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Contact Details

Phone
64 3 479 4196
Email
peter.cathro@otago.ac.nz
Position
Associate Professor and Head of Department of Oral Rehabilitation
Department
Department of Oral Rehabilitation
Qualifications
MDS PhD PGCertTertT
Research summary
Endodontics

Research

Peter's research focus is to underpin both endodontic (root canal) practice and clinical teaching. His PhD thesis was entitled Proteomic analysis of Enterococcus faecalis cell surface proteins under high alkaline stress conditions.

Publications

Feroz, S., Muhammad, N., Ullah, R., Nishan, U., Cathro, P., & Dias, G. (2023). Mechanical properties, and in vitro biocompatibility assessment of biomimetic dual layered keratin/ hydroxyapatite scaffolds. Frontiers in Bioengineering & Biotechnology, 11, 1304147. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1304147

Feroz, S., Cathro, P., Ivanovski, S., & Muhammad, N. (2023). Biomimetic bone grafts and substitutes: A review of recent advancements and applications. Biomedical Engineering Advances. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.bea.2023.100107

Cathro, P., Smith, M., Ratnayake, J., & Heithersay, G. (2023). Micro-CT evaluation of spontaneous apexification of an immature tooth following trauma. Case Reports in Dentistry, 2023, 3779225. doi: 10.1155/2023/3779225

Scott, N., Cathro, P. R., & Thomson, W. M. (2023). Presentation and subsequent care of dental injuries sustained by New Zealand adults. Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology, 51, 1084-1092. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12799

Ahmed, H., Ratnayake, J., Cathro, P., & Chandler, N. (2023). The effect of an additional application of sealer prior to backfilling in the Continuous Wave of Condensation technique. Australian Endodontic Journal, 49, 344-350. doi: 10.1111/aej.12658

Ahmed, H., Ratnayake, J., Cathro, P., & Chandler, N. (2023). The effect of an additional application of sealer prior to backfilling in the Continuous Wave of Condensation technique. Australian Endodontic Journal, 49, 344-350. doi: 10.1111/aej.12658

Journal - Research Article

Feroz, S., Muhammad, N., Ullah, R., Nishan, U., Cathro, P., & Dias, G. (2023). Mechanical properties, and in vitro biocompatibility assessment of biomimetic dual layered keratin/ hydroxyapatite scaffolds. Frontiers in Bioengineering & Biotechnology, 11, 1304147. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1304147

Journal - Research Article

Scott, N., Cathro, P. R., & Thomson, W. M. (2023). Presentation and subsequent care of dental injuries sustained by New Zealand adults. Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology, 51, 1084-1092. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12799

Journal - Research Article

Cai, M., Ratnayake, J., Cathro, P., Gould, M., & Ali, A. (2022). Investigation of a novel injectable chitosan oligosaccharide-bovine hydroxyapatite hybrid dental biocomposite for the purposes of conservative pulp therapy. Nanomaterials, 12, 3925. doi: 10.3390/nano12213925

Journal - Research Article

Salem, A. S., Tompkins, G. R., & Cathro, P. R. (2022). Alkaline tolerance and biofilm formation of root canal isolates of Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study. Journal of Endodontics, 48(4), 542-547.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.01.006

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Yong, D., Choi, J. J. E., Cathro, P., Cooper, P. R., Dias, G., Huang, J., & Ratnayake, J. (2022). Development and analysis of a hydroxyapatite supplemented calcium silicate cement for endodontic treatment. Materials, 15(3), 1176. doi: 10.3390/ma15031176

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Broadbent, J. M., Cahi, A. H. J., Chong, J. B., Korduke, N. A., Lindsay, R. J., Cathro, P., & Schwass, D. R. (2021). Outcomes for teeth following pulpectomy treatment at a dental teaching hospital. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(1), 23-30.

