Overview
Background
Emeritius Professor Laurence J. Walsh AO is a registered specialist in special needs dentistry.
Laurence received his undergraduate education in dentistry at The University of Queensland and then undertook a PhD in immunopathology. He started his postdoctoral education at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, and undertook his executive education at the Stanford University Graduate School of Management and at Harvard University.
His research interests are in advanced technologies such as lasers and biomaterials, and in dental microbiology. Laurence was Professor of Dental Science and the research grouip leader for advanced materials and technologies in the UQ School of Dentistry from January 2000 until his retirement in December 2020. During his retirement he remains active in hands-on research work and in supervision of research students.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Doctoral Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Academy of Dentistry International, Academy of Dentistry International
- Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia, Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia
- International College of Dentists, International College of Dentists
Research interests
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Lasers
lasers for diagnosis and treatment, laser safety, optical fiber systems, laser fluorescence
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Clinical microbiology
Dental biofilms, biofilm ecology, biocides, confocal imaging, waterline biofilms, clinical infection control
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Materials science
Nanomaterials, alkaline dental cements, CPP-ACP, MTA, GIC, calcium hydroxide
Research impacts
Laurence developed a range of clinical systems and technologies which are in global use, including saliva profiling for oral diseases, and assessment of dental plaque maturity and metabolism to assess dental caries risk. He developed clinical protocols for the use of CPP-ACP nanomaterials to treat and reverse white spot lesions on teeth, and specific protocols for laser procedures including laser-induced analgesia, and laser activation of fluids in endodontics. As a leading expert in both laser safety and in infection control in dentistry, he has contributed to the development of standards, guidelines and procotols for clinical practice. He serves as an advisor to a range of bodies including ACSQHC, CDNA and Standards Australia. In January 2018 he was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to dentistry, and to dental science education, as an academic and author, to improved health and safety standards, and through roles with professional associations. In November 2020 he was made a life member of the Australian Dental Association Qld Branch.
Works
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2003
Conference Publication
Spectral and thermal properties of LRD and high intensity curing lights
Weerakoon, A., Meyers, I. A., Middleton, A. G., Symons, A. L. and Walsh, L. J. (2003). Spectral and thermal properties of LRD and high intensity curing lights. 81st General Session of the IADR, Goteborg, 25-28 June 2003. USA: International Assoc for Dental Research.
2003
Journal Article
Design issues for infection control in dental practice
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Design issues for infection control in dental practice. ADAQ News, 487, 14-15.
2003
Journal Article
Laser-fluoride inhibition of dental erosion in vitro.
Vlacic, J, Meyers, IA, Middleton, AJ and Walsh, LJ (2003). Laser-fluoride inhibition of dental erosion in vitro.. Journal of Dental Research, 82, 97-97.
2003
Journal Article
Mast cells and oral inflammation
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Mast cells and oral inflammation. Critical Reviews In Oral Biology & Medicine, 14 (3), 188-198. doi: 10.1177/154411130301400304
2003
Journal Article
Effect of low dose PGE2 on alveolar bone in rats.
Ramirez-Yanez, G. O., Smid, J. R., Walsh, L. J. and Symons, A. L. (2003). Effect of low dose PGE2 on alveolar bone in rats.. Journal of Dental Research, 82, 109-109.
2003
Conference Publication
Depth of cure and surface microhardness of composite resin cured with blud LED curing lights
Tsai, P., Meyers, I. A. and Walsh, L. J. (2003). Depth of cure and surface microhardness of composite resin cured with blud LED curing lights. 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of IADR ANZ Division, Sydney, 29/9/02 - 2/10/02. USA: International Assoc for Dental Research.
2003
Conference Publication
Digital image analysis of changes in tooth shade with laser photochemical and photothermal bleaching.
Walsh, L. J. and Liu, J.Y. (2003). Digital image analysis of changes in tooth shade with laser photochemical and photothermal bleaching.. 2nd Congress of the European Society for Oral Laser Application, Florence, 15-18 May 2003. Germany: Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH.
2003
Journal Article
Germ warfare in the dental surgery
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Germ warfare in the dental surgery. Australasian Dental Practice, 14 (5), 22-22.
2003
Journal Article
Use of Carisolv for caries removal in dentally phobic patients.
Walsh, LJ and Symons, AL (2003). Use of Carisolv for caries removal in dentally phobic patients.. Journal of Dental Research, 82, 77-77.
2003
Journal Article
Dental health issues with Methadone
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Dental health issues with Methadone. ADAQ News, 480, 10-12.
2003
Journal Article
Pulp thermal stresses during equine tooth modification with rotary instruments.
Walsh, LJ and Wilson, GJ (2003). Pulp thermal stresses during equine tooth modification with rotary instruments.. Journal of Dental Research, 82, 103-103.
2003
Conference Publication
Use of Carisolv for caries removal in dentally phoebic patients
Walsh, L. J. and Symons, A.L. (2003). Use of Carisolv for caries removal in dentally phoebic patients. 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of IADR ANZ Division, Sydney, 29/9/02 - 2/10/02. USA: International Assoc for Dental Research.
2003
Conference Publication
Surface and intra-pulpal thermal changes during laser photochemical and photothermal bleaching
Walsh, L. J., Wong, K. and Liu, J. (2003). Surface and intra-pulpal thermal changes during laser photochemical and photothermal bleaching. 2nd Congress of the European Society for Oral Laser Applicatis, Florence, 18-18 May 2003. Germany: Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH.
