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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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
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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
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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
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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
2003
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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
2002
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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
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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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Dynamic torque and apical forces of ProFile .04 rotary instruments during preparation of curved canals
Peters, O. A. and Barbakow, F. (2002). Dynamic torque and apical forces of ProFile .04 rotary instruments during preparation of curved canals. International Endodontic Journal, 35 (4), 379-389. doi: 10.1046/j.0143-2885.2001.00494.x
2002
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Occlusal loading of EBA and MTA root-end fillings in a computer-controlled masticator: a scanning electron microscopic study
Peters, C. I. and Peters, O. A. (2002). Occlusal loading of EBA and MTA root-end fillings in a computer-controlled masticator: a scanning electron microscopic study. International Endodontic Journal, 35 (1), 22-29. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00449.x
2001
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Effects of four Ni-Ti preparation techniques on root canal geometry assessed by micro computed tomography
Peters, Ove A., Schönenberger, K. and Laib, A. (2001). Effects of four Ni-Ti preparation techniques on root canal geometry assessed by micro computed tomography. International Endodontic Journal, 34 (3), 221-230. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2001.00373.x
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An in vitro study comparing root-end cavities prepared by diamond-coated and stainless steel ultrasonic retrotips
Peters, C. I., Peters, O. A. and Barbakow, F. (2001). An in vitro study comparing root-end cavities prepared by diamond-coated and stainless steel ultrasonic retrotips. International Endodontic Journal, 34 (2), 142-148. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2001.00367.x
2001
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Changes in root canal geometry after preparation assessed by high-resolution computed tomography
Peters, Ove A., Laib, Andres, Göhring, Till N. and Barbakow, Fred (2001). Changes in root canal geometry after preparation assessed by high-resolution computed tomography. Journal of Endodontics, 27 (1), 1-6. doi: 10.1097/00004770-200101000-00001
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Marginal adaptation of inlay-retained adhesive fixed partial dentures after mechanical and thermal stress: An in vitro study
Göehring, T. N., Peters, Ove A. and Lutz, Felix (2001). Marginal adaptation of inlay-retained adhesive fixed partial dentures after mechanical and thermal stress: An in vitro study. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 86 (1), 81-92. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2001.115072
2001
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Comparing apical preparations of root canals shaped by nickel-titanium rotary instruments and nickel-titanium hand instruments
Deplazes, Pia, Peters, Ove and Barbakow, Fred (2001). Comparing apical preparations of root canals shaped by nickel-titanium rotary instruments and nickel-titanium hand instruments. Journal of endodontics, 27 (3), 196-202. doi: 10.1097/00004770-200103000-00015
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Engine-driven preparation of curved root canals: a platform to assess physical parameters Maschinelle Aufbereitung gekrümmter Wurzelkanäle: Messaufbau zur Darstellung physikalischer Parameter
Peters, O. A., Kappeler, S., Bucher, W. and Barbakow, F. (2001). Engine-driven preparation of curved root canals: a platform to assess physical parameters Maschinelle Aufbereitung gekrümmter Wurzelkanäle: Messaufbau zur Darstellung physikalischer Parameter. Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin = Revue mensuelle suisse d'odonto-stomatologie = Rivista mensile svizzera di odontologia e stomatologia / SSO, 111 (7), 834-842.
2000
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Three-dimensional analysis of root canal geometry by high-resolution computed tomography
Peters, O. A., Laib, A., Rüegsegger, P. and Barbakow, F. (2000). Three-dimensional analysis of root canal geometry by high-resolution computed tomography. Journal of Dental Research, 79 (6), 1405-1409. doi: 10.1177/00220345000790060901
2000
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Effects of irrigation on debris and smear layer on canal walls prepared by two rotary techniques: A scanning electron microscopic study
Peters, Ove A. and Barbakow, Fred (2000). Effects of irrigation on debris and smear layer on canal walls prepared by two rotary techniques: A scanning electron microscopic study. Journal of Endodontics, 26 (1), 6-10. doi: 10.1097/00004770-200001000-00002
2000
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Effect of eugenol-containing sealer on marginal adaptation of dentine-bonded resin fillings
Peters, O., Göhring, T. N. and Lutz, F. (2000). Effect of eugenol-containing sealer on marginal adaptation of dentine-bonded resin fillings. International Endodontic Journal, 33 (1), 53-59. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2000.00271.x
1999
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Effects of Nd:YAG lasers on root canal walls: A light and scanning electron microscopic study
Barbakow, Fred, Peters, Ove and Havranek, Ladislav (1999). Effects of Nd:YAG lasers on root canal walls: A light and scanning electron microscopic study. Quintessence International, 30 (12), 837-845.
1999
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Apical transportation revisited or 'Where did the K-File go?'
Peters, O. and Barbakow, F. (1999). Apical transportation revisited or 'Where did the K-File go?'. International Endodontic Journal, 32 (2), 131-137. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.1999.00179.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 with Non-Traditional Methods.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Dr Trish Wright
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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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