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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2009
Book
Practical Lessons in Endodontic Treatment
Arens, Donald E., Gluskin, Alan H., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2009). Practical Lessons in Endodontic Treatment. Chicago, IL United States: Quintessence.
2008
Journal Article
International Endodontic Journal: Editorial
Dummer, P. M.H., Abbott, Paul, Aesaert, Guido, Ahlquist, Michael, Atkin, Phil, Bailey, Graham, Baumann, Michael, Berggreen, Ellen, Bergmans, Lars, Bjørndal, Lars, Bogaerts, Patrick, Bolhuis, Peter, Briggs, Peter, Briseño, Benjamin, Camilleri, Josette, Canavan, Dermot, Carrotte, Peter, Chadwick, Barbara, Chandler, Nick, Cheung, Gary, Chong, Bun San, Cohen, David, Cole, Ben, Corbett, Ian, Corson, Margaret, Cotti, Elisabetta, De Bruyne, Mieke, De Moor, Roeland, Deery, Chris ... Zehnder, Matthias (2008). International Endodontic Journal: Editorial. International Endodontic Journal, 41 (1), 1-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01373_1.x
2006
Book Chapter
Cleaning and shaping
Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2006). Cleaning and shaping. Pathways of the Pulp. (pp. 290-357) edited by Stephen Cohen and Kenneth M. Hargreaves. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Mosby.
2005
Journal Article
Calcium hydroxide dressings using different preparation and application modes: Density and dissolution by simulated tissue pressure
Peters, C. I., Koka, R. S., Highsmith, S. and Peters, O. A. (2005). Calcium hydroxide dressings using different preparation and application modes: Density and dissolution by simulated tissue pressure. International Endodontic Journal, 38 (12), 889-895. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2005.01035.x
2005
Journal Article
Soft tissue management in endodontic surgery
Velvart, Peter and Peters, Christine I. (2005). Soft tissue management in endodontic surgery. Journal of Endodontics, 31 (1), 4-16. doi: 10.1097/01.DON.000014532.08454.5c
2004
Journal Article
An analysis of endodontic treatment with three nickel-titanium rotary root canal preparation techniques
Peters, O. A., Barbakow, F. and Peters, C. I. (2004). An analysis of endodontic treatment with three nickel-titanium rotary root canal preparation techniques. International Endodontic Journal, 37 (12), 849-859. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2004.00882.x
2003
Journal Article
ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: Assessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomy
Peters, Ove A., Peters, C. I., Schönenberger, K. and Barbakow, F. (2003). ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: Assessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomy. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (2), 93-99. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00628.x
2003
Journal Article
ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: effects of canal anatomy on final shape analysed by micro CT
Peters, Ove A., Peters, C. I., Schönenberger, K. and Barbakow, F. (2003). ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: effects of canal anatomy on final shape analysed by micro CT. International Endodontic Journal, 36 (2), 86-92. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00626.x
2002
Journal Article
Occlusal loading of EBA and MTA root-end fillings in a computer-controlled masticator: a scanning electron microscopic study
Peters, C. I. and Peters, O. A. (2002). Occlusal loading of EBA and MTA root-end fillings in a computer-controlled masticator: a scanning electron microscopic study. International Endodontic Journal, 35 (1), 22-29. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00449.x
2001
Journal Article
An in vitro study comparing root-end cavities prepared by diamond-coated and stainless steel ultrasonic retrotips
Peters, C. I., Peters, O. A. and Barbakow, F. (2001). An in vitro study comparing root-end cavities prepared by diamond-coated and stainless steel ultrasonic retrotips. International Endodontic Journal, 34 (2), 142-148. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2001.00367.x
1999
Journal Article
Procedural challenges in endodontics. Continuing education course (CEC) 6 May 98
Eggert, C. and Peters, O. (1999). Procedural challenges in endodontics. Continuing education course (CEC) 6 May 98. Swiss Dental Journal, 109 (2), 206-208.
1999
Journal Article
Wear of nickel-titanium lightspeed instruments evaluated by scanning electron microscopy
Eggert, Christine, Peters, Ove and Barbakow, Fred (1999). Wear of nickel-titanium lightspeed instruments evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. Journal of Endodontics, 25 (7), 494-497. doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(99)80289-1
1998
Conference Publication
Endodontists - specialists in saving teeth
Peters, O. and Eggert, C. (1998). Endodontists - specialists in saving teeth. AAE Annual Congress, Seattle, WA United States, 7 - 11 May 1997. Bern, Switzerland: Schweizerische Zahnaerztegesellschaft.
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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