Overview
Background
Dr. Christine Peters is Senior Lecturer in Endodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry. Dr. Peters received her degree in dentistry from the University of Heidelberg, Germany in 1992 and held a position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry from 1992 till 1996. From 1997 till 2004, Dr. Peters worked as Assistant Professor in the Division of Endodontics at University of Zurich Dental School, where she completed her postgraduate endodontic training in 2001. During that time, she spent two years at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco from 2001 till 2003 and from 2004. In 2006, Christine became Associate Professor at the University of the Pacific Dental School, and subsequently in 2012 Professor of Endodontology. In 2020, Christine moved to Brisbane, Australia, and accepted a position as Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry.
Christine Peters has published in textbooks and peer-reviewed journals and lectured both nationally and internationally.
She serves on the review panel of several endodontic journals, including the Journal of Endodontics and the International Endodontic Journal. Christine is a member of OKU, past president of the Northern California Academy of Endodontics and secretary and board member of the Australian Society of Endodontics, Queensland Branch.
Availability
- Dr Christine Peters is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctoral Diploma of Dentistry, Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg
- Postgraduate Diploma, University of Zurich
- Postgraduate Certificate of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, unknown
- Member, American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Endodontists
- Member, American Dental Education Association, American Dental Education Association
- Journal Peer-Reviewer, Australian Dental Journal, Australian Dental Journal
- Board Member, Australian Society of Endodontics, Australian Society of Endodontics
- Member, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists
- Journal Peer-Reviewer, Endodontie, Endodontie
- Member, European Society of Endodontists, European Society of Endodontists
- Member, German Society of Endodontology DGET, German Society of Endodontology DGET
- Journal Peer-Reviewer, International Journal of Endodontics, International Journal of Endodontics
- Journal Peer-Reviewer, Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Endodontics
- Board Member, Northern California Academy of Endodontists, Northern California Academy of Endodontists
- Member, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
- Journal Peer-Reviewer, PLOS1, PLOS1
- Journal Peer-Reviewer, PeerJ, PeerJ
- Member, Swiss Dental Society, Swiss Dental Society
- Member, Swiss Society of Endodontists, Swiss Society of Endodontists
Research interests
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Endodontic Research
Christine Peters teaches and lectures in the undergraduate and postgraduate endodontic field, provides continuing education courses and maintains her registration to practice as endodontic specialist. Her research includes dental materials testing in the field of endodontics and endodontic surgery, radiographic treatment outcomes and clinical studies on treatment methodologies.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study
Alfaisal, Y., Idris, G., Peters, O. A., Peters, C. I. and Zafar, S. (2024). Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study. Australian Dental Journal. doi: 10.1111/adj.13026
2024
Book Chapter
Behandlungsplanung: Schwierigkeitsgrad und Prognose
Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2024). Behandlungsplanung: Schwierigkeitsgrad und Prognose. Das kleine 1x1 der Endodontie. (pp. 71-89) edited by David Sonntag and Michael Hülsmann. Berlin, Germany: Quintessence Publishing Company.
