2022
Journal - Research Article
Morelli, E. L., Broadbent, J. M., Knight, E. T., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2022). Does having children affect women's oral health? A longitudinal study. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 82, 31-39. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12466
2020
Journal - Research Article
Horne, P. E., Foster Page, L. A., Leichter, J. W., Knight, E. T., & Thomson, W. M. (2020). Psychosocial aspects of periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment: A qualitative study. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 47, 941-951. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13309
2019
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Morelli, E., Broadbent, J., Thomson, W. M., Leichter, J., & Knight, E. (2019). Is parity associated with tooth loss and other dental conditions? Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 1176. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com
Morelli, E., Broadbent, J. M., Knight, E. T., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2019). Is parity associated with periodontal attachment loss and other oral conditions? New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 162-163). [Abstract]
2018
Journal - Research Other
Morelli, E. L., Broadbent, J. M., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2018). Pregnancy, parity and periodontal disease. Australian Dental Journal, 63(3), 270-278. doi: 10.1111/adj.12623
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Horne, P. E., Foster Page, L. A., Leichter, J. W., Thomson, W. M., & Knight, E. T. (2018). Psychosocial aspects of periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 186). [Abstract]
2017
Journal - Research Article
Quaranta, A., Lim, Z. W., Tang, J., Perrotti, V., & Leichter, J. (2017). The impact of residual subgingival cement on biological complications around dental implants: A systematic review. Implant Dentistry, 26(3), 465-474. doi: 10.1097/id.0000000000000593
Smith, M. M., Knight, E. T., Al-Harthi, L., & Leichter, J. W. (2017). Chronic periodontitis and implant dentistry. Periodontology 2000, 74(1), 63-73. doi: 10.1111/prd.12190
Drummond, B. K., Brosnan, M. G., & Leichter, J. W. (2017). Management of periodontal health in children: Pediatric dentistry and periodontology interface. Periodontology 2000, 74, 158-167. doi: 10.1111/prd.12195
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Horne, P. E., & Leichter, J. W. (2017). Multidisciplinary consideration for the management of palatogingival grooves on incisor teeth: A literature review. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(3), 23-28. [Book Review].
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Sheftel, Y., Leichter, J., Schmidlin, P. R., & Duncan, W. J. (2017). Xenogenic and alloplastic materials for sinus floor elevation: A sheep study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 59). [Abstract]
2016
Journal - Research Article
Atieh, M. A., & Leichter, J. (2016). The Octagon Model: A clinical tool for assessing marginal tissue recession. International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, 11(1), 98-109.
Murray, C. M., Thomson, W. M., & Leichter, J. W. (2016). Dental implant use in New Zealand: A 10-year update. New Zealand Dental Journal, 112(2), 49-54.
Kennedy, R., Murray, C., & Leichter, J. (2016). Dental implant treatment following trauma: An investigation into the failure to complete Accident Compensation Corporation funded care. New Zealand Dental Journal, 112(1), 5-9.
