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Qian Xie, BDS, MS, PhD

Associate Professor, Director of the Endodontics Prepatient Care

Endodontics

Contact

Building & Room:

304F

Address:

UIC College of Dentistry 801 S. Paulina St., IL 60612

Email:

xieqian@uic.edu

About

Dr. Qian Xie is a board-certified endodontist with advanced clinical and academic training in both China and the United States. She earned her BDS, MS, and PhD in Oral Science from Sichuan University’s West China College of Stomatology and completed her Endodontics Certificate at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She is a licensed specialist in Illinois and has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics since 2014, recertified in 2024.

Dr. Xie served as a Board Director (District IV) for the American Association of Endodontists (2022–2025) and current serve on board of the Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club. She has chaired sessions at international conferences, including the IADR General Session and the International Conference on Novel Anticaries and Remineralizing Agents. A committed scholar, she has reviewed over 30 manuscripts for leading journals such as the Journal of Endodontics and Journal of Dental Research.

She is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the AAE, ADA, CDS, and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Xie’s career reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and advancing the field of endodontics.

Scholarly interests

Dr. Xie has a broad background in oral science and clinical dentistry, with specific training and expertise in oral microbiology research and clinic experience in endodontics. Her research background includes caries research, oral biofilm and endodontic irrigation.

Selected Publications

  1. Wei Zhao, Qian Xie, Ana Karina Bedran-Russo, Shuang Pang, Junqi Ling, Christine D. Wu. Preventive Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Artificial Enamel Caries Progression in a microbial biofilm-induced caries model. Journal of Dentistry, Volume 42, Issue 8, August 2014, Pages 1010-1018
  2. Qian. Xie, B. Johnson, C. Wu. Efficacy of Berberine, an Antimicrobial plant alkaloid, as an Endodontic Irrigant Against Mixed-Culture Biofilm in an In vitro Tooth Model. J. Endod.2012; 38( 8), P 1114–7
  3. Pavan S, Xie Q, Hara AT, Bedran-Russo AK. Biomimetic approach for root caries prevention using a proanthocyanidin-rich agent. Caries Res. 2011; 45(5):443-7.
  4. S.M. Adair and Qian Xie. Antibacterial and Probiotic Approaches to Caries Management Advances in Dental Research, 2009, 21(No. 1), 87-89
  5. Xu X, Li JY, Zhou XD, Xie Q, Zhan L, Featherstone JD. Randomized controlled clinical trial on the evaluation of bacteriostatic and cariostatic effects of a novel povidone-iodine/ fluoride foam in children with high caries risk. Quintessence Int. 2009 Mar; 40(3):215-23.
  6. Qian Xie, Ana K Bedran-Russo, Christine D. Wu. In Vitro remineralization effects of grape seed extract on artificial root caries. Journal of Dentistry. 2008, 36(11): 900-6.
  7. Qian Xie, Jiyao Li, Xuedong Zhou. Anticaries effect of compounds extracted from Galla Chinensis in a multi-species biofilm model. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 2008, 23(6):459-65.
  8. Xin Xu, Qian Xie, Xuedong Zhou, Jiyao Li. Effectiveness of povidone-iodine / fluoride foam treatment against caries-associated bacteria in 6-9 years old Children. Chinese Journal of Conservative Dentistry, 2007, 17, 276-279.
  9. Qian Xie, Jiyao Li, Yuling Zuo, Xuedong Zhou. The effect of Galla Chinensis on the growth of cariogenic bacteria in vitro. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2005, 23 (1): 82-84
  10. Zuo Yuling, Xie Qian, Li Jiyao, Xuedong Zhou. The experimental study of bacterial growth effected by Nidus vespae. Chinese Journal of Microecology. 2005, 15 (1): 23-25
  11. Zuo Yuling, Xie Qian, Li Jiyao, Xuedong Zhou. An in vitro study on effect of Nidus Vespae extract on the acid production of three strains of oral bacteria. Journal of Sichuan University (Medical science edition) 2005, 36 (3): 33-35
  12. Qian Xie, Weidong Tian. The development of oral and maxillofacial trauma information management system. Journal of Dental Research. 2003, 82(Sp. Iss. C): 332
  13. Qian Xie, Weidong Tian. Review: The progress of tooth development. Foreign Medical Sciences: Oral Sciences. 2002, 29 (5): 271-273.

Education

  • College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Endodontics Certificate Program
  • West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, PhD of Oral Science
  • West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, BDS, M.S. of Oral Science

Professional Memberships

  • Diplomate of American Board of Endodontics
  • American Association of Endodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Chicago Dental Society
  • Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club