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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Date Published

PBX1 and PBX3 transcription factors regulate SHH expression in the Frontonasal Ectodermal Zone through complementary mechanisms.

Mok CH, Hu D, Losa M, Risolino M, Selleri L, Marcucio RS

bioRxiv

June 2024

Rodent Model of Masseter Volumetric Muscle Loss for Studying Bioengineering Materials.

Rohrer L, Striedinger K, Pomerantz J

J Vis Exp

May 2024

An alternative cell cycle coordinates multiciliated cell differentiation.

Choksi SP, Byrnes LE, Konjikusic MJ, Tsai BWH, Deleon R, Lu Q, Westlake CJ, Reiter JF

Nature

May 2024

Pain, anxiety and fear related to oral biopsies: a pilot study.

Emperumal CP, Veluppillai S, Villa A

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol

May 2024

Differentiation of Enteric Nervous System Lineages from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells.

Majd H, Richter MN, Samuel RM, Kalantari A, Ramirez JT, Fattahi F

J Vis Exp

May 2024

Survival rate of teeth adjacent and nonadjacent to dental implants: A retrospective cohort study.

Chen HH, Lin GH, Kao RT, Yeh YT

J Periodontol

May 2024

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Rare Disorders of Congenital Facial Weakness.

Liberton DK, Almpani K, Mishra R, Bassim C, Van Ryzin C, Webb BD, Jabs EW, Engle EC, Collins FS, Manoli I, Lee JS

Int J Environ Res Public Health

May 2024

Management of open fracture and related complications: the Japanese way.

Minehara H, Zenke Y, Maruo A, Matsushita T, Miclau T

OTA Int

May 2024

Gaps in Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care for Patients Living With and Beyond Cancer: We Must Do Better.

Peterson DE, Stout NL, Shulman LN, Perkins J, LeMarier G, Nekhlyudov L

J Clin Oncol

April 2024

Assessing the knowledge and awareness of US oncologists regarding the specialty of oral medicine.

Aljishi M, Yom SS, Shiboski CH, Villa A

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol

April 2024