Associate Professor KC Li

2026

Journal - Research Article

Alhamdani, G., Abdelmoneim, D., Hughes, N. J., Duncan, W. J., Chen, C., Hazelton, N., Li, K. C., Salem, A., & Coates, D. E. (2026). Formulation, nanoencapsulation and characterisation of mānuka oil and β-triketones for biomedical applications. Nanomedicine, 76, 103013. doi: 10.1016/j.nano.2026.103013

Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Yan, B., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2026). Evaluation of the remineralisation potential of a novel peptide GA-C16G2 on artificial root dentine lesions. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 181, 107525. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2026.107525

Elahi, A., Coates, D., Li, K. C., Bhattacharjee, T., Seo, B., & Duncan, W. (2026). Supercritical CO₂ engineered block grafts developed for bone regeneration. Biomaterials Advances, 188, 215019. doi: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2026.215019

Chen, C., Abdelmoneim, D., Duncan, W. J., Medlicott, N. J., Li, K. C., Alhamdani, G., Hazelton, N., & Coates, D. E. (2026). An antimicrobial biogel with nanoencapsulation of β-triketones for periodontal treatment: An in vitro study. Dental Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2026.05.020

Journal - Research Other

Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Dai, R., Cooper, P. R., … Mei, M. L. (2026). Application of nanowire technology in dentistry: A narrative review. Dental Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2026.04.020

Badarneh, A., Choi, J. J. E., Ratnayake, J., Lyons, K., Waddell, J. N., Li, K. C., & Khurshid, Z. (2026). The evolution of high-strength ceramics: The role of microstructure and manufacturing. European Journal of General Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1055/s-0046-1815915

2025

Journal - Research Article

Tomlinson, J., Li, K. C., & Zwirner, J. (2025). Do plantar calcaneal spurs make the plantar aponeurosis enthesis stronger? A biomechanical analysis. Journal of Anatomy. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/joa.70090

Grymak, A., Li, K. C., Cameron, A. B., & Ma, S. (2025). Correlation of three wear testing methods and surface roughness analysis in 3D-printed crown materials. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 37419. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-21341-7

Grymak, A., Yang, A. H. X., Li, K. C., & Ma, S. (2025). LSTM-based prediction of wear in 3D-printed restorative materials under various methods. Dental Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2025.09.012

Fu, Y., Cannon, R. D., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Development and characterisation of a novel antimicrobial peptide GA-C16G2 targeting Streptococcus mutans. Journal of Dentistry, 161, 105927. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105927

Dohan, Z., Friedlander, L. T., Cooper, P. R., Li, K. C., Ratnayake, J. T., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Effect of calcium and phosphate in an artificial chemical model of root caries formation. Journal of Oral Science, 67(2), 96-100. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.24-0427

Tennekoon, S., Guan, G., Ting, G., & Li, K. C. (2025). Analysis of changes in saliva composition in patients with oral cancer and oropharyngeal cancer using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. New Zealand Dental Journal, 121(1), 17-23.

Li, K. C., Castillo, J., Ekambaram, M., Jansen van Vuuren, L., Barazanchi, A., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Acid-resistant glass ionomer cements: An assessment of their mechanical properties, fluoride ion release and protection to surrounding tooth surfaces from acid challenges. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 113, e35572. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35572

Elahi, A., Duncan, W., Li, K. C., Bhattacharjee, T., & Coates, D. (2025). Supercritical CO₂ with enzymatic posttreatment enhances mechanical and biological properties of cancellous bovine bone block grafts. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 113, e37896. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37896

Zwirner, J., Waddell, J. N., Ondruschka, B., & Li, K. C. (2025). 3D-printed suction clamps for tensile testing of brain tissue. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 163, 106873. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106873

Goh, R., Li, K. C., Atieh, M. A., Ma, S., Oliver, A., Giraldo, D., & Tawse-Smith, A. (2025). The effect of implantoplasty on fracture resistance and implant surface changes: An in vitro and finite element analysis study. Clinical Implant Dentistry & Related Research, 27, e13409. doi: 10.1111/cid.13409

Journal - Research Other

Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Dai, R., Cooper, P. R., … Mei, M. L. (2025). A scoping review of hydroxyapatite-modified glass ionomer cements used for restorative dentistry. Journal of Dentistry, 163, 106149. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.106149

Fu, Y., Nudelman, F., Zhang, Y., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Advanced laboratory assessments in caries mineralization research: A review. Journal of Dental Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/00220345251356472

Li, K. C. (2025). The future and focus of dental 3D printing. New Zealand Dental Journal, 121(1), 4-7. [Editorial].

