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Dr. David William Christofzik
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DENTIST KIEL
Doctor of Dental Medicine.
David William Christofzik
Science
Since 2013
Supervision of doctoral students on the topic of endometrium, computer-aided design, and root canal preparation
Commencement of the habilitation procedure on the topic of endodontics
2012
Two-time winner of the Golden Hedström File (award for special treatment success in endodontics)
Scientific Annual Award of the Schleswig-Holstein Society for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine
Promotion on the topic: „Eddy Current Induction: A Non-Invasive Method for Monitoring Heterotopic Osteoinduction with Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2"
Publications
2019 – Christofzik D, Bartols A, Faheem MK, Schroeter D, Groessner-Schreiber B, Doerfer CE
Shaping ability of four root canal instrumentation systems in simulated 3D-printed root canal models.
PLoS One. 2019
2018 – Bartols A, Christofzik DW, Krummel M, Friedrichs C, Pousset T, Größner-Schreiber B, Dörfer CE
Assessment of Different Root Canal Preparation Techniques with Rotary Nickel-Titanium Instruments by Novice Students.
Dent J 2018
2017 – Christofzik D
Nickel Titanium Glide Path Instruments – An Overview.
Endodontics 2017 Aug
2015 BECK-BROICHSITTER B E, CHRISTOFZIK D, DASCHNER F, WILTFANG J, BECKER S T
Using eddy currents for noninvasive in vivo pH monitoring for bone tissue engineering.
Oral Maxillofac Surg. March 2015
2015 – Christofzik D, Schwendicke F, Flörke C, Härtl A, Dörfer C, Größner-Schreiber B
In Vitro Comparison of Raypex 6 and Endopilot for Determining the Working Length Using a Novel, Computer-Aided Measurement System.
PLoS One. August 2015
2014 – CHRISTOFZIK D, FLÖRKE C, KRUMMEL M, GROESSNER-S B DÖRFER C
In vitro comparison of Raypex 6 and EndoPilot using a novel, computer-aided measurement system for determining working length.
International Endodontic Journal
2014 – CHRISTOFZIK D
Comparative study of the accuracy of two electronic apex locators for determining working length
DGET Conference Endodontics 2014 Hamburg
2014 – CHRISTOFZIK D
Comparative study of two processing systems with continuous endometrial measurement versus conventional endometrium measurement
DGET Conference Endodontics 2014 Hamburg
2014 – CHRISTOFZIK D
Computer-aided investigation of three machine Ni-Ti shaping systems in a student course
DGET Conference Endodontics 2014 Hamburg
2013 – BECK-BROICHSITTER B E, CHRISTOFZIK D
Eddy Current Induction: A Non-Invasive Method for Monitoring Bone Tissue Engineering In Vivo.
DGMKG Annual Congress 2013. Essen
2013 – CHRISTOFZIK D
Comparative study of the NiTi systems FlexMaster, Mtwo and Reciproc in the student course.
AfA Endodontics Conference 2013 Göttingen
2013 – CHRISTOFZIK D
Comparative study of the NiTi systems FlexMaster, Mtwo and Reciproc in the student course.
DGET Conference Endodontics 2013 Marburg
2012 – BECK-BROICHSITTER B E, CHRISTOFZIK D, GARLING A, DASCHNER F, WARNKE P, WILTFANG J, BECKER S T
Endocultivation: Non-invasive monitoring of metabolism during the heterotopic bone induction in vivo.
62nd Congress of the German Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Freiburg, 2012.
2012 – BECK-BROICHSITTER B E, CHRISTOFZIK D, GARLING A, DASCHNER F, WARNKE P, WILTFANG J, BECKER S T
Endocultivation: Metabolism during heterotopic osteoinduction in vivo.
Journal of Tissue Engineering
2011- FLÖRKE C, GARLING A, CHRISTOFZIK D, VOLLRATH O, HAGEMANN A, LUTTER G, DÖRFER C
A retrospective study on guideline-compliant antibiotic prophylaxis after surgical intervention in infective endocarditis.
18th Annual Meeting of the GAA. Cologne: German Network for Health Services Research e. V. Society for Drug Utilization Research and Drug Epidemiology e. V.
2011 – HAGEMANN A, GARLING A, CHRISTOFZIK D, MATZ C, VOLLRATH O, SCHÖTTLER J, CREMER J, LUTTER G
Surgical Treatment For Infective Endocarditis: A Contemporary Picture of Patient Profile, Disease Characteristics, and Outcome
The Society for Heart Valve Disease. Barcelona
LIFE
| 2021 | Besteht die Selbständigkeit Wurzelwerk |
| 2019 | Key opinion leader at Komet Dental |
| 2018 | Founding of DDC – Digital Dental Consulting |
| 2016 – 2020 |
Employment as an endodontist at the Elsmann and Sinhuber dental practice in Ganderkesee and the Friedrichs and Bloch endodontic practice in Kiel |
| 2014 | Dental Mission of the Africa Mercy in Madagascar |
| .2013 – 2016 |
Employment at Dr. Krummel's dental practice in Kiel |
| 2012 | Employment at Dr. Steinriede-Becker's dental practice as an associate dentist in Kiel |
| since 2011 | Research associate at the Clinic for Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology of the Center for Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine of University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein-Campus Kiel, Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel (Prof. Dr. C. Dörfer) |
| 2012 | Promotion |
| 2010 |
State examination and dental license Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel |
Further training
| 2017 | Certification as a Specialist in Traumatology and Endodontics of the DGET |
| since 2014 | Referent Curriculum Endodontics Module II+III
DGET Referent |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. med. dent. David William Christofzik
Your Questions
What patients often want to know
Our patients often ask us similar questions about treatments, procedures, or the practice. To help you find answers quickly, we have compiled the most important points here in a clear overview for you.
What are Dr. Christofzik's main areas of focus in his dental practice?
Dr. Christofzik specializes in tooth preservation and endodontics, particularly in performing complex root canal treatments. With his many years of experience and international assignments, he places particular importance on saving teeth, even in difficult cases.
When is root canal treatment necessary?
A root canal treatment is necessary when the inside of the tooth – the pulp – becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, cracks, or injuries. Without treatment, the tooth is at risk of being lost.
Does a root canal treatment have to be painful?
No. Thanks to modern anesthesia techniques and Dr. Christofzik's specialization, root canal treatment is generally painless. Patients who are anxious about treatment also benefit from a particularly gentle approach.
What happens if a root canal treatment is not performed?
If inflammation inside the tooth is left untreated, it can spread to the jawbone and lead to abscesses or tooth loss. Therefore, early treatment is crucial.
For further questions or individual concerns, we are happy to advise you personally.
Dentistry, as individual as you are.
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