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Yong, D., & Cathro, P. (2021). Conservative pulp therapy in the management of reversible and irreversible pulpitis. Australian Dental Journal, 66(Suppl. 1), S4-S14. doi: 10.1111/adj.12841

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Ratnayake, J. T., Ross, E. D., Dias, G. J., Shanafelt, K. M., Taylor, S. S., Gould, M. L., Guan, G., & Cathro, P. R. (2020). Preparation, characterisation and in-vitro biocompatibility study of a bone graft developed from waste bovine teeth for bone regeneration. Materials Today Communications, 22, 100732. doi: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2019.100732

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Scott, N., Thomson, W. M., & Cathro, P. R. (2020). Traumatic dental injuries among New Zealanders: Findings from a national oral health survey. Dental Traumatology, 36, 25-32. doi: 10.1111/edt.12505

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Brunton, P. A., Ratnayake, J., Loch, C., Veerasamy, A., Cathro, P., & Lee, R. (2019). Indirect restorations and fixed prosthodontics: Materials and techniques used by general dentists of New Zealand. International Journal of Dentistry, 2019, 5210162. doi: 10.1155/2019/5210162

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Loch, C., Ratnayake, J., Veerasamy, A., Cathro, P., Lee, R., & Brunton, P. A. (2019). Direct restorations, endodontics, and bleaching: Materials and techniques used by general dentists of New Zealand. International Journal of Dentistry, 2019, 6327171. doi: 10.1155/2019/6327171

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Race, J., Zilm, P., Ratnayake, J., Fitzsimmons, T., Marchant, C., & Cathro, P. (2019). Efficacy of laser and ultrasonic-activated irrigation on eradicating a mixed-species biofilm in human mesial roots. Australian Endodontic Journal, 45, 317-324. doi: 10.1111/aej.12334

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Smith, A., Scott, I., Ratnayake, J., Newsham-West, K., & Cathro, P. (2019). An intervention study: Does a cognitive reappraisal technique reduce the perceived stress in fourth-year dental students in New Zealand? International Journal of Dentistry, 2019, 5864591. doi: 10.1155/2019/5864591

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Lee, R. J., Ratnayake, J., Veerasamy, A., Loch, C., Cathro, P., & Brunton, P. A. (2018). Demographics, practising arrangements, and standards: Survey among New Zealand dentists. International Journal of Dentistry, 2018, 7675917. doi: 10.1155/2018/7675917

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Plutzer, B., Zilm, P., Ratnayake, J., & Cathro, P. (2018). Comparative efficacy of endodontic medicaments & sodium hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. Australian Dental Journal, 63(2), 208-216. doi: 10.1111/adj.12580

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Stenhouse, M., Zilm, P., Ratnayake, J., & Cathro, P. (2018). Investigation of the effect of rapid and slow external pH increases on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm grown on dentine. Australian Dental Journal, 63(2), 224-230. doi: 10.1111/adj.12582

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Wang, S., Cathro, P., Heithersay, G., Briggs, N., Ratnayake, J., & Zilm, P. (2018). A colorimetric evaluation of the effect of bacterial contamination on teeth stained with blood in vitro: Evaluation of the efficacy of two different bleaching regimes. Australian Dental Journal, 63(2), 253-260. doi: 10.1111/adj.12604

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Altaii, M., Cathro, P., Broberg, M., & Richards, L. (2017). Endodontic regeneration and tooth revitalization in immature infected sheep teeth. International Endodontic Journal, 50(5), 480-491. doi: 10.1111/iej.12645

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Altaii, M., Kaidonis, X., Koblar, S., Cathro, P., & Richards, L. (2017). Platelet rich plasma and dentine effect on sheep dental pulp cells regeneration/revitalization ability (in vitro). Australian Dental Journal, 62(1), 39-46. doi: 10.1111/adj.12426

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Altaii, M., Broberg, M., Cathro, P., & Richards, L. (2016). Standardisation of sheep model for endodontic regeneration/revitalisation research. Archives of Oral Biology, 65, 87-94. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2016.01.008

