Dr. Yi Lin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yi Lin is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Science at UCLA School of Dentistry, specializing in Orthodontics. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) from Sun Yat-sen University in China in 2013, followed by a Master of Science in Orthodontics (M.S.) in 2015 from the same institution. He completed his Ph.D. in craniofacial science at McGill University in Canada. His research focuses on topics such as condylar remodeling, mandibular growth, and craniofacial bone tissue engineering, utilizing advanced techniques like 3D imaging and analysis. Dr. Lin is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and actively provides orthodontic care to patients, supervising residents in the Orthodontic Clinic at UCLA. He has directed courses on Orthodontic Treatment Planning and Interdisciplinary Orthodontics, among others. With a commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Lin continues to contribute to the field through his publications and participation in various professional organizations.

Research Interests

Awards

#1

AAO Full-time Faculty Fellowship Award

#2

Place AAO Resident Case Display

#1

National Scholarship Graduates

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.