Profile

Contact Details

Phone: 64 3 479 6530
Email: darryl.tong@otago.ac.nz

University Links

Position: Professor and Head of Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Associate Dean (Pacific), Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences
Qualifications: BDS MB ChB MSD PhD PGDipSEM FFDRCSI FDSRCS FACOMS FACS FICD
Research summary: Trauma, war surgery, sports-related concussion
Teaching: Teaches wide range of students across many disciplines and fields at undergraduate and postgraduate level including specialist trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Clinical: Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, Southern DHB

Research

Professor Darryl Tong’s main research interests include military and civilian trauma with a particular focus on ballistic injuries to the head, face and neck, sports-related concussion and subconcussive impact force research.

He also has interests in clinical and systematic review-based research in oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery,pathology, trauma, dental implantology, and other clinical aspects of the specialty. Of particular interest however is maxillofacial trauma and ballistic injury especially in theatres of conflict.

Professor Tong's PhD involved looking at war injuries of the face and jaws from an integrated historical and surgical viewpoint. Other research interests include forensic biology and sports medicine.

Publications

Tjoa, H., Mei, L., De Silva, H., Tong, D., & Guan, G. (2027). Nanobiomechanics in oncology: Atomic force microscopy for cancer mechanophenotyping using cellular Young's modulus. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 57, e70090. doi: 10.1002/snz2.70090 Journal - Research Article

Moore, B., De Silva, H., Samaranayaka, A., De Silva, R., & Tong, D. (2025, September). Occlusal planning in orthognathic surgery: Is a digital equivalent to hand? Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Bussey, M. D., Salmon, D., Nanai, B., Romanchuk, J., Gomez, R. M., Tong, D., Sole, G., … Falvey, É. (2025). Contact role and tackle characteristics shape head acceleration exposure in male community rugby: A cohort study utilising instrumented mouthguards. Sports Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40279-025-02314-2 Journal - Research Article

Ngah, N. A., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Ratnayake, J., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2025). Optimising the microarchitecture and cytocompatibility of lyophilised platelet-rich fibrin biocomposite scaffold for alveolar bone regeneration. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 52(Suppl. 28), PD178. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.14159 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

France, A., De Silva, H. L., Tong, D., Mei, L., & Guan, G. (2025). From tooth to vision: A decade of breakthroughs in osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) and modified OOKP: Global insights into surgical techniques, outcomes, and pioneering research. Seminars in Ophthalmology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/08820538.2025.2503910 Journal - Research Other

2027

Journal - Research Article

2025

Journal - Research Article

Lin, Y. K., Mei, L., Narsinh, P., Tong, D., Polonowita, A., & Guan, G. (2025). Patient perceptions of the service provision at an academic oral medicine clinic. New Zealand Dental Journal, 121(1), 9-14.

Bussey, M. D., Salmon, D., Nanai, B., Romanchuk, J., Martin Gomez, R., Tong, D., Sole, G., … Falvey, É. (2025). Assessing head acceleration events in female community rugby union players: A cohort study using instrumented mouthguards. Sports Medicine, 55, 499-512. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02111-3

Journal - Research Other

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

2024

Journal - Research Article

Ngah, N. A., Ratnayake, J., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2024). Physicochemical and biocompatibility characterisation of a 3D lyophilised platelet-rich fibrin scaffold for cleft lip and palate repair. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/22808000241289208

van Kuijk, M., Naysmith, K. E., Foster Page, L. A., Tong, D., & Thomson, W. M. (2024). Measuring dental fear and anxiety in New Zealand Defence Force personnel. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 32(4), 59-64. Retrieved from https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2024-74583159/JMVH

Praganta, J., De Silva, H., De Silva, R., Tong, D. C., & Thomson, W. M. (2024). Effect of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) on postoperative level of pain and swelling following third molar surgery. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 82(5), 581-589. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.02.003

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Tong, D. (2024). [Review of the book Textbook of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 4th edition]. New Zealand Dental Journal, 120(3), 136. [Book Review].

2023

Journal - Research Article

Naysmith, K. E., Foster Page, L. A., Tong, D. C., & Thomson, W. M. (2023). Oral health status of New Zealand Defence Force recruits. Military Medicine, 188, e804. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usab385

2022

Chapter in Book - Research

Beumer, III, J., Lyons, K. M., Kahenasa, N., Tong, D. C., & Sung, E. (2022). Implants in irradiated tissues, osteoporosis patients, and patients treated with bisphosphonates. In J. Beumer, III, R. F. Faulkner, K. C. Shah & B. M. Wu (Eds.), Fundamentals of implant dentistry (Vol. 1): Prosthodontic principles. (2nd ed.) (pp. 498-515). Batavia, IL: Quintessence Publishing.