2024
Conference Publication
Variation in endodontic sealer solubility: findings from two reference laboratories
Peters, Ove A., Peters, Christine I., Wright, Patricia and Alapati, Satish (2024). Variation in endodontic sealer solubility: findings from two reference laboratories. International Association of Dental Research Conference, New Orleans, LA USA, 13-16 March 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Clinical implications of setting time variations in calcium silicate cement sealers
Alapati, S.B., Peters, C.I., Peters, O.A. and Primus, C.M. (2024). Clinical implications of setting time variations in calcium silicate cement sealers. International Association of Dental Research Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States, 13-16 March 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Vital pulp therapy—Factors influencing decision‐making for permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review
Alfaisal, Yasmen, Idris, Ghassan, Peters, Ove A., Zafar, Sobia, Nagendrababu, Venkateshbabu and Peters, Christine I. (2024). Vital pulp therapy—Factors influencing decision‐making for permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review. International Endodontic Journal, 57 (5), 505-519. doi: 10.1111/iej.14036
2023
Journal Article
Diagnostic and prognostic predictors for the success of pulpotomy in permanent mature posterior teeth with moderate to severe pulpitis: a scoping review
McHugh, Helen, Wright, Patricia P., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2023). Diagnostic and prognostic predictors for the success of pulpotomy in permanent mature posterior teeth with moderate to severe pulpitis: a scoping review. Oral, 3 (4), 545-571. doi: 10.3390/oral3040045
2023
Journal Article
Design of an interactive system for access cavity assessment: a novel feedback tool for preclinical endodontics
Choi, Seongwon, Choi, Jiwon, Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2023). Design of an interactive system for access cavity assessment: a novel feedback tool for preclinical endodontics. European Journal of Dental Education, 27 (4), 1031-1039. doi: 10.1111/eje.12895
2023
Conference Publication
Vital pulp therapy simulation training using novel 3D-printed tooth models
Cassidy, L., Lee, S., Ki, J.W.W., Zachar, Z.J., Zafar, S. and Peters, C.I. (2023). Vital pulp therapy simulation training using novel 3D-printed tooth models. 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR ANZ Division, Sydney, NSW Australia, 27-29th September 2023.
2023
Book Chapter
Cleaning and shaping
Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2023). Cleaning and shaping. Management of endodontic complications: from diagnosis to prognosis. (pp. 34-47) edited by Mahmoud Torabinejad and Mohammad Sabeti. Batavia, IL, United States: Quintessence Publishing.
2023
Conference Publication
Preclinical VPT simulation using 3D-printed tooth models
Cassidy, Liam, Ki, Ji Wan-William, Lee, Sungho, Zachar, Jessica, Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Christine (2023). Preclinical VPT simulation using 3D-printed tooth models. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 28 July 2023.
2023
Book Chapter
Cleaning and shaping
Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2023). Cleaning and shaping. Management of endodontic complications. (pp. 34-47) edited by Mahmoud Torabinejad and Mohammad Sabeti. Batavia, IL United States: Quintessence Publishing.
2023
Journal Article
Evaluating the stress of root canal treatment in patients and dentists compared to other dental treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Huynh, Richard, Peters, Christine I., Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Ove A. (2023). Evaluating the stress of root canal treatment in patients and dentists compared to other dental treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 131 (4) e12941, e12941. doi: 10.1111/eos.12941
2023
Journal Article
Orifice barriers to prevent coronal microleakage after root canal treatment: systematic review and meta‐analysis
Chen, P, Chen, Z, Teoh, Y‐Y, Peters, OA and Peters, CI (2023). Orifice barriers to prevent coronal microleakage after root canal treatment: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Australian Dental Journal, 68 (2), 144-145. doi: 10.1111/adj.12965
2023
Journal Article
Orifice barriers to prevent coronal microleakage after root canal treatment: systematic review and meta‐analysis
Chen, Pengcheng, Chen, Ziyin, Teoh, Yu‐Yao, Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2023). Orifice barriers to prevent coronal microleakage after root canal treatment: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Australian Dental Journal, 68 (2), 78-91. doi: 10.1111/adj.12951
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
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
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
Are parents seeking oral health-related information from the parent-held-child-health-record book?
Zafar, S., Nahal, G., Tasneem, R., Vo, G. and Peters, C.I. (2022). Are parents seeking oral health-related information from the parent-held-child-health-record book?. 61st Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ANZ, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 26-28 September 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the final year dental clinics
Warsi, A., Mensforth, E., Hur, Y., Zafar, S. and Peters, C. (2022). Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the final year dental clinics. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Exploring Factors in Dentists' Decision-Making in Vital Pulp Therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ove Peters, Dr Sobia Zafar
Completed supervision
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2024
Master Philosophy
Barriers to Widespread Endodontic Practice Amongst General Dental Practitioners in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sobia Zafar, Professor Ove Peters
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