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Dr. Liao Guiqing

Chinese name: 廖贵清
Professor, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor . Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Professor Liao Guiqing is Director of the National Key Clinical Specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. A leading authority on oral and maxillofacial head and neck tumours, he specialises in precise diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, radical resection of skull base tumours, and functional individualised reconstruction of maxillofacial defects.

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8
National Natural Science Foundation of China grants (PI)
over 10
Provincial and ministerial research funds
over 90
SCI-indexed papers as first or corresponding author

  • The Physician

About Dr. Liao Guiqing

Professor Liao Guiqing is Professor and Chief Physician of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and Director of the National Key Clinical Specialty in that discipline. He has devoted his career to oral and maxillofacial head and neck oncology, specialising in precise diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, radical resection of tumours involving the skull base, and functional individualised reconstruction of maxillofacial defects. He has led eight National Natural Science Foundation projects and published more than two hundred papers, and he received the National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class) and the title of a top-ten expert on the China Famous Doctors list.
1、Director of the National Key Clinical Specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2、Vice Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association
3、Chair of the salivary gland disease group of the Chinese Stomatological Association
4、Fellow of the International College of Dentists
5、Recipient of the National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class)
6、Listed among the top ten experts in oral and maxillofacial head and neck oncology on the China Famous Doctors list

Dr. Liao Guiqing ’s Three Key Areas of Expertise

Three areas of focused expertise, each supported by a deep subspecialty team, high case volumes and an English-speaking care pathway coordinated by Orisene.

Microscopic root canal treatment

Professor Ling performs microscopic root canal treatment for pulpitis, apical periodontitis and complex root canal anatomy, using dental operating microscopes and rotary nickel-titanium instruments to locate missed canals, remove infection and preserve natural teeth for patients with difficult endodontic disease in routine clinical practice.

Regenerative endodontics

He provides regenerative endodontic procedures for traumatised immature permanent teeth with pulp necrosis, combining careful disinfection, blood clot or scaffold-based approaches to regenerate vital tissue, restore root development and preserve the function of these young teeth in children and adolescents.

Caries and pulp disease

He diagnoses and treats dental caries, pulp exposure and periapical disease, applying minimally invasive caries removal, vital pulp therapy and microsurgical endodontics to relieve pain, prevent complications and retain teeth for these patients across all age groups in routine practice.

More： dental trauma——emergency care; discoloured teeth——bleaching; root canal retreatment——microsurgery; endodontic-restorative interface——planning; postgraduate endodontic training——teaching

  • Clinical Practice & Publications

Selected cases, research & publications

Representative work drawn from documented clinical treatments, publicly indexed literature, and hospital project records, reflecting the depth of this physician's hands-on expertise and academic rigor.
1. Head and Neck Tumour Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction
For patients with oral cancer, tongue cancer or jaw tumours, radical resection followed by reconstruction is essential. Professor Liao Guiqing specialises in precision diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, radical resection of oral and maxillofacial head-neck tumours, and functional individualised reconstruction using free flaps and microsurgery.
2. National Recognition in Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology
Liao Guiqing is a doctoral supervisor and director of oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is recognised on China’s Top 100 Famous Doctors list for oral and maxillofacial head-neck oncology and holds leadership roles in major stomatological and oncology societies, supporting patients with complex oral tumours and jaw defects.
3. Molecular Research in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This 2025 study investigates molecular features of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma to improve understanding of tumour behaviour and progression. For patients and clinicians, such research supports the discovery of biomarkers and targeted approaches in the management of oral and head-neck malignancies, helping guide more personalised and effective treatment.
4. Clinical Trial on Oral and Head-Neck Cancer Treatment
This registered clinical trial investigates treatment options for oral and head-neck cancer. It reflects systematic efforts to evaluate therapeutic regimens for patients with oral malignancy, supporting evidence-based surgical and multidisciplinary management of head and neck tumours at leading Chinese clinical centres and informing future standards of care.
5. Salivary Gland Disease and Craniofacial Reconstruction
Patients with salivary gland tumours, dry mouth or oral cancer require specialised diagnosis and surgery. Liao Guiqing leads the salivary gland disease group of the Chinese Stomatological Association, combining precise tumour resection with functional reconstruction to preserve swallowing, speech and facial appearance.
6. Head and Neck Cancer Cell Death Research
This study examines programmed cell death pathways in head and neck cancer. Understanding how tumour cells die may reveal new treatment targets for oral and head-neck squamous cell carcinoma, offering hope for patients with advanced or recurrent disease and supporting the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Affiliated Hospital

Where Dr. Liao Guiqing practices

Guangzhou

Hospital of Stomatology Sun Yat-sen University

Chinese name: 中山大学附属口腔医院（光华口腔）
Sun Yat-sen University Hospital of Stomatology, rooted in the 1908 Guanghua tradition, is a national oral regional medical center fully covering all 8 national clinical key specialties, ranked 43rd globally in dentistry (QS 2025) and serving 700,000 annual visits with 720 dental chairs.
Since 1908
118 years of dental care
720
Dental chairs
8
National key specialties
No.43 globally
Dental chairs
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Why patients travel to China for treatment

Six reasons international patients now put China on their shortlist — from internationally aligned clinical capability to the policy channels that make treatment here genuinely reachable.

Clinical capability at international standard

Chinese hospitals deliver internationally aligned protocols, performing vast volumes of advanced robotic, minimally invasive, and complex transplant surgeries annually. This massive clinical data and highly specialized workforce ensure world-class outcomes, even for rare and complex cases.

Diagnostics and treatment in days, not months

A full medical workup that typically means months of waiting elsewhere is completed in China within 48–72 hours. Imaging, labs, and multidisciplinary consultations are integrated into a single visit, allowing treatment to commence immediately.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Chinese healthcare offers legally binding, itemised cost estimates before treatment begins, eliminating hidden fees or surprise billing. Due to national centralized procurement, total expenses remain 40–70% lower than comparable care in Western Europe or North America.

Policy channels that open the door

China facilitates access through 240-hour visa-free transit and dedicated medical visa routes. Policies like the Greater Bay Area drug pathway and Boao Lecheng’s pilot zone allow designated hospitals to administer innovative therapies not yet globally approved.
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