Milne, T. J., Coates, D. E., Leichter, J. W., Soo, L., Williams, S. M., Seymour, G. J., & Cullinan, M. P. (2016). Periodontopathogen levels following the use of an Er:YAG laser in the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Australian Dental Journal, 61, 35-44. doi: 10.1111/adj.12306
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Quaranta, A., Lim, Z. W., Tang, J., & Leichter, J. (2016). The impact of residual cement on biological complications and crestal bone loss around dental implants: A systematic review. Journal of Dental Research, 95(Spec Iss A), 1686. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/
Khimovich, L., Leichter, J., Schmidlin, P., & Duncan, W. (2016). Equine-collagen products for alveolar ridge preservation in the sheep model. Journal of Dental Research, 95(Spec Iss B), 1727. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/
Dawson, J., Tompkins, G., Leichter, J., & Tawse-Smith, A. (2016). Implant surface decontamination: An ex vivo study investigating the effects of diode laser irradiation on implant surface biofilm. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 14-15). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026
Lander, L., Leichter, J., Schmidlin, P. R., & Duncan, W. J. (2016). Alveolar ridge preservation in the sheep model. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 9). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026
2015
Journal - Research Article
Knight, E. T., Leichter, J. W., Tawse-Smith, A., & Thomson, W. M. (2015). Quantifying the association between self-reported diabetes and periodontitis in the New Zealand population. Journal of Periodontology, 86(8), 945-954. doi: 10.1902/jop.2015.150048
Journal - Research Other
Tawse-Smith, A., Atieh, M. A., Leichter, J., Girvan, L., & Rich, A. M. (2015). Peri-implant bone loss and its uncommon causes: A case report. Clinical Advances in Periodontics, 5(4), 242-247. doi: 10.1902/cap.2014.140024
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leichter, J. W., & Knight, E. (2015). Xenogenic collagen matrix for the treatment of gingival recession. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss A), 1325. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/
2014
Journal - Research Article
Al-Harthi, L. S., Cullinan, M. P., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2014). Periodontal diseases in an Omani adult population: A preliminary study. Journal of Periodontology, 85(5), e104-e110. doi: 10.1902/jop.2013.130266
Russell, A. A., Tawse-Smith, A., Broadbent, J. M., & Leichter, J. W. (2014). Peri-implantitis diagnosis and treatment by New Zealand periodontists and oral maxillofacial surgeons. New Zealand Dental Journal, 110(1), 6-10.
Kamel, M. S., Khosa, A., Tawse-Smith, A., & Leichter, J. (2014). The use of laser therapy for dental implant surface decontamination: A narrative review of in vitro studies. Lasers in Medical Science, 29(6), 1977-1985. doi: 10.1007/s10103-013-1396-0
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Murray, C. M., Broadbent, J. M., Fernandes, K. P., & Leichter, J. W. (2014). Anti-smoking activities of New Zealand dental hygienists and therapists. Journal of Dental Research, 93(Spec Iss B), 596. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org
2013
Journal - Research Article
Al-Harthi, L. S., Cullinan, M. P., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2013). The impact of periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life: A review of the evidence from observational studies. Australian Dental Journal, 58(3), 274-277. doi: 10.1111/adj.12076
Murray, C. M., Knight, E. T., Russell, A. A., Tawse-Smith, A., & Leichter, J. W. (2013). Peri-implant disease: Current understanding and future direction. New Zealand Dental Journal, 109(2), 55-62.
Al-Harthi, L. S., Cullinan, M. P., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2013). Periodontitis among adult populations in the Arab World. International Dental Journal, 63(1), 7-11. doi: 10.1111/idj.12002
Schwass, D. R., Leichter, J. W., Purton, D. G., & Swain, M. V. (2013). Evaluating the efficiency of caries removal using an Er:YAG laser driven by fluorescence feedback control. Archives of Oral Biology, 58(6), 603-610. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2012.09.017
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Knight, E. T., Thomson, W. M., Leichter, J., & Tawse-Smith, A. (2013). Quantifying the periodontitis-diabetes association. Journal of Dental Research, 92(Spec Iss A), 3684. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Knight, E., Thomson, M., Leichter, J., & Tawse-Smith, A. (2013, September). Quantifying the diabetes-periodontitis association. Poster session presented at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Foundations for Health: Otago Health Research, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2012
Journal - Research Article
Peters, N., Tawse Smith, A., Leichter, J., & Tompkins, G. (2012). Laser therapy: The future of peri-implantitis management. Brazilian Journal of Periodontology, 222(1), 26-33.
