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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.
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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Author (s)
Journal
Date Published
Predictors of Intraoperative Difficulty and Postoperative Examination Abnormalities in 164 Orbital Operations.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
August 2023
The Urinary Metabolomic Fingerprint in Extremely Preterm Infants on Total Parenteral Nutrition vs. Enteral Feeds.
Metabolites
August 2023
Modeling enteric glia development, physiology and disease using human pluripotent stem cells.
Neurosci Lett
June 2023
Survival analysis of zirconia implant-supported, fixed complete dentures: A 5-year retrospective cohort study.
J Prosthet Dent
June 2023
Replenishable prevascularized cell encapsulation devices increase graft survival and function in the subcutaneous space.
Bioeng Transl Med
May 2023
Polytetrafluoroethylene tape to combat tooth sensitivity during complete mouth rehabilitation.
J Prosthet Dent
May 2023
Loss of transcriptional heterogeneity in aged human muscle stem cells.
PLoS One
May 2023
Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP-OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging.
Lasers Surg Med
May 2023
Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP-OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging.
Lasers Surg Med
May 2023
Single-cell chromatin accessibility of developing murine pancreas identifies cell state-specific gene regulatory programs.
Mol Metab
May 2023