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Alhamdani, G., Abdelmoneim, D., Duncan, W. J., Li, K. C., Hughes, N., Chen, C., & Coates, D. E. (2025, September). Collagen-based constructs for periodontal and bone regeneration. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Alsafadi, S. H. M., Li, K. C., Jansen van Vuuren, W.-A., & Ma, S. (2025, September). The effects of thermocycling and chemical ageing on the aesthetic and physical properties of highly translucent polychromatic monolithic zirconia (HTPMZ) crowns. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Sun, T., Li, K. C., & Ma, S. (2025, September). 3D-printed scanbody and auxiliary devices for intraoral scanning of implants. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Fu, Y., Cannon, R. D., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2025, September). A novel targeted dual-action peptide for root caries management. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2024

Journal - Research Article

Yang, B., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., & Mei, M. L. (2024). The effect of silver diamine fluoride on dentine caries under reduced saliva condition: An in vitro study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 120(4), 163-169.

Chia, Y. X., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., Cooper, P., Mei, M. L., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). Effect of blood decontamination procedures on the microshear bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement to resin composite. Operative Dentistry, 49(4), 412-420. doi: 10.2341/23-104-l

Abdelmoneim, D., Coates, D., Porter, G., Schmidlin, P., Li, K. C., Botter, S., Lim, K., & Duncan, W. (2024). In vitro and in vivo investigation of antibacterial silver nanoparticles functionalized bone grafting substitutes. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 112, 2042-2054. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37757

Wan, B., Man, Z., Li, K. C., Swain, M. V., & Li, Q. (2024). On elastoplastic behavior of porous enamel: An indentation and numerical study. Acta Biomaterialia, 183, 210-220. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.05.038

Krishnan, C. S., Li, K. C., Tompkins, G. R., Lyons, K. M., & Cannon, R. D. (2024). Effects of simulated long-term exposure to bottled, neutral pH electrolyzed oxidizing water on the properties of denture base resins. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 132, 267.e1, 267.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.03.034

Chen, K., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., & Mei, M. L. (2024). Combined effect of a bioinspired self-assembling peptide and fluoride varnish on remineralisation of artificial early enamel caries lesion: An in vitro study. Caries Research, 58(3), 173-183. doi: 10.1159/000537986

Aziz, S., Loch, C., Li, K. C., Anthonappa, R., Meldrum, A., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). Remineralization potential of dentifrices with calcium sodium phosphosilicate and functionalized tri‐calcium phosphate in the deeper incipient carious lesions: An in vitro study. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 10, e876. doi: 10.1002/cre2.876

Abdelmoneim, D., Clark, D. E., Schmidlin, P., Botter, S., Li, K. C., Porter, G. C., Seo, B., & Duncan, W. J. (2024). In vivo healing of low temperature deproteinized bovine bone xenograft in a rabbit cranial model. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 112(9), 1436-1450. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37693

Nath, S. J. C., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Loho, T., Loch, C., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). A comparison of the enamel remineralisation potential of self-assembling peptides. International Dental Journal, 74(2), 187-194. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.07.003

Journal - Research Other

Fu, Y., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zhang, Y., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2024). In vitro models used in cariology mineralisation research: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 12, 323. doi: 10.3390/dj12100323

Imran, E., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Ratnayake, J., Ekambaram, M., & Cooper, P. R. (2024). Dental applications of ion-substituted hydroxyapatite: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 12, 304. doi: 10.3390/dj12100304

Chen, A. M.-C., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2024). A scoping review of the influence of clinical contaminants on bond strength in direct adhesive restorative procedures. Journal of Dentistry, 145, 104985. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104985

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Seliutina, N., Prior, D., Mortimer, N., Palmer, M., Li, K. C., Cox, S., Pooley, B., Ford, A., & Kuo, L.-W. (2024). Evaluating the physical and mechanical properties of pounamu through ultrasonic P-wave velocity measurements and nanoindentation. In F. Nelson, H. Jack & S. Chanony (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication: Mountains to Sea. 167A, (pp. 224). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

