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Overview
Background
Dr. Ove A. Peters joined the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, in 2020 after faculty positions in Heidelberg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, as well as at the University of California, San Francisco. Most recently, he was the founding director of the postgraduate endodontic program at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, a professor with tenure and the Chair of the Department of Endodontics at that school.
Dr. Peters has wide-ranging clinical and research expertise and has published more than 200 manuscripts related to endodontic technology and biology. He has authored two books and contributed to several leading textbooks in dentistry; he also is an associate editor for the International Endodontic Journal as well as the Australian Endodontic Journal, an academic editor for PLOS One and serves on the review panel of multiple other journals. Among others awards, Dr Peters has received the Hans Genet Award of the European Society of Endodontology and more recently the Louis I. Grossman Award of the American Association of Endodontists. He is a Diplomate of the ABE, a member of OKU and a Fellow of the International and American Colleges of Dentistry.
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctoral Diploma of Dentistry, Christian Albrechts Universität zu Kiel
- Doctor of Philosophy of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Zurich
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of California-San Francisco
- American Board of Endodontics, American Board of Endodontics
- Member, International Association for Dental Research, International Association for Dental Research
Research interests
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Design and Functional Evaluation of Endodontic Instruments
Using custom-made devices and techniques we are working to understand the effects of root canal preparation. For example, micro computed-tomography has been employed to study canal shapes before and after canal preparation with conventional and novel instruments. Other techniques used in the past include microbial sampling as well as scanning and light microscopy.
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Clinical Efficacy of Endodontic Instruments
We are interested in clinical outcomes of root canal treatment and therefore are working to establish which clinical usage parameters will be more likely to drive clinical success. Towards this end, a torque test rig was developed and successfully used in a number of projects. Small devices allow the study of nickel-titanium instruments under controlled conditions simulating clinical practice.
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Immunomodulatory Regulation of Stem-cell Based Pulpal Repair
A main line of interest in the last years has been the study of the effect of a class of lipid mediator, i.e. lipoxins, in the reprogramming of a prevailing repair pathways to a functional regeneration. We showed that the lipoxin receptor is constitutively expressed and that the LXA4-ALX/FPR2 axis is functionally active in Stem Cells of the Apical Papilla (SCAP).
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Confounders: A threat to the interpretation of research findings in endodontics
Farajollahi, Mehran, Tahan, Shima Saber, Keshtkar, Abbasali and Peters, Ove A. (2025). Confounders: A threat to the interpretation of research findings in endodontics. International Endodontic Journal, 58 (3), 411-419. doi: 10.1111/iej.14190
2024
Journal Article
Physicochemical and functional properties of a novel clodronate‐containing chelating gel: A comparative in vitro study
Wright, Patricia P., Diamond, Elise S., Selvaprithiviraj, Vignesh and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Physicochemical and functional properties of a novel clodronate‐containing chelating gel: A comparative in vitro study. International Endodontic Journal, 58 (3), 516-528. doi: 10.1111/iej.14185
2024
Journal Article
The biomechanics of nickel titanium instrument fracture in root canal therapy: a narrative review
Ohri, Kushagra, Chien, Philip Yuan-Ho and Peters, Ove Andreas (2024). The biomechanics of nickel titanium instrument fracture in root canal therapy: a narrative review. Materials, 17 (24) 6147. doi: 10.3390/ma17246147
2024
Journal Article
T‐access cavity preparation for maxillary molars
Narasimhan, Bharadwaj, Vinothkumar, Thilla Sekar, Praveen, Rajesh, Peters, Ove A., Antonis, Chaniotis and Nagendrababu, Venkateshbabu (2024). T‐access cavity preparation for maxillary molars. International Endodontic Journal, 58 (1), 150-152. doi: 10.1111/iej.14147
2024
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Effect of intracanal cryotherapy on post-operative pain in single-visit endodontic retreatment: a randomized clinical trial
Ghabraei, Sholeh, Afkhami, Farzaneh, Kiafar, Mohammad Mahdi, Kharazifard, Mohamad Javad and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Effect of intracanal cryotherapy on post-operative pain in single-visit endodontic retreatment: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Oral Health, 24 (1) 1539. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-05249-8
2024
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Development of Automatic 3D Model Comparison (ModelMatch3D) for Forensic Identification and Testing Using Forensic Odontology Data
Choi, Ryan, Choi, Sean, Porto, Arthur, Perkins, Harry, Schlebusch, Sanmarie, Higgins, Denice, Peters, Ove, Peters, Christine and Forrest, Alex (2024). Development of Automatic 3D Model Comparison (ModelMatch3D) for Forensic Identification and Testing Using Forensic Odontology Data. Forensic Imaging, 40 200621, 200621. doi: 10.1016/j.fri.2024.200621
2024
Journal Article
Regulatory issues related to the use of sodium hypochlorite solutions in endodontics
Peters, Ove A., Ballal, Nidambur V., Abe, Shu, De‐Deus, Gustavo, Gündogar, Mustafa, Camilleri, Josette, Chen, Zhi and Zehnder, Matthias (2024). Regulatory issues related to the use of sodium hypochlorite solutions in endodontics. International Endodontic Journal, 58 (3), 368-378. doi: 10.1111/iej.14174
2024
Journal Article
Micro-CT analysis of radicular dentin thickness in mandibular second molars across diverse anatomical root variations: identifying potential danger zones
