Overview
Background
Dr. Ove A. Peters is a clinician-scientist at the UQ School of Dentistry; his expertise is in endodontics, including root canal treatment and vital pulp therapy, combining lab research with clinical studies and >35 years of experience as a dentist.
Dr. Peters joined UQ in 2020 after faculty positions in Heidelberg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, as well as at the University of California, San Francisco. He also 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 published more than 250 manuscripts related to endodontic technology and biology and has authored two books as well as book chapters in several leading textbooks in dentistry; he is an associate editor for the International Endodontic Journal, an academic editor for PLOS One and serves on the review panels of multiple other journals. Among other honours, Dr Peters has received the Hans Genet Award of the European Society of Endodontology, the Louis I. Grossman Award of the American Association of Endodontists and recently the Distinguished Scientist Award in Pulp Biology by the IADR. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, a member of OKU and a Fellow of both 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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2010
Journal Article
Root canal preparation with a novel nickel-titanium instrument evaluated with micro-computed tomography: Canal surface preparation over time
Peters, Ove A., Boessler, Claudia and Paqué, Frank (2010). Root canal preparation with a novel nickel-titanium instrument evaluated with micro-computed tomography: Canal surface preparation over time. Journal of Endodontics, 36 (6), 1068-1072. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2010.02.023
2010
Journal Article
Preparation of Oval-shaped Root Canals in Mandibular Molars Using Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments: A Micro-computed Tomography Study
Paqué, Frank, Balmer, Marc, Attin, Thomas and Peters, Ove A. (2010). Preparation of Oval-shaped Root Canals in Mandibular Molars Using Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments: A Micro-computed Tomography Study. Journal of Endodontics, 36 (4), 703-707. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.020
2010
Journal Article
Homogeneity of root canal fillings performed by undergraduate students with warm vertical and cold lateral techniques
Peters, Christine T., Sonntag, David and Peters, Ove A. (2010). Homogeneity of root canal fillings performed by undergraduate students with warm vertical and cold lateral techniques. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, 110 (3), e41-e49. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.03.002
2010
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Current developments in rotary root canal instrument technology and clinical use: A review
Peters, Ove A. and Paqué, Frank (2010). Current developments in rotary root canal instrument technology and clinical use: A review. Quintessence International, 41 (6), 479-488.
2010
Book Chapter
Cleaning and shaping of the root canal system
Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2010). Cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp. (pp. 283-348) edited by Kenneth Hargreaves and Stephen Cohen. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-06489-7.00009-6
2010
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Pulp capping with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): A retrospective analysis of carious pulp exposures treated by undergraduate dental students
Miles, J. P., Gluskin, A. H., Chambers, D. and Peters, O. A. (2010). Pulp capping with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): A retrospective analysis of carious pulp exposures treated by undergraduate dental students. Operative Dentistry, 35 (1), 20-28. doi: 10.2341/09-038CR1
2009
Journal Article
Atypical choroid plexus papilloma: clinical experience in the CPT-SIOP-2000 study
Wrede, Brigitte, Hasselblatt, Martin, Peters, Ove, Thall, Peter F., Kutluk, Tezer, Moghrabi, Albert, Mahajan, Anita, Rutkowski, Stefan, Diez, Blanca, Wang, Xuemei, Pietsch, Torsten, Kortmann, Rolf-Dieter, Paulus, Werner, Jeibmann, Astrid and Wolff, Johannes E. A. (2009). Atypical choroid plexus papilloma: clinical experience in the CPT-SIOP-2000 study. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 95 (3), 383-392. doi: 10.1007/s11060-009-9936-y
2009
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Rotary Nickel-Titanium GT and ProTaper Files for Root Canal Shaping by Novice Operators: A Radiographic and Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation
Gekelman, Diana, Ramamurthy, Ramya, Mirfarsi, Sahar, Paqué, Frank and Peters, Ove A. (2009). Rotary Nickel-Titanium GT and ProTaper Files for Root Canal Shaping by Novice Operators: A Radiographic and Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (11), 1584-1588. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.07.018
2009
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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor Expression and Activation in Choroid Plexus Tumors
Koos, Bjoern, Paulsson, Janna, Jarvius, Malin, Sanchez, Betzabe Chavez, Wrede, Brigitte, Mertsch, Sonja, Jeibmann, Astrid, Kruse, Anne, Peters, Ove, Wolff, Johannes E. A., Galla, Hans-Joachim, Soderberg, Ola, Paulus, Werner, Ostman, Arne and Hasselblatt, Martin (2009). Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor Expression and Activation in Choroid Plexus Tumors. American Journal of Pathology, 175 (4), 1631-1637. doi: 10.2353/ajpath.2009.081022