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Cathro, P., McCarthy, P., Hoffmann, P., & Zilm, P. (2016). Isolation and identification of Enterococcus faecalis membrane proteins using membrane shaving, 1D SDS/PAGE, and mass spectrometry. FEBS Open Bio, 6(6), 586-593. doi: 10.1002/2211-5463.12075

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Christo, J. E., Zilm, P. S., Sullivan, T., & Cathro, P. R. (2016). Efficacy of low concentrations of sodium hypochlorite and low-powered Er,Cr:YSGG laser activated irrigation against an Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. International Endodontic Journal, 49, 279-286. doi: 10.1111/iej.12447

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Lou, E. K., Cathro, P., Marino, V., Damiani, F., & Heithersay, G. S. (2016). Evaluation of hydroxyl radical diffusion and acidified thiourea as a scavenger during intracoronal bleaching. Journal of Endodontics, 42(7), 1126-1130. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.04.010

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Wilson, C. E., Cathro, P. R., Rogers, A. H., Briggs, N., & Zilm, P. S. (2015). Clonal diversity in biofilm formation by Enterococcus faecalis in response to environmental stress associated with endodontic irrigants and medicaments. International Endodontic Journal, 48, 210-219. doi: 10.1111/iej.12301

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Yap, B., Zilm, P. S., Briggs, N., Rogers, A. H., & Cathro, P. R. (2014). The effect of sodium hypochlorite on Enterococcus faecalis when grown on dentine as a single- and multi-species biofilm. Australian Endodontic Journal, 40, 101-110. doi: 10.1111/aej.12073

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Li, X., Zhu, X.-F., Zhang, C.-F., Cathro, P., Seneviratne, C. J., & Shen, S. (2013). Endodontic bacteria from primary and persistent endodontic lesions in Chinese patients as identified by cloning and 16S ribosomal DNA gene sequencing. Chinese Medical Journal, 126(4), 634-639. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20122285

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Seet, A. N., Zilm, P. S., Gully, N. J., & Cathro, P. R. (2012). Qualitative comparison of sonic or laser energisation of 4% sodium hypochlorite on an Enterococcus faecalis biofilm grown in vitro. Australian Endodontic Journal, 38(3), 100-106. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2012.00366.x

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Parker, E. J., Jamieson, L. M., Steffans, M. A., Cathro, P., & Logan, R. M. (2011). Self-reported oral health of a metropolitan homeless population in Australia: Comparisons with population-level data. Australian Dental Journal, 56(3), 272-277. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01346.x

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Younong, W., Cathro, P., & Marino, V. (2010). Fracture resistance and pattern of the upper premolars with obturated canals and restored endodontic occlusal access cavities. Journal of Biomedical Research, 24(6), 474-478. doi: 10.1016/S1674-8301(10)60063-2

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Cathro, P., & Love, R. M. (2003). Comparison of MicroSeal and System B/Obtura II obturation techniques. International Endodontic Journal, 36, 876-882.

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Cathro, P. R., Chandler, N. P., & Hood, J. A. A. (1996). Impact resistance of crowned endodontically treated central incisors with internal composite cores. Endodontics & Dental Traumatology, 12(3), 124-128. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1996.tb00110.x

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Chandler, N. P., & Cathro, P. R. (1996). Endondontic sequelae of miniplate bone fixation. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology & Endodontology, 81(4), 467-471. doi: 10.1016/S1079-2104(96)80026-6

Journal - Research Article

Cathro, P., Smith, M., Ratnayake, J., & Heithersay, G. (2023). Micro-CT evaluation of spontaneous apexification of an immature tooth following trauma. Case Reports in Dentistry, 2023, 3779225. doi: 10.1155/2023/3779225

Journal - Research Other

Feroz, S., Cathro, P., Ivanovski, S., & Muhammad, N. (2023). Biomimetic bone grafts and substitutes: A review of recent advancements and applications. Biomedical Engineering Advances. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.bea.2023.100107

Journal - Research Other

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