2023

Journal - Research Article

Reyes, K., Plaksina, P., Barazanchi, A., Jansen van Vuuren, W.-A., Waddell, J. N., & Li, K. C. (2023). Microleakage of chairside moulded, 3D-printed and milled provisional restorations using a curve-fit approach. Brazilian Dental Journal, 34(6), 91-99. doi: 10.1590/0103-6440202305644

Elahi, A., Duncan, W., Li, K.-C., Waddell, J. N., & Coates, D. (2023). Comparison of low and high temperature sintering for processing of bovine bone as block grafts for oral use: A biological and mechanical in vitro study. Bioengineering, 10, 473. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering10040473

Mar, K., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., & Mei, M. L. (2023). The influence of saliva and blood contamination on bonding between resin-modified glass ionomer cements and resin composite. Operative Dentistry, 48(2), 218-225. doi: 10.2341/21-173-l

Wong, P. Y. W., Lim, S. L., Loi, S. T. Y., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Aziz, S., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). A comparative study of two chemical models for creating subsurface caries lesions on aprismatic and prismatic enamel. Journal of Oral Science, 65(1), 20-23. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.22-0311

Journal - Research Other

Dohan, Z., Friedlander, L. T., Cooper, P. R., Li, K.-C., Ratnayake, J. T., & Mei, M. L. (2023). In vitro models used in the formation of root caries lesions: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 11, 269. doi: 10.3390/dj11120269

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Elahi, A., Duncan, W., Li, K. C., & Coates, D. (2023, July). Supercritical carbon dioxide processing with enzymatic post-treatment to yield mechanically and biologically optimal animal-derived bone block grafts for oral application. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Goh, R., Tawse-Smith, A., Ma, S., Atieh, M., Giraldo, D., & Li, K. C. (2023, July). The effect of implantoplasty on fracture resistance and implant surface changes, an in vitro and finite element analysis study. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2022

Chapter in Book - Research

Waddell, N., Li, K. C., Barazanchi, A., Shah, K. C., Al-Amleh, B., Lyons, K. M., & Wu, B. M. (2022). Contemporary implant materials. 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. 60-85). Batavia, IL: Quintessence Publishing.

Journal - Research Article

Singh, R. G., Lyons, K. M., Waddell, J. N., & Li, K. C. (2022). Effect of thermocycling on the mechanical properties, inorganic particle release and low temperature degradation of glazed high translucent monolithic 3Y-TZP dental restorations. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 136, 105495. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105495

Negrini, M., Batson, P. B., Smith, A. M., Smith, S. A. F., Prior, D. J., Henry, H., Li, K. C., & Tamberg, Y. (2022). Understanding the crystallographic and nanomechanical properties of bryozoans. Journal of Structural Biology, 214, 107882. doi: 10.1016/j.jsb.2022.107882

Steel, S., Pearcy, Q., Li, K. C., Scholze, M., & Zwirner, J. (2022). The relationship between the pH value of a hydration solution and the biomechanical properties of Crosado-embalmed human iliotibial bands. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 132, 105266. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105266

Abdelmoneim, D., Porter, G. C., Coates, D. E., Duncan, W. J., Waddell, J. N., Hammer, N., & Li, K. C. (2022). The effect of low-processing temperature on the physicochemical and mechanical properties of bovine hydroxyapatite bone substitutes. Materials, 15, 2798. doi: 10.3390/ma15082798

Badarneh, A., Choi, J. J. E., Lyons, K., Porter, G., Waddell, N., & Li, K. C. (2022). The effect of aging on the wear performance of monolithic zirconia. Dental Materials, 38, E136-E146. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.04.018

Porter, G. C., Abdelmoneim, D., Li, K. C., Duncan, W. J., & Coates, D. E. (2022). The effect of low-temperature thermal processing on bovine hydroxyapatite bone substitutes, toward bone cell interaction and differentiation. Materials, 15, 2504. doi: 10.3390/ma15072504

Goh, R., Tawse-Smith, A., Atieh, M., Duncan, W., Ma, S., & Li, K. C. (2022). The effect of implantoplasty on dental implant fracture resistance: A systematic review. IIUM Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences, 3(1), 124-135. doi: 10.31436/ijohs.v3i1.113

Ratnayake, J., Guan, G., Polonowita, A., Gray, A. R., Loch, C., Li, K. C., Waddell, J. N., Lyons, K., & Brunton, P. A. (2022). Measuring changes in jaw opening forces to assess the degree of improvement in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1224. doi: 10.3390/app12031224

