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Prof. Dr. David Christopher Watts

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsPhysics,Dentistry, Oral Surgery,Experimental and Theoretical Physics of Polymers
KeywordsComposite biomaterials, Philosophy of Science, Photon Science & Photopolymerization, Science and Religion., Stress analysis, viscoelasticity, biomechanics

Current contact address

CountryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
InstitutionUniversity of Manchester
InstituteSchool of Dentistry and Photon Science Institute

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Klaus D. JandtOtto-Schott-Institut für Materialforschung (OSIM), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Jena
Start of initial sponsorship01/10/2010

Programme(s)

2010Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Prof. Dr. David Christopher Watts - Professor of Biomaterials Science, University of Manchester, School of Dentistry and Photon Science Institute. Professor Watts is a physicist, well known internationally for his outstanding research on time-dependent structure/properties and multi-scale modeling of oral and craniofacial polymeric biomaterials. During his stay in Germany he plans to extend his studies of model photo-polymerized composite systems for hard tissue repair. Professor Watts is hosted by Prof. Dr. Klaus D. Jandt, Friedrich-Schiller-University in Jena.

Publications (partial selection)

2012S. El-Safty, N. Silikas, David Christopher Watts: Creep deformation of restorative resin-composites intended for bulk-fill replacement.. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 928-935
2012S Garoushi, M Kaleem, A Shinya, PK Vallittu, JD Satterthwaite, DC Watts, LVJ Lassila: Creep of experimental short fiber-reinforced composite resin. . In: Dental Materials Journal, 2012, 737-741
2012Larissa Maria Cavalcante, Luis Felipe Jochims Schneider, Mohammad Hammad, David C Watts, Nick Silikas. Degradation resistance of Ormocer and dimethacrylate-based matrices with different filler contents. . In: Journal of Dentistry, 2012, 86-90
2012Alvaro Della Bona, David Christopher Watts: Discussing the future of dental materials, processes and products.. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 312-319
2012Julian D. Satterthwaite, Amit Maisuria, Karin Vogel, David C. Watts: Effect of resin-composite filler particle size and shape on shrinkage-stress.. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 606-614
2012Pietro Ausiello, Pasquale Franciosa, Massimo Martorelli, David Christopher Watts: Effects of thread features in osseo-integrated titanium implants using a statistics-based finite element method. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, 919-927
2012Flávia P Rodrigues, Nick Silikas, David C Watts, Rafael Y Ballester.: Finite Element Analysis of Bonded Model Class I 'Restorations' after Shrinkage. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, 123-132
2012N Waheeb, N Silikas, DC Watts: Initial polishing time affects gloss retention in resin composites. In: American Journal of Dentistry, 2012, 303-306
2012Oliver Schaefer, David C Watts, Bernd W. Sigusch, Harald Kuepper, Arndt Guentsch.: Marginal and internal fit of pressed lithium disilicate partial crowns in vitro: a three-dimensional analysis of accuracy and reproducibility. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, 320-326
2012Xiaohong Wu, Feng Deng, Lu Wang, David Christopher Watts: Microtomographic evaluation of bone cell interactions with a silorane-based composite. . In: Microscopy Research and Technique, , 2012, 1176-1184
2012Markus Beyer, Jörg Reichert, Bernd W. Sigusch, David C. Watts, Klaus D. Jandt Morphology and structure of polymer layers protecting dental enamel against erosion. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, 1089-1097
2012S. El Safty, N. Silikas, R. Akhtar, David Christopher Watts: Nanoindentation creep versus bulk compressive creep of dental resin-composites.. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 1171-1182
2012Samy El Safty, Nikolaos Silikas, Riaz Akhtar, David Christopher Watts: Nanomechanical properties of dental resin-composites.. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 1292-1300
2012Jianying Li, Haiyan Li, Alex S Fok, David Christopher Watts: Numerical evaluation of bulk phase material properties of dental composites using two-phase finite element models. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, 996-1003
2012Markus Reise, Ralf Wyrwa, Ulrike Müller, Matthias Zylinski, Andrea Völpel, Matthias Schnabelrauch, Albrecht Berg, Klaus D. Jandt, David C. Watts, Bernd W. Sigusch.: Release of metronidazole from electrospun poly(L-lactide-co-D/L-lactide) fibers for local periodontitis treatment. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, 179-188
