Research publications from UCSF Dentistry

UCSF School of Dentistry research spans the full spectrum of discovery—from uncovering the building blocks of life in cells and tissues, to developing new technologies, to advancing patient care.

Featured Publications

Discover how UCSF School of Dentistry researchers are contributing to global conversations in science and health through their latest publications.

Salivary Proteome Role in Infection and Immunity

Carneiro MC, da Silva NDG, Ventura TMO, da Silva Santos PS, Buzalaf MAR, Freire M. Salivary Proteome Role in Infection and Immunity. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2026;1492:747-773. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-03176-1_36. PMID: 41225125.

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The association between concurrent oral cancer and periodontal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lin EC, Chen JH, Sitt S, Lin GH, Wu CY, Wang CW. The association between concurrent oral cancer and periodontal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Quintessence Int. 2025 Dec 18;0(0):0. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.b6762763. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41410040.

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Protective role of PASH-1 in CGG repeat-driven RNA and protein toxicity in FXTAS.

Hsu TY, Yang HY, Hsieh LS, Chen KY, Chiou GY, Chen AY, Shieh J, L'Etoile ND, Hagerman PJ, Juang BT

iScience

January 2026

Tissue and extracellular matrix remodeling of the subchondral bone during osteoarthritis of knee joints as revealed by spatial mass spectrometry imaging.

Schurman CA, Bons J, Woo JJ, Yee C, Liu Q, Tao N, Alliston T, Angel P, Schilling B

Bone Res

January 2026

The influence of implant platform apico-coronal position on the bone level of adjacent teeth.

Yeh YT, Li V, Chen C, Chen HH, Lin GH, Kao RT, Ioannidou E

J Periodontol

January 2026

The influence of implant platform apico-coronal position on the bone level of adjacent teeth.

Yeh YT, Li V, Chen C, Chen HH, Lin GH, Kao RT, Ioannidou E

J Periodontol

January 2026

Implementation and Evaluation of the OWLL Intervention to Improve the Quality and Safety of Pediatric Dental Sedation: A Mixed-Methods Approach.

Zouaidi K, Yeager J, Tungare S, Bangar S, Urata J, Yansane AI, Kim J, Sedlock E, Kookal KK, Xiao Y, Tokede O, Spallek H, Franklin A, Olson G, White J, Kalenderian E, Walji MF

J Patient Saf

January 2026

Implementation and Evaluation of the OWLL Intervention to Improve the Quality and Safety of Pediatric Dental Sedation: A Mixed-Methods Approach.

Zouaidi K, Yeager J, Tungare S, Bangar S, Urata J, Yansane AI, Kim J, Sedlock E, Kookal KK, Xiao Y, Tokede O, Spallek H, Franklin A, Olson G, White J, Kalenderian E, Walji MF

J Patient Saf

January 2026

Implementation and Evaluation of the OWLL Intervention to Improve the Quality and Safety of Pediatric Dental Sedation: A Mixed-Methods Approach.

Zouaidi K, Yeager J, Tungare S, Bangar S, Urata J, Yansane AI, Kim J, Sedlock E, Kookal KK, Xiao Y, Tokede O, Spallek H, Franklin A, Olson G, White J, Kalenderian E, Walji MF

J Patient Saf

January 2026

Clinical Needs and Care Delivered Through a Pilot Rural Pediatric Virtual Dental Home.

Tse K, Star J, Conklin K, Arellano O, Hagstrom-Dossi E, Glassman P, Berens L, Stewart R, Obadan-Udoh E

Pediatr Dent

January 2026

Using herd frailty estimates from survival models in a mortality-based syndromic surveillance system.

Carlson JM, Murphy TB, O'Grady L, Brock J, Guelbenzu-Gonzalo MP, Graham DA, McGrath G, Tratalos JA, de Andrade Moral R, Mimnagh N, Field NL, Mee JF, Barrett DJ, Lane EA, McAloon CG

Prev Vet Med

January 2026

Clinical Needs and Care Delivered Through a Pilot Rural Pediatric Virtual Dental Home.

Tse K, Star J, Conklin K, Arellano O, Hagstrom-Dossi E, Glassman P, Berens L, Stewart R, Obadan-Udoh E

Pediatr Dent

January 2026