Lee, Y.-L., Li, K. C., Yiu, C. K. Y., Boyd, D. H., & Ekambaram, M. (2022). Evaluation of developmentally hypomineralised enamel after surface pretreatment with Papacarie Duo gel and different etching modes: An in vitro SEM and AFM study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 23, 117-131. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00671-w

Journal - Research Other

Badarneh, A., Choi, J. J. E., Lyons, K., Waddell, J. N., & Li, K. C. (2022). Wear behaviour of monolithic zirconia against human enamel: A literature review. Biotribology, 32, 100224. doi: 10.1016/j.biotri.2022.100224

Melo, M. A., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., & Hamama, H. H. (2022). Editorial: The use of bioactive materials in caries management. Frontiers in Oral Health, 3, 832285. doi: 10.3389/froh.2022.832285

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Elahi, A., Duncan, W., Li, K. C., Waddell, J. N., Meledandri, C., & Coates, D. (2022). Development of optimised sintered bovine block for oral grafting: Physio-chemical, mechanical and biological characterisation. Proceedings of the ANZBMS, MEPSA, and ANZORS Combined Annual Scientific Meeting. 203. Retrieved from https://www.anzbms.org.au/

Tennekoon, S., Li, K. C., Guan, S., Ting, G., & Kelly, L. (2022). Analysis of changes in saliva composition in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 169). [Abstract]

Krishnan, C., Li, K. C., Lyons, K., Lamping, E., Tompkins, G., & Cannon, R. (2022). Evaluating the suitability of Electrolysed Oxidising Water as a denture disinfectant. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 169). [Abstract]

Abdelmoneim, D., Duncan, W., Li, K. C., Porter, G., Lim, K., & Coates, D. (2022). In vitro and in vivo investigation of antibacterial bone regenerative scaffolds. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 168). [Abstract]

Guise, N., Broadbent, J., Li, K. C., Duncan, W., & Clark, A. (2022). Expanding the dentist's toolkit: Reproducing complex forensic trauma in a 3D format. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 165-166). [Abstract]

Krishnan, C. S., Li, K. C., Lyons, K. M., Tompkins, G. R., & Cannon, R. D. (2022). Evaluating the suitability of electrolysed oxidising water as a denture disinfectant. In L. Wilson, H. Harcombe, P. Jayakaran, L. Burga, J. Antony, K. Morgaine, M. Garelja, A. Middleton, M. Anwar & T. Milne (Eds.), Proceedings of the 263rd Otago Medical School Research Society (OMSRS) Meeting: PhD Student Speaker Awards. Dunedin, New Zealand: OMSRS. Retrieved from https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/12839

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Abdelmoneim, D., Duncan, W. J., Li, K. C., Porter, G. C., & Coates, D. E. (2022, September). Silverbone: In vitro and in vivo investigation of antibacterial bone regenerative scaffolds. Verbal presentation at the Postgraduate & Early Career Researchers Committee (PERC) & Division of Health Sciences Early & Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Joint Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2021

Journal - Research Article

Lee, Y.-L., Li, K. C., Yiu, C. K. Y., Boyd, D. H., Waddell, J. N., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). Bonding universal dental adhesive to developmentally hypomineralised enamel. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 23(6), 513-525. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.b2288247

Grymak, A., Chen, S., Mudliar, V. L., Li, K. C., & Waddell, J. N. (2021). The influence of kava and carbonated soft drink on the mechanical properties of denture base resins. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(4), 193-201.

Singh, R. G., Li, K. C., Lyons, K. M., & Waddell, J. N. (2021). Effect of two brands of glaze material on the flexural strength and probability of failure of high translucent monolithic zirconia. Materials, 14(22), 7022. doi: 10.3390/ma14227022

Zwirner, J., Safavi, S., Scholze, M., Li, K. C., Waddell, J. N., Busse, B., … Hammer, N. (2021). Topographical mapping of the mechanical characteristics of the human neurocranium considering the role of individual layers. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 3721. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-80548-y

Sharma, A., Waddell, J. N., Li, K. C., Sharma, L. A., Prior, D. J., & Duncan, W. J. (2021). Is titanium–zirconium alloy a better alternative to pure titanium for oral implant? Composition, mechanical properties, and microstructure analysis. Saudi Dental Journal, 33, 546-553. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2020.08.009

