Dr Joanne Choi

Contact Details
- Phone
- 64 3 479 5284
- joanne.choi@otago.ac.nz
University Links
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Department
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation
- Qualifications
- BDentTech (Hon) PGDipCDTech PhD
- Research summary
- Dental materials, dental technology, biomaterials, biomechanics, and craniofacial biology
- Teaching
My main teaching responsibility is to teach into Bachelor of Dental Technology and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental technology. I also give biomaterials, oral physiology, clinical lectures into Dental Surgery and Oral Health programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
I supervise research students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Research
I carry out a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of various restorative dental materials (various dental resins, metals and ceramics; CAD-CAM and 3D printed dental materials).
I also conduct research into developing new dental restorative materials to improve oral care and real-time measuring systems to evaluate physiologic changes (e.g. intraoral pH and temperature, temperature changes in restorative materials) or biomechanics of the materials in the oral cavity (e.g. pressure from dentures and other oral appliances). For my PhD, I developed and validated a wired sensor system to monitor intraoral pH and temperature for long-term periods, the results of which can be used in identifying and evaluating causal factors involved with dental wear.
I am part of the Biomechanics and Oral Implantology and Craniofacial Biology Programmes of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute.
Publications
Huang, Z., Broadbent, J. M., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Comparison of dental flosses: An investigation of subjective preference and mechanical properties. Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 10(1), 2258919. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2023.2258919
Gunawan, V., Carrington, S. D., Choi, Y. J., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Air-polishing technology is an effective alternative chairside method for cleaning dentures. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/idh.12735
Liu, X., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). The impact of different polishing systems on yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline crowns in relation to heat generation. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/cre2.778
Khaw, S., Liu, X., Cameron, A., Aarts, J., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Factors influencing the dimensional accuracy of additively manufactured dental models: A systematic review of in vitro studies. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 146, 10657. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106057
Grymak, A., Tieh, M. T., Yang, A. H. X., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Development of predictive algorithms for the wear resistance of denture teeth materials. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105984
Chiong, L., Choi, J., & Ma, S. (2023). Effects of different chairside CAM speeds on the roughness and marginal adaption of zirconia crowns: An in vitro study. International Journal of Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 13(1), 35-38. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1395
Journal - Research Article
Grymak, A., Badarneh, A., Ma, S., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Effect of various printing parameters on the accuracy (trueness and precision) of 3D-printed partial denture framework. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 140, 105688. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105688
Journal - Research Article
Grymak, A., Tieh, M. T., Yang, A. H. X., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Development of predictive algorithms for the wear resistance of denture teeth materials. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105984
Journal - Research Article
Gunawan, V., Carrington, S. D., Choi, Y. J., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Air-polishing technology is an effective alternative chairside method for cleaning dentures. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/idh.12735
Journal - Research Article
Huang, Z., Broadbent, J. M., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Comparison of dental flosses: An investigation of subjective preference and mechanical properties. Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 10(1), 2258919. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2023.2258919
Journal - Research Article
Khashashneh, M., Ratnayake, J., Choi, J. J. E., Mei, L., Lyons, K., & Brunton, P. (2023). The effect of 10% carbamide peroxide dental bleaching on the physical properties of Invisalign aligners: An in vitro study. Materials, 16, 4125. doi: 10.3390/ma16114125
Journal - Research Article
Lau, X. E., Ma, S., & Choi, J. (2023). New aerosol-decreasing dental handpiece functions sufficiently decrease pulp temperature: An in vitro study. Journal of Prosthodontics, 13672. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13672
Journal - Research Article
Liu, X., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). The impact of different polishing systems on yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline crowns in relation to heat generation. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/cre2.778
Journal - Research Article
Zheng, J., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Different undercut depths influence on fatigue behavior and retentive force of removable partial denture clasp materials: A systematic review. Journal of Prosthodontics, 32, 108-115. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13519
Journal - Research Article
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
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Choi, J. J. E., Chen, J., Choi, Y. J., Moffat, S. M., Duncan, W. J., Waddell, J. N., & Jermy, M. (2022). Dental high-speed handpiece and ultrasonic scaler aerosol generation levels and the effect of suction and air supply. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.196
Journal - Research Article
Grymak, A., Waddell, J. N., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Evaluation of wear behaviour of various occlusal splint materials and manufacturing processes. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 126, 105053. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.105053
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Phua, E. M. J., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Curing through ceramics: Influence of different light-curing units and curing modes on bond strength. Oral, 2, 62-74. doi: 10.3390/oral2010008
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Pong, M. T., Grymak, A., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Bond strength between CAD/CAM PMMA denture base resins and characterisation composites. Oral, 2, 75-87. doi: 10.3390/oral2010009
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Seto, T. H., Grymak, A., Mudliar, V., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Effect of enamel bleaching on the bond strength of ceramic: A systematic review. Oral, 2, 182-197. doi: 10.3390/oral2020018
Journal - Research Article
Tieh, M. T., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Optical and mechanical properties of conventional, milled and 3D-printed denture teeth. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 126, 105061. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.105061
