Ningyuan Sun

Ningyuan (Kevin) Sun is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of New England's College of Dental Medicine. His expertise spans periodontology, bone biology, and dental implant research, with a focus on regenerative therapies and osteocyte signaling mechanisms. He holds a B.Med. from West China College of Stomatology (2013) and a Ph.D. in Oral Biology from Boston University (2019). After completing a periodontics residency at Tufts University (2022), he joined the ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program. Dr. Sun is affiliated with the American Dental Education Association and American Academy of Periodontology.

His research investigates osteocyte regulation of bone formation, mechanobiology, and the effects of chronic kidney disease on oral health. Notable studies explore regenerative therapies for peri-implantitis, signaling pathways in bone remodeling, and biomaterial interactions. He actively publishes on topics like histone deacetylase inhibitors, estrogen deficiency impacts, and implant fixation in CKD models.

Dr. Sun’s clinical interests include periodontal disease management and implant dentistry. He has no listed formal advisees or grants but contributes to academia through clinical training and research collaborations. His recreational activities include soccer, basketball, skiing, and hiking.