Aziz, A., Chandler, N. P., Hauman, C. H. J., Leichter, J. W., McNaughton, A., & Tompkins, G. R. (2012). Infection of apical dentin and root-end cavity disinfection. Journal of Endodontics, 38(10), 1387-1390. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2012.06.034
Soo, L., Leichter, J. W., Windle, J., Monteith, B., Williams, S. M., Seymour, G. J., & Cullinan, M. P. (2012). A comparison of Er:YAG laser and mechanical debridement for the non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized, prospective clinical study. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 39(6), 537-545. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2012.01873.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Seo, B. L., Coates, D., Seymour, G. J., Milne, T., Leichter, J., & Rich, A. M. (2012). Endoplasmic reticulum stress and Russell bodies in periodontal inflammation. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 114(4), (pp. e33). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2012.07.446
Al-Harthi, L. S., Cullinan, M. P., Leichter, J. W., Seymour, G. J., & Thomson, W. M. (2012). The illusion of a standardised case definition in periodontal research. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 39(Suppl. 13), (pp. 286). doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051x-2012.01891.x
Seo, B. L., Coates, D. E., Rich, A., Milne, T., Leichter, J., & Seymour, G. J. (2012). Endoplasmic reticulum stress in periodontal inflammation and Russell body presentation. Journal of Dental Research, 91(Spec Iss C), 169256. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Al-Harthi, L., Thomson, W. M., Cullinan, M., & Leichter, J. W. (2012). The impact of periodontitis on OHRQoL. New Zealand Dental Journal, 108(4), (pp. 151). [Abstract]
2011
Journal - Research Article
Parmar, D., Hauman, C. H. J., Leichter, J. W., McNaughton, A., & Tompkins, G. R. (2011). Bacterial localization and viability assessment in human ex vivo dentinal tubules by fluorescence confocal laser scanning microscopy. International Endodontic Journal, 44(7), 644-651. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01867.x
Allsobrook, O. F. L., Leichter, J., Holborow, D., & Swain, M. (2011). Descriptive study of the longevity of dental implant surgery drills. Clinical Implant Dentistry & Related Research, 13(3), 244-254. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8208.2009.00205.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Seo, B. L., Rich, A. M., Coates, D., Leichter, J., Milne, T., & Seymour, G. J. (2011). Inflammation, Russell bodies, GRP78 and endoplasmis reticulum stress: Are they linked? Pathology, 43(Suppl. 1), (pp. S13). doi: 10.1097/01.PAT.0000394557.13378.f4
Smith, M., Duncan, W., Coates, D., Tawse-Smith, A., Leichter, J., & Rich, A. (2011). Two bovine xenografts compared in the sheep maxillary sinus model. New Zealand Dental Journal. 107, (pp. 133). [Abstract]
Kim, R. W., Duncan, W. J., Coates, D., Milne, T., Cullinan, M., Tawse-Smith, A., & Leichter, J. (2011). Wnt expression during early osseointegration of titanium dental implants. Journal of Dental Research, 90(Spec Iss A), 2687. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Milne, T. J., Coates, D., Cullinan, M. P., Heng, N. C. K., Leichter, J. W., & Seymour, G. J. (2011, June). A multiplex qRT-PCR assay: A tool for determining periodontal treatment effectiveness. Poster session presented at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of Academy of Science of the Czech Republic Symposium: Developments in rReal-Time PCR from Preanalytics to Molecular Diagnostics, Prague, Czech Republic.
Smith, M., Duncan, W., Coates, D., Tawse-Smith, A., Leichter, J., & Rich, A. (2011, August). Two bovine xenograft compared in the sheep maxillary sinus model. Poster session presented at the Faculty of Dentistry 3M Research Day, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Kim, R. W., Duncan, W. J., Coates, D., Milne, T., Cullinan, M., Tawse-Smith, A., & Leichter, J. (2011, April). Wnt expression during early osseointegration of titanium dental implants. Verbal presentation at the 15th Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) Scientific Meeting: Summits, Scaling & Success, Queenstown, New Zealand.
2010
Journal - Research Article
Ohlrich, E. J., Cullinan, M. P., & Leichter, J. W. (2010). Diabetes, periodontitis, and the subgingival microbiota. Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2, 5818. doi: 10.3402/jom.v2i0.5818
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Leichter, J., Soo, L., Cullinan, M., & Seymour, G. (2010, June). A comparison of fluorescent-guided Er: YAG laser debridement and mechanical therapy for the non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis: A controlled prospective clinical study. Poster session presented at the 10th Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry International Symposium, Boston, MA.