Chen, Min, Tsauo, Chialing, Qiu, Shenghao, Wu, Weiwei, Ma, Jingzhi, Peters, Ove A. and Gao, Yuan (2024). Micro-CT analysis of radicular dentin thickness in mandibular second molars across diverse anatomical root variations: identifying potential danger zones. Journal of Endodontics, 50 (11), 1560-1568.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.09.005
2024
Journal Article
Evaluation of Cold and Electric Pulp Tests for Assessing the Success of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block for Mandibular First Molars diagnosed with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Afkhami, Farzaneh, Ghabraei, Sholeh, Hashemi, Nasim and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Evaluation of Cold and Electric Pulp Tests for Assessing the Success of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block for Mandibular First Molars diagnosed with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis. Journal of Endodontics, 51 (1), 28-34. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.10.013
2024
Journal Article
The therapeutic use of dental mesenchymal stem cells in human clinical trials
Ivanovski, S., Han, P., Peters, O. A., Sanz, M. and Bartold, P. M. (2024). The therapeutic use of dental mesenchymal stem cells in human clinical trials. Journal of Dental Research, 103 (12), 220345241261900-1184. doi: 10.1177/00220345241261900
2024
Journal Article
Patterns of Pulpal Mineralization in Mandibular Anteriors: A Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis
Marshall, Georgina, Verdelis, Konstantinos and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Patterns of Pulpal Mineralization in Mandibular Anteriors: A Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis. Journal of Endodontics, 50 (12), 1734-1742. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.09.010
2024
Journal Article
Endodontics in the Metaverse: exploring new frontiers
Saber Tahan, Shima, Peters, Ove A. and Farajollahi, Mehran (2024). Endodontics in the Metaverse: exploring new frontiers. International Endodontic Journal, 57 (8), 1165-1166. doi: 10.1111/iej.14063
2024
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The dental microscope in endodontic education: a feasibility study of a distance learning course
Maret, Delphine, Peters, Ove A., Delrieu, Julien, Gaillac, Sylvain, Ducreux, Philippe, Houze‐Cerfon, Charles‐Henri, Geeraerts, Thomas and Diemer, Franck (2024). The dental microscope in endodontic education: a feasibility study of a distance learning course. Australian Endodontic Journal, 50 (2), 237-244. doi: 10.1111/aej.12826
2024
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Exploring approaches to pulp vitality assessment: a scoping review of nontraditional methods
Afkhami, Farzaneh, Wright, Patricia Paule, Chien, Philip Yuan‐Ho, Xu, Chun, Walsh, Laurence James and Peters, Ove Andreas (2024). Exploring approaches to pulp vitality assessment: a scoping review of nontraditional methods. International Endodontic Journal, 57 (8), 1065-1098. doi: 10.1111/iej.14073
2024
Journal Article
Usage of Chelating Gels in Root Canal Preparation: A Survey of Australian Clinicians
Wright, Patricia P., Diamond, Elise S. and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Usage of Chelating Gels in Root Canal Preparation: A Survey of Australian Clinicians. Oral, 4 (3), 315-324. doi: 10.3390/oral4030026
2024
Journal Article
Effects of side flattening on torsional and cyclic fracture resistance of nickel-titanium file
Jeong, Hee-Yoon, Ha, Jung-Hong, Sigurdsson, Asgeir, Peters, Ove A., Kim, Hyeon-Cheol and Kwak, Sang Won (2024). Effects of side flattening on torsional and cyclic fracture resistance of nickel-titanium file. Journal of Endodontics, 50 (7), 1011-1016. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.04.008
2024
Journal Article
Guidelines for non‐surgical root canal treatment
Peters, Ove A., Rossi‐Fedele, Giampiero, George, Roy, Kumar, Kiran, Timmerman, Aovana and Wright, Patricia P. (2024). Guidelines for non‐surgical root canal treatment. Australian Endodontic Journal, 50 (2), 202-214. doi: 10.1111/aej.12848
2024
Journal Article
Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study
Alfaisal, Y., Idris, G., Peters, O. A., Peters, C. I. and Zafar, S. (2024). Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study. Australian Dental Journal. doi: 10.1111/adj.13026
2024
Journal Article
The extended finite element method in endodontics: A scoping review and future directions for cyclic fatigue testing of nickel–titanium instruments
Chien, Philip Yuan-Ho, Walsh, Laurence James and Peters, Ove Andreas (2024). The extended finite element method in endodontics: A scoping review and future directions for cyclic fatigue testing of nickel–titanium instruments. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 10 (3) e893, e893. doi: 10.1002/cre2.893
2024
Book Chapter
Behandlungsplanung: Schwierigkeitsgrad und Prognose
Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Behandlungsplanung: Schwierigkeitsgrad und Prognose. Das kleine 1x1 der Endodontie. (pp. 71-89) edited by David Sonntag and Michael Hülsmann. Berlin, Germany: Quintessence Publishing Company.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Point-of-Service Pulp Testing: Molecular and Optical Approaches
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Dr Trish Wright
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Master Philosophy
Exploring Factors in Dentists' Decision-Making in Vital Pulp Therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Completed supervision
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2024
Master Philosophy
Barriers to Widespread Endodontic Practice Amongst General Dental Practitioners in Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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2022
Master Philosophy
Cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary endodontic instruments: an experimental and finite element analysis study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Dr Sowmya Shetty
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2024
Master Philosophy
Exploring Factors in Decision-Making in Vital Pulp Therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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