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Tieh, M. T., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Optical properties and color stability of denture teeth: A systematic review. Journal of Prosthodontics, 31, 385-398. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13429
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Yong, D., Choi, J. J. E., Cathro, P., Cooper, P. R., Dias, G., Huang, J., & Ratnayake, J. (2022). Development and analysis of a hydroxyapatite supplemented calcium silicate cement for endodontic treatment. Materials, 15(3), 1176. doi: 10.3390/ma15031176
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Zheng, J., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Fatigue behavior of removable partial denture cast and laser-sintered cobalt-chromium (CoCr) and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) clasp materials. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 8, 1496-1504. doi: 10.1002/cre2.645
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Aarts, J. M., Choi, J. J. E., Metcalfe, S., & Bennani, V. (2021). Influence of build angulation on the mechanical properties of a direct-metal laser-sintered cobalt-chromium used for removable partial denture frameworks. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 126, 224-230. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.06.014
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Choi, J. J. E., Chen, S., & Waddell, J. N. (2021). Investigation of dental elastomers as oral mucosa simulant materials. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 7, 754-762. doi: 10.1002/cre2.399
Journal - Research Article
Choi, J. J. E., Plaksina, P., Foster Page, L., Waddell, J. N., & Duncan, W. J. (2021). A novel tooth-colored crown system to treat dental caries in children: Development and validation. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(2), 55-65.
Journal - Research Article
Ganjigatti, R. R., Bennani, V., Aarts, J. M., Choi, J. J. E., & Brunton, P. A. (2021). Efficacy and safety of Botulinum toxinA for improving esthetics in facial complex: A systematic review. Brazilian Dental Journal, 32(4), 31-44. doi: 10.1590/0103-6440202104127
Journal - Research Article
Grymak, A., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2021). Comparison of hardness and polishability of various occlusal splint materials. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 115, 104270. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104270
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Li, E. G., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2021). Wear resistance of bulk-fill dental resins cured by different light-curing settings. Biotribology, 28, 100197. doi: 10.1016/j.biotri.2021.100197
Journal - Research Article
Li, G. H., Chen, S., Grymak, A., Waddell, J. N., Kim, J. J., & Choi, J. J. E. (2021). Fibre-reinforced and repaired PMMA denture base resin: Effect of placement on the flexural strength and load-bearing capacity. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 124, 104828. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104828
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Paras, A., Ma, S., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2021). Real-time in vitro measurement of denture-mucosa pressure distribution in a typical edentulous patient with and without implants: Development of a methodology. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104531
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Tykhonova, L. Y., Dias, M., Zhou, L. D., Richardson, C., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2021). The efficacy of a novel temporary crown system marginal seal and structural durability in terms of cyclic loading: A pilot study. Dental Oral Biology & Craniofacial Research, 3(1), 2-7. doi: 10.31487/j.DOBCR.2020.01.01
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Wang, W. J., Grymak, A., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2021). The effect of light curing intensity on bulk-fill composite resins: Heat generation and chemomechanical properties. Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 8(1), 137-151. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2021.1979981
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Choi, J. J. E., Ramani, R. S., Ganjigatti, R., Uy, C. E., Plaksina, P., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). Adhesion of denture characterizing composites to heat-cured, CAD/CAM and 3D printed denture base resins. Journal of Prosthodontics, 30, 83-90. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13291
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Choi, J. J. E., Uy, C. E., Plaksina, P., Ramani, R. S., Ganjigatti, R., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). Bond strength of denture teeth to heat-cured, CAD/CAM and 3D printed denture acrylics. Journal of Prosthodontics, 29, 415-421. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13125
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Choi, J. J. E., Uy, C. E., Ramani, R. S., & Waddell, J. N. (2020). Evaluation of surface roughness, hardness and elastic modulus of nanoparticle containing light-polymerized denture glaze materials. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 103, 103601. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103601
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Choi, J. J. E., Zwirner, J., Ramani, R. S., Ma, S., Hussaini, H. M., Waddell, J. N., & Hammer, N. (2020). Mechanical properties of human oral mucosa tissues are site dependent: A combined biomechanical, histological and ultrastructural approach. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 6, 602-611. doi: 10.1002/cre2.305
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Ramani, R. S., Bennani, V., Aarts, J. M., Choi, J. J. E., & Brunton, P. A. (2020). Patient satisfaction with esthetics, phonetics, and function following implant-supported fixed restorative treatment in the esthetic zone: A systematic review. Journal of Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry, 32, 662-672. doi: 10.1111/jerd.12625
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Chua, H., Choi, J. J. E., Ramani, R. S., Ganjigatti, R., & Waddell, J. N. (2019). The cooling efficiency of different dental high-speed handpiece coolant port designs. Heliyon, 5, e02185. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02185
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Dias, M., Choi, J. J. E., Uy, C. E., Ramani, R. S., Ganjigatti, R., & Waddell, J. N. (2019). Real-time pulp temperature change at different tooth sites during fabrication of temporary resin crowns. Heliyon, 5(12), e02971. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02971
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Choi, J. E., Ng, T. E., Leong, C. K. Y., Kim, H., Li, P., & Waddell, J. N. (2018). Adhesive evaluation of three types of resilient denture liners bonded to heat-polymerized, autopolymerized, or CAD-CAM acrylic resin denture bases. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 120(5), 699-705. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.01.032
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Aarts, J. M., Jansen van Vuuren, W.-A., Withy, K. E., Choi, J. E., & Waddell, N. J. (2017). A pilot study on the influence of two reinforcing materials (glass fibre mesh and electro-spun nylon nano fibres) on the flexural strength of a heat-cured poly (methyl methacrylate) denture base resin. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(3), 11-15.
