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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2007
Journal Article
Impact of Lubricant Parameters on Rotary Instrument Torque and Force
Boessler, Claudia, Peters, Ove A. and Zehnder, Matthias (2007). Impact of Lubricant Parameters on Rotary Instrument Torque and Force. Journal of Endodontics, 33 (3), 280-283. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.11.007
2006
Journal Article
Response from authors [4]
Peters, O. A. (2006). Response from authors [4]. International Endodontic Journal, 39 (4), 332-333. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2006.01111_2.x
2006
Journal Article
Accessing root canal systems: requirements and techniques
Peters, Ove A (2006). Accessing root canal systems: requirements and techniques. Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD, 18 (5), 277-279.
2006
Book Chapter
Cleaning and shaping
Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2006). Cleaning and shaping. Pathways of the Pulp. (pp. 290-357) edited by Stephen Cohen and Kenneth M. Hargreaves. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Mosby.
2005
Journal Article
Calcium hydroxide dressings using different preparation and application modes: Density and dissolution by simulated tissue pressure
Peters, C. I., Koka, R. S., Highsmith, S. and Peters, O. A. (2005). Calcium hydroxide dressings using different preparation and application modes: Density and dissolution by simulated tissue pressure. International Endodontic Journal, 38 (12), 889-895. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2005.01035.x
2005
Journal Article
Effect of liquid and paste-type lubricants on torque values during simulated rotary root canal instrumentation
Peters, O. A., Boessler, C. and Zehnder, M. (2005). Effect of liquid and paste-type lubricants on torque values during simulated rotary root canal instrumentation. International Endodontic Journal, 38 (4), 223-229. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2005.00937.x
2005
Journal Article
Root canal preparation with Endo-Eze AET: Changes in root canal shape assessed by micro-computed tomography
Paqué, F., Barbakow, F. and Peters, O. A. (2005). Root canal preparation with Endo-Eze AET: Changes in root canal shape assessed by micro-computed tomography. International Endodontic Journal, 38 (7), 456-464. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2005.00968.x
2005
Journal Article
Analysis of torque and force with differently tapered rotary endodontic instruments in vitro
Schrader, Charlotte and Peters, Ove A. (2005). Analysis of torque and force with differently tapered rotary endodontic instruments in vitro. Journal of Endodontics, 31 (2), 120-123. doi: 10.1097/01.don.0000137634.20499.1d
2005
Journal Article
Effect of cyclic fatigue on static fracture loads in ProTaper Nickel-Titanium rotary instruments
Ullmann, Cheryl J. and Peters, Ove A. (2005). Effect of cyclic fatigue on static fracture loads in ProTaper Nickel-Titanium rotary instruments. Journal of Endodontics, 31 (3), 183-186. doi: 10.1097/01.don.0000137641.87125.8f
2005
Journal Article
Factors affecting the outcome of orthograde root canal therapy in a general dentistry hospital practice
Marending, Monika, Peters, Ove A. and Zehnder, Matthias (2005). Factors affecting the outcome of orthograde root canal therapy in a general dentistry hospital practice. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics, 99 (1), 119-124. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2004.06.065
2004
Journal Article
An analysis of endodontic treatment with three nickel-titanium rotary root canal preparation techniques
Peters, O. A., Barbakow, F. and Peters, C. I. (2004). An analysis of endodontic treatment with three nickel-titanium rotary root canal preparation techniques. International Endodontic Journal, 37 (12), 849-859. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2004.00882.x
2004
Journal Article
Current challenges and concepts in the preparation of root canal systems: A review
Peters, Ove A. (2004). Current challenges and concepts in the preparation of root canal systems: A review. Journal of Endodontics, 30 (8), 559-567. doi: 10.1097/01.DON.0000129039.59003.9D
2003
Journal Article
Root canal preparation with FlexMaster: Asessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomy
Hübscher, W., Barbakow, F. and Peters, O. A. (2003). Root canal preparation with FlexMaster: Asessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomy. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (12), 883-890. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2003.00742.x
2003
Journal Article
Root-canal preparation with FlexMaster: Canal shapes analysed by micro-computed tomography
Hübscher, W., Barbakow, F. and Peters, O. A. (2003). Root-canal preparation with FlexMaster: Canal shapes analysed by micro-computed tomography. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (11), 740-747. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00723.x
2003
Journal Article
Restoration of endodontically treated teeth without posts
Göhring, Till N. and Peters, Ove A. (2003). Restoration of endodontically treated teeth without posts. American Journal of Dentistry, 16 (5), 313-317.
2003
Journal Article
Teaching an engine-driven preparation technique to undergraduates: Initial observations
Hänni, S., Schönenberger, K., Peters, O. A. and Barbakow, Fred (2003). Teaching an engine-driven preparation technique to undergraduates: Initial observations. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (7), 476-482. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00677.x
2003
Journal Article
ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: effects of canal anatomy on final shape analysed by micro CT
Peters, Ove A., Peters, C. I., Schönenberger, K. and Barbakow, F. (2003). ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: effects of canal anatomy on final shape analysed by micro CT. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (2), 86-92. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00626.x
2003
Journal Article
ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: Assessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomy
Peters, Ove A., Peters, C. I., Schönenberger, K. and Barbakow, F. (2003). ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: Assessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomy. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (2), 93-99. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00628.x
2002
Journal Article
Effects of rotary instruments and ultrasonic irrigation on debris and smear layer scores: A scanning electron microscopic study
Mayer, B. E., Peters, O. A. and Barbakow, F. (2002). Effects of rotary instruments and ultrasonic irrigation on debris and smear layer scores: A scanning electron microscopic study. International Endodontic Journal, 35 (7), 582-589. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00502.x
2002
Journal Article
Engine-driven preparation of curved root canals: Measuring cyclic fatigue and other physical parameters
Peters, Ove A., Kappeler, Stefan, Bucher, Willi and Barbakow, Fred (2002). Engine-driven preparation of curved root canals: Measuring cyclic fatigue and other physical parameters. Australian Endodontic Journal, 28 (1), 11-17. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2002.tb00361.x
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Supervision
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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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