Faculty of Dentistry
Recent Deposits
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Outcomes of restorative dental treatment with the Hall technique in New Zealand primary care
Background: The Hall technique (HT) for placing stainless steel crowns is an approach to primary molar carious lesion management in which the lesion is sealed in rather than surgically excised. Overseas studies of the HT ... -
Dental and Oral Health Therapists' Perceptions of Continuity of Patient Care
Abstract Introduction This is a qualitative study investigating dental and oral health therapists’ perceptions of continuity of patient care. Currently, there is little research exploring the impact of continuity of patient ... -
Perceived confidence in performing peripheral venipuncture among dental practitioners in New Zealand and Malaysia
Aims: This research described the perceived confidence in performing peripheral venipuncture among dental practitioners in New Zealand and Malaysia and determined the preferred mode of training in peripheral venipuncture ... -
What’s in a Smile? An investigation of the effect of ethnic background on smiling features
Objectives: The Fijian smile, also called the “Bula Smile,” is often described as the world’s friendliest. The description of Bula Smile, however, remains anecdotal. This project aimed to describe and compare the features ... -
Students' perceptions of undergraduate endodontic education and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand
Knowledge, understanding and developing clinical skill in endodontics is an essential competency for graduation in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, and for registration as a general dental practitioner (GDP). ... -
Biomimetic remineralisation: A comparative evaluation of the enamel remineralisation potential of a short, medium, and long chain self-assembling peptide.
Dental caries is a dynamic noncommunicable disease which is multifactorial and dependent on the biological oral environment, human behaviour, and the social determinants of health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) ... -
Predictability of lower incisor root tip with the invisalign appliance
Introduction: Root tip (orthodontic movement of the root in a mesio-distal direction) occurs when a high moment-to force ratio is applied to the crown of a tooth. In this situation the centre of rotation is located ... -
Modulation of osteoblasts and periodontal ligament cells by IL-17 and IL-6
Background: Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) requires mechanical stimuli to remodel the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. During OTM, an inflammatory-like response is mediated by various signalling molecules. Two ... -
Oncology and dentistry: a regional hospital perspective
Abstract Introduction Oral health services provided by New Zealand District Health Boards vary in the types of treatment provided to patients across the country, and also in the case-mix of patients they see. The ... -
The effect of aging on the wear performance of monolithic zirconia
The increase in patients’ awareness and demands for metal-free, highly aesthetic restorations, even in the posterior area of the mouth, has contributed to the introduction of high-strength ceramics into dentistry. ... -
Changes in mineral density and nanomechanical properties of enamel white spot lesions by dentifrices with different active ingredients for remineralisation - an in vitro study.
Objectives:This study aims to evaluate the remineralisation potential of fluoridated dentifrices with added active ingredients compared to a standard fluoride dentifrice with no additional active ingredients. Methods: ... -
Oral health and oral-health-related quality of life of a group of young adults using mental health services in Christchurch
Background Young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis represent a vulnerable group of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) who face poorer physical health than the general population across a range of ... -
Effect of mechanical decontamination procedures on moderately roughened titanium surfaces: quantity and size of the titanium particulate released by mechanical instrumentation
Biological complications can compromise the longevity of a dental implant. Although bacteria biofilm is the only accepted sole aetiology, other potential risk indicators, such as the presence of titanium (Ti) particulate ... -
Surface modification of orthodontic elastomers to overcome biofilm formation
Introduction: One of the major problems for patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances is the development of oral biofilm-related disease. One way to potentially reduce biofilm formation is to modify ... -
Community based oral health promotion among adult Syrian former refugees resettled in Dunedin, New Zealand
Introduction: Resettled refugees suffer from unmet dental treatment needs at a high rate and face many challenges in accessing dental healthcare services. Relevant knowledge and favourable self-care practices are key to ... -
Development and analysis of a novel bovine hydroxyapatite calcium silicate cement for conservative pulp therapy
Aim: To develop an experimental endodontic cement using bovine bone-derived hydroxyapatite (BHA), Portland cement (PC), and a radiopacifier and to characterize its physicochemical and biological properties for use in ... -
Promoting oral health in pregnancy. Exploring the needs of lead maternity care midwives
Aims: To identify the educational needs of practising lead maternity care (LMC) midwives to facilitate their provision of evidence-based oral health advice and promotion to their clients during pregnancy. To identify the ... -
The work experiences of a cohort of New Zealand oral health therapists
Although only working in New Zealand communities since 2008, oral health therapists are a growing workforce and have a wider scope of practice than dental therapists or dental hygienists. This qualitative study explores ...