Content Top (Above sidebar) Image Image Title Research Text UCSF School of Dentistry is a leader in multidisciplinary scientific and clinical research, creating new knowledge and improving patient care Main Content (next to sidebar) Content With extramural funds totaling approximately $34 million annually, the School of Dentistry has strong cross-campus research activities in stem cell research, oral/head and neck cancer, health disparities and craniofacial biology, and conducts basic sciences research in such areas as biomaterials/bioengineering, cell and tissue biology, hard tissue biology and AIDS. Image Research Publications Recent and trending articles from School of Dentistry researchers Learn more Content Oral and Craniofacial Research Our interdisciplinary PhD and DDS/PhD programs emphasize translating scientific breakthroughs into advances in patient care. More on this research Global Oral Health The School of Dentistry is home to a wide variety of research and service programs that promote oral health around the world. Explore the program Research and Clinical Excellence Day Annual event brings together the entire school community for distinguished speakers and student presentations. Read more on past, future events Dental Student Research Fellowship Program Learn the methods, tools and language of research through faculty mentorship. More on these fellowships Program in Craniofacial Biology Multidisciplinary scholarship on the craniofacial complex Learn more about this program Center to Address Disparities in Children's Oral Health CAN DO studies ways to improve the dental health of communities with higher rates of tooth decay in children. Discover CAN DO Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research This departmental program focuses on basic science, translational, and clinical research. Visit OMFS Research John C. Greene Society For and by students, JGS supports learners in research, professional development and more. Learn more about the society CAMBRA This revolutionary approach to preventive care – combining thorough risk assessment with multi-pronged treatment – was pioneered at UCSF. More on CAMBRA Show Side Navigation On