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

Attitudes toward Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Head and Neck Cancer Prevention in a Diverse, Urban Population.

Kram YA, Schmidt TH, Saghezchi S, Russell MD

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

March 2015

Lateral incisor agenesis predicts maxillary hypoplasia and Le Fort I advancement surgery in cleft patients.

Lai LH, Hui BK, Nguyen PD, Yee KS, Martz MG, Bradley JP, Lee JC

Plast Reconstr Surg

January 2015

Using zirconia-based prosthesis in a complete-mouth reconstruction treatment for worn dentition with the altered vertical dimension of occlusion.

Nam J, Tokutomi H

J Prosthet Dent

November 2014

Efficacy of high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccine in older adults.

DiazGranados CA, Dunning AJ, Kimmel M, Kirby D, Treanor J, Collins A, Pollak R, Christoff J, Earl J, Landolfi V, Martin E, Gurunathan S, Nathan R, Greenberg DP, Tornieporth NG, Decker MD, Talbot HK

N Engl J Med

August 2014