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Contact Details

Phone
64 3 479 7124
Email
nick.chandler@otago.ac.nz
Position
Honorary Professor
Department
Department of Oral Rehabilitation
Qualifications
BDS(Lond) MSc(Manc) PhD(Lond) LDSRCS(Eng) FDSRCPS(Glas) FDSRCS(Edin) FFDRCSI
Research summary
Endodontics

Research

Nick Chandler is an endodontic specialist at the Faculty of Dentistry. His discipline is concerned with diseases of the dental pulp and their treatment, often involving root canal fillings, a central aspect of his research.

The use of root canal posts made of metals, carbon fibres or tooth-coloured materials to rebuild extensively damaged teeth has been an enduring interest. As well, earlier work on pulp infections, root canal sealers and detecting root ends using radiographs and electronics has been widely cited. Experiments using instruments with cutting tips as small as 0.06 mm produced unique publications.

Nick’s current research uses ultrasound for the diagnosis of dental disease. His PhD considered the laser Doppler blood flow method, proving that pulsatile flow could be detected in diseased molar teeth to give a non-invasive and accurate assessment of pulp health. His work on clinical simulation has led to new models and concepts while investigating student perceptions of teaching, learning and confidence.

Publications

Binti Abdul Sattar, S. S., Chandler, N. P., Abdullah, M. B., Cathro, P., Cameron, C., & Friedlander, L. (2026). Diabetes and calcification within the dental pulp: A scoping review. British Dental Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1038/s41415-025-9347-2 Journal - Research Article

Lin, G. S. S., Chandler, N. P., Duncan, H., Daniel, B. K., Aziz, A., & Friedlander, L. T. (2026). Endodontic complexity: A scoping review of case difficulty assessment tools and indices. International Endodontic Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/iej.70125 Journal - Research Other

Friedlander, L., Hamadani, P., Chandler, N., & Daniel, B. (2026). Root canal treatment for older adults: New Zealand dentists' experiences and approach to practice. Australian Dental Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/adj.70040 Journal - Research Article

Zengin, B., Aydemir, S., & Chandler, N. P. (2025). Marginal adaptation of three root-end filling materials in cavities prepared with laser and ultrasonic tips: An in vitro comparative study. Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics. Advance online publication. doi: 10.5395/rde.2025.50.e32 Journal - Research Article

Hamadani, P., Chandler, N. P., Daniel, B. K., & Friedlander, L. T. (2025). Navigating endodontic care: Perspectives among dentists managing older adults: A qualitative study. Australian Endodontic Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/aej.12926 Journal - Research Article

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