Prof. Gang Shen Named Among World's Top 2% Scientists for Fourth Consecutive Year

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prof. Gang Shen of Taikang ByBo Dental has been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists for the fourth consecutive year, according to the ninth edition of the database jointly released by Stanford University and Elsevier.

Prof. Shen has been recognised on the Single-Year Scientific Impact list in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and on the Career-Long Scientific Impact list in both 2025 and 2026. The recognition highlights both his sustained research outputs in recent years and his longer-term academic influence of his work in orthodontics.

The 2026 edition is based on Scopus data and evaluates scientific impact using a composite set of citation indicators, including total citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index and citation performance by authorship position. The database covers 20 scientific fields and 174 subfields and separately assesses career-long and single-year scientific impact based on a Scopus data snapshot dated August 1, 2026.

For more than three decades, Prof. Shen and his team have focused on mandibular repositioning, temporomandibular joint remodeling and the diagnosis and treatment of complex dentofacial deformities.

"Being included in the career-long list is meaningful because it reflects decades of focused work in orthodontics," Prof. Shen said. "For our team, it is recognition of a long-term commitment to the research of mandibular repositioning and continued clinical and scientific innovation."

Since 2005, Prof. Shen and his team have conducted research and clinical application on adult malocclusions characterized by deep overbite, deep overjet and a deep curve of Spee, as well as mandibular repositioning and complex dentofacial deformities.

Their research has been published in journals including the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the Journal of Dental Research and the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics. Representative publications include "Severe Class II Division 1 malocclusion in an adolescent patient, treated with a novel sagittal-guidance Twin-block appliance," "The Biology of TMJ Growth Modification: a Review" and "Pathological Mandibular Retrusion: Causality and Orthodontic Intervention."

To date, Prof. Shen has published more than 100 academic papers in dental journals in China and internationally, including more than 50 SCI-indexed articles in international journals.

Advancing Research in Mandibular Repositioning

Prof. Shen's research interests include complex malocclusions involving convex, concave and asymmetric facial profiles, as well as the relationship between mandibular position, the temporomandibular joint and orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.

In 2019, Prof. Shen entered into a strategic collaboration with Smartee Denti-Technology focused on research and clinical translation in mandibular repositioning. The collaboration has contributed to the development and clinical application of the Smartee GS technology system.

Research under the collaboration spans diagnostic classification, biological mechanisms, appliance development, treatment planning and outcome evaluation, with findings shared through scientific publications, clinical studies and professional education.

"The career-long recognition belongs to more than 30 years of work by our team in mandibular repositioning," Prof. Shen said. "Being named to the single-year list for four consecutive years also reflects the continued research and innovation that have come from our collaboration with Smartee. I believe orthodontics, particularly mandibular repositioning, will continue to generate new research and attract broader attention within dentistry."

Prof. Shen's latest inclusion adds to a growing body of research examining mandibular position, temporomandibular joint adaptation and the management of complex malocclusions, while continuing to expand the scientific discussion around mandibular repositioning in contemporary orthodontic practice.

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Prof. Gang Shen Named Among World's Top 2% Scientists for Fourth Consecutive Year

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE, announces its inaugural temporary exhibition, Tracks Through Time: The Camel in Society, Trade and Art. The world's first exhibition to comprehensively explore more than 7,000 years of camel history will open early December 2026, coinciding with the museum's first anniversary celebration.

Tracks Through Time examines the camel's role in society, trade networks and creative cultures of the UAE and the wider region, from the earliest evidence of wild camels on this land to the living traditions practised today.

The exhibition will include wild camel bones excavated from the archaeological site of Baynunah in Abu Dhabi dating to the Neolithic Period (4,500-4,000 BCE), on loan from Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, alongside remains from Al Sufouh in Dubai dating back to the Bronze Age (2,000-1,300 BCE) loaned from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. This is the first time that detailed evidence of the now-extinct wild camel species will be presented to the public.

Dr. Peter Magee, Director of Zayed National Museum, said: "We are excited to present our first temporary exhibition, which celebrates the camel's profound significance in Emirati culture and the broader story of the UAE. This exhibition represents our mission to deepen understanding of the UAE through original research and meaningful public engagement. Grounded in the latest scientific research and built through collaboration, the exhibition traces the unique archaeological evidence for the presence of wild camels in the UAE thousands of years ago, initial camel domestication in the UAE, camel-human bonds and daily life, culminating in the prestige of Al Hejin camel racing and Mazayna beauty competitions."

Also included are domesticated camel bones from the site of Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai, dating back to the Iron Age (2600–550 BCE) loaned from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. These remains provide some of the earliest evidence in the world for the taming and rearing of wild camels into a domesticated species.

Other highlights include a rare children's book detailing the different species of camel and their uses dating to the 1840s, examples of rock art depicting camels from Fujairah dating to 3,000 years ago and representations of camels in UAE postage stamps throughout the years. Audiovisual elements will present rare archival photography and film footage alongside recordings of Taghrooda and Alheda'a (camel calling), oral traditions inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and oral testimonies from camel herders and community members.

Tracks Through Time will form part of a wider programme of activities and experiences marking the museum's first anniversary milestone. Visitors will be able to take part in exhibition-related workshops, activities, tours, alongside special anniversary programming across the museum, as well as enjoy a standalone retail offering inspired by the themes of the exhibition.

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Zayed National Museum's First Temporary Exhibition Explores 7,000 Years of Camel History

Zayed National Museum's First Temporary Exhibition Explores 7,000 Years of Camel History

Zayed National Museum's First Temporary Exhibition Explores 7,000 Years of Camel History