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Professor Ove Peters
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Ove Peters

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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.

Availability

Professor Ove Peters is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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266 works between 1993 and 2025

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2016

Journal Article

Advances in endodontics: potential applications in clinical practice

Kishen, Anil, Peters, Ove, Zehnder, Matthias, Diogenes, Anibal and Nair, Madhu (2016). Advances in endodontics: potential applications in clinical practice. Journal of Conservative Dentistry, 19 (3), 199-206. doi: 10.4103/0972-0707.181925

Advances in endodontics: potential applications in clinical practice

2016

Journal Article

Differences in torsional performance of single- and multiple-instrument rotary systems for glide path preparation

Arias, Ana, Singh, Rupinderpal and Peters, Ove A. (2016). Differences in torsional performance of single- and multiple-instrument rotary systems for glide path preparation. Odontology, 104 (2), 192-198. doi: 10.1007/s10266-015-0199-0

Differences in torsional performance of single- and multiple-instrument rotary systems for glide path preparation

2016

Journal Article

Evidence for reduced fatigue resistance of contemporary rotary instruments exposed to body temperature

De Vasconcelos, Rafaela Andrade, Murphy, Sarah, Carvalho, Claudio Antonio Talge, Govindjee, Rajiv G., Govindjee, Sanjay and Peters, Ove A. (2016). Evidence for reduced fatigue resistance of contemporary rotary instruments exposed to body temperature. Journal of Endodontics, 42 (5), 782-787. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.01.025

Evidence for reduced fatigue resistance of contemporary rotary instruments exposed to body temperature

2016

Journal Article

Educational outcomes of small-group discussion versus traditional lecture format in dental students‘ learning and skills acquisition

Arias, Ana, Scott, Raymond, Peters, Ove A., McClain, Elizabeth and Gluskin, Alan H. (2016). Educational outcomes of small-group discussion versus traditional lecture format in dental students‘ learning and skills acquisition. Journal of Dental Education, 80 (4), 459-465.

Educational outcomes of small-group discussion versus traditional lecture format in dental students‘ learning and skills acquisition

2016

Journal Article

Irrigant flow during photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

Koch, Jon D., Jaramillo, David E., DiVito, Enrico and Peters, Ove A. (2016). Irrigant flow during photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Clinical Oral Investigations, 20 (2), 381-386. doi: 10.1007/s00784-015-1562-9

Irrigant flow during photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

2016

Journal Article

Evaluation of periapical lesions and their association with maxillary sinus abnormalities on cone-beam computed tomographic images

Nunes, Carla A.B.C.M., Guedes, Orlando Aguirre, Alencar, Ana Helena G., Peters, Ove A., Estrela, Cyntia R.A. and Estrela, Carlos (2016). Evaluation of periapical lesions and their association with maxillary sinus abnormalities on cone-beam computed tomographic images. Journal of Endodontics, 42 (1), 42-46. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.09.014

Evaluation of periapical lesions and their association with maxillary sinus abnormalities on cone-beam computed tomographic images

2016

Book Chapter

Cleaning and shaping the root canal system

Peters, Ove A., Peters, Christine I. and Basrani, Bettina (2016). Cleaning and shaping the root canal system. Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp. (pp. 209-279) edited by Kenneth M. Hargreaves, Louis H. Berman and Ilan Rotstein. St. Louis, MO, United States: Elsevier.

Cleaning and shaping the root canal system

2016

Book Chapter

Shaping, disinfection, and obturation for molars

Peters, Ove A. and Arias, Ana (2016). Shaping, disinfection, and obturation for molars. The guidebook to molar endodontics. (pp. 133-167) Berlin, Germany: Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi: 10.1007/9783662529010_6

Shaping, disinfection, and obturation for molars

2015

Journal Article

Prospective case controlled clinical study of post-endodontic pain after rotary root canal preparation performed by a single operator

Arias, Ana, De La Macorra, José C., Azabal, Magdalena, Hidalgo, Juan J. and Peters, Ove A. (2015). Prospective case controlled clinical study of post-endodontic pain after rotary root canal preparation performed by a single operator. Journal of Dentistry, 43 (3), 389-395. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.07.008

Prospective case controlled clinical study of post-endodontic pain after rotary root canal preparation performed by a single operator

2015

Journal Article

Validated finite element analyses of WaveOne endodontic instruments: a comparison between M-Wire and NiTi alloys

Bonessio, N., Pereira, E. S. J., Lomiento, G., Arias, A., Bahia, M. G. A., Buono, V. T. L. and Peters, O. A. (2015). Validated finite element analyses of WaveOne endodontic instruments: a comparison between M-Wire and NiTi alloys. International Endodontic Journal, 48 (5), 441-450. doi: 10.1111/iej.12333

Validated finite element analyses of WaveOne endodontic instruments: a comparison between M-Wire and NiTi alloys

2015

Journal Article

Behavior of nickel-titanium instruments manufactured with different thermal treatments

Pereira, Érika Sales Joviano, Viana, Ana Cecília Diniz, Buono, Vicente Tadeu Lopes, Peters, Ove A. and Azevedo Bahia, Maria Guiomar De (2015). Behavior of nickel-titanium instruments manufactured with different thermal treatments. Journal of Endodontics, 41 (1), 67-71. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2014.06.005

Behavior of nickel-titanium instruments manufactured with different thermal treatments