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., Davidson, P., Salmon, D., Romanchuk, J., Tong, D., & Sole, G. (2022). Influence of the frame of reference on head acceleration events recorded by instrumented mouthguards in community rugby players. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 8(4), e001365. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001365

Monk, J. H. G., Thomson, W. M., & Tong, D. C. (2022). Trends in maxillofacial fractures in Otago-Southland, New Zealand: 2009-2020. New Zealand Medical Journal, 135(1557), 76-87. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Praganta, J., De Silva, H., Thomson, M., De Silva, R., & Tong, D. (2022). Effects of Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) on short-term third molar surgery outcomes: A single-blinded randomised controlled trial. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 174). [Abstract]

Tan, N., De Silva, R., De Silva, H., Thomson, M., & Tong, D. (2022). Knotless third molar wound closure. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 173). [Abstract]

2021

Journal - Research Article

Sese, P., Thomson, W. M., Tong, D., & Sopoaga, T. (2021). Self-reported oral health, dental anxiety and use of services in Pacific tertiary students. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(4), 211-217.

Ngah, N. A., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., Ratnayake, J., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2021). Lyophilised platelet-rich fibrin: Physical and biological characterisation. Molecules, 26(23), 7131. doi: 10.3390/molecules26237131

Journal - Research Other

Yu, S., Narsinh, P., & Tong, D. (2021). 3 case reports of wooden periorbital foreign bodies at a single centre tertiary hospital. Advances in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 3, 100101. doi: 10.1016/j.adoms.2021.100101

Ngah, N. A., Ratnayake, J., Cooper, P. R., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., & Hussaini, H. M. (2021). Potential of lyophilized platelet concentrates for craniofacial tissue regenerative therapies. Molecules, 26, 517. doi: 10.3390/molecules26030517

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Tong, D. (2021, April-May). Lumps, bumps, craters and patches: The subtle art of getting worried. Plenary presentation at the New Zealand Dental Hygienist's Association (NZDHA) and the New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association (NZDOHTA) Annual Conference: Past, Present and Future: Celebrating 100 Years of the New Zealand School Dental Service, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2020

Journal - Research Article

Kenny, C., Oldfield, L., Broadbent, J. M., & Tong, D. (2020). Common medications among dental outpatients: An update. New Zealand Dental Journal, 116(4), 121-126.

Abdullah, R., Olson, H., Todd, G., & Tong, D. (2020). Oral health perceptions, attitudes and knowledge among intensive care nursing staff in a tertiary hospital. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Dental & Oral Health Therapy, 8(1), 15-18.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Waqa, O., Rich, A., Seo, B., Tong, D., & DeSilva, R. (2020). BRAF mutations in ameloblastoma: Correlation with clinical and histopathological features. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 58(10), (pp. e206). doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.10.213

Naysmith, K., Foster Page, L., Thomson, W. M., & Tong, D. (2020). The oral health status of New Zealand Defence Force recruits. Journal of Dental Research, 99(A), 0279. [Abstract]

2019

Journal - Research Article

Chapman, L., & Tong, D. (2019). Optimal follow-up time following lower third molar coronectomy: A clinical audit and literature review. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115(3), 89-95.

Ondruschka, B., Lee, J. H. C., Scholze, M., Zwirner, J., Tong, D., Waddell, J. N., & Hammer, N. (2019). A biomechanical comparison between human calvarial bone and a skull simulant considering the role of attached periosteum and dura mater. International Journal of Legal Medicine, 133, 1603-1610. doi: 10.1007/s00414-019-02102-4

Lee, J. H. C., Ondruschka, B., Falland-Cheung, L., Scholze, M., Hammer, N., Tong, D. C., & Waddell, J. N. (2019). An investigation on the correlation between the mechanical properties of human skull bone, its geometry, microarchitectural properties, and water content. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2019, 6515797. doi: 10.1155/2019/6515797

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Waqa, O., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., De Silva, R., Tong, D., & Rich, A. M. (2019). BRAF mutations in ameloblastoma: Correlation with clinical and histopathological features. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 164-165). [Abstract]

Lau, A., De Silva, R., Tong, D., Thomson, M., & De Silva, H. (2019). Efficacy of intravenous and submucosal dexamethasone after third molar surgery. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 164). [Abstract]

