Andrew Sandham

Andrew Sandham is a Professor with affiliations at both James Cook University (JCU) and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, where he held an Orthodontics professorship. His research focuses on orthodontic treatment outcomes, dental biomaterials, and craniofacial development. He has contributed extensively to understanding pediatric orthodontic challenges and advancing bioengineered materials for dental applications.

Key research interests include pediatric airway dimensions, biodegradable magnesium alloys for implants, and bone regeneration techniques using nanofiber scaffolds. His work integrates clinical dentistry with engineering principles, as seen in studies on surface treatments for dental materials and molecular signaling pathways in stem cells.

Dr. Sandham's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as analyzing enamel bonding mechanisms and evaluating treatment efficacy in cleft palate patients. His JCU-based studies emphasize Australia's regional dental workforce development and the impact of non-orthodontic interventions on malocclusion.

His articles explore both clinical and material science domains, with recent trends focusing on biomaterial degradation, orthodontic biomechanics, and cross-disciplinary applications in tissue engineering.