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Choi, J. E., Lyons, K. M., Kieser, J. A., & Waddell, N. J. (2017). Diurnal variation of intraoral pH and temperature. BDJ Open, 3, 17015. doi: 10.1038/bdjopen.2017.15
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Choi, J. E., Lyons, K. M., McLean, M. C. B., & Waddell, J. N. (2016). Interarch comparison of intraoral pH and temperature: A pilot study. BDJ Open, 2, 16008. doi: 10.1038/bdjopen.2016.8
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Choi, J. E., Waddell, J. N., Lyons, K. M., & Kieser, J. A. (2016). Intraoral pH and temperature during sleep with and without mouth breathing. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 43(5), 356-363. doi: 10.1111/joor.12372
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Choi, J. E., Loke, C., Waddell, J. N., Lyons, K. M., Kieser, J. A., & Farella, M. (2015). Continuous measurement of intra-oral pH and temperature: Development, validation of an appliance and a pilot study. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 42(8), 563-570. doi: 10.1111/joor.12294
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Choi, J. E., Waddell, J. N., & Swain, M. V. (2011). Pressed ceramics onto zirconia: Part 2: Indentation fracture and influence of cooling rate on residual stresses. Dental Materials, 27(11), 1111-1118. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2011.08.003
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Choi, J. E., Waddell, J. N., Torr, B., & Swain, M. V. (2011). Pressed ceramics onto zirconia. Part 1: Comparison of crystalline phases present, adhesion to a zirconia system and flexural strength. Dental Materials, 27(12), 1204-1212. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2011.08.006
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Khaw, S., Liu, X., Cameron, A., Aarts, J., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Factors influencing the dimensional accuracy of additively manufactured dental models: A systematic review of in vitro studies. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 146, 10657. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106057
Journal - Research Other
Lau, X. E., Liu, X., Chua, H., Wang, W. J., Dias, M., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). Heat generated during dental treatments affecting intrapulpal temperature: A review. Clinical Oral Investigations, 27(5), 2277-2297. doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-04951-1
Journal - Research Other
Liu, X., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., & Choi, J. J. E. (2023). The influence of polishing on the mechanical properties of zirconia: A systematic review. Oral, 3, 101-122. doi: 10.3390/oral3010010
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
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Grymak, A., Aarts, J. M., Ma, S., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Wear behavior of occlusal splint materials manufactured by various methods: A systematic review. Journal of Prosthodontics, 31, 472-487. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13432
Journal - Research Other
Khashashneh, M., Ratnayake, J., Choi, J. J. E., Mei, L., Lyons, K., & Brunton, P. A. (2022). The effectiveness of dental bleaching during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: A systematic review. Applied Sciences, 12(21), 11274. doi: 10.3390/app122111274
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Mudliar, V. L., Tieh, M. T., Aarts, J. M., Paras, A., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Wear of modern denture teeth: A systematic review. Oral, 2, 95-111. doi: 10.3390/oral2010011
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Paras, A., Ma, S., Waddell, J. N., & Choi, J. J. E. (2022). Denture-mucosa pressure distribution and pressure-pain threshold in vivo, in vitro and in silico studies: A literature review. Oral, 2, 112-125. doi: 10.3390/oral2010012
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Mane, R. J., Choi, J. J. E., & Sharpe-Davidson, W. F. (2021). Tramadol as a local anaesthetic agent in dentistry: A systematic review of local and systemic adverse effects. Saudi Dental Journal, 33, 842-852. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2021.09.015
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Brooks, T., Choi, J. E., Garnich, M., Hammer, N., Waddell, J. N., Duncan, W., & Jermy, M. (2018). Finite element models and material data for analysis of infant head impacts. Heliyon, 4(12), e01010. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e01010
Journal - Research Other