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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2022
Journal Article
Diagnosis consensus among endodontic specialists and general practitioners: an international survey and a proposed modification to the current diagnostic terminology
Azim, Adham A., Merdad, Khalid and Peters, Ove A. (2022). Diagnosis consensus among endodontic specialists and general practitioners: an international survey and a proposed modification to the current diagnostic terminology. International Endodontic Journal, 55 (11), 1202-1211. doi: 10.1111/iej.13816
2022
Conference Publication
Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?
Alfaisal, Y., Peters, O., Zafar, S. and Peters, C. (2022). Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia
Huynh, R., Peters, C., Zafar, S. and Peters, O. (2022). Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 15 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?
Alfaisal, Y, Peters, O, Zafar, S and Peters, C (2022). Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia
Huynh, R., Peters, C., Zafar, S. and Peters, O. (2022). Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 15 October 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Physicochemical and biological properties of four calcium silicate-based endodontic cements
Chang, Seok Woo, Gaudin, Alexis, Tolar, Mirek, Oh, Soram, Moon, Su-Young and Peters, Ove A. (2022). Physicochemical and biological properties of four calcium silicate-based endodontic cements. Journal of Dental Sciences, 17 (4), 1586-1594. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.04.001
2022
Book Chapter
Rotary and reciprocating motions during canal preparation
Peters, Ove A. and Arias, Ana (2022). Rotary and reciprocating motions during canal preparation. Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines. (pp. 283-310) edited by Hany M. A. Ahmed and Paul M. H. Dummer. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119553939.ch13
2022
Journal Article
An in vitro evaluation of the WIRELE‐x electronic apex locator
Brand, Lucas, Dunlap, Craig A., Scott, Raymond, Arias, Anna and Peters, Ove (2022). An in vitro evaluation of the WIRELE‐x electronic apex locator. Australian Endodontic Journal, 49 (S1), 41-45. doi: 10.1111/aej.12688
2022
Conference Publication
Understanding the building blocks of UQ School of Dentistry Undergraduate curriculum
Liang, M., Wei, S.M., Peters, O. and Zafar, S. (2022). Understanding the building blocks of UQ School of Dentistry Undergraduate curriculum. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.
2022
Journal Article
The effect of varying occlusal loading conditions on stress distribution in roots of sound and instrumented molar teeth. A finite element analysis
Wan, Boyang, Chung, Bonnie Han, Zhang, Michelle Ruijia, Kim, Su A., Swain, Michael, Peters, Ove A., Krishnan, Unni and Moule, Alex (2022). The effect of varying occlusal loading conditions on stress distribution in roots of sound and instrumented molar teeth. A finite element analysis. Journal of Endodontics, 48 (7), 893-901. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.03.009
2022
Journal Article
Diabetes mellitus affects the microhardness of root dentine: an in-vitro study
Saghiri, Mohammad Ali, Rahmani, Behnam, Conte, Michael, Nath, Devyani, Peters, Ove and Morgano, Steven (2022). Diabetes mellitus affects the microhardness of root dentine: an in-vitro study. European endodontic journal, 7 (2), 122-128. doi: 10.14744/eej.2022.37029
2022
Journal Article
Endodontic knowledge, attitudes, and referral patterns in Australian general dentists
Bulmer, Jason, Currell, Scott D., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2022). Endodontic knowledge, attitudes, and referral patterns in Australian general dentists. Australian Dental Journal, 67 (S1), S24-S30. doi: 10.1111/adj.12912
2022
Journal Article
A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study biocompatibility of endodontic materials
Hosseinpour, S., Gaudin, A. and Peters, O. A. (2022). A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study biocompatibility of endodontic materials. International Endodontic Journal, 55 (S2), 346-369. doi: 10.1111/iej.13701
2022
Journal Article
Present status and future directions ‐ canal shaping
Arias, A and Peters, OA (2022). Present status and future directions ‐ canal shaping. International Endodontic Journal, 55 (S3), 637-655. doi: 10.1111/iej.13698
2022
Journal Article
Reverse parfocal adjustment
Narasimhan, Bharadwaj, Praveen, Rajesh, Peters, Ove A., Antonis, Chaniotis, Maret, Delphine and Nagendrababu, Venkateshbabu (2022). Reverse parfocal adjustment. International Endodontic Journal, 55 (2), 179-181. doi: 10.1111/iej.13648
2022
Book Chapter
Root canal preparation with TruShape and TruNatomy
Peters, Ove A. and Arias, Ana (2022). Root canal preparation with TruShape and TruNatomy. Endodontics. (pp. 829-839) Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States: Edra Publishing.
2022
Journal Article
Dental student community clinic placement in Australia and the United States: systematic review and case study
Bowers, Anna Doan, Peters, Ove A., Subar, Paul, March, Sandra and Peters, Christine I. (2022). Dental student community clinic placement in Australia and the United States: systematic review and case study. Journal of the California Dental Association, 50 (1), 48-61. doi: 10.1080/19424396.2022.12220673
2022
Conference Publication
Automatic metric comparison of access cavities in a preclinical setting: a novel teaching and feedback tool
Choi, J.R., Choi, S.C., Peters, O.A. and Peters, C.I. (2022). Automatic metric comparison of access cavities in a preclinical setting: a novel teaching and feedback tool. 61st Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ANZ, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-28 September 2022.
2021
Journal Article
Remaining dentinal thickness after simulated post space preparation and the fit of prefabricated posts to root canal preparation shapes
Ha, William N., Chaves, Gustavo S., Decurcio, Daniel, Estrela, Carlos, Peters, Ove A. and Rossi-Fedele, Giampiero (2021). Remaining dentinal thickness after simulated post space preparation and the fit of prefabricated posts to root canal preparation shapes. Journal of the American Dental Association, 152 (12), 1020-1032.e12. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.06.014
2021
Journal Article
Combining apical torsional load and cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi instruments: new approach to determine the effective lifespan of rotary instruments
Iacono, Francesco, Pirani, Chiara, Gatto, Maria Rosaria, Prati, Carlo and Peters, Ove A. (2021). Combining apical torsional load and cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi instruments: new approach to determine the effective lifespan of rotary instruments. Australian Endodontic Journal, 47 (3), 429-434. doi: 10.1111/aej.12495
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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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