2009
Journal - Research Article
Schwass, D. R., Swain, M. V., Purton, D. G., & Leichter, J. W. (2009). A system of calibrating microtomography for use in Caries Research. Caries Research, 43(4), 314-321. doi: 10.1159/000226230
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hauman, C. H. J., Aziz, A., Tompkins, G. R., Chandler, N. P., & Leichter, J. W. (2009). Root-end cavity disinfection with chlorhexidine and laser. International Endodontic Journal. 42(12), (pp. 1149-1150). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01618.x
Soma, A., Hauman, C. H. J., Chandler, N. P., & Leichter, J. W. (2009). Scanning electron microscopy study of root-end cavities following laser irradiation. International Endodontic Journal. 42(12), (pp. 1150). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01618.x
Chandler, N. P., Patel, A., Hauman, C. H. J., & Leichter, J. W. (2009). Effectiveness of MTA root-end fillings following cavity lasing. International Endodontic Journal. 42(12), (pp. 1150). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01618.x
Leichter, J. (2009). Clinical applications of lasers in dentistry: A case series report. New Zealand Dental Journal. 105(4), (pp. 141). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leichter, J. (2009, May). Clinical applications of lasers in dentistry: A case series report. Focus session speaker at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical Excellence Day, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Ayson, M., Leichter, J., & Lyons, K. (2009). Dental implants: Patient selection factors. Commissioned by Accident Compensation Commission. Wellington, New Zealand: ACC. 143p.
2008
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Duncan, W., Cullinan, M., English, H., Noor, E., Chou, P., Lam, D., Thomson, W. M., Holborow, D., Leichter, J., & Seymour, G. (2008). Relationships between periodontal diseases and systemic health in New Zealand: An overview of research at Otago University. In P. M. Bartold, I. Ishikawa & J. Zhang (Eds.), A perspective of periodontal systemic relationships for the Asian Pacific region. (pp. 77-82). Adelaide, Australia: Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leichter, J. W., Allsobrook, O., Swain, M., & Holborow, D. W. (2008). Descriptive study of the longevity of dental implant drills. Journal of Dental Research, 87(Spec Iss B), 0148. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Commissioned Report for External Body
Clark, S., Leichter, J., & Lyons, K. (2008). Optimum life-time management of coronal fractures in anterior teeth: A review of crowns, veneers, composite resin restorations and intra-coronal bleaching. Commissioned by Accident Compensation Corporation. Evidence Based Healthcare Advisory Group, Research and Development, Accident Compensation Corporation. 105p. Retrieved from http://www.acc.co.nz/PRD_EXT_CSMP/groups/external_communications/documents/reports_results/wpc090232.pdf
2007
Journal - Research Article
Chandler, N., Leichter, J., Oginni, A., & Jennings, M. (2007). Dens invaginatus: A rare case in a maxillary third molar. ENDO, 1(4), 279-282.
Wong, B. K. J., Leichter, J. W., Chandler, N. P., Cullinan, M. P., & Holborow, D. W. (2007). Radiographic study of ethnic variation in alveolar bone height among New Zealand dental students. Journal of Periodontology, 78(6), 1070-1074. doi: 10.1902/jop.2007.060366
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Parmar, D., Hauman, C. H. J., Tompkins, G., Leichter, J., & Ichim, I. (2007). A novel technique to assess viability of bacteria in dentine. Proceedings of the Faculty of Dentistry 3M Research Day. Retrieved from http://dentistry.otago.ac.nz/research/rd2007/presentations.html
Leichter, J. W., Chandler, N. P., Wong, B., Cullinan, M., & Holborow, D. (2007). Radiographic study of ethnic variation in alveolar bone height among New Zealand dental students. Proceedings of the Faculty of Dentistry 3M Research Day. Retrieved from http://dentistry.otago.ac.nz/research/rd2007/presentations.html
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Chandler, N., & Leichter, J. (2007, June). An unusual diagnostic and treatment trap: Maxillary third molar dens invaginatus presenting as a periodontal infection. Verbal presentation at the Centenary Clinical Excellence in Patient Care Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2006
Journal - Research Article
Eggerath, J. W., Gaßmann, G., English, H., Grimm, W.-D., & Leichter, J. W. (2006). Medikamenteninduzierte gingivale vergrößerungen: Fallbericht und literaturübersicht über ätiologie, therapie und evidenzbasierte therapieergebnisse [Drug-related gingival enlargement: Case presentation and review of the literature on etiology, therapy, and evidence-based therapy outcomes]. Parodontologie, 17(1), 25-42.
