2026
Journal - Research Article
Prasad Kumara, P. A. A. S., Cooper, P. R., Cathro, P., Duncan, H. F., Gould, M., Dias, G., & Ratnayake, J. (2026). Development of a nano-hybrid composite using bovine hydroxyapatite and montmorillonite for endodontic applications: An in vitro study. International Endodontic Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/iej.70163
Binti Abdul Sattar, S. S., Chandler, N. P., Abdullah, M. B., Cathro, P., Cameron, C., & Friedlander, L. (2026). Diabetes and calcification within the dental pulp: A scoping review. British Dental Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1038/s41415-025-9347-2
2025
Journal - Research Article
Arora, S., Gilroy, F., Friedlander, L. T., Hussaini, H. M., Duncan, H. F., Cathro, P., & Cooper, P. R. (2025). A critical review of in vitro methodologies for studying inflammatory responses in human dental pulp cell cultures. International Endodontic Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/iej.70004
Journal - Research Other
Prasad Kumara, P. A. A. S., Cooper, P. R., Cathro, P., Gould, M., Dias, G., & Ratnayake, J. (2025). Bioceramics in endodontics: Limitations and future innovations: A review. Dentistry Journal, 13, 157. doi: 10.3390/dj13040157
2024
Journal - Research Other
Prasad Kumara, P. A. A. S., Deng, X., Cooper, P. R., Cathro, P., Dias, G., Gould, M., & Ratnayake, J. (2024). Montmorillonite in dentistry: A review of advances in research and potential clinical applications. Materials Research Express, 11, 072001. doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/ad62c2
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Chao, H., Milne, T., Cathro, P., Cooper, P., & Friedlander, L. (2024). Hyperglycaemia promotes mineralisation of human dental pulp cells: An exploratory in vitro study. International Endodontic Journal, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 55). doi: 10.1111/iej.14004
2023
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
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
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, 6, 100107. 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
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Chao, H. C., Milne, T. J., Cathro, P., Cooper, P. R., & Friedlander, L. T. (2023, July). Hyperglycaemia promotes mineralisation of human dental pulp cells: An exploratory in vitro study. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2022
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
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
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Feroz, S., Muhammad, N., Cathro, P., & Dias, G. (2022). Hydroxypropylmethyl celluose (hpmc) cross-linked keratin/hydroxyapatite scaffold fabrication, characterization and in vitro biocompatability assessment for alveolar bone regeneration. Tissue Engineering Part A, 28(Suppl. 2), B 127. doi: 10.1089/ten.tea.2022.29030.abstracts
2021
Journal - Research Article
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.
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
2020
Journal - Research Article
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
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
2019
Journal - Research Article
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
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
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
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Ratnayake, J., Ross, E., Dias, G., Guan, S., & Cathro, P. (2019). Development and characterisation of a novel bone-graft from bovine teeth. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 0490. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com
Chellappa, D., Cathro, P., & Tompkins, G. (2019). Endodontic application of an anti-cancer metallo-drug. International Endodontic Journal, 52(Suppl. 1), (pp. 21-22). doi: 10.1111/iej.13172
Cathro, P., Ratnayake, J., Dias, G., Ross, E., Shanafelt, K., Taylor, S., & Guan, S. (2019). Biocompatibility and bioactivity of a novel bone graft material developed from the dentine of waste bovine teeth. International Endodontic Journal, 52(Suppl. 1), (pp. 12). doi: 10.1111/iej.13172
2018
Journal - Research Article
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
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
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
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Race, J., Zilm, P., Ratnayake, J., & Cathro, P. (2018). Laser and ultrasonic activated irrigation on eradicating a mixed-species biofilm. Journal of Dental Research, 97(Spec. Iss. B), 1322. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org
2017
Journal - Research Article
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
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Scott, N., Thomson, W. M., & Cathro, P. (2017). Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the most recent NZ National Oral Health Survey (NZOHS). International Endodontic Journal, 50(Suppl. 1), (pp. 54). doi: 10.1111/iej.12813
Masi, O. V., Waddell, J. N., Cathro, P. R., & Lyons, K. M. (2017). Dentine bond strength of a bioactive resin modified glass ionomer cement. International Endodontic Journal, 50(Suppl. 1), (pp. 32). doi: 10.1111/iej.12813
Ahmed, H., Cathro, P. R., & Chandler, N. P. (2017). Effect of an additional application of sealer during continuous wave of condensation obturation. International Endodontic Journal, 50(Suppl. 1), (pp. 30). doi: 10.1111/iej.12813
Scott, N., Thomson, W. M., & Cathro, P. (2017). Dental trauma in New Zealand adults: A secondary analysis of national survey and ACC data. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 63). [Abstract]
2016
Journal - Research Article
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
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
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
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Cathro, P., McCarthy, P., Hoffmann, P., & Zilm, P. (2016). Proteomic analysis of Enterococcus faecalis cell membrane proteins under alkaline stress conditions. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 14). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026
2015
Journal - Research Article
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
El-Kishawi, M., Townsend, G., Cathro, P., Winning, T., & Masters, R. (2015). Learning motor skills in dentistry: Comparing different approaches. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2328995. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/
Al Taii, M. T., Cathro, P., Broberg, M., & Richards, L. (2015). Sheep: A suitable model for endodonic regeneration/revitalisation research. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 23224888. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/
2014
Journal - Research Article
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
2013
Journal - Research Article
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
2012
Journal - Research Article
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
2011
Journal - Research Article
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
2010
Journal - Research Article
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
2003
Journal - Research Article
Cathro, P., & Love, R. M. (2003). Comparison of MicroSeal and System B/Obtura II obturation techniques. International Endodontic Journal, 36, 876-882.
1996
Journal - Research Article
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
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