2018

Journal - Research Article

Falland-Cheung, L., Scholze, M., Lozano, P. F., Ondruschka, B., Tong, D. C., Brunton, P. A., Waddell, J. N., & Hammer, N. (2018). Mechanical properties of the human scalp in tension. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 84, 188-197. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.05.024

Falland-Cheung, L., Scholze, M., Hammer, N., Waddell, J. N., Tong, D. C., & Brunton, P. A. (2018). Elastic behavior of brain simulants in comparison to porcine brain at different loading velocities. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 77, 609-615. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.10.026

Pittar, N., Winter, T., Falland-Cheung, L., Tong, D., & Waddell, J. N. (2018). Scalp simulation: A novel approach to site-specific biomechanical modeling of the skin. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 77, 308-313. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.09.024

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ward, V., Taylor, B., Murdoch, D., Ekeroma, A., Kirifi-Alai, T. N., Maoate, K., Richards, R., Sika-Paotonu, D., Tong, D., … Wells, B. (2018, November). Strengthening partnerships for Pacific health: Where to from here? [Plenary]. Panel discussion at the Pacific International Health Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2017

Journal - Research Article

Nichols, G. A. L., Antoun, J. S., Al-Ani, A. H., & Tong, D. C. (2017). Do bicycle helmets reduce the risk of facial trauma?: A review. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(3), 5-9.

Best, A. D., De Silva, R. K., Thomson, W. M., Tong, D. C., Cameron, C. M., & De Silva, H. L. (2017). Efficacy of codeine when added to paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen for relief of postoperative pain after surgical removal of impacted third molars: A double-blinded randomised control trial. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 75(10), 2063-2069. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.04.045

Falland-Cheung, L., Waddell, J. N., Li, K. C., Tong, D., & Brunton, P. (2017). Investigation of the elastic modulus, tensile and flexural strength of five skull simulant materials for impact testing of a forensic skin/skull/brain model. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 68, 303-307. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.02.023

Falland-Cheung, L., Waddell, J. N., Lazarjan, M. S., Jermy, M. C., Winter, T., Tong, D., & Brunton, P. A. (2017). Use of agar/glycerol and agar/glycerol/water as a translucent brain simulant for ballistic testing. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 65, 665-671. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.09.034

Journal - Research Other

Tong, D. C. (2017). Surgical management in dentistry: The interdisciplinary relationship between periodontology and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Periodontology 2000, 74(1), 168-175. doi: 10.1111/prd.12196

Breeze, J., Tong, D., & Gibbons, A. (2017). Contemporary management of maxillofacial ballistic trauma. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 55(7), 661-665. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.05.001

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Breeze, J., Tong, D. C., Powers, D., Martin, N. A., Monaghan, A. M., Evriviades, D., … Richard, R. F. (2017). Optimising ballistic facial coverage from military fragmenting munitions: A consensus statement. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 55(2), 173-178. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.10.018

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chia, L., Tong, D. C., Thomson, W. M., & Foster Page, L. (2017). Clinicians' perspective of Special Care Dentistry in New Zealand. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 62-63). [Abstract]

Falland-Cheung, L., Waddell, J. N., Li, K. C., Tong, D. C., & Brunton, P. A. (2017). Anatomical skin/skull/brain model to measure impact force transfer and displacement upon blunt force impact. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 54). [Abstract]

Falland-Cheung, L., Waddell, N., Li, K., Tong, D., & Brunton, P. (2017). Development of an anatomical skin/skull/brain model to measure impact forces associated with traumatic brain injury. Proceedings of the University of Otago Student Research Symposium: Te Wānaka Rakahau: Ākoka. (pp. 24). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/otago643219.html

Ong, S.-W., Tong, D., Thomson, W. M., De Silva, R. K., & De Silva, H. L. (2017). Third molar surgery outcomes: A choice between intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 60). [Abstract]

Salmon, D., Pinfold, J., Sullivan, S. J., Gray, A., Lodge, E., Osborne, H., & Tong, D. (2017). Descriptive analysis of head impact kinetics in a simulated rugby union tackle: Preliminary findings. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(11), (pp. A4). doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097270.8

Ong, S. W., Tong, D. C., Thomson, W. M., De Silva, R. K., & De Silva, H. L. (2017). Third molar surgery outcomes: A comparison between intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 46 (Suppl.1), (pp. 111). doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.393

2016

Journal - Research Article

Broadbent, J. M., Singh, J. K., Masri, N. S., Tong, D. C., & Duncan, W. J. (2016). Oral health of New Zealand service personnel in WW1. New Zealand Dental Journal, 112(1), 10-14.

