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Ove A. Peters, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Ove A. Peters is currently the professor of endodontics at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He previously was the Chair, Department of Endodontics at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA.
In 1990, Dr. Peters received his dental degree from the University of Kiel in Germany and later completed his postgraduate endodontic training at Zurich University Dental School in Switzerland in 2001. In 2004, he earned his Master of Science in Oral & Craniofacial Biology from the University of California at San Francisco, CA.
Earlier, after spending two years in the department of neurophysiology at the University of Kiel, he had served as an assistant professor of prosthodontics at the University of Heidelberg in Germany from 1993 to 1996. He then was an associate professor and head of the faculty practice in restorative dentistry at the University of Zurich until 2001, spending his time teaching, giving continuing education courses and participating in the faculty practice. In 2006, he became an assistant professor at UCSF.
His main scientific interests are the performance of nickel-titanium rotary root canal instruments assessed by micro-computed tomography and torque-testing devices; efficacy of antimicrobial regimes in root canal treatment; he is also active in clinical and laboratory research related to vital pulp therapy.
Dr. Peters has published more than 200 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and lectured extensively worldwide. He serves on the review panels and editorial boards of several endodontic journals. He is the lead author of the Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canal System chapters in Pathways of the Pulp and Ingle’s Endodontics and has authored more than 20 book chapters and two books.
Contact information
Oral Health Centre
288 Herston Road
Herston Qld 4006
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3365 8086
Email: o.peters@uq.edu.au
Available Sessions
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Rotary Root Canal Preparation
Topic:
This lecture may include experimental and clinical data on a variety of canal preparation and irrigation techniques. Clinical procedures will be detailed and evidence for procedures are examined. Hands-on portions of different techniques may also be included if desired.
One half- or full-day lecture or workshop.
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Successful Endodontics: Best practices and New Treatment Avenues
Topic:Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate process-centered, disease centered and patient reported outcomes.
- List major tenets regarding to endodontic biology.
- Describe current technology used in non-surgical root canal treatment.
This extensive course include the biological foundation of endodontics as well pulpal and periapical diagnosis. The focus is, however, on the main principles of non-surgical endodontics, the is Access Cavity Preparation, Cleaning and Shaping, Obturation and Follow-up Care. Current best published evidence is presented along with contemporary research pointing clinicians to best practices. This course may include hands-on workshops for access cavity preparation, glide path and general canal shaping exercises.
One half- or full-day lecture or workshop.
Disclosure
Dr. Peters has the following proprietary, financial and/or personal interests pertaining to his presentation:
- Financial/Material Support: DENTSPLY Sirona