2015

Journal Article

Prevalence of apical bone defects and evaluation of associated factors detected with cone-beam computed tomographic images

Lemagner, Fabien, Maret, Delphine, Peters, Ove A., Arias, Ana, Coudrais, Elisabeth and Georgelin-Gurgel, Marie (2015). Prevalence of apical bone defects and evaluation of associated factors detected with cone-beam computed tomographic images. Journal of Endodontics, 41 (7), 1043-1047. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.03.011

Prevalence of apical bone defects and evaluation of associated factors detected with cone-beam computed tomographic images

2015

Book Chapter

Cleaning and shaping

Peters, Ove A. and Noblett, W. Craig (2015). Cleaning and shaping. Endodontics-Principles and Practice. (pp. 273-300) edited by Torabinejad, Mahmoud, Walton, Richard W. and Fouad, Ashraf F.. St. Louis, MO, United States: Elsevier-Saunders.

Cleaning and shaping

2015

Journal Article

A micro-computed tomographic assessment of root canal preparation with a novel instrument, TRUShape, in mesial roots of mandibular molars

Peters, Ove A., Arias, Ana and Paqué, Frank (2015). A micro-computed tomographic assessment of root canal preparation with a novel instrument, TRUShape, in mesial roots of mandibular molars. Journal of Endodontics, 41 (9) 3177, 1545-1550. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.06.007

A micro-computed tomographic assessment of root canal preparation with a novel instrument, TRUShape, in mesial roots of mandibular molars

2014

Journal Article

Comparison of the accuracy of 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography and micro-computed tomography reconstructions by using different voxel sizes

Maret, Delphine, Peters, Ove A., Galibourg, Antoine, Dumoncel, Jean, Esclassan, Rémi, Kahn, Jean-Luc, Sixou, Michel and Telmon, Norbert (2014). Comparison of the accuracy of 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography and micro-computed tomography reconstructions by using different voxel sizes. Journal of Endodontics, 40 (9), 1321-1326. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2014.04.014

Comparison of the accuracy of 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography and micro-computed tomography reconstructions by using different voxel sizes

2014

Journal Article

Evaluation of the resistance to cyclic fatigue among protaper next, ProTaper universal, and vortex blue rotary instruments

Nguyen, Harrison H., Fong, Hanson, Paranjpe, Avina, Flake, Natasha M., Johnson, James D. and Peters, Ove A. (2014). Evaluation of the resistance to cyclic fatigue among protaper next, ProTaper universal, and vortex blue rotary instruments. Journal of Endodontics, 40 (8), 1190-1193. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2013.12.033

Evaluation of the resistance to cyclic fatigue among protaper next, ProTaper universal, and vortex blue rotary instruments

2014

Journal Article

Disinfection efficacy of photon-induced photoacoustic streaming on root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis: an ex vivo study

Olivi, Giovanni, DiVito, Enrico, Peters, Ove, Kaitsas, Vassilios, Angiero, Francesca, Signore, Antonio and Benedicenti, Stefano (2014). Disinfection efficacy of photon-induced photoacoustic streaming on root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis: an ex vivo study. Journal of the American Dental Association, 145 (8), 843-848. doi: 10.14219/jada.2014.46

Disinfection efficacy of photon-induced photoacoustic streaming on root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis: an ex vivo study

2014

Journal Article

Translational opportunities in stem cell-based endodontic therapy: where are we and what are we missing?

Peters, Ove A. (2014). Translational opportunities in stem cell-based endodontic therapy: where are we and what are we missing?. Journal of Endodontics, 40 (4 SUPPL.), S82-S85. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2014.01.017

Translational opportunities in stem cell-based endodontic therapy: where are we and what are we missing?

2014

Journal Article

Minimally invasive endodontics: challenging prevailing paradigms

Gluskin, A. H., Peters, C. I. and Peters, O. A. (2014). Minimally invasive endodontics: challenging prevailing paradigms. British Dental Journal, 216 (6), 347-353. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.201

Minimally invasive endodontics: challenging prevailing paradigms

2014

Book Chapter

Shaping the root canal system to promote effective disinfection

Peters, Ove A. and Paqué, Frank (2014). Shaping the root canal system to promote effective disinfection. Disinfection of root canal systems: the treatment of apical periodontitis. (pp. 89-108) edited by Nestor Cohenca. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118914014.ch6

Shaping the root canal system to promote effective disinfection

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Evaluation of the Structural Features and Elemental Composition of Calcium Silicate Cements during the Setting Process: A Micro XRD Study
    Australian Society of Endodontology Inc Federal Branch
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Next Generation Biomaterials for Endodontics: Immunomodulatory Effects of Functionalized Compounds
    Australian Society of Endodontology Inc Federal Branch
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Evaluation of the Structural Features and Elemental Composition of Calcium Silicate Cements during the Setting Process: A Micro XRD Study
    Australian Society of Endodontology Inc Federal Branch
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Next Generation Biomaterials for Endodontics: Immunomodulatory Effects of Functionalized Compounds
    Australian Society of Endodontology Inc Federal Branch
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    A Non-Profit Software System for Facilitating Dental 3D surface Comparison in Routine Forensic Identification and Disaster Victim Identification Incidents
    Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Mineralisation patterns of dental pulps: A multimodular ex vivo Analysis
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Cyclic fatigue resistance of conventional and thermo-mechanically treated nickel-titanium rotary endodontic instruments: an experimental and finite element analysis study
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant

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