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Email: tina.hauman@otago.ac.nz

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Position: Senior Professional Practice Fellow
Department: Department of Oral Rehabilitation
Qualifications: BChD MMedSci(Pret) MDS(Otago)
Research summary: Endodontic microbiology

Research

Tina Hauman is researching the determination of bacterial viability in dentine by fluorescence. A novel technique, using live-dead stain and confocal microscopy, has been developed for ex vivo determination of bacterial infiltration, distribution and viability in dentinal tubules. This technique has been applied to test the efficacy of different disinfection methods on resected root-end cavities and has possible clinical implications for apical surgery.

Another study used this method to detect viable bacteria in the dentinal tubules of teeth from different age groups, showing that younger teeth have a denser bacterial infiltrate near the canal lumen, with a decrease in bacterial load from coronal to apical along the tooth root. These roots were then examined under the scanning electron microscope; dentinal tubules were counted to correlate the bacterial density with dentinal tubule density along the root length and in roots from different age groups. This research is related to patient care and treatment outcome.

Publications

Hauman, C. H. J., Broadbent, J. M., Al-Jumaily, H., & Alzarooni, O. (2014). Factors affecting the outcome of non-surgical root canal treatment. Journal of Dental Research, 93(Spec Iss B), 1122. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Russell, A. A., Chandler, N. P., Hauman, C., Siddiqui, A. Y., & Tompkins, G. R. (2013). The butterfly effect: An investigation of sectioned roots. Journal of Endodontics, 39(2), 208-210. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2012.09.016 Journal - Research Article

Chandler, N., Kim, Y. A., Herbison, G. P., Hauman, C. H., & Friedlander, L. T. (2012). Crack formation during apicectomy: Operating microscope observations and SEM images. Journal of Dental Research, 91(Spec Iss C), 169312. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kim, A. Y. J., Friedlander, L., Herbison, P., Hauman, C., & Chandler, N. P. (2012). The resected root-end: Is what you see, what you get? A naked eye, optical and SEM study. Journal of Endodontics, 38(3), OR 25, (pp. e19). [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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 Journal - Research Article

2014

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2013

Journal - Research Article

2012

Journal - Research Article

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: 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

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Siddiqui, A. Y., Hauman, C. H. J., Chandler, N. P., & Tompkins, G. R. (2011). Influence of patient age on bacterial invasion, distribution, and viability in root dentine. International Endodontic Journal, 44(12), (pp. 1185). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01914.x

Russell, A., Chandler, N. P., Hauman, C. H. J., Siddiqui, A., & Tompkins, G. R. (2011). The 'butterfly' optical effect: A SEM investigation. International Endodontic Journal, 44(12), (pp. 1179). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01914.x

Hauman, C. H. J., Russell, A., Chandler, N. P., Siddiqui, A., & Tompkins, G. R. (2011). Effect of age on the density of dentinal tubules at three levels of tooth roots. International Endodontic Journal, 44(12), (pp. 1179). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01914.x

2010

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Siddiqui, A., Hauman, T., Chandler, N., Tompkins, G., & Duncan, W. (2010). Dentine tubule infection: Detection and distribution in root canals of different age. Proceedings of the Faculty of Dentistry 3M Research Day. Retrieved from http://dentistry.otago.ac.nz/research/index.html

2009

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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

Friedlander, L. T., Chandler, N. P., Hauman, C. H. J., Heays, A., Grierson, L., & Loomans, R. (2009). Surface roughness of resected root-ends using recommended burs: An operating microscope study. International Endodontic Journal. 42(12), (pp. 1149). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01618.x

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

Aziz, A., Hauman, C. H. J., Tompkins, G. R., & Chandler, N. P. (2009). Infection at the root apex: A confocal microscope study of bacterial viability. 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

2007

Journal - Research Article

Hauman, C. H. J., & Kuzmanovic, D. V. (2007). An evaluation of polymer rotary instruments' ability to remove healthy, non-carious dentine. European Journal of Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 15(2), 77-80.

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

2006

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hauman, C. H. J., & Kuzmanovic, D. V. (2006). Selective caries removal with polymer rotary instruments: A pilot study. Journal of Dental Research, 85(Spec Iss B), 1654. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

2005

Journal - Research Article

Kieser, J., Kieser, D., & Hauman, T. (2005). The course and distribution of the inferior alveolar nerve in the edentulous mandible. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 16(1), 6-9. doi: 10.1097/00001665-200501000-00003

2004

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Kieser, J. A., Kieser, D., & Hauman, C. H. J. (2004, September). Course and distribution of the inferior alveolar nerve. Poster session presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the ANZ International Association for Dental Research, Fiji.

2003

Journal - Research Article

Hauman, C. H. J., Chandler, N. P., & Purton, D. G. (2003). Factors influencing the removal of posts. International Endodontic Journal, 36, 687-690.

Hauman, C. H. J., & Love, R. M. (2003). Biocompatibility of dental materials used in contemporary endodontic therapy: a review. Part 1. Intracanal drugs and substances. International Endodontic Journal, 36, 75-85.

Hauman, C. H. J., & Love, R. M. (2003). Biocompatibility of dental materials used in contemporary endodontic therapy: a review. Part 2. Root-canal-filling materials. International Endodontic Journal, 36, 147-160.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hauman, C. H. J., & Chandler, N. P. (2003). Depths of root-end cavities prepared by endodontic specialists. International Endodontic Journal, 36(12), (pp. 929). doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2000.00247_36_12.x

2002

Journal - Research Article

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.

Awarded Masters Degree

Hauman, C. H. J. (2002). Factors influencing the ultrasonic removal of intraradicular posts University of Otago, Dunedin.

2001

Journal - Research Article

Dreyer, A. G., & Hauman, C. (2001). Bacterial contamination of dental handpieces. South African Dental Journal, 56, 510-512.

Hauman, C. (2001). Pulp canal obliteration - aetiology and management. New Zealand Endodontic Journal, 27, 47-54.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hauman, C., Chandler, N. P., & Purton, D. G. (2001). Factors influencing the ultrasonic removal of intraradicular posts. European Society of Endodontology 10th Biennial Congress. 35, (pp. 105). Munich, Germany: International Endodontic Journal. [Abstract]

1999

Journal - Research Article

Grobler, S. R., Hauman, C., Basson, N. J., & Van Wyk Kotze, T. J. (1999). Antimicrobial properties of components of the restorative Aelitebond on oral bacteria. Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa, 54, 7-10.

1997

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hauman, C. H. J., Paul, L., & Thompson, I. O. C. (1997). Oral candida carriage and oral candidosis in acute leukemia and HIV sero-positive patients. Journal of Dental Research. 77(5), (pp. 1272). [Abstract]

Paul, L., Warren, R., Thompson, I. O. C., Van Wyk, C. W., & Hauman, C. H. J. (1997). Oral candida in acute leukemia patients. Journal of Dental Research. 77(5), (pp. 1276). [Abstract]