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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.

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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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Temporomandibular Joint Discectomy Followed by Disc Replacement Using Viable Osteochondral and Umbilical Cord Allografts Results in Improved Patient Outcomes.

Connelly ST, Silva R, Gupta R, O'Hare M, Danilkovitch A, Tartaglia G

J Oral Maxillofac Surg

June 2019

Can Early Dental Extractions Reduce Delays in Postoperative Radiation for Patients With Advanced Oral Cavity Carcinoma?

Strohl MP, Chen JP, Ha PK, Seth R, Yom SS, Heaton CM

J Oral Maxillofac Surg

May 2019

Survey of cellular immune responses to human cytomegalovirus infection in the microenvironment of the uterine-placental interface.

Tabata T, Petitt M, Fang-Hoover J, Pereira L

Med Microbiol Immunol

May 2019

Tumor-induced hypophosphatemic osteomalacia caused by a mesenchymal tumor of the mandible managed by a segmental mandibulectomy and microvascular reconstruction with a free fibula flap.

Acharya RP, Won AM, Moon BS, Flint JH, Roubaud MS, Williams MD, Hessel AC, Murphy WA, Chambers MS, Gagel RF

Head Neck

March 2019

Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction and Maxillomandibular Advancement for Concomitant Temporomandibular Joint Degeneration and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Gupta RJ, Silva R, Connelly ST

Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am

March 2019

Patient-Centered Risk Assessment in Implant Treatment Planning.

Curtis DA, Lin GH, Fishman A, Sadowsky SJ, Daubert DM, Kapila Y, Sharma AB, Conte GJ, Yonemura CY, Marinello CP, Kao R

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants

February 2019

Department of Veterans Affairs Consensus: Preradiation dental treatment guidelines for patients with head and neck cancer.

White JM, Panchal NH, Wehler CJ, Bestgen SC, Colón JE, Desai HG, Hogue CM, Marianne Jurasic M, Maritim BC, Ortega AP, Smith GM, Taylor JY, Gibson G

Head Neck

January 2019

Integrating the PILP-mineralization process into a restorative dental treatment.

Bacino M, Girn V, Nurrohman H, Saeki K, Marshall SJ, Gower L, Saeed E, Stewart R, Le T, Marshall GW, Habelitz S

Dent Mater

December 2018

Accuracy and reliability of the expected root position setup methodology to evaluate root position during orthodontic treatment.

Lee RJ, Pi S, Park J, Devgon D, Nelson G, Hatcher D, Oberoi S

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop

October 2018

Worn, Tetracycline-Stained Maxillary Teeth—Restored! An Elective Rehabilitation With a Minimally Invasive Approach

Drs. S Charlie, S Nanjapa and R Vaderhobli

July 2018