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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2019
Journal Article
Improving the design, execution, reporting and clinical translation of laboratory-based studies in Endodontology
Nagendrababu, V., Murray, P. E., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Peters, O. A., Rôças, I. N., Siqueira, J. F. and Dummer, P. M. H. (2019). Improving the design, execution, reporting and clinical translation of laboratory-based studies in Endodontology. International Endodontic Journal, 52 (8), 1089-1089. doi: 10.1111/iej.13122
2019
Journal Article
Dental assessment prior to orthopedic surgery: A systematic review [Évaluation dentaire avant une chirurgie orthopédique: revue systématique de la littérature]
Barrere, Sophie, Reina, Nicolas, Peters, Ove A., Rapp, Lucie, Vergnes, Jean-Noel and Maret, Delphine (2019). Dental assessment prior to orthopedic surgery: A systematic review [Évaluation dentaire avant une chirurgie orthopédique: revue systématique de la littérature]. Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Traumatologique, 105 (4), 506-517. doi: 10.1016/j.rcot.2019.04.020
2019
Journal Article
Dental assessment prior to orthopedic surgery: a systematic review
Barrere, Sophie, Reina, Nicolas, Peters, Ove A., Rapp, Lucie, Vergnes, Jean-Noel and Maret, Delphine (2019). Dental assessment prior to orthopedic surgery: a systematic review. Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research, 105 (4), 761-772. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.02.024
2019
Journal Article
Assessing the cutting efficiency of different burs on zirconia substrate
Peters, Ove A., Du, Daniel, Ho, Mei Ying, Chu, Rick and Moule, Alex (2019). Assessing the cutting efficiency of different burs on zirconia substrate. Australian Endodontic Journal, 45 (3) aej.12350, 289-297. doi: 10.1111/aej.12350
2019
Journal Article
Root canal preparation in mandibular premolars with TRUShape and Vortex Blue: a micro-computed tomography study
Jensen, Lauren E., Murphy, Sarah, Williamson, Anne E., Teixeira, Fabricio B., Johnson, William T., Friedl, Christopher C. and Peters, Ove A. (2019). Root canal preparation in mandibular premolars with TRUShape and Vortex Blue: a micro-computed tomography study. Australian Endodontic Journal, 45 (1), 12-19. doi: 10.1111/aej.12322
2019
Journal Article
A protocol for developing reporting guidelines for laboratory studies in Endodontology
Nagendrababu, V., Murray, P. E., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Peters, O. A., Rôças, I. N., Siqueira, J. F., Priya, E., Jayaraman, J., Pulikkotil, S. J. and Dummer, P. M.H. (2019). A protocol for developing reporting guidelines for laboratory studies in Endodontology. International Endodontic Journal, 52 (8) iej.13123, 1090-1095. doi: 10.1111/iej.13123
2018
Journal Article
Association of manual or engine-driven glide path preparation with canal centring and apical transportation: a systematic review
Hartmann, R. C., Peters, O. A., de Figueiredo, J. A.P. and Rossi-Fedele, G. (2018). Association of manual or engine-driven glide path preparation with canal centring and apical transportation: a systematic review. International Endodontic Journal, 51 (11), 1239-1252. doi: 10.1111/iej.12943
2018
Journal Article
Variable impact by ambient temperature on fatigue resistance of heat-treated nickel titanium instruments
Arias, Ana, Hejlawy, Samer, Murphy, Sarah, de la Macorra, Jose C., Govindjee, Sanjay and Peters, Ove A. (2018). Variable impact by ambient temperature on fatigue resistance of heat-treated nickel titanium instruments. Clinical Oral Investigation, 23 (3), 1101-1108. doi: 10.1007/s00784-018-2543-6
2018
Journal Article
Lipoxin A4 attenuates the inflammatory response in stem cells of the apical papilla via ALX/FPR2
Gaudin, A., Tolar, M. and Peters, O. A. (2018). Lipoxin A4 attenuates the inflammatory response in stem cells of the apical papilla via ALX/FPR2. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 8921, 8921. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-27194-7
2018
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Lateral and axial cutting efficiency of instruments manufactured with conventional nickel-titanium and novel gold metallurgy
Vasconcelos, R. A., Arias, A. and Peters, O. A. (2018). Lateral and axial cutting efficiency of instruments manufactured with conventional nickel-titanium and novel gold metallurgy. International Endodontic Journal, 51 (5), 577-583. doi: 10.1111/iej.12822
2018
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Influence of clinical use on physical–structural surface properties and electrochemical potential of NiTi endodontic instruments