2012Bernd W. Sigusch, Torsten Pflaum, Andrea Völpel, Kerstin Gretsch, Sandra Hoy, David C. Watts and Klaus D. Jandt. Resin-composite cytotoxicity varies with shade and irradiance.. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 312-319
2012David Christopher Watts: Review of: 'New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy', by Robert J Spitzer. In: Science and Christian Belief, 2012, 190-191
2012Ahmad Alnazzawi, David Christopher Watts: Simultaneous determination of polymerization shrinkage,exotherm and thermal expansion coefficient for dental resin-composites. In: Dental Materials, 2012, 1240-1249
2012M. Kaleem, K. Masouras, J.D. Satterthwaite, N. Silikas, D.C. Watts. Viscoelastic stability of resin-composites under static and dynamic loading. . In: Dental Materials, 2012, e15-e18
2011Muhanad Hatanleh, Flavia Rodrigues, Nick Silikas, David C Watts: 3D-FE Analysis of Soft Liner-Acrylic Interfaces under Shear Loading.. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 445-454
2011Muhammad Kaleem, Julian D. Satterthwaite, David C Watts: A method for assessing force/work parameters for stickiness of unset resin-composites.. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 805-810
2011Markus Beyer, Jörg Reichert, Jörg Bossert, Bernd W. Sigusch, David C. Watts, Klaus D. Jandt. : Acids with an equivalent taste lead to different erosion of human dental enamel.. In: Dental Materials, 2011,
2011George Eliades, David Christopher Watts, Theodore Eliades: Dental Hard Tissues and Bonding: Interfacial Phenomena and Related Properties.. Springer-Verlag 2011
2011Yong-jie Wei, Nick Silikas, Zhen-ting Zhang, David C. Watts: Diffusion and concurrent solubility of self-adhering and new resin–matrix composites during water sorption/desorption cycles. . In: Dental Materials, 2011, 197-205
2011MM Hatamleh, GL Polyzois, N. Silikas, David Christopher Watts: Effect of Extra-oral Aging conditionings on Mechanical Properties of Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer. . In: Journal of Prosthodontics. , 2011, 439-446
2011Muhanad Hatamleh, David Christopher Watts: Effects of bond primers on bending strength and bonding of glass fibers in fiber-embedded maxillofacial silicone prostheses. . In: Journal of Prosthodontics, 2011, 113-119
2011Nadia Ereifej, Flávia Pires Rodrigues, Nick Silikas, David C Watts: Experimental and FE shear-bonding strength at core/veneer interfaces in bilayered ceramics.. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 590-597
2011Yong-jie Wei, Nick Silikas, Zhen-ting Zhang, David C. Watts Hygroscopic dimensional changes of self-adhering and new resin-matrix composites during water sorption/desorption cycles. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 259-266
2011Alvaro Della Bona, Wayne T. Wozniak, David C. Watts: International dental standards - Order out of chaos?. In: Dental materials, 2011, 619-621
2011Pietro Ausiello, Pasquale Franciosa, Massimo Martorelli, David Christopher Watts: Mechanical behavior of post-restored upper canine teeth: A 3D FE analysis.. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 1283-1292
2011Martina Schmid-Schwap, Alexandra Graf, Angela Preinerstorfer, David C. Watts, Eva Piehslinger, Andreas Schedle.: Microleakage after thermocycling of cemented crowns - A meta-analysis.. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 855-869
2011Adilson Y. Furuse, José Mondelli, David C. Watts: Network structures of Bis-GMA/TEGDMA resins differ in DC, shrinkage-strain, hardness and optical properties as a function of reducing agent.. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 497-506
2011P Ausiello, P Franciosa, M Martorelli, David C Watts: Numerical fatigue 3D-FE modelling of indirect composite-restored posterior teeth. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 423-430
2011Muhanad Hatamleh, David C Watts: Porosity and colour of maxillofacial silicone elastomer.. In: Journal of Prosthodontics, 2011, 60-66
2011Karin Kitzmüller, Alexandra Graf, David C Watts, Andreas Schedle, Setting kinetics and shrinkage of self-adhesive resin cements depend on cure-mode and temperature. . In: Dental Materials, 2011, 544-551
2011Larissa Maria Cavalcante, Luis Felipe J. Schneider, Nick Silikas, David C. Watts: Surface integrity of solvent-challenged ormocer-matrix composite. In: Dental Materials, 2011, 173-179
2011MM Hatamleh, C Haylock, J Watson, David Christopher Watts: Survey about attitudes, opinions, and experience of maxillofacial prosthetists and technologists in the UK toward maxillofacial silicone prostheses. . In: Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology, 2011, 15-19
2011David Christopher Watts: The Quest for Stable Biomimetic Repair of Teeth - Technology of new Resin-Composites. . In: Il Dentista Moderno, 2011,
12Arndt Guentsch, Krin Seidler, Saandor Nietzsche, Arthur F. Hefti, Philip M. Preshaw, David C. Watts, Klaus D Jandt, Bernd W. Sigusch. Biomimetic mineralization: Long-term observations in patients with dentine sensitivity. . In: Dental Materials, 12, 457-464