Tong, D. C., & Breeze, J. (2016). Damage control surgery and combat-related maxillofacial and cervical injuries: A systematic review. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 54(1), 8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.10.013

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Falland, L., Waddell, J. N., Lazarajan, M. S., Jermy, M. C., Winter, T., Tong, D., & Brunton, P. A. (2016). Development of a translucent brain simulant for ballistic testing. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 23). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Other Research Output

Tong, D. (2016, May). Faces of war and peace. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].

2015

Journal - Research Article

Cox, B., McBride, D., Broughton, J., & Tong, D. (2015). Health conditions in a cohort of New Zealand Vietnam veterans: Hospital admissions between 1988 and 2009. BMJ Open, 5(12), e008409. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008409

Falland-Cheung, L., Pittar, N., Tong, D., & Waddell, J. N. (2015). Investigation of dental materials as skin simulants for forensic skin/skull/brain model impact testing. Forensic Science, Medicine & Pathology, 11(4), 552-557. doi: 10.1007/s12024-015-9718-0

Jung, T. K., De Silva, H. L., Konthasingha, P. P., & Tong, D. C. (2015). Trends in paediatric maxillofacial trauma presenting to Dunedin Hospital, 2006 to 2012. New Zealand Dental Journal, 111(2), 76-79.

Tong, D. C., Winter, T. J., Jin, J., Bennett, A. C., & Waddell, J. N. (2015). Quantification of subconcussive impact forces to the head using a forensic model. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 22(4), 747-751. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2014.11.018

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tong, D., & Beirne, R. (2015). Combat body armour and head, neck and face injuries. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 85(Suppl. 1), (pp. 78). doi: 10.1111/ans.13090

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Salmon, D. M., Sullivan, S. J., Johnson, R., Osborne, H., Tong, D., Lodge, E., & Macleod, G. (2015, August-September). The relationship between neck strength and head impact kinetics in rugby union players. Poster session presented at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Tong, D. (2015, May). Patterns of maxillofacial injury: Fitting into the big picture. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress, Perth, Australia.

Tong, D. (2015, May). New Zealand Expeditionary Force Medical Services at Gallipoli. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress, Perth, Australia.

Tong, D. (2015, May). 100 years on: War surgery of the face and jaws. Keynote presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress, Perth, Australia.

Tong, D. (2015, May). I don't know what I am doing but let's crack on... Plenary presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress, Perth, Australia.

2014

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D. C., Al-Hassiny, H. H., Ain, A. B., & Broadbent, J. M. (2014). Post-operative complications following dental extractions at the School of Dentistry, University of Otago. New Zealand Dental Journal, 110(2), 51-55.

Journal - Research Other

Tong, D., & Williams, M. D. (2014). Correction of midfacial fractures using a dentofacial traction appliance. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 22(2), 45-47. [Case Study].

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Tong, D. (2014, September). 100 years on: Innovations in war surgery of the face and jaws. Verbal presentation at the Veterans' Health Research Theme Annual Colloquium: Lessons from the Past, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2013

Journal - Research Article

Adsett, L., Thomson, W. M., Kieser, J. A., & Tong, D. C. (2013). Patterns and trends in facial fractures in New Zealand between 1999 and 2009. New Zealand Dental Journal, 109(4), 142-147.

McBride, D., Cox, B., Broughton, J., & Tong, D. (2013). The mortality and cancer experience of New Zealand Vietnam war veterans: A cohort study. BMJ Open, 3, e003379. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003379

Choi, H. J., De Silva, R. K., Tong, D. C., De Silva, H. L., Love, R. M., & Athens, J. (2013). The thickness of parietal bones in a New Zealand sample of cadaveric skulls in relation to calvarial bone graft. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, 6(2), 115-120. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1343788

Tong, D., & Beirne, R. (2013). Combat body armor and injuries to the head, face, and neck region: A systematic review. Military Medicine, 178(4), 421-426. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-12-00522

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tong, D. (2013). War surgery of the face and jaw: The Kiwi connection. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 71). doi: 10.1111/ans.12152

Tong, D. (2013). Early management of maxillofacial trauma: Experience from Afghanistan. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 71). doi: 10.1111/ans.12152

Tong, D. (2013). New Zealand medical support in Afghanistan. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 71). doi: 10.1111/ans.12152

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Tong, D. (2013, November). Airway considerations for ballistic and blast injury patients. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Anaesthesia (NZA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2012

Journal - Research Article

Cutfield, N. I., & Tong, D. C. (2012). Common medications among dental outpatients: Considerations in general dental practice. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(4), 140-147.