2020

Journal - Research Article

Barazanchi, A., Li, K. C., Al-Amleh, B., Lyons, K., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). Mechanical properties of laser-sintered 3D-printed cobalt chromium and soft-milled cobalt chromium. Prosthesis, 2, 313-320. doi: 10.3390/prosthesis2040028

Scholze, M., Safavi, S., Li, K. C., Ondruschka, B., Werner, M., Zwirner, J., & Hammer, N. (2020). Standardized tensile testing of soft tissue using a 3D printed clamping system. HardwareX, 8, e00159. doi: 10.1016/j.ohx.2020.e00159

Ratnayake, J., Guan, G., Polonowita, A., Li, K. C., Gray, A., Waddell, J. N., Loch, C., & Brunton, P. A. (2020). Can the measurement of jaw-opening forces assist in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders? Journal of Oral & Facial Pain & Headache, 34(3), 199-205. doi: 10.11607/ofph.2587

Jum'ah, A. A., Brunton, P. A., Li, K. C., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). Simulated clinical adjustment and intra-oral polishing of two translucent, monolithic zirconia dental ceramics: An in vitro investigation of surface roughness. Journal of Dentistry, 101, 103447. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103447

Poilliot, A., Li, K. C., Müller-Gerbl, M., Toranelli, M., Zhang, M., Zwirner, J., & Hammer, N. (2020). Subchondral bone strength of the sacroiliac joint: A combined approach using computed tomography osteoabsorptiometry (CT-OAM) imaging and biomechanical validation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 111, 103978. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103978

Porter, G. C., Tompkins, G. R., Schwass, D. R., Li, K. C., Waddell, J. N., & Meledandri, C. J. (2020). Anti-biofilm activity of silver nanoparticle-containing glass ionomer cements. Dental Materials, 36, 1096-1107. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.05.001

Mudliar, V. L., Li, K. C., Jansen van Vuuren, L., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). The influence of undercut depths on the accuracy of casts poured from irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials. Heliyon, 6, e03143. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e03143

Barazanchi, A., Li, K. C., Al-Amleh, B., Lyons, K., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). Adhesion of porcelain to three-dimensionally printed and soft milled cobalt chromium. Journal of Prosthodontic Research, 64, 120-127. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2019.05.007

Journal - Research Other

Dissanayake, S. S. M., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Harris, P. W. R., & Brimble, M. A. (2020). Identification of key functional motifs of native amelogenin protein for dental enamel remineralisation. Molecules, 25(18), 4214. doi: 10.3390/molecules25184214

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Duncan, W., Coates, D. E., Li, K. C., Schmidlin, P. R., Liu, J., Cotton, G., … Elahi, A., Gee, C., & Waddell, N. (2020). Novel grafting materials for bone regeneration. In P. M. Bartold & T. B. T. Ali (Eds.), Proceedings of the Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology. (pp. 81-88). Adelaide Australia: Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology. [Full Paper]

2019

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ting, X. Y., Leng, M., Li, K. C., & Waddell, N. (2019). Effects of mouthwash on solubility behaviour of different luting cements. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 3648. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com

Barazanchi, A., Waddell, N., Al-Amleh, B., Li, K. C., & Lyons, K. (2019). Micro-structural behavior of 3D printed and soft milled cobalt-chromium. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 3067. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com

Ratnayake, J., Guan, S., Polonowita, A., Li, K. C., Waddell, N., Loch, C., Gray, A., & Brunton, P. (2019). Can the measurement of jaw-opening forces assist in diagnosing temporomandibular-disorders? Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 0179. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com

Ting, X. Y., Leng, M., Li, K. C., & Waddell, N. (2019). Effects of mouthwashes on solubility behaviour of different luting cements. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 3648. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com

Mohammed, H., Waddell, J. N., Li, K. C., & Lyons, K. (2019). Bond strength of a direct composite resin to hybrid ceramic materials with four surface treatments. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 162). [Abstract]

Waddell, J. N., Tubb, J., & Li, K. C. (2019). In vitro corrosion resistance of glazes for monolithic zirconia crowns. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 159-160). [Abstract]

2018

Journal - Research Article

Swain, M. V., Gee, C., & Li, K. C. (2018). Influence of ageing on glass and resin bonding of dental glass-ceramic veneer adhesion to zirconia: A fracture mechanics analysis and interpretation. Acta Biomaterialia, 74, 454-463. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.04.049

