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Contact Details

Phone: 64 3 479 5853
Email: dorothy.boyd@otago.ac.nz

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Position: Senior Lecturer
Department: Department of Oral Sciences
Qualifications: BDS(Edin) MDS PhD (Otago) FDSRCS
Research summary: Paediatric Dentistry

Research

My main interests are in children’s coping, acceptance and preferences, and anxiety related to dental treatment, and outcomes of dental care in primary care.

A large part of my research centres on the use of the Hall Technique (HT) to place stainless steel crowns to treat decayed primary molar teeth. The HT has derived public and media interest because there is no removal of dental decay, hence no drilling, and no use of local anaesthetic injections. However, although studies so far have shown excellent clinical outcomes, children’s attitudes and preferences in relation to the treatment in New Zealand are not known.

Publications

Shukla, H., Meldrum, A., & Boyd, D. (2023). Dental and oro-facial features of Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 136(1579), 24-35. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/ Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H., Foster Page, L. A., Moffat, S. M., & Thomson, W. M. (2023). Time to complain about pain: Children's self-reported procedural pain in a randomised control trial of Hall and conventional stainless-steel crown techniques. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/ipd.13059 Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H., Moffat, S. M., Foster Page, L. A., Lacey, J. K., Fuge, K. N., Natarajan, A. K., Misa, T. F., & Thomson, W. M. (2022). Oral health of children in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for change. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 52(4), 335-356. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2022.2069826 Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H. (2022). Outcomes of restorative dental treatment with the Hall technique in New Zealand primary care (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12814 Awarded Doctoral Degree

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 Article

2023

Journal - Research Article

2022

Journal - Research Article

Awarded Doctoral Degree

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

Boyd, D. H., Zhang, Y., Smith, L., Adam, L., Foster Page, L., & Thomson, W. M. (2021). Caregivers' understanding of informed consent in a randomized control trial. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 18, 141-150. doi: 10.1007/s11673-020-10085-w

Boyd, D. H., Thomson, W. M., Leon de la Barra, S., Fuge, K. N., van den Heever, R., Butler, B. M., … Foster Page, L. A. (2021). A primary care randomized controlled trial of Hall and conventional restorative techniques. JDR Clinical & Translational Research, 6(2), 205-212. doi: 10.1177/2380084420933154

Loch, C., Jansen van Vuuren, L., Duncan, W. J., Boyd, D. H., & Foster Page, L. A. (2021). Ultrastructure and properties of primary carious molars treated using the Hall Technique. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 31(3), 290-298. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12681

2019

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyd, D., Thomson, W. M., Fuge, K., Leon de la Barra, S., van den Heever, R., Leov, F., Butler, B., & Foster Page, L. (2019). Restorative treatment outcomes for carious primary molars in primary care. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 2340. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com

2018

Journal - Research Article

Foster Page, L. A., Boyd, D., Stevenson, A., Goad, K., Sim, D., & Thomson, W. M. (2018). The effect of bitewing radiography on estimates of dental caries experience among children differs according to their disease experience. BMC Oral Health, 18, 137. doi: 10.1186/s12903-018-0596-1

Boyd, D. H., Foster Page, L., & Thomson, W. M. (2018). The Hall Technique and conventional restorative treatment in New Zealand children's primary oral health care: Clinical outcomes at two years. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 28(2), 180-188. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12324

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Drummond, B., Kashchuk, V. Y., Boyd, D., & Tompkins, G. (2018). Effect of chewing manuka honey tablets on oral health. Journal of Dental Research, 97(Spec. Iss. B), 0809. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org

2017

Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H., Foster Page, L. A., Thomson, W. M., Innes, N. P., & Marshall, D. (2017). A feasibility study of stainless steel crowns placed with the Hall Technique for primary molar carious lesion management in New Zealand primary oral health care. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(2), 14-21.

Journal - Research Other

Zafar, S., Boyd, D., & Siddiqi, A. (2017). Dental management of a child with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Oral Health & Dental Management, 16(4), 990. [Case Study].

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyd, D., Foster Page, L., & Thomson, W. M. (2017). Clinical outcomes in New Zealand primary oral healthcare. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 61). [Abstract]

Kashchuk, V., Boyd, D., Tompkins, G. R., & Drummond, B. K. (2017). Effect of a chewable manuka honey tablet with xylitol, on oral health including dental plaque activity and gingival health in young adults. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 59-60). [Abstract]

2016

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Loch, C., Jansen van Vuuren, L., Duncan, W., Boyd, D., & Foster Page, L. (2016). From the laboratory to clinical practice and back: Ultrastructure and properties of carious deciduous teeth treated using the Hall Technique. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 8). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

2015

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Ander, K. M., Meldrum, A. M., Boyd, D., & Farah, R. (2015). Summary of oral health of New Zealand adolescents. Synopses, 53, 1-6.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyd, D., Foster Page, L., & Thomson, M. (2015). Clinical outcomes in New Zealand primary oral health care. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 25(Suppl 1), (pp. 19). doi: 10.1111/ipd.12171

Loch, C., Jansen van Vuuren, L., Boyd, D., Duncan, W., & Foster Page, L. (2015). Ultrastructure and properties of teeth treated using the Hall Technique. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2338520. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

2014

Journal - Research Article

Foster Page, L. A., Boyd, D. H., Davidson, S. E., McKay, S. K., Thomson, W. M., & Innes, N. P. (2014). Acceptability of the Hall Technique to parents and children. New Zealand Dental Journal, 110(1), 12-17.

