Warwick Duncan
Professor
Department of Oral Sciences
University of Otago
New Zealand
Biography
Professor Duncan's primary research activities involve the fields of Periodontology and Dental Implantology. His expertise is in the use of animal models for testing therapeutic strategies in these fields, including clinical, microbiological, histomorphometric, and radiomorphometric analysis of peri-implant, periodontal, and maxillofacial tissues. He has international collaborations with universities and implant companies in Korea, South Africa, North America, and Switzerland. He is also involved in basic science and epidemiological research in the areas of clinical periodontics, dental implantology, forensics, and comparative anatomy.
Research Interest
Professor Duncan's Current research strategies are focused on: The regeneration of bone to support implantable titanium, titanium alloy, and zirconia devices with different modified surfaces In vivo testing of novel bone grafting materials New diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