Pereira, E. S. J., Amaral, C. C. F., Gomes, J. A. C. P., Peters, O. A., Buono, V. T. L. and Bahia, M. G. A. (2018). Influence of clinical use on physical–structural surface properties and electrochemical potential of NiTi endodontic instruments. International Endodontic Journal, 51 (5), 515-521. doi: 10.1111/iej.12768
2018
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Correlation between temperature-dependent fatigue resistance and differential scanning calorimetry analysis for 2 contemporary rotary instruments
Arias, Ana, Macorra, José C., Govindjee, Sanjay and Peters, Ove A. (2018). Correlation between temperature-dependent fatigue resistance and differential scanning calorimetry analysis for 2 contemporary rotary instruments. Journal of Endodontics, 44 (4), 630-634. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.11.022
2018
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Effect of canal preparation with TRUShape and Vortex rotary instruments on three-dimensional geometry of oval root canals
Arias, Ana, Paqué, Frank, Shyn, Stephanie, Murphy, Sarah and Peters, Ove A. (2018). Effect of canal preparation with TRUShape and Vortex rotary instruments on three-dimensional geometry of oval root canals. Australian Endodontic Journal, 44 (1), 32-39. doi: 10.1111/aej.12201
2018
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Methods for measurement of root canal curvature: a systematic and critical review
Hartmann, R. C., Fensterseifer, M., Peters, O. A., de Figueiredo, J. A.P., Gomes, M. S. and Rossi-Fedele, G. (2018). Methods for measurement of root canal curvature: a systematic and critical review. International Endodontic Journal, 52 (2), 169-180. doi: 10.1111/iej.12996
2018
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Demetallization of enterococcus faecalis biofilm: a preliminary study
Estrela, Carlos, Costa e Silva, Rodrigo, Urban, Roberta Cerasi, Gonçalves, Pablo José, Silva, Júlio A., Estrela, Cyntia R. A., Pecora, Jesus Djalma and Peters, Ove A. (2018). Demetallization of enterococcus faecalis biofilm: a preliminary study. Journal of Applied Oral Science, 26 e20170374. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2017-0374
2018
Book Chapter
Access and canal negotiation: the first key procedural steps for successful endodontic treatment
Peters, Ove A. and Arias, Ana (2018). Access and canal negotiation: the first key procedural steps for successful endodontic treatment. Textbook of Endodontology. (pp. 195-204) edited by Bjørndal, Lars, Kirkevang, Lise-Lotte and Whitworth, John. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley Blackwell.
2018
Journal Article
Methodological and Reporting Quality of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses in Endodontics
Nagendrababu, Venkateshbabu, Pulikkotil, Shaju Jacob, Sultan, Omer Sheriff, Jayaraman, Jayakumar and Peters, Ove A. (2018). Methodological and Reporting Quality of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses in Endodontics. Journal of Endodontics, 44 (6), 903-913. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.02.013
2018
Journal Article
Nickel-titanium instruments in endodontics: a concise review of the state of the art
Gavini, Giulio, dos Santos, Marcelo, Caldeira, Celso Luis, Machado, Manoel Eduardo de Lima, Freire, Laila Gonzales, Iglecias, Elaine Faga, Peters, Ove Andrea and Candeiro, George Táccio de Miranda (2018). Nickel-titanium instruments in endodontics: a concise review of the state of the art. Brazilian Oral Research, 32 e67, 44-65. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2018.vol32.0067
2018
Journal Article
Rotary versus reciprocation root canal preparation: initial clinical quality assessment in a novice clinician cohort
Hamid, Hamid R., Gluskin, Alan H., Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2018). Rotary versus reciprocation root canal preparation: initial clinical quality assessment in a novice clinician cohort. Journal of Endodontics, 44 (8), 1257-1262. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.04.017
2017
Journal Article
Detecting dentinal microcracks using different preparation techniques: an in situ study with cadaver mandibles
Bahrami, Paymon, Scott, Raymond, Galicia, Johnah C., Arias, Ana and Peters, Ove A. (2017). Detecting dentinal microcracks using different preparation techniques: an in situ study with cadaver mandibles. Journal of Endodontics, 43 (12), 2070-2073. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.07.008
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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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