2003
Journal Article
The current status of laser applications in dentistry
Walsh, LJ (2003). The current status of laser applications in dentistry. Australian Dental Journal, 48 (3), 146-155. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2003.tb00025.x
2003
Journal Article
The effects of chlorhexidine gel on Streptococcus mutans infection in 10-month-old infants: A longitudinal, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
Wan, A. K. L., Seow, W. K., Purdie, D. M., Bird, P. S., Walsh, L. J. and Tudehope, D. I. (2003). The effects of chlorhexidine gel on Streptococcus mutans infection in 10-month-old infants: A longitudinal, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Pediatric Dentistry, 25 (3), 215-222.
2003
Conference Publication
Pulpal heat changes with newly developed resin photopolymerization systems
Weerakoon, A. T., Meyers, I. A., Symons, A. L. and Walsh, L. J. (2003). Pulpal heat changes with newly developed resin photopolymerization systems. XXXV Reunión anual de la Sociedad Argentina de Investigación Odontológica, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 8-9 November, 2002. Thousand Oaks, CA, United: Sage Publications.
2003
Conference Publication
Laser photo-activated dye (PAD) treatment: current concepts and applications
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Laser photo-activated dye (PAD) treatment: current concepts and applications. 2nd Congress of the European Society for Oral Laser Applications, Florence, 15-18 May 2003. Germany: Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH.
2003
Journal Article
Photoactivated disinfection (PAD) and endodontics
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Photoactivated disinfection (PAD) and endodontics. Australasian Dental Practice, 14 (5), 88-88.
2003
Journal Article
Pulpal heat changes with newly developed resin photopolymerization systems.
Weerakoon, AT, Meyers, IA, Symons, AL and Walsh, LJ (2003). Pulpal heat changes with newly developed resin photopolymerization systems.. Journal of Dental Research, 82, 79-79.
2003
Journal Article
Tooth whitening products in Europe
Walsh, L. J. (2003). Tooth whitening products in Europe. ADAQ News, 481, 19-20.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The dental-systemic interface and respiratory infections in Intensive Care Unit
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Professor Fiona Coyer, Dr Helena Schuch
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Doctor Philosophy
Ergonomics in Dentistry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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Doctor Philosophy
Point-of-Service Pulp Testing: Molecular and Optical Approaches
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Trish Wright, Professor Ove Peters
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Doctor Philosophy
Therapeutic Efficacy of Dental Analgesia through a Poly Light-Emitting Diode (LED) for dental procedures.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar, Professor Peter Reher
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of the effects of professionally applied Silver Diamine Fluoride on early childhood caries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar, Associate Professor Jaya Seneviratne
Completed supervision
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2022
Master Philosophy
An Ultra-Low Voltage Electrochemical Approach for Biofilm Removal from Titanium
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
High throughput screening of stem cell-material surface interactions used in regenerative reconstruction of large bicortical defects in a minipig model
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Continuous Chelation in Endodontics with a Focus on the Novel Chelator Clodronate
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bill Kahler
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Ecological Approaches to Dental Caries Prevention: Alteration of Biofilms by Natural Products and Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Surface Optimization for Elastomeric Impression Materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sowmya Shetty
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Improving the properties of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A review of clinical usage and investigations of the effects of modifying particle size
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bill Kahler
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Novel methods for debridement of dental implant surfaces contaminated by biofilm.
Principal Advisor
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2017
Master Philosophy
Selected performance characteristics of non-aqueous alkaline endodontic materials
Principal Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Prevention of enamel surface damage during dental procedures
Principal Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Analysis of the action spectrum of tetracycline discolouration and the efficacy of intense light sources for its treatment.
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Wound healing phenotype of oral mucosal wounds in Interleukin-12/-23 deficient mice.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Detection of Subgingival Calculus by Optical Methods
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
IN-VIVO AND IN-VITRO INVESTIGATIONS OF LASER AND NON-LASER THERAPIES IN TREATMENT OF ROOT SURFACE EROSION AND ROOT SURFACE CARIES.
Principal Advisor
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2007
Master Philosophy
DETECTION OF SUBGINGIVAL CALCULUS USING FLUORESCENCE AND DIFFERENTIAL REFLECTOMETRY
Principal Advisor
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2002
Master Dental Science
Implementation and educational assessment of a self-instruction program in dental radiology.
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating oral health and its impacts in Rett syndrome- stepping-stones to achieving a better quality of life
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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2024
Master Philosophy
The impact of oral piercings: an in vivo and in vitro study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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2023
Master Philosophy
The effects of decontamination practices and diet on preformed paediatric crowns, and their biocompatibility in the oral cavity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Mesoporous silica nanoparticle-based non-viral gene delivery systems for bone regeneration
Associate Advisor
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2022
Master Philosophy
Cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary endodontic instruments: an experimental and finite element analysis study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sowmya Shetty, Professor Ove Peters
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2015
Master Philosophy
Effects of children's toothpastes and mouth rinses on Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and Lactobacillus acidophilus
Associate Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Caries prevention for children in a low socio-economic community
Associate Advisor
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2013
Master Philosophy
The effectiveness of therapeutic agents and telephone intervention for preventing early childhood caries
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Preventive Strategies for Early Childhood Caries (ECC) from Antenatal to Age 36 Months
Associate Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
THE ROLE OF PROSTAGLANDIN E2 ON THE ALEVEOLAR BONE TURNOVER IN THE RAT MANDIBLE
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
ORAL COLONIZATION OF streptococcus mutans IN PRETERM AND FULLTERM INFANTS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Associate Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
MECHANISMS IN THE INDUCTION PHASE OF ORAL LICHEN PLANUS
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh directly for media enquiries about:
- Cavities - teeth
- Clinical dental microbiology
- Dental caries
- Dental equipment
- Dental technologies - lasers
- Dentistry
- Lasers - dental technologies
- Microbiology - dentistry
- Preventive dentistry
- Technology - in dentistry
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