Peter Sese and the village that rallied behind him
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Peter Sese has been accepted in to the highly competitive Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery programme, but credits the support of others with his success.
SJWRI dental and oral health research supported by NZDRF and Ministry of Health
Monday 12 September 2022
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporters of our dental and oral health research, through the NZ Dental Research Foundation (NZDRF) and MoH Oral Health Research grant rounds.
In the 2022 NZDRF funding round, a total of $122,429 in funding has been awarded for research projects led by our staff, PhD and DClinDent students.
SJWRI researchers are also lead or key named investigators on projects awarded $139,193 in targeted Ministry of Health Oral Health Research funding.
As always, we thank the NZ Dental Research Foundation and the Ministry of Health for their continued support.
Annual celebration of research crowned by presentation of postgraduate awards
Thursday 8 September 2022
Thanks to all who joined us for SJWRI Research Day 2022, the Faculty of Dentistry's annual celebration of research. Taking place on Thursday 8 September in the Walsh building and online, this year's event was headlined by a keynote address from 2022 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award recipient Professor Richard Cannon, and featured sessions on Dentistry in life and death, New materials, technologies and therapeutics, Oral health in Aotearoa and Evaluating our teaching, learning and practice.
Sambutan (welcome) - Malaysian students return to dental school
Friday 2 September 2022
The Faculty of Dentistry has welcomed back a treasured group of students from the International Medical University (IMU) in Malaysia.
Successful pilot trial of needle-free dental anaesthesia
Wednesday 31 August 2022
Researchers are literally taking the pain out of visits to the dentist after the successful creation and pilot trial of a needle-free device for dental anaesthesia for teeth extractions.
Dental biorhythms track weight gain in adolescents
Monday 29 August 2022
Growth lines in baby teeth indicate weight gain during early adolescence, a group of international researchers have discovered.
Māori perspectives sought on forensics data
Wednesday 10 August 2022
We would like your support in an exciting new research project, looking at Māori perspectives of forensic data in the courtroom.
Otago’s free dental clinic provides vital care
Tuesday 9 August 2022
More than 100 patients suffering from a range of dental issues have received care by volunteers at a series of free clinics at the University of Otago’s Dental School.
Another amazing contribution from the Sunday dental clinic
Tuesday 9 August 2022
More than 100 people have received vital dental care, thanks to a team of volunteers using the facilities at the Dental School for a series of clinics over the last four Sundays.
Dental system failing children, urgent change needed – specialists
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Urgent and radical change is needed to address the declining dental health of Aotearoa’s children, but the problem is too huge to be tackled by just one service, a group of oral specialists say.
Otago Professor wins international Distinguished Scientist Award
Thursday 23 June 2022
A University of Otago researcher has received one of the most prestigious awards bestowed in international dentistry for his research into oral diseases.
Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist Award
Thursday 23 June 2022
Professor Richard Cannon, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, has received one of the most prestigious awards bestowed in international dentistry for his research into oral diseases.
Professor Michael Morgan’s enduring connection with Otago
Tuesday 21 June 2022
Professor Michael Morgan says it has been hugely rewarding to finish his full-time working career at Otago.
Off-Campus: ‘I use karate every day’
Tuesday 14 June 2022
When people ask Dr Carolina Loch if she’s had to use her high-level karate skills, the answer can come as a surprise.
Free Otago clinic to provide vital dental care
Wednesday 1 June 2022
The Faculty of Dentistry is holding its annual free dental clinics on Sundays in July and August.
Dentistry graduate realises childhood dream
Wednesday 11 May 2022
April Hyland (Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi) has wanted to be a dentist since she was twelve years old.
Seven Otago academics elected Royal Society Fellows
Friday 18 March 2022
Seven University of Otago staff are among the new Fellows elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for their distinction in research and advancement.
Tooth study prompts rethink of human evolution
Thursday 3 March 2022
A study into tooth wear in a group of wild Japanese macaques has significant implications for the study of human evolution, a University of Otago study has shown.
