases in children and adolescents. Pediatric Dentistry. 2006; 28(2):192-198.
Pacifier Q and A. Boston Globe. 2005.
Preparing Primary Healthcare Providers to Meet America's Future Healthcare Needs: The Critical Role of Title VII, Section 747. 2004.
Behavior management conference panel IV report--Educational issues. Pediatr Dent. 2004 Mar-Apr; 26(2):180-3. View Behavior management conference panel IV report--Educational issues. Abstract
Teething. Boston Baby Guide. 2004.
Pediatric Dentistry Sidebar. Boston Baby Guide. 2004.
Multicultural influences on child rearing practices: Implications for today's pediatric dentist. Pediatric Dentistry. 2003; 25(1):19-22.
Multicultural influences on child-rearing practices: implications for today's pediatric dentist. Pediatr Dent. 2003 Jan-Feb; 25(1):19-22. View Multicultural influences on child-rearing practices: implications for today's pediatric dentist. Abstract
Early childhood caries and well being. Pediatr Dent. 2002 Jul-Aug; 24(4):288. View Early childhood caries and well being. Abstract
Dental trauma. Bear Essentials. 2002.
Tap water vs. bottled water. Redbook. 2002.
Dental Care: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease". Children with Disabilities. 2002.
Dental Care for Your Child with Special Needs. When Your Child Has a Disability. 2001.
Dental Trauma. Times Books. 2001.
Managing dental health risk in young children with HIV infection: The rationale for early recognition and prevention by the primary care team. 2001.
Early childhood caries: Computer-based training module (CBT) for primary care providers. 2001.
Failure rates of restorative procedures following dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia and the effect of medical history on outcomes. Pediatric Dentistry. 2000.
The effect of patient medical history on outcomes of restorative procedures following dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia. Procedings of the Surgeon General Conference on Oral Health. 2000.