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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Transcriptional and neuroprotective effects of hexokinase-2 inhibitors administered after stroke.

Won SJ, Uruk G, Mai N, Tu CL, Ogut D, Asatryan S, Mocanu E, Shon R, Kim K, Awakoaiye K, Arkelius K, Chang W, Singhal NS, Swanson RA

J Neuroinflammation

October 2025

Sulfur Species in Zinc-Rich Condylar Zones of a Rat Temporomandibular Joint.

Lee BH, Yang Z, Wang Y, Levy J, Tamura N, Webb S, Bone S, Ho SP

J Dent Res

October 2025

A multimodal cross-species comparison of pancreas development.

Yang K, Spitzer H, Sterr M, Hrovatin K, de la O S, Zhang X, Setyono ESA, Ud-Dean M, Walzthoeni T, Flisikowski K, Flisikowska T, Schnieke A, Scheibner K, Wells JM, Sneddon JB, Kessler B, Wolf E, Kemter E, Theis FJ, Lickert H

Nat Commun

October 2025

OR23-06 Sensory neuronal ACVR1-mediated neuroimmune contribution to neuropathic pain and heterotopic ossification in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.

Xiaobing Yu, Joao Braz, Liam Lam, Karnika Bhardwaji, Katherine Jin, Hui Yuan, Darian Mohsenin, Edward Yu, Jarret Weinrich, Biafra Ahanonu, Allan Basbaum, Edward Chiaming Hsiao

October 2025

SAT-781 Exploring the Impact of Osteoporosis Treatments on Posterior Fusion Outcomes in Adult Patients.

An V Nguyen, Robert Joseph Weber, Jeayoung Park, Nima Alan, Mummaneni Praveen, Alysha Jamieson, Edward Chiaming Hsiao, Kelly Lee Wentworth

October 2025

SUN-725 Sex-Specific Effects of the Gut Microbiome onHeterotopic Ossification inFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.

Hannah Herzog, Camille Fang, Liam Lam, Ariane Zamarioli, Aditi Sharma, Tania Moody, Chhedi Lal Gupta, Darren Dumlao, Kelly Lee Wentworth, Kristie Yu, Vivian Lu, Katherine Pollard, Christopher Hernandez, Daniel Perrien, Edward Chiaming Hsiao

October 2025