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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Author (s)

Journal

Date Published

Oral health literacy: awareness and practices among pediatric dentists.

Stowers ME, Lee JY, Majewski RF, Estrella MR, Taylor GW, Boynton JR

Pediatr Dent

September 2013

Effect of periodontal disease on diabetes: systematic review of epidemiologic observational evidence.

Borgnakke WS, Ylöstalo PV, Taylor GW, Genco RJ

J Clin Periodontol

April 2013

Effect of periodontal disease on diabetes: systematic review of epidemiologic observational evidence.

Borgnakke WS, Ylöstalo PV, Taylor GW, Genco RJ

J Periodontol

April 2013

Association between low bone mineral density and clinical attachment loss in Japanese postmenopausal females.

Iwasaki M, Taylor GW, Nakamura K, Yoshihara A, Miyazaki H

J Periodontol

March 2013

Complete transition from failing restorations to implant-supported fixed prostheses in a patient with scleroderma.

Nam J, Janakievski J, Raigrodski AJ

Compend Contin Educ Dent

November 2012

Frequency of surgical correction for maxillary hypoplasia in cleft lip and palate.

Oberoi S, Hoffman WY, Chigurupati R, Vargervik K

J Craniofac Surg

November 2012

Clinical efficacy and effects of xylitol wipes on bacterial virulence.

Zhan L, Featherstone JD, Lo J, Krupansky C, Hoang N, DenBesten P, Huynh T

Adv Dent Res

September 2012

Craniofacial team management in Apert syndrome.

Oberoi S, Hoffman WY, Vargervik K

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop

April 2012

Parameters of care for craniosynostosis: dental and orthodontic perspectives.

Vargervik K, Rubin MS, Grayson BH, Figueroa AA, Kreiborg S, Shirley JC, Simmons KE, Warren SM

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop

April 2012

Er:YAG laser debonding of porcelain veneers.

Morford CK, Buu NC, Rechmann BM, Finzen FC, Sharma AB, Rechmann P

Lasers Surg Med

November 2011