Goldsmith, S. M., De Silva, R. K., Tong, D. C., & Love, R. M. (2012). Influence of a pedicle flap design on acute postoperative sequelae after lower third molar removal. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 41(3), 371-375. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.08.006

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Tong, D. (2012, September). Shifting the paradigm: The TIMS device. Verbal presentation at the Health and the Military Environment Colloquium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2011

Journal - Research Article

Parton, A. L., Tong, D. C., De Silva, H. L., Farella, M., & De Silva, R. K. (2011). A nine-year review of orthognathic surgery at the University of Otago. New Zealand Dental Journal, 107(4), 117-120.

Tong, D. C., Brooking, T. H., & Love, R. (2011). The management of maxillofacial trauma during the Korean War: A coming of age of a specialty. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 19(2), 10-14.

Tong, D. C., & Trottier, V. J. (2011). Interdisciplinary approach to the management of an 18-month-old burn victim in Afghanistan. Military Medicine, 176(1), 115-118.

Patel, K. J., De Silva, H. L., Tong, D. C., & Love, R. M. (2011). Concordance between clinical and histopathologic diagnoses of oral mucosal lesions. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 69(1), 125-133. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2010.07.075

2010

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D., Dawson, J., & Love, R. (2010). Factors affecting oral health status in an elderly military veteran population in New Zealand. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 18(3), 12-17.

Tong, D. C., Kumar, R. R., Kok, S., De Silva, R. K., & Thomson, W. M. (2010). Patterns of maxillofacial fracture presentation in Dunedin from 2000 to 2005. New Zealand Dental Journal, 106(1), 16-19.

Willis, D. H. R., Tong, D. C., Thomson, W. M., & Love, R. M. (2010). Maxillofacial trauma and the GDP: Specialty recognition and patterns of referral. New Zealand Dental Journal, 106(3), 97-102.

Becconsall-Ryan, K., Tong, D., & Love, R. (2010). Radiolucent inflammatory jaw lesions: A twenty-year analysis. International Endodontic Journal, 43, 859-865. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01751.x

2009

Journal - Research Article

Naidoo, R. J., De Silva, H. L., & Tong, D. C. (2009). Full frontal: Considerations in a 16-year-old rugby player with a frontal sinus fracture. New Zealand Dental Journal, 105(2), 51-55.

2008

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D. C. (2008). The role of dentists in a mass casualty situation: A New Zealand perspective. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 16(4), 20-25.

Tong, D., Bamji, A., Brooking, T., & Love, R. (2008). Plastic Kiwis: New Zealanders and the development of a specialty. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 17(1), 11-18.

Tong, D., & Theis, J.-C. (2008). Antibiotic prophylaxis and invasive dental treatment in prosthetic joint patients. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1280). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1280/3212/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Tong, D. C., Leaper, M. R., Colquhoun, A. N., & Rich, A. M. (2008). An unusual presentation of oropharyngeal mucosal plasmacytosis related to toothpaste. Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 122(10), 1112-1114. doi: 10.1017/s0022215107000631

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Tong, D. (2008, October). War injuries of the face and jaws. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists Annual Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2007

Journal - Research Article

Kirk, D. G., Liston, P. N., Tong, D. C., & Love, R. M. (2007). Influence of two different flap designs on incidence of pain, swelling, trismus, and alveolar osteitis in the week following third molar surgery. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology & Endodontology, 104, e1-e6. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.01.032

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Ong, J. C. J., De Silva, R. K., & Tong, D. C. (2007). Retrieval of a root fragment from the maxillary sinus: An appreciation of the Caldwell-Luc procedure. New Zealand Dental Journal, 103(1), 14-16.

2006

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D. (2006). Buccal advancement flap closure of oro-antral communications. New Zealand Dental Association News, (November), 38-41.

Journal - Research Other

Tong, D. (2006). [Comment on Antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis]. New Zealand Dental Journal, (September), 69-70.

2005

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, W. M., Broadbent, J. M., & Tong, D. C. (2005, July). The OMFS workforce study [Invited paper]. Verbal presentation at the Annual meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Wellington.

2004

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D. C., & Liston, P. N. (2004). Halitosis: Raising a stink. New Zealand Family Physician, 31(5), 328-331.