Jansen van Vuuren, W.-A., Wong, P., Al-Amleh, B., Lyons, K. M., Li, K. C., & Waddell, J. N. (2018). Effect of a glaze layer on adhesion energy between resin cements to zirconia ceramic. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 84, 451-456. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2018.03.003

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Li, K. C., Yang, C., Dai, S., Van Vuuren, L., & Waddell, N. (2018). Effect of Co-Cr microstructure on the strength of welded joints. Journal of Dental Research, 97(Spec. Iss. B), 2976. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

Bhattacharjee, T. T., Li, K. C., Sinno, I., Harris, P., Petherick, R., Waddell, N., & Duncan, W. J. (2018). Tissue elasticity measurements using Ultra3D device. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 183). [Abstract]

2017

Journal - Research Article

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

Barazanchi, A., Li, K. C., Al-Amleh, B., Lyons, K., & Waddell, J. N. (2017). Additive technology: Update on current materials and applications in dentistry. Journal of Prosthodontics, 26(2), 156-163. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12510

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: 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]

Waddell, J., Yusof, A., Li, K., Choi, J., Jansen van Vuuren, L., & Jansen van Vuuren, W.-A. (2017). Strength of a novel glass etch and prime resin bonding system. Journal of Dental Research, 96(Spec. Iss. A), 0761. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

2016

Journal - Research Article

Li, K. C., Tran, L., Prior, D. J., Waddell, J. N., & Swain, M. V. (2016). Porcelain bonding to novel Co-Cr alloys: Influence of interfacial reactions on phase stability, plasticity and adhesion. Dental Materials, 32(12), 1504-1512. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2016.09.008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Barazanchi, A., Li, K. C., Waddell, J., Al-Amleh, B., & Lyons, K. (2016). Comparative study of the physical properties of 3D-printing vs. powder-metallurgy Cobalt chromium. Journal of Dental Research, 95(Spec Iss B), 1358. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

2015

Journal - Research Article

Li, K. C., Prior, D. J., Waddell, J. N., & Swain, M. V. (2015). Comparison of the microstructure and phase stability of as-cast, CAD/CAM and powder metallurgy manufactured Co–Cr dental alloys. Dental Materials, 31(12), e306-e315. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2015.10.010

Li, K. C., Prior, D. J., Waddell, J. N., & Swain, M. V. (2015). Microstructure, phase content, and thermal stability of a cast Co-Cr dental alloy after porcelain sintering cycles using electron backscatter diffraction. Journal of Materials Research, 30(14), 2188-2196. doi: 10.1557/jmr.2015.178

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Barazanchi, A., Li, K. C., Al-Amleh, B., Waddell, N., & Lyons, K. (2015). Porcelain bonding to novel 3D printed cobalt-chromium: A pilot study. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2319834. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

2014

Journal - Research Article

Li, K. C., Ting, S., Prior, D. J., Waddell, J. N., & Swain, M. V. (2014). Microstructural analysis of Co-Cr dental alloy at the metal-porcelain interface: A pilot study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 110(4), 138-142.

Ting, S., Li, K. C., Waddell, J. N., Prior, D. J., Jansen van Vuuren, L., & Swain, M. V. (2014). Influence of a tungsten metal conditioner on the adhesion and residual stress of porcelain bonded to cobalt-chromium alloy. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 112(3), 584-590. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2013.12.009

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Li, K. C., Prior, D. J., Waddell, J. N., & Swain, M. V. (2014). Co-Cr PFM systems: A comparison of three unique processing techniques. Journal of Dental Research, 93(Spec Iss B), 273. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

2013

Journal - Research Article

Li, K. C., Waddell, J. N., Prior, D. J., Ting, S., Girvan, L., Jansen van Vuuren, L., & Swain, M. V. (2013). Effect of autoclave induced low-temperature degradation on the adhesion energy between yttria-stabilized zirconia veneered with porcelain. Dental Materials, 29(11), e263-e270. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2013.08.204

2012

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Li, K. C., Prior, D., Swain, M., & Waddell, J. N. (2012). Effect of multiple autoclaving cycles on the adhesion energy between yttria-stabilized zirconia veneered with porcelain. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(4), (pp. 148-149). [Abstract]