2009
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Usage Parameters of Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments: A Survey of Endodontists in the United States
Bird, David C., Chambers, David and Peters, Ove A. (2009). Usage Parameters of Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments: A Survey of Endodontists in the United States. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (9), 1193-1197. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.05.027
2009
Journal Article
Torsional Profiles of New and Used 20/.06 GT Series X and GT Rotary Endodontic Instruments
Kell, Tina, Azarpazhooh, Amir, Peters, Ove A., El-Mowafy, Omar, Tompson, Bryan and Basrani, Bettina (2009). Torsional Profiles of New and Used 20/.06 GT Series X and GT Rotary Endodontic Instruments. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (9), 1278-1281. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.05.005
2009
Journal Article
Effects of Root Canal Preparation on Apical Geometry Assessed by Micro-Computed Tomography
Paqué, Frank, Ganahl, Daniel and Peters, Ove A. (2009). Effects of Root Canal Preparation on Apical Geometry Assessed by Micro-Computed Tomography. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (7), 1056-1059. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.04.020
2009
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Temperature Changes During Ultrasonic Irrigation with Different Inserts and Modes of Activation
Zeltner, Marco, Peters, Ove A. and Paqué, Frank (2009). Temperature Changes During Ultrasonic Irrigation with Different Inserts and Modes of Activation. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (4), 573-577. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.01.007
2009
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An Application Framework of Three-dimensional Reconstruction and Measurement for Endodontic Research
Gao, Yuan, Peters, Ove A., Wu, Hongkun and Zhou, Xuedong (2009). An Application Framework of Three-dimensional Reconstruction and Measurement for Endodontic Research. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (2), 269-274. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.11.011
2009
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The Effect of Electropolishing on Torque and Force During Simulated Root Canal Preparation with ProTaper Shaping Files
Boessler, Claudia, Paque, Frank and Peters, Ove A. (2009). The Effect of Electropolishing on Torque and Force During Simulated Root Canal Preparation with ProTaper Shaping Files. Journal of Endodontics, 35 (1), 102-106. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.09.008
2009
Book
Practical Lessons in Endodontic Treatment
Arens, Donald E., Gluskin, Alan H., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2009). Practical Lessons in Endodontic Treatment. Chicago, IL United States: Quintessence.
2008
Journal Article
A Novel Approach in Assessment of Coronal Leakage of Intraorifice Barriers: A Saliva Leakage and Micro-computed Tomographic Evaluation
Zakizadeh, Parisa, Marshall, Sally J., Hoover, Charles I., Peters, Ove A., Noblett, W. Craig, Gansky, Stuart A. and Goodis, Harold E. (2008). A Novel Approach in Assessment of Coronal Leakage of Intraorifice Barriers: A Saliva Leakage and Micro-computed Tomographic Evaluation. Journal of Endodontics, 34 (7), 871-875. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.04.005
2008
Book Chapter
Preparation of coronal and radicular spaces
Peters, Ove A. and Koka, Ravi S. (2008). Preparation of coronal and radicular spaces. Ingle's Endodontics. (pp. 877-991) edited by Ingle, J., Bakland, Leif K. and Baumgartner, J. Craig. Hamilton, ON, Canada: BC Decker.
2008
Journal Article
International Endodontic Journal: Editorial
Dummer, P. M.H., Abbott, Paul, Aesaert, Guido, Ahlquist, Michael, Atkin, Phil, Bailey, Graham, Baumann, Michael, Berggreen, Ellen, Bergmans, Lars, Bjørndal, Lars, Bogaerts, Patrick, Bolhuis, Peter, Briggs, Peter, Briseño, Benjamin, Camilleri, Josette, Canavan, Dermot, Carrotte, Peter, Chadwick, Barbara, Chandler, Nick, Cheung, Gary, Chong, Bun San, Cohen, David, Cole, Ben, Corbett, Ian, Corson, Margaret, Cotti, Elisabetta, De Bruyne, Mieke, De Moor, Roeland, Deery, Chris ... Zehnder, Matthias (2008). International Endodontic Journal: Editorial. International Endodontic Journal, 41 (1), 1-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01373_1.x
2007
Journal Article
Reply
Sonntag, David and Peters, Ove A. (2007). Reply. Journal of Endodontics, 33 (9), 1019-1020. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.05.014
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Point-of-service Pulp Testing with Non-traditional Methods
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Dr Trish Wright
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Master Philosophy
A Business Case for Vital Pulp Therapy in Australian Dental Practices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Unni Kunjukrishna Pillai, Dr Ruvini Manjula Hettiarachchi
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Doctor Philosophy
Portable Electromagnetic Device for Dental Vitality Test
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Amin Abbosh, Dr Azin Janani
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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