Dr Christine Peters
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Endodontics
School of Dentistry
+61 7 336 58083
Researcher biography
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.
Book
Arens, Donald E., Gluskin, Alan H., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2009). Practical Lessons in Endodontic Treatment. Chicago, IL United States: Quintessence.
Book Chapters
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.
Peters, Ove A., Peters, Christine I. and Basrani, Bettina (2021). Cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Cohen's Pathway of the Pulp. (pp. 236-303) edited by Berman, Louis H. and Hargreaves, Kenneth H.. St. Louis, MO United States: Elsevier.
Peters, Ove A., Peters, Christine I. and Basrani, Bettina (2020). Cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp. (pp. 456-536) edited by Berman, Louis H. and Hargreaves, Kenneth M.. St. Louis, MO United States: Elsevier.
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.
Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2010). Cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp. (pp. 283-348) edited by Kenneth Hargreaves and Stephen Cohen. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-06489-7.00009-6
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.
Journal Articles
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
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
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
Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Christine I. (2023). Use of Parent-Held Child Health Records and parental attitudes towards early mandatory dental exams in Australia. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
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
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
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
Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Christine (2022). Dental trauma simulation training using four splinting models: a cross-sectional study. Dental Traumatology, 38 (6), 519-525. doi: 10.1111/edt.12772
Bulmer, Jason, Currell, Scott D., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2022). Endodontic knowledge, attitudes, and referral patterns in Australian general dentists. Australian Dental Journal, 67 (S1), S24-S30. doi: 10.1111/adj.12912
Lai, Gordon S., Davis, Scott, Gluskin, Alan H., Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2021). Comparison of calcium hydroxide extrusion with syringe versus spiral filler delivery: a pilot study. Australian Endodontic Journal, 47 (3), 408-414. doi: 10.1111/aej.12586
Gluskin, Alan H., Lai, Gordon, Peters, Christine and Peters, Ove A. (2020). The double-edged sword of calcium hydroxide in endodontics Precautions and preventive strategies for extrusion injuries into neurovascular anatomy. Journal of the American Dental Association, 151 (5), 317-326. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.01.026
Maret, Delphine, Vergnes, Jean-Noel, Peters, Ove A., Peters, Christine, Nasr, Karim and Monsarrat, Paul (2020). Recent advances in cone-beam CT in oral medicine. Current Medical Imaging Reviews, 16 (5), 553-564. doi: 10.2174/1573405615666190114152003
Hamid, Hamid R., Gluskin, Alan H., Peters, Ove A. and Peters, Christine I. (2018). Rotary versus reciprocation root canal preparation: initial clinical quality assessment in a novice clinician cohort. Journal of Endodontics, 44 (8), 1257-1262. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.04.017
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
Arias, Ana, Lee, Yoon H., Peters, Christine I., Gluskin, Alan H. and Peters, Ove A. (2014). Comparison of 2 canal preparation techniques in the induction of microcracks: a pilot study with cadaver mandibles. Journal of Endodontics, 40 (7), 982-985. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2013.12.003
Peters, Christine I. (2012). Christine I. Peters, DDS, DR MED DENT, Professor, Department of Endodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA. Endodontic Topics, 26 (1), 84-84. doi: 10.1111/etp.12021_1
Jungbluth, Holger, Peters, Christine, Peters, Ove, Sener, Beatrice and Zehnder, Matthias (2012). Physicochemical and pulp tissue dissolution properties of some household bleach brands compared with a dental sodium hypochlorite solution. Journal of Endodontics, 38 (3), 372-375. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.12.013
Bardsley, Sean, Peters, Christine I. and Peters, Ove A. (2011). The effect of three rotational speed settings on torque and apical force with vortex rotary instruments in vitro. Journal of Endodontics, 37 (6), 860-864. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.01.022
Peters, Christine T., Sonntag, David and Peters, Ove A. (2010). Homogeneity of root canal fillings performed by undergraduate students with warm vertical and cold lateral techniques. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, 110 (3), e41-e49. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.03.002
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Eggert, C. and Peters, O. (1999). Procedural challenges in endodontics. Continuing education course (CEC) 6 May 98. Swiss Dental Journal, 109 (2), 206-208.
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
Conference Papers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nahal, G., Tasneem, R., Vo, G., Peters, C. and Zafar, S. (2022). Evaluating parental source of information for their child’s oral health. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.
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.
Choi, J.R., Choi, S.C., Peters, O.A. and Peters, C.I. (2022). Automatic metric comparison of access cavities in a preclinical setting: a novel teaching and feedback tool. 61st Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ANZ, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-28 September 2022.
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.