2013

Journal - Research Article

Foster Page, L. A., Boyd, D., & Thomson, W. M. (2013). Do we need more than one Child Perceptions Questionnaire for children and adolescents? BMC Oral Health, 13, 26. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-13-26

Drummond, B. K., Meldrum, A. M., & Boyd, D. (2013). Influence of dental care on children's oral health and wellbeing. British Dental Journal, 214, E27. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.533

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyd, D. (2013). Managing dental decay in the 21st century. Proceedings of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 65th Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 78). Retrieved from http://www.psnz2013.co.nz/

2004

Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D., Quick, A., & Murray, C. (2004). The Down syndrome patient in dental practice, Part II: Clinical considerations. New Zealand Dental Journal, 100(1), 4-9.

2002

Journal - Research Article

Holmes, A. R., Niimi, M., Girgis, J. M., Boyd, D. H., & Cannon, R. D. (2002). Antifungal drug susceptibilities of commensal Candida isolates. New Zealand Dental Journal, 98, 36-49.

Davidson, L. E., Drummond, B. K., Williams, S. M., Boyd, D. H., & Meldrum, A. M. (2002). Comprehensive dental care under general anaesthesia from 1997-1999 for children under age 6 years. New Zealand Dental Journal, 98, 75-78.

2001

Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H. (2001). Management of avulsed permanent teeth in children. DTA, 8, 8-9.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyd, D. H., Drummond, B. K., Thomson, W. M., & Cannon, R. D. (2001). Candida albicans in the dental plaque of New Zealand children. Abstracts of papers presented at the Internetional Association for Dental Research 79th General Assembly. 80. Alexandria VA USA: Journal of Dental Research. [Abstract]

2000

Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H., Kinirons, M. J., & Gregg, T. A. (2000). A prospective study of factors affecting survival of replanted permanent incisors in children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 10, 200-205.

Geary, J. G., Kinirons, M. J., Boyd, D. H., & Gregg, T. A. (2000). The effectiveness of individualised mouth props for use by dental professionals and carers. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 10, 71-74.

Thomson, W. M., Poulton, R., Kruger, E., & Boyd, D. H. (2000). Socio-economic and behavioural risk factors for tooth loss from age 18 to 26 among participants in the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study. Caries Research, 34, 361-366.

Kinirons, M. J., Boyd, D. H., & Gregg, T. A. (2000). Inflammatory and replacement resorption in reimplanted permanent incisor teeth: A study of the characteristics of 84 teeth. Endodontics & Dental Traumatology, 15, 269-272.

Calderone, R., Suzuki, S., Cannon, R., Cho, T., Boyd, D., Calera, J., … Holmes, A., Jeng, H.-W., … O'Sullivan, J. M., … Tompkins, G. R., & Watanabe, T. (2000). Candida albicans: Adherence, signalling and virulence. Medical Mycology, 38(Suppl. 1), 125-137.

1998

Journal - Research Article

Gregg, T. A., & Boyd, D. H. (1998). UK national guideline in paediatric dentistry: Treatment of avulsed permanent teeth in children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 8, 75-81.

Journal - Research Other

Gregg, T. A., & Boyd, D. H. (1998). UK National Clinical Guideline in Paediatric Dentistry: Treatment of avulsed permanent teeth in children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 8(1), 75-81. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-263x.1998.00066.x

1997

Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H., & Kinirons, M. J. (1997). Dental caries experience of children suffering from haemophilia in Northern Ireland. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 7, 149-153.

1996

Journal - Research Article

Gregg, T. A., & Boyd, D. H. (1996). A computer software package to facilitate clinical audit of outpatient paediatric dentistry. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 6(1), 45-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.1996.tb00207.x

1995

Journal - Research Article

Kinirons, M. J., Fleming, P., & Boyd, D. (1995). Dental caries experience of children in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in relation to the duration of treatment and the period of time in remission. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 5(3), 169-172. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.1995.tb00301.x

Journal - Research Other

Boyd, D. H., & Gregg, T. A. (1995). Candida infection of a persistent palatal ulcer in a 20-month-old child. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 5(2), 109-111. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.1995.tb00173.x

1994

Journal - Research Article

Boyd, D. H., Kinirons, M. J., & Gregg, T. A. (1994). Recent advances in the management of patients with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Dental Update, 21(6), 254-257.

Gregg, T., Boyd, D., & Richardson, A. (1994). The incidence of cleft lip and palate in Northern Ireland from 1980-1990. British Journal of Orthodontics, 21(4), 387-392. doi: 10.1179/bjo.21.4.387