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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CD38 expression by neonatal human naïve CD4+ T cells shapes their distinct metabolic and tolerogenic properties.

Dwyer LR, DeRogatis AM, Clancy S, Gouirand V, Chien C, Rogers EE, Oltman SP, Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL, van den Broek T, van Wijk F, Lynch SV, Rutishauser RL, Wagner A, Combes AJ, Scharschmidt TC

J Clin Invest

February 2026

CD38 expression by neonatal human naïve CD4+ T cells shapes their distinct metabolic and tolerogenic properties.

Dwyer LR, DeRogatis AM, Clancy S, Gouirand V, Chien C, Rogers EE, Oltman SP, Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL, van den Broek T, van Wijk F, Lynch SV, Rutishauser RL, Wagner A, Combes AJ, Scharschmidt TC

J Clin Invest

February 2026