Tong, D. (2004). A brief review of warfarin and the international normalised ratio. New Zealand Medical Student Journal, (1), 31-33.

Tong, D. C., & Walker, R. J. (2004). Antibiotic prophylaxis in dialysis patients undergoing invasive dental treatment. Nephrology, 9, 167-170.

2002

Journal - Research Article

Kieser, J., Stephenson, S., Liston, P. N., Tong, D. C., & Langley, J. D. (2002). Serious facial fractures in New Zealand from 1979 to 1998. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 31, 206-209.

Tong, D. C., & Ferguson, M. M. (2002). Concurrent oral lichen planus and primary sclerosing cholangitis. British Journal of Dermatology, 147, 356-358.

Tong, D. C., & Ferguson, M. M. (2002). A clinical approach to white patches in the mouth. New Zealand Family Physician, 29(5), 334-339.

Kieser, J. A., Stephenson, S. C. R., Liston, P. N., Tong, D. C., & Langley, J. D. (2002). Serious facial fractures in New Zealand from 1979 to 1998. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 31, 206-209.

Hauman, C. H. J., Chandler, N. P., & Tong, D. C. (2002). Endodontic implications of the maxillary sinus: A review. International Endodontic Journal, 35, 127-141.

2001

Journal - Research Article

Liston, P. N., Kumara, R., & Tong, D. C. (2001). Displaced polishing discs: Two case reports. British Dental Journal, 191(2), 74-76. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4801099

Oda, D., Nguyen, M. P., Royack, G. A., & Tong, D. C. (2001). H2O2 oxidative damage in cultured oral epithelial cells: The effect of short-term vitamin C exposure. Anticancer Research, 21(4A), 2719-2724.

Royack, G. A., Nyugen, M. P., Tong, D. C., & Oda, D. (2001). Response of human oral epithelial cells to oxidative damage and the effect of Vitamin E. Oral Oncology, 36, 37-41.

Liston, P. N., Kumara, R., & Tong, D. C. (2001). Displaced polishing discs: two case reports and a review of the literature. British Dental Journal, 191, 74-76.

Liston, P. N., Tong, D. C., Firth, N. A., & Kieser, J. A. (2001). Bite injuries: Pathophysiology, forensic analysis and management. New Zealand Dental Journal, 97, 58-63.

2000

Journal - Research Article

Royack, G. A., Nguyen, M. P., Tong, D. C., Poot, M., & Oda, D. (2000). Response of human oral epitheloal cells to oxidative damage and the effect of vitamin E. Oral Oncology, 36, 37-41.

Royack, G. A., Nyugen, M. P., Tong, D. C., & Oda, D. (2000). Response of human oral epithelial cells to oxidative damage and the effect of vitamin E. Oral Oncology, 36, 37-41.

Hu, D., Sires, B. S., Tong, D. C., & Oda, D. (2000). Effect of brief exposure to mitomycin-c on cultured human nasal mucosa fibroblasts. Oral Oncology, 16, 119-125.

Tong, D. C., Poot, M., Hu, D., & Oda, D. (2000). 5-Fluorouracil induced apoptosis in cultured oral cancer cells. Oral Oncology, 36, 236-241.

Tong, D. C., & Rothwell, B. R. (2000). Antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry: A review and practice recommendations. Journal of the American Dental Association, 131, 366-374.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Tong, D. C. (2000). The great auricular nerve: Case report and review of anatomy. New Zealand Dental Journal, 96, 57.

1999

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D. C., & Worthington, P. (1999). Atypical migration of an impacted lower third molar. New Zealand Dental Journal, 95, 127-129.

1998

Journal - Research Article

Tong, D. C., Rioux, K., Drangsholt, M., & Beirne, O. R. (1998). A review of survival rates for implants placed in grafted maxillary sinuses using meta-analysis. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 13, 175-182.

1996

Journal - Research Article

McGrath, C. J. R., Egbert, M. A., Tong, D. C., & Myall, R. W. T. (1996). Unusual presentations of injuries associated with the mandibular condyle in children. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 34, 311-314.

1994

Journal - Research Article

Omnell, L., Tong, D. C., & Thomas, T. (1994). Periodontal complications following orthognathic surgery and genioplasty in a 19-year-old: A case report. International Journal of Adult Orthodontics & Orthognathic Surgery, 9(2), 133-139.

Sheller, B., & Tong, D. C. (1994). Dental management of a child on anticoagulant therapy and the International Normalized Ratio: Case reports. Pediatric Dentistry, 16(1), 56-58.