Outstanding winning ways
Monday 31 January 2022
The University’s Dunedin dentistry buildings winning a category in New Zealand’s most prestigious property awards is particularly remarkable because the number and quality of entries keeps growing, University of Otago Chief Operating Officer Stephen Willis says.
Emma Wyeth new Associate Dean Māori for Health Sciences
Friday 28 January 2022
Associate Professor Emma Wyeth has been appointed to the role of Manupiki Māori o Te Wāhanga Matua Mātau Hauora (Associate Dean Māori, Division of Health Sciences).
Submissions open for special dental issue of Nanomaterials, guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li
Monday 24 January 2022
Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li of the SJWRI are to be guest editors of a special issue of the journal Nanomaterials, focusing on research into the use of nanomaterials for the management of dental disease.
Samuel Carrington new Dentistry Associate Dean Māori
Monday 17 January 2022
There has been a poignant return to Te Kaupeka Pūniho the Faculty of Dentistry for its newest Associate Dean Māori, who is determined to drive change in what he says is an inequitable dental health system.
Postgraduate presentation awards celebrate our students' research
Wednesday 22 December 2021
Each year at SJWRI Research Day, our annual celebration of our research activities and achievements, the best oral research presentations from our final-year doctoral students are marked with awards celebrating their excellence in research and communication. This year's SJWRI Postgraduate Research Presentation awards were presented at the Faculty of Dentistry's end-of-year function on Friday 17 December. Congratulations to PhD student Mozammel Haque Bhuiyan and DClinDent finalist Ceridwen Benn on receiving top honours for their presentations.
SJWRI Research Publication Awards presented to Associate Professor Dawn Coates and Dr Zhen Dong
Tuesday 21 December 2021
Congratulations to Associate Professor Dawn Coates and Dr Zhen Dong, the recipients of SJWRI Research Publication of the Year awards for this year. Our Research Publication Awards, announced at our Faculty end-of-year function on Friday 17 December, celebrate the best research articles authored by our academic staff and postgraduate students in the preceding year.
Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma recognised as our Research Supervisors of the Year
Monday 20 December 2021
Congratulations to Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma, this year's recipients of SJWRI Research Supervisor of the Year awards, which were announced at our Faculty end-of-year function on Friday 17 December. These Awards celebrate excellent supervisors of undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects in the Faculty of Dentistry.
Tooth cavities provide unique ecological insight into living primates and fossil humans
Monday 13 December 2021
Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two University of Otago studies show it is also an issue for other primates, as well as our fossil relatives and ancestors.
Putting a smile on a child’s face: Jason Nath is a bright star in paediatric dentistry
Monday 13 December 2021
Suneil J. C. Nath (Jason) says paediatric dentistry is an immensely rewarding career with the potential to have a lasting impact on young people’s health.
Otago rugby rep graduates from Dentistry
Friday 10 December 2021
With a qualification in Dentistry and a promising rugby career on the horizon, Christian Lio-Willie’s time at Otago was a balancing act.
Lateisha Chant graduates with Bachelor in Oral Health, focuses on community
Friday 10 December 2021
Lateisha Chant (Rangitāne ki Wairau, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, Kāi Tahu) graduates with a Bachelor in Oral Health this December.
Nina Ufferhardt, a graduate at the forefront of Dental Technology
Friday 10 December 2021
Nina Ufferhardt is not one to sit idly by. With great enthusiasm, she has carved out a career in the broad field of dental technology that makes the most of her skills and interests.
New faces in new places
Monday 6 December 2021
The SJWRI is undergoing an exciting period of renewal, with the establishment of new positions on our leadership group and the recognition of emerging areas of research strength as new programmes. These initiatives bring fresh ideas and a diversity of perspectives to how we plan, guide, enhance and measure our research activities, and how we support our research staff and students.
University of Otago appoints new Dentistry Dean
Wednesday 6 October 2021
Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newest dental school buildings on the planet.
Professor Paul Cooper named Dean of Faculty of Dentistry
Wednesday 6 October 2021
Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newest dental schools on the planet.