Leichter, J. W., & Monteith, B. D. (2006). Prevalence and risk of traumatic gingival recession following elective lip piercing. Dental Traumatology, 22, 7-13.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Fitzgibbon, D., Duncan, W. J., Leichter, J. W., Eggerath, J., Kim, J. H., & Holborow, D. (2006). Immediately-loaded Brånemark TiUnite implants in a sheep animal model. Journal of Dental Research, 85(Spec Iss B), 1756. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Kim, J. H., Duncan, W. J., Leichter, J. W., Holborow, D., Eggerath, J., & Fitzgibbon, D. (2006). Immediately-loaded 3i Osseotite implants in a sheep animal model. Journal of Dental Research, 85(Spec Iss B), 1755. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Leichter, J. W., Wong, B., Chandler, N. P., Cullinan, M. P., & Holborow, D. W. (2006). Radiographic CEJ to alveolar crest distances in NZ dental students. Journal of Dental Research, 85(Spec Iss B), 0351. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
Eggerath, J., Duncan, W. J., Leichter, J. W., Kim, J. H., Fitzgibbon, D., & Holborow, D. (2006). Immediately-loaded surface-enhanced Southern Implants in a sheep animal model. Journal of Dental Research, 85(Spec Iss B), 1754. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org
2005
Journal - Research Article
Eggerath, J., English, H., & Leichter, J. W. (2005). Drug-associated gingival enlargement: Case report and review of aetiology, management and evidence-based outcomes of treatment. Journal of the New Zealand Society of Periodontology, 88, 7-14.
Reid, D., Leichter, J. W., & Thomson, W. M. (2005). Dental implant use in New Zealand in 2004. New Zealand Dental Journal, 101(1), 12-16.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leichter, J. W., Reid, D. B., & Thomson, W. M. (2005, September). Implant use in New Zealand: Provider profiles and treatment choices. Verbal presentation at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Australian/New Zealand Division of the International Association for Dental Research, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Larking, P., Leichter, J., & Lyons, K. (2005). Dental implants: Patient selection, patient satisfaction and cost factors. Commissioned by Accident Compensation Corporation. 137p.
2004
Journal - Research Article
Lovegrove, J., & Leichter, J. (2004). Exposed root surface: A review of aetiology, management and evidence-based outcomes of treatment. New Zealand Dental Journal, 100(3), 72-81.
2003
Journal - Research Other
Leichter, J. W., Lovegrove, J., & Murray, C. (2003). Elective lip piercing and gingival recession: Case report. Oral Health, 93(10), 51-56.
Leichter, J. W., Lovegrove, J., & Murray, C. (2003). Elective lip piercing and gingival recession: Case report. New Zealand Dental Journal, 99(2), 42-45.
1999
Journal - Research Article
Leichter, J. W., & Pack, A. R. C. (1999). The attitudes of New Zealand dentists and dental hygienists towards toothbrushes and toothbrushing. Journal of the New Zealand Society of Periodontology, (84), 14-17.
1998
Journal - Research Article
Leichter, J. W., Pack, A. R. C., & Kardos, T. B. (1998). A comparison of steriological and computer-assisted histomorphometric analysis as tools for histological quantification in regenerative studies. Journal of